Gift-it local!
If you long to shop local for gifts from smaller shops but don’t know where to start, this page is just what you need. Most offer online shopping too to make it even easier for you.
You can also browse My Virtual Camden for more businesses in your neighbourhood.
18 Montrose
6-8 Stable St, Kings Cross, London N1C 4LW, UK
Fashion store stocking a range of well-known brands
Pop in or shop online
Ambala
Ambala Foods, 112-114 Drummond St, Kings Cross, London NW1 2HN, UK
Prestigious confectionar shop. Their classical Asian sweets include Rasmalai, succulent Rasgulla mouth-watering Gulab Jamun, delicate Jalebis and delectable Barfis and Halwas, not to mention exquisite Baklava.
Online
Blackhorse Lane Ateliers
Unit 32, Lower Stable Street, Kings Cross, London N1C 4DQ, UK
Specialising in hand-making denim jeans of the selvedge and organic raw variety. Made in Walthamstow, sold online and in Kings Cross!
Order online shop in store
Book Workshop - By Earl of East
Earl of East, 87 Coal Drops Yard, London N1C 4DQ
Coffee table books, magazines and artworks and, when able, they hold regular workshops.
Order online for click and collect or shop in store.
Borough Kitchen Cook Shop
1 Hampstead High St, Hampstead, London NW3 1RG, UK
This small London chain sells a range of cookware and gifts and offers cookery courses too
Pop in and shop in person or order online
Botanical Boys
111 Lower Stable Street, London, N1C 4DR
Selling a beautiful range of terrariums, plants and homewares.
Order online or shop in store
Caps and Taps
130 Kentish Town Rd, Kentish Town, London NW1 9QB
Specialist Beer Shop
Pop in or call to arrange a delivery
Catalyst
48 Grays Inn Rd, Chancery Ln, Holborn, London WC1X 8LT
This cafe and roastery also sells Christmas hampers
Pop in or order coffee and hampers online
Celtic Dawn - Jewellery Arts Crafts and Gifts
35 Middle Yard, Camden Lock Place, London, NW1 8AL
Celtic Dawn has been welcoming visitors to Camden Lock Market for over 30 years, winning a reputation for high quality, service and choice. Beautifully handcrafted Gold and Sterling Silver Celtic jewellery and gifts.
Order online for delivery
Charli
54 Rosslyn Hill, Hampstead, London NW3 1ND
Charli was founded in London in 2008 with the intention of offering a collection of urban essentials with a contemporary edit of jersey and knit separates at an accessible price. Since then the brand has expanded to deliver seasonal collections mainly in cashmere, wool, organic cotton, linen and silk. Charli pays tribute to the simplicity of natural and renewable yarns, making every piece highly wearable and timeless.
Shop online or in store.
Cissy Wears
13 Bagley Walk, Kings Cross, London N1C, UK
Cissy Wears is a new kind of concept store and a haven of beautiful design led products for the modern family.
Pop in or order online
Collectif
Unit 36, Stables Market Chalk Farm Road London NW1 8AH
Collectif was established in the year 2000, as a stall right here in Camden Market.
Today in their flagship two-floor store the independent label sells womenswear, menswear, accessories and footwear.
The brand combines new fashion trends with classic vintage styles, along with a good old splash of rock and roll!
Dandie Dog Cafe
104 Heath St, Hampstead, London NW3 1DR, UK
Check out their website for pawesome gifts for your canine friends!
Order online. Local Buyers Club members save 10%
Daunt Books
193 Haverstock Hill, Belsize Park, London NW3 4QL
Lovely independent bookshop with a great range
Delmaestro by Camilla
10 Heath St, Hampstead, London NW3 6SZ, UK
This jewellery boutique is a treasure trove of eye-catching, unique pieces that made by hand. Specialising in semi-precious stones.
Emin and Paul
Unit 48, Coal Drops Yard, Stable St, London N1C 4DQ
Simple elegant clothing inspired by art!
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Form and Thread
35 Coal Drops Yard, Kings Cross London N1C 4DQ
Form and Thread yse the finest materials to develop considered menswear essentials that defy seasonal trends and stand the test of time.
Pop in or order online
Hampstead Antique & Craft Emporium
12 Heath St, London NW3 6TE, UK
Step back in time and rediscover an array of quality antiques and vintage goods. A fabulous place to pick up gifts.
Pop in and shop in person
Happy Returns ltd
Hampstead, London NW3, UK
Independent toy store
Shop in person
Hato Store
Unit 117, Lower Stable Street, Coal Drops Yard, London, N1C 4DR
This concept store features lifestyle items, books, printed matter, clothing and objects taken from our practice as a design studio and printing press. Inspired by the idea of play, each item has been carefully curated to bring an element of fun and a new way of thinking to each and every guest.
Pop in or order online
Honest Jon's
Coal Drops Yard 115 Lower Stable Street London N1C 4DR
This music store and record label sells a selection of vinyl, CDs and books.
Pop in or order online
House of Petula
Camden Town, London, UK
Floral studio specialising in beautiful, curated blooms. Available for corporate, studio, private households, events, and same day bouquet deliveries.
Local Buyers Club members save 10%
Kentish Town Party Shop
251 Kentish Town Rd, Kentish Town, London NW5 2JT, UK
Cards, gifts, balloons and partywear.
Order online or pop in
Kentish Town Stores
230a Kentish Town Road, London NW5 2AB, UK
A lovely independent coffee shop and lifestyle store, with a focus on hand-crafted wares from London and UK makers.
