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Fodor's Choice in London
| Name | Category | Location |
Alexander McQueen
Since McQueen's untimely death in 2010, his right-hand woman Sarah... |
Clothing | Mayfair |
Alfie's Antique Market
This four-story, bohemian-chic labyrinth is London's largest... |
Antiques / Collectibles | Marylebone |
Anya Hindmarch
Exquisite leather bags and personalized, printed canvas totes... |
Specialty Stores | Knightsbridge |
Benjamin Pollock's Toyshop
This landmark shop still carries on the tradition of its eponymous... |
Toys | Covent Garden |
Bermondsey Antiques Market
The early bird catches the worm here, so come before dawn on... |
Antiques / Collectibles | The South Bank |
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Bernstock Speirs
Here since 1982, Paul Bernstock and Thelma Speirs turn traditional... |
Jewelry / Accessories | Spitalfields |
Berry Bros. & Rudd
Nothing matches Berry Bros. & Rudd for rare offerings and... |
Wines / Spirits | St. James's |
Borough Market
There's been a market in Borough since Roman times. This one... |
Outdoor / Flea / Green Markets | The South Bank |
Browns
This shop—actually a collection of small shops—was... |
Clothing | Mayfair |
Butler & Wilson
Long before anybody ever heard the word "bling," this shop was... |
Jewelry / Accessories | Chelsea |
The Conran Shop
This is the brainchild of Sir Terence Conran, who has been informing... |
Household Items / Furniture | Chelsea |
Dover Street Market
Visiting this six-floor emporium isn't just about buying; with... |
Clothing | Mayfair |
Floris
What do Queen Victoria and Marilyn Monroe have in common? They... |
Perfume / Cosmetics | St. James's |
Fortnum & Mason
Although F&M is popularly known as the Queen's grocer and... |
Department Stores | St. James's |
Foyles
Founded in 1903 by the Foyle brothers after they failed the Civil... |
Books / Stationery | Soho |
Grosvenor Prints
London's largest collection of 17th- to-early 20th-century prints... |
Art Galleries | Covent Garden |
Hatchards
This is London's oldest bookshop, open since 1797 and beloved... |
Books / Stationery | St. James's |
Heywood Hill
Established for more than 70 years on Curzon Street, and considered... |
Books / Stationery | Mayfair |
Jigsaw
Jigsaw specializes in clothes that are classic yet trendy, ladylike... |
Clothing | Kensington |
Junky Styling
This brand was launched by designers Annika Sanders and Kerry... |
Clothing | Spitalfields |
Kabiri
A dazzling array of exciting contemporary jewelry by emerging... |
Jewelry / Accessories | Marylebone |
Labour & Wait
Although such household items as colanders and clothespins may... |
Household Items / Furniture | Spitalfields |
The Laden Showroom
Sienna Miller and Victoria Beckham are among the celebs who regularly... |
Clothing | Spitalfields |
Lesley Craze Gallery
This serene gallery displays unique pieces by some 100 innovative... |
Jewelry / Accessories | The City |
Liberty
The wonderful black-and-white mock-Tudor facade, created from... |
Department Stores | Mayfair |
London Silver Vaults
Housed in a basement vault, this extraordinary space holds stalls... |
Antiques / Collectibles | Holborn |
Lulu Guinness
Famous for her flamboyantly themed bags (think the satin "bucket"... |
Specialty Stores | Belgravia |
Manolo Blahnik
Blink and you'll miss the discreet sign that marks fashionista... |
Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods | Chelsea |
Mint
Owner Lina Kanafani has scoured the globe to curate an eclectic... |
Household Items / Furniture | Kensington |
Nicholas Kirkwood
You won't be able to hike in Kirkwood's imaginative, elegant... |
Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods | Mayfair |
Ozwald Boateng
The dapper menswear by Ozwald Boateng (pronouned Bwa-teng) combines... |
Clothing | Mayfair |
Paul Smith
British classics with an irreverent twist define Paul Smith's... |
Clothing | Covent Garden |
Peckham Rye
The epicenter of "Swinging London" in the mid-'60s has recently... |
Specialty Stores | Soho |
Philip Treacy
Magnificent hats by Treacy are annual showstoppers on Ladies... |
Specialty Stores | Belgravia |
Portobello Market
London's most famous market still wins the prize (according to... |
Outdoor / Flea / Green Markets | Notting Hill |
Rough Trade East
While many London record stores are struggling, this veteran... |
Music Stores | Spitalfields |
Rupert Cavendish
This most elevated of Chelsea dealers had the Biedermeier market... |
Antiques / Collectibles | Chelsea |
Rupert Sanderson
Designed in London and made in Italy, Sanderson's elegant shoes... |
Shoes / Luggage / Leather Goods | Mayfair |
Selfridges
This giant, bustling store (the second-largest in the U.K. after... |
Department Stores | Marylebone |
Stanfords
When it comes to encyclopedic coverage, there is simply no better... |
Books / Stationery, Specialty Stores | Covent Garden |
Stella McCartney
It's not easy emerging from the shadow of a Beatle father, but... |
Clothing | Mayfair |
Swaine Adeney Brigg
Providing practical supplies for country pursuits since 1750... |
Specialty Stores | St. James's |
Topshop
A hotspot for straight-from-the-runway affordable fashion, Topshop... |
Clothing | Soho |
Turnbull & Asser
This is the custom shirtmaker, dripping exclusivity from every... |
Clothing | St. James's |
The Vintage House
If whiskey is more to your taste than wine, you may want to visit... |
Wines / Spirits | Soho |
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