This store use to be THE BEST, I would have actually made it my first 6 star review but since they have had to move the clothing Oxfam store from down the road and combined it with this fab book and vinyl it has become a little cluttered and manic. This was the place to get you holiday reading from, starting at 20p a book you can't really go wrong, even if you don't enjoy the story. It was also a fantastic place to pick up vinyl that your mum would love and you know that you shouldn't like. I think I have several of my Dolly Parton and Disney records from here. One thing that does upset me about this place is the way that stuff that's left outside just gets ransacked if the store isn't open to take it in, come on guys, this is for charity! Seriously! read more

I had heard and read so many things about Dalston's Oxfam that I had to check it out for myself. Apparently Channel 4's Miquita Oliver is a regular and found a vintage Chanel bag there. Having grown up in Hackney I was surprised to learn that there was a fashion mecca in Dalston. I headed down there with high hopes of finding a vintage Dior clutch or maybe a YSL smoking jacket. After much fifling through rails I saw a few items but no Dior clutch or YSL blazer. With slight disappointment I left with an art deco frame (£5) and a small stained glass mirror (£7). So I might not have discovered any designer vintage pieces but my frame and mirror would have been at least twice the price in Habitat. If you wander in there without a wanting anything specific you may be surprised but otherwise you might leave disappointed. read more

Interesting stuff probably due to the large numbers of trendy urbanites in the locality. But prices are too expensive considering this is in a poor area. Perhaps if people did not leave donated stuff outside when it's closed. Then oxfam might be able to reduce prices because it would have more stock to sell, if it did not get stolen first. I prefer the old store which was bigger and better though. read more

I buy books from here. The books are good. They cost £1. £1 is a good price for a book, and I am happy that I can do reading and give my money to a good cause. I don't love the rest of the shop thought. Its fine as a charity shop goes, but its nothing special. I cant actually remember ever buying anything from here that isnt a book, so I obviously don't much love any of the clothes or other nick-nacks that are also on offer. The staff are helpful, a little hipster (well, it is in Dalston after all) but friendly none the less. read more

Oxfam's Kingsland Road store is a rare beast. A charity shop that inspires the kind of zealotry usually reserved for high street powerhouses and cult boutiques. Let me preface this by saying that my respect for Oxfam's recent renaissance under the tutelage of ex-Topshop brand director Jane Shepherdson is boundless. Add to that the fact that I LOVE charity shops in the same way many women love shoes and you should have a recipe for bliss. With blogs founded in its honour and a place on every 'Best Charity Shops in London' list, Oxfam Dalson is quite possibly just too hyped. This is the only explanation I can give for my disappointment in its wares. Second hand Ikea vases for £8? I'd rather not. Florence & Fred at Tesco jumpers for £10? Please! Visit Oxfam Kingsland Road if you're feeling lucky, but don't go expecting to find the charity shop mother ship. read more

Last time I went to this Oxfam I watched a very old man, white wrinkled skin and a flat cap to boot, purchase a full length sahri complete with vail. What he was going to do with this outfit I will never know but it made for quite a bit of entertaining imagination on my behalf. The Kingsland Road Oxfam is heralded by some as the best in London. Personally I've never come across anything particularly special in here but having heard stories of 'designer steals' I'll have to go along with the hype. Unlike vintage stores, this shop is laid out in a very organised fashion which makes it easy to see if there are any good buys. The staff are friendly although clearly their focus is the charity and not fashion so don't expect any coaching on what to buy from them. Price wise it's your average charity shop deal- some things are priced higher than you would expect and other things are obscenely low. This makes bargain hunting all the more fun because when you get something really good at a really cheap price you feel like you've won the charity shop lottery. Kingsland Road's Oxfam is a good charity shop but as far as the fashionista's are concerned, don't believe the hype. read more

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I had read and heard much about this place. The first time was on an early bendy bus sojourn down Kingsland Road - the front of the shop seemed massive, more like a Tesco than a thrift shop. I was told that it was a hopspot to pick up great deals on clothes and music. My interest increased when I came across the Dalston cassette blog, where some guy digitises a random cassette that he has bought there each week. Unfortunately, when I finally visited, I felt let down. The premises had recently changed and there seemed to be an over-organised air to the place. Too many labels, and too little quality merchandise to be found on any of the shelves. The vinyl section has proved disappointing on further visits and I have yet to be convinced of the legend of Oxfam Dalston. read more

Oxfam on Kingsland Road is an absolute Aladdin's Cave of bargains of all shapes and sizes from £1 vinyls to £10 leather jackets. Without meaning to sound like an absolute cliché, there really is something for everyone and if you like that shabby chic look you could probably deck out your whole living room for under £40! It's always super busy here on the weekends as Shoreditchians tend to flock here to nab the best bargains so either head down there first thing in the morning (no one in East London wakes up THAT early) or on a weekday to avoid crowds and for premium browsing time. read more

