The Best Restaurants in London (Plus, Must-Visit Shopping Spots)
Columbia Road Flower Market
A wondrous fresh flower market that pops up every Sunday in Shoreditch. Make sure to check out the surrounding antique shops while you’re there.
Columbia Rd, London, E2 7RG
Rellik
It wouldn’t be possible for me to write a guide to London without including Rellik. It’s a vintage shop on Golborne road with the most amazing collection of collectible pieces. It’s been a long-time resource for stylists and magazines, and it’s simply the place to find special threads you’ll own and cherish forever.
8 Golborne Rd, London W10 5NW
Notting Hill Fish Shop
Notting hill fish opened during peak London lockdown and for a while felt like the closest thing to a party you could experience. They’ve partnered with butcher HG Walter for the meat counter, have a vast array of thoughtfully sourced fresh produce, Neals Yard dairy, and, of course, the fish speaks for itself. Exceptional quality is really on display here.
287-289 Westbourne Grove, London W11 2QA
Hjem
Hjem is a Danish coffee shop and bakery that my mom and I will (and have) walk miles for in winter, spring, summer, or fall for their absolutely exquisite cardamom buns. Pick up a bag of their granola which has a delectable toasty buckwheat undertone while you’re there.
3 Launceston Pl, London W8 5R
Monmouth Coffee Company
Really, really, really good coffee.
27 Monmouth St, London WC2H 9EU
Neals Yard Dairy
This is the place to go for outstanding English and Irish dairy. Their Montgomery cheddar
