Extraordinary collection of eclectic shops right on Finchley Rd. Huge Sainsbury, Waterstones,…read more Conran designer shop and so on. Also they have a number of cinemas there.

We were staying a block away on Finchley Rd. and were thrilled to find the O2 Centre just steps…read moreaway. It is a cozy little mall with many restaurants, theatres and a grocery store. Every day we were in London we found ane reason or another to visit, we would have a bite at one of the many restaurants (or food bars), grab a few items for breakfast the next day from the grocery store, buy a book or stop by Habitat. Yes, we brought quite a few items back from that store. All in all, this was a great go-to place for us and can't wait to go back.

A hidden gem in Hampstead. The Hampstead Antique and Craft Emporium is easy to walk past as you…read morewalk down the main road. And looking down the section that it is located doesn't look like there is much there but there is. They have a lovely little coffee shop outside, then once inside there are rows of antiques, furniture, collectibles, and jewelers. I also found the people working there to be very friendly.

I passed by Hampstead Antique Emporium when we were there for lunch at Villa Bianca (reviewed…read moreseparately). When I walked in I was stunned at the lovely things you can buy there and such reasonable prices! There are about 20 traders & stalls here offering antiques and crafts; textiles, art deco jewellery, glass, china, miniatures and so much more. I especially liked 3D greeting cards, depicting miniature worlds produced by Karrie Barron cards. At another stall, they sell some stunning miniature boxes. I especially loved the art deco and Victorian style jewellery - and will go back to buy!! There are some lovely porcelain pieces for avid collectors. It is such a hidden place that you can easily miss it. I was really happy I found this place - it's such a collector's heaven and the prices are so much better than what you would pay in Portobello market or elsewhere in London. Also all the stallholders are so friendly and helpful! This is one of those secret London attractions that you have to discover for yourself and I highly recommend you do! It's amazing!

All Aboard is tied for the 1 Greatest London Charity Shop Award…read more This shop is the best around because A) They sell designer stuff B) It is really cheap C) I scored a really fabulous multicoloured vintage blouse here for like 6 pounds and that's highish for this store All Aboard does sell some furniture and shoes but the main attraction is the clothing. I love All Aboard more than rainbows. I love All Board more than butterflies. I love All Aboard more than @##%$. You get the idea. ( Thanks Little Britain USA ).

Disappointing experience in this store-although there are some nice items available, the old lady…read morewho works there on Sundays was unpleasant and snobbish. Not only was she complaining because I had gathered 'too many items' to try on, she was nudging me to go into the changing room because I was 'taking stock that others could buy'. There were plenty of fully stocked rails plus this was near closing time so this was all a bit ridiculous. Then because I wasn't out of the changing room quick enough she almost yanked the curtain open asking if I'm 'ok'. She also complained that I was in the shop far too long. I mean talk about bad customer service! I advise you give your money to a different charity, have also found the staff at Stamford Hill's All Aboard to be highly unpleasant. Will definitely not be returning and will be telling friends and family not to either

The only really open stall on Hampstead High Street, this is a proper local fruit and veg shop…read more Jude Law and people like that come here. It's got a great reputation as selling some of the best produce around. It's also right in the centre of things and is run by some really nice people. Just make sure that, if you're taking a picture you get the owner in. I think he likes having his picture taken. Maybe hanging around Jude Law has had a bit of an effect on him.

I love this place because although it is compact, it has pretty much everything you'd need in the…read moreway of fresh produce. Fruit and veg are a given, but there's also wholefoods, a fishmonger and a wonderful florists, and Saturday the covered market promises crafts, second hand books and delicatessen food. It is a shame though that it's only on Saturdays. I like to pop here sometimes during lunch because towards the back there's a great sandwich and burger bar that's always swarming with people looking for a cheap and tasty bite. The soups are pretty decent too. Prices for a hot sandwich or burger fall between £2-3.

Horrible - this store is full with things that have all been picked over and look more like second…read morehand than discount They also apparently have a lot of thefts (staff standing on the stairs surveying everyone) and much more electronic security tags than in our local TKMaxx No thank you! Review #8 2020

Loved this TK Max...I found so many great deals here! They had a wide selection of all styles of…read moreclothes and shoes at a great price, plus makeup. I ended up buying enough stuff to fill a large overnight bag for under £400. Everything was well organized considering how busy the store was.

If you have children or grandchildren or are just young at heart, this toy store is where you want…read moreto shop. Not only is it overflowing with all kinds of imaginative and creative toys and games, the staff and owner give the kind of service that box stores and even large department stores just do not give anymore. Run, don't walk to shop here. It is so worth it. My husband and I went in seeking a game that our daughter could not find that is from Denmark that our granddaughter had played and loved. While the store owner did not have it, she happened to be going to Denmark. On her own time, she made a special effort to find it, and bring it back in time for us to get to our granddaughter by Christmas. When you find that kind of dedication to a child's joy, it tells you a lot about what a great place it is to shop.

I used to come here as a child and always loved it. Great selection, kind staff and good prices…read more I live in New York now but whenever I visit my parents in London, Happy Returns is a guaranteed stop for my daughter. She loves everything about the place - great selection of JellyCats, super toddler toys and even some educational gifts for my older niece. Excellent inventory and they are always bringing in new toys, so it never gets old. The current owner Jenny is really wonderful. My daughter was playing with a Peppa Pig backpack but it was a bit too big for her, so Jenny got her a Peppa Pig handbag she wears the whole time now. She's great; really cares about the kids and the parents. I absolutely love Happy Returns!!

