Gift-it local in Islington!

Abigail Ahern is an influential British designer, author, retailer and teacher. Her Islington shop stocks a range of artworks and homewares.

Part antique shop, part contemporary design store, part toy shop! This place offers something for everyone.

Established in 1995 in Islington, North London, Angel Flowers enjoys a well deserved reputation as one of London's finest quality florists.

Aria stocks an eclectic range of contemporary home furnishings, lifestyle accessories and fashion as well as hand-selected vintage pieces and special collaborations with local independent designers.

Handbags and many other accessories made using unusual leather and vintage fabrics as well as contemporary materials.

Offering a great selection of bikes, clothing and accessories.

Tea brand that offers naturally sourced tea from small farms in Korea. be-oom /bi:-u:m/ means ‘to empty’ in Korean – they aim to help find a place within the mind to empty and fill, all while emptying a cup of tea.

Independent book shop

This small London chain sells a range of cookware and gifts and offers cookery courses too.

Beautiful flowers, plants and handcrafted gifts and jewellery.

Shop in their online store for all your craft beer and growler favourites.

This not-for-profit community interest company offers a chance to create and paint with clay and ceramