What Can You Buy in London? A Shopper's Guide

London’s retail offer is global in scope. Major categories:

• Fashion & Accessories – Bond Street luxury, Oxford Street high-street, Shoreditch vintage, Camden alternative.
• Electronics – Tottenham Court Road, Westfield, specialist stores (CEX, Currys).
• Home & Interiors – Heal’s, Habitat, Conran Shop, Portobello Road antiques.
• Food & Drink – Borough Market, Fortnum & Mason, diverse supermarkets (Waitrose, Tesco, Lidl), global cuisines.
• Media – Foyles, Waterstones, Rough Trade (vinyl), BFI Shop (film).
• Souvenirs – Tea, biscuits, royal memorabilia, museum shops.
• Attractions & Events – West End tickets, museum exhibitions, football matches.
• Health & Beauty – Boots, Superdrug, Space NK, pharmacies.
• Transport – Oyster/Contactless, National Rail, river boats, Santander Cycles.

VAT refund (Tax-Free Shopping) ended for non-EU visitors in 2021; prices shown include 20 % VAT.