An overwhelming mix of Australian accents and 2pence hooker-attired moms made my face go in all…read moresorts of directions when I stepped foot into this store. BUT. I escaped with a lovely scarf and tore myself away from some amazing shoes that were half a size too large for me. A real steal of a shop with Chanel, Prada, Miu Miu and some higher-end high street...and definitely not as packed with weary-looking rich kids like some of the other vintage giants around Camden/Covent Garden. Highly, highly recommended. I took a star off mainly due to the fact that there were toddlers crawling all up in some amazing leather bags. Mental thoughts included, do NOT puke/poo/pee (like that alliteration action?) on that, thanks.

This is a lovely shop operated by one of the most knowledgeable staff that I have ever encountered…read moreat a purveyor of pre-loved luxury items. I so enjoyed my conversation with them regarding the history of different design houses, and where these houses are now under the current design teams. Be sure that you visit both the top and bottom floors. I found that the best items seem to be on the top floor, but the bottom floor is worth the trip, especially if you have any children in your life who you might like to gift some lovely designer pieces. Unfortunately, I didn't walk away with anything during my first visit, but I did find a gorgeous Chanel jacket that was priced fantastically (it was just not in my size), and an MIH shearling jacket that I may have to go back for that was also priced reasonably, as well as a cute little Burberry coat in the children's section that was an absolute steal. If you become a regular customer, I was informed that then they will offer to add you to their email list to be alerted when special pieces in your size come in--they do narrow it down to meet your specifications (size, designer, etc). Currently, I was told that the list is about 1000 persons long, and that pieces fly out the door, so it is best to visit often and not wait for the email notifications in any case.

If you're British and never visited the US, you would probably think that TK Maxx is a great store…read moreto get cheap designer clothes. If you're like me and have visited TJ Maxx stores in the US, you probably think the same as me. Higher prices and lower qaulity of goods. From my understanding, the reason that they are called TK Maxx in the UK and not TJ Maxx as in the US, is to do with another UK store chain called TJ Hughes. This store also sells discounted goods, and think the name change was to avoid confusion. This particular TK Maxx store does sometimes have a bargain though, which is why I go in when I'm passing. It is also one of the quieter branches too. The staock is also kept tidy and easy to navigate. It is much smaller though than the other nearest branch on Kensington High Street. The biggest difference between TJ Maxx in the US and TK Maxx in the UK, is I've found clothes I purchased 2 years ago from the US with the price tags still attached, because it was such a bargain! No such experience from the UK TK Maxx experience.

I have never understood why these are called TK Maxx here and not TJ. Can anyone tell me this? Let…read moreme know. I have known the TJ Maxx stores in the US and sadly the UK TK counterparts are nowhere near as good. The staff in the stores all seem to be somewhat undertrained and very passive towards their interaction with customers throughout most of UK stores. Nothing offensive from them, but definitely not a world beating service here. The main gripe I have about the TK stores are the prices. Generally in the USA. I've seen half decent stuff in the stores, and the prices make my eyes bug out with how low they are. It's pretty easy to fast decisions on close when they are so cheap that you don't have to make decisions about them. In the UK stores. However, I don't really see that much of a discount, certainly not below what you could actually get in a sale at a place like Selfridge's, for instance. So then. Why do I bother coming here? Well it seems to be the only place that I can get men's Zirh products from in the UK. And you know what? They actually do discount them pretty well. So I keep coming back and back and back in the hope that they have some of my precious Zirh!

This place is the Holy Grail of vintage as far as I'm concerned. I ALWAYS find something I want…read morewhen I come here! The owners Sparkle & Cad are very friendly and knowledgeable, and are always happy to help if you're looking for something special. Everything they sell is hand picked, so you know there aren't going to be rails of dubious looking stock like you find in so many vintage shops nowadays. If you're looking for authentic clothing and accessories then it doesn't get better than this: everything in here is a gem! Happily there's also something for every budget, as they have a discounted section upstairs. The main floor is pricier - but worth it.

The best vintage shop in London indeed. It is a treasure box in the middle of London-I could move…read morein there! Hats, shoes, dresses, amazing pieces from 1920's-1970's, especially their 1940's/1950's collections... late 1930's Garbo hat from Ninotchka, Marilyn dress, the most amazing 1950's earrings and gloves (and I've been collecting these for some years now and they have wonderful choice) all in perfect condition and one off's! I seriously wish that shop was my cupboard... Sparkle and Cad, the owners of the place are uber friendly and all you have to do is ask and they will tell you all about the designers, eras of the items...you'll really feel million dollars to wear a dress which was worn by a Hollywood starlet of a very famous movie sometime in 1956!!! Marilyn dress is pricey but a wonderful find for a collector.. there is something for everyone and you can certainly find a bargain (especially in Hell to Pay upstairs) too (also get your self on their mailing list and see when they have a sale or special deals!)..and another thing you'll never know who you might see in there (Kate Moss,Whoopee Goldberg,Immodesty Blaize,Duffy,Paloma Faith,Eva Green, Sharleen Spiteri, to name just a few!!). I am overexcited about The Girl Can't Help it, love it! MUST visit!!!!

I adore this boutique. It's full of fashion forward, (just) affordable labels and an incredibly…read morecute dog. The girls who run the show are intimidatingly gorgeous, but very warm and surprisingly welcoming to a size 12! The stock moves fast so it's worth a visit every time you are in the Hampstead area. Sales are rare, but so worth a trip there -- Halston, Preen all up to 75% off! AND, they usually have a mix of sizes. With a hour and some cash to burn this is my No. 1 go-to in London. And there are so many other high street and boutique stores in this quaint area that it turns a Saturday morning into bliss! Trawl the racks, try stuff on but just don't let the dog out!