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Things to do in London, England: The Best Gift & Specialty Shops
The crown jewels, Buckingham Palace, Camden Market…in London, history collides with art, fashion, food, and good British ale. A perfect day is different for everyone: culture aficionados shouldn't miss the Tate Modern and the Royal Opera House. If you love fashion, Oxford Street has shopping galore. For foodies, cream tea at Harrod’s or crispy fish from a proper chippy offers classic London flavor. Music and book buffs will love seeing Abbey Road and the Sherlock Holmes Museum (at 221B Baker Street, of course).
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1. BeatHut
2. My Cup of Tea
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
A speciality tea shop in the heart of London's Soho, selling a wide range if teas, tisanes and handcrafted teaware.
3. We Built This City
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Visit WBTC for London-inspired gifts and souvenirs, including art prints, homeware, jewellery, stationery, cards, books and more! We Built This City is on a mission to revolutionise London souvenirs. In 2014, London was named the most visited city on the planet. Also being home to one of the most acclaimed creative communities in the world – WBTC thought it was high time that souvenirs reflected the true creativity of the capital. We Built This City curates London-inspired goods from artists, designers and makers living and working in the city – offering visitors from across the globe (along with London locals!) the chance to take home a unique and lasting piece of the city whilst supporting London’s creative community at the same time.
4. Mr Mullan's General Store
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Situated in the heart of Soho Mr Mullan's delivers a wide range of fashion and lifestyle products you wouldn't find on the high street. With brands such as Eat Dust, Haeckels, Pendleton, Blundstone and Mr Mullan's Apothecary there is something to be found for everyone. Niche gifts and beautiful garments sit alongside each other in this quaint courtyard in Soho, London.
5. Happy Socks
6. Beyond Retro
7. Foyles Bookshop
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 432 reviews
Relocated in 2014, from its former location to 107 Charing Cross Road, world-famous bookseller Foyles' flagship boasts six floors of books across all subjects and specialisms. Foyles Charing Cross Road also has an extended range of designer gifts and stationery, a free Gallery space, an Auditorium with a lively programme of public events and private hires, and a Cafe offering hot and cold drinks and locally-sourced food.
Reviewed By smilgaki - London, United Kingdom
I hadn't visited Foyles on Charing Cross for many years. The shop is vast and used to be in the Guinness Book of Records for being the longest book shop in the world. It also used to be bewildering, chaotic, badly laid out, expensive and the aisles used to be uncomfortably narrow. I used to feel like I needed to take a compass along in order to make it out again or starve to death in a remote section for sheet music. However, the shop was renovated some years ago, and Foyles was taken over by Waterstones. So as I was passing and had some book vouchers to spend, I thought I'd give it another shot. The shop is now much improved: it's brighter, more modern and much better organised. The browsing experience is pleasant with staff recommendations and dotted with benches to sit on. When I went to the till, the assistant was very friendly, which is book shop gold dust. Frequently, staff working in book shops are introverted to the point of rudeness. It's still not a place to hunt for bargains (but that's what the internet and second hand shops are for), and it remains a bit narrow in places but overall it's great and there are very few books you won't find here including specialist subjects.
8. Music & Video Exchange
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
Music and video store.
9. Liberty London
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4.5 based on 1,384 reviews
The Tudor-inspired exterior of this upscale department store is a treasure. Inside, find curated designer fashions, homewares, fragrances, and the iconic floral prints for which it is famed.
Reviewed By 913julieo - Gold Coast, Australia
Absolutely beautiful store full of gorgeous items and fabrics. A must for any lady visiting London. Restaurant is also worth a stop.
