Best Shopping Tips in London

London is a true paradise for shopping lovers. Whether you’re looking for trendy boutiques, vintage stores, local markets or cozy bookstores, the city has something for every budget and taste. Discover literary treasures at the London Review Bookshop or head to the Bloomsbury Farmers' Market for fresh and local delicacies. Explore these and many more local gems for a unique shopping experience in the city!

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London Review Bookshop

A must for book lovers

Twice a week, all the tables are pushed to one side, and the bookshop is transformed into an intimate venue for author talks, film screenings and debates.

Art & culture

Coffee & tea

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Madeline

Gowers

Jul 13, 2025

Woburn Walk

A taste of Regency London

Designed in 1822 by Thomas Cubitt (the architect behind large parts of Belgravia & Pimlico), Woburn Walk retains many of its original Georgian shopfronts.

Coffee & tea

Shopping

Madeline

Gowers

Jul 13, 2025

Hamish Johnston

The finest cheese shop

An a family-owned independent cheese shop that opened in 1994 and has been going strong since then. Their selection of cheeses is outstanding and varied.

Shopping

Snacks

Angelina

Ivanova

Jul 12, 2025

Geranium

The Barbican Centre’s best kept secret

Shelves run all around the edge of the shop, piled high with upmarket store cupboard essentials in addition to handmade soaps and eco-friendly products.

Shopping

Snacks

Madeline

Gowers

Jun 29, 2025

Reckless Records

Vinyl, CDs and tapes everywhere

"Reckless Records" is a gem in the heart of Soho, London. I've never found a scratch on any of the musical items here and believe me, I've bought many...

Shopping

Andrew

Bright

Jun 3, 2025

FOPP

If Aladdin's Cave was a record store

"FOPP" in London sells brand new old records for as cheap as £5 - and they also have an excellent range of new books. Very dangerous for the wallet!

Music

Shopping

Andrew

Bright

Jun 3, 2025

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Best Shopping Tips in London

City guides by those who know the city in and out!

Our Locals' Favorite Shopping

Angelina

Andrew

You?

Ellie

Claire

Sarra

Harry

Madeline

Mark

Peter

City guides by those who know their city best!

Why not just trust our Locals?

Angelina

Andrew

You?

Ellie

Claire

Sarra

Harry

Madeline

Mark

Peter

London Review Bookshop

A must for book lovers

Madeline

Gowers

Woburn Walk

A taste of Regency London

Madeline

Gowers

Hamish Johnston

The finest cheese shop

Angelina

Ivanova

Geranium

The Barbican Centre’s best kept secret

Madeline

Gowers

Reckless Records

Vinyl, CDs and tapes everywhere

Andrew

Bright

FOPP

If Aladdin's Cave was a record store

Andrew

Bright

Heading to Shopping?

... for just €9.99

Going to Shopping?

✓ Escape the Crowds

✓ Find Spots nearby

✓ Authentic Stories

... for just €9.99

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