Shop in store or online
Kitchen Provisions
Unit 31, Coal Drops Yard, Kings Cross N1C 4DY
This lovely store, run by a London family sells knives, edibles and products from London designer-makers, as well as classes and while-you-wait knife sharpening services. They are located on the western-side of Coal Drops Yard on the ground floor level, next to Universal Works.
Pop in or order online
Local Buyers Club
London, UK
Support local businesses and save money with a Local Buyers Club membership. Hundreds of London's independent businesses are rewarding local loyalty and offering exclusive savings and perks to members of this lovely shop-local club.
Save £5 off the cost of joining with the code MVNLOVE (usual price just £12 per year)
Locked City
Camden Town, London, UK
Locked City is an immersive SMS-Based treasure hunt style game through the streets of London, with hunts in Camden, Covent Garden and Tower Hill.
London Undercover Umbrellas
28 Lamb's Conduit St, Holborn, London WC1N 3LE
Handcrafted umbrellas
Shop in person or online
Lords in Hampstead
22 Heath St, London NW3 6TE
A beautiful collection of homewares
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Maggie Owen
13 Rugby St, Holborn, London WC1N 3QT, UK
This jewellery store offers offer work by carefully chosen designers, including Florence based Angela Caputi, Samuel Coraux from Paris, Athens designer Christina Brampti and Miranda Konstantinidou from Luxembourg.
Shop in person or online
Mr Frinky Ltd
8 East Yard, Camden Lock Place
Funny and witty wall signs for all ages
Not Just a Shop
272 High Holborn, Holborn, London WC1V 7EY
Not Just a Shop is the place to discover unique home, fashion, giftware and artwork by UAL students and alumni.
Ohelo
Belsize Park, London NW3, UK
Ohelo is a new, independent brand of high quality insulated reusable water bottles & travel mugs. The company is based in Belsize Park. Designed in the UK for modern life, all products are 100% leakproof & lead free.
Local Buyers Club members save 10%.
Order online for UK-wide delivery
Oliver Spencer
62 Lamb's Conduit St, Holborn, London WC1N 3LW, UK
Menswear and lifestyle store
Shop in person or online
Owl Bookshop
207 Kentish Town Rd, Kentish Town, London NW5, UK
This lovely independent bookshop is open!
Pop in or order for delivery and click and collect. Call or email your order!
Pasta Remoli
St pancras international 28a - 29b, Pancras Rd, London N1C 4QP
This lovely pasta restaurant is offering home delivery of scrumptious boxes... cheese, pasta, prosecco and more!
Penny Burdett Designer Knitwear
48 The West Yard, Camden Lock, Chalk Farm Rd, Camden NW1 8AF
Creative designer/maker of specialist and bespoke knitwear, sustainably hand made in her own studio in Camden Lock using high quality yarns.
Local Buyers Club members save 10%
Rivet & Hyde
5 Windmill St, Fitzrovia, London W1T 2JA
Menswear store selling lots of denim!
Scamp & Dude
31A Highgate High Street, London, N6 5JT
This kidswear brand has won awards for its playful, bold prints. Their unisex clothes seek to nurture the superhero in all kids. Mum can even get a matching outfit!
So Tiny London
64 Great Titchfield St, Fitzrovia, London W1W 7QH
A friendly shop selling children's clothes and toys. For newborns up to ten years.
Social Pottery
120 Kentish Town Rd, Kentish Town, London NW1 9PY, UK
This art studio in Kentish Town specialises in pottery painting and creative art experiences. During this time they are selling take-away art kits so that you can enjoy the creative experience at home with your loved ones.
Spot
56 Belsize Ln, Belsize Park, London NW3 5AR
Spot
Spot
56 Belsize Ln, Belsize Park, London NW3 5AR
From individual ceramic pieces to hand-woven baskets, Spot brings an eclectic mix of beautiful objects from artisan communities around the world to the community of Belsize Village. Curated by Shelley Jacobson, Spot celebrates the beautifully designed, the unique and the purposeful
Sylvia Batycka
Hampstead, London NW3, UK
Fine art from emerging artist - contemporary oil painting and ink drawings, often sourced in vintage photographs of women. Commissions accepted.
Tea Shirt
Upper Market Hall, Camden Lock Pl, London NW1 8AL
A gorgeous array of zero-waste teas from breakfast to afternoon tea and even a soothing nightcap. Award-winning tea in environmentally friendly packaging.
The Really Good Whisky Company
Hampstead, London NW3, UK
Whisky of all types something to drink, something to taste, to collect, to invest. They have it all including tasting sets for at home experiences including gin and rum packs too! Free collection. Can deliver too.
To Home From London
Unit 10A, Camden Stables Market, Chalk Farm Rd, Camden Town, London NW1 8AH
Quirky gifts to make you smile!
Wimperis Embroidery
Mornington Terrace, London NW1 7RT, UK
This botanical Embroidery artist has created a monthly Embroidery Kit Subscription Box so you can learn Embroidery too!
Word On The Water
Regent's Canal Towpath, London N1C 4BZ, UK
A bookshop on a barge. Now open every day from12-7pm as well as offering online book sales. This floating literary sanctuary has set up a home delivery service, so you can still transport yourselves to canal-side days through the pages of one of their dreamy books. They're also taking requests and can order in.
Pop by or order online for delivery