I totally agree with all these reviews. I havn't been to many Oxfam stores though so I didn't realise how highly regarded this one was. The book selection is fantastic. Second hand book sellers must peruse this place to find stock that would sell for at least three times as much. Of course there is the usual drivel too, but there are conistently really good books for very cheap prices. The clothes racks look well stocked but they aren't really my thing. Staff are very friendly. read more

this is my local branch of this bookshop, and they've now amalagamated 2 shops into one, so you only have to lock your bike up once! It's a particularily good bookshop and there are often large collections of people's old acid house 12's in there too. Not only that, but it's quite big and they have a massive selection of stuff from fiction to sporting books to cookbooks, biographies, maps of the ukraine, self-help section (quite large of course when your life is free from money worries!), science fictionand of course the quality of the clothes selection is the usual high standard you'd expect from oxfam, and DALSTON oxfam at that, and at a really good, cheap old schol price (shirts for 1.50, t-shirts 75p etc etc) read more

What a treasure trove this place is! I love shopping in charity shops and vintage, simply for the fact, that you're not going to find your twin on a night out! This place is easily one of the best I've been to... Some beautiful skirts and dresses for £2.99. It's bargaintastic and definitely worth making the journey if you're not local to Dalston! I'm already planning my next visit to hunt the rails for another gem! read more

My Saturday routine is to get up, go have a huge veggie breakfast somewhere close to my house, then wander down Kingsland Rd ending up in this Oxfam. It is huge, and always absolutely brimming with stuff (often you see signs saying 'no donations today we're full!). It may seem like a bit of a slog to route through the rows and rows of books, clothes, vinyls and cd's but if you're willing to put in the time you'll get the results! I've found some bargain tapes in here (we're talking 5p for the greatest hits of 1986 - a classic), the clothes can be hit and miss and seeing as it's so popular and well documented it can be a little pricey for a second hand store. They do always have an amazing VHS section, and lots of bags and hats. A good place to while away hours hunting for your perfect bargain. read more

The Oxfam charity shop on Kingsland Road is the most reliable in the east end if you're looking for clothing with a bit of style, or amusing records. Frequented by Hackney hipsters (you see, I'm beginning to rescue them from their usual Shoreditch appellation), this charity shop has really high turnover. The prices are still frustratingly high, thus prohibiting some more adventurous, throwaway choices. I have bought some pretty sensational pants here, though. An inimitable Hackney style. read more

Got a GREAT jacket that I've worn nearly every day since and super cute boots, each item for only 3 pounds. Highly recommend!!

One of the best Oxfams, and charity stores for that matter, in London. A haven for second hand records - you can pick up Sinatara, Elvis, Motown by the handful (not to mention Face Value by Phil Collins which is standard for any charity store!). Cheap books too, especially travel, fiction, non-fiction and cooking. The staff are friendly, the store very well organised, and theres always new gems to find every visit. Highly recommended. read more

Amazing charity shop. Last summer i managed to pick up copies of Stewart Home and a Kathy Acker for about £1.50 each. They were playing great music in there, which makes sense as their cheap CD's and Vinyl are regularly filled with cheap gems. This is the hive of Dalston trend, bric-a-brac, culture and randomness. Delve in! read more

Oxfam is generally among my favorites, but I am just in love with this specific store! It's definitely got the spirit and it happened a few times now that I find very rare books, that I've been browsing for some time. Not even to mention the price which rarely goes beyond a fiver. Recommended! read more

I think this is the best Oxfam store in London. There is always a large selection of books, and if you don't find what you were looking for, there is always the big Oxfam bookshop a little bit further down the road. Also a good range of video tapes, CDs, bags, suitcases, shoes, rack after rack of clothing, and lots of vinyl records. I guess what makes this store in particular appeal to me is the fact that it's big with a spacious layout, and everything is organised in an accessible way. The size also means there is always a huge selection of stuff, a variety you don't really get in the smaller shops. And a little collection of the rare finds like CDs and DVDs. Prices are what you would normally expect of Oxfam shops. read more

Amazing charity shop. Hugh variety and very cheap prices . Staff is cool as well read more

So disappointed in Oxfam in Dalston. I have been a big supporter of Oxfam and would buy a lot of my stock. However today I went to Oxfam looking for a few pieces. Found a gorgeous 70's dress, with no tag (if there's no tag, its usually £2.99). As I got to the counter, I told the manager that I couldn't find a tag. She said straight away, no this is a mistake, it would be minimum £10. She instantly blamed the volunteers. This has happened before in the same Oxfam with a lady wanting to buy a bag and then and there they changed the price. Although its a charity, doing good, I've recently found the service in Oxfam not great. I feel strongly when you find something in a shop for a certain price that should be what the customer pay for. I am quite disappointed and not sure if I would support this Oxfam again. I never leave reviews, but I found the service unprofessional. read more

I purchased a book via Amazon for 52 pounds but the store misrepresented the book in an image to be a 2008 edition instead of the 1996 edition they actually sold me. The store did not resolve the issue to my satisfaction. All in all it was an unfortunate experience I would not want to repeat again. It has left a bad taste in my mouth concerning these people and Qxfam. read more

i bought a brand new pair of YSL trousers here for 5 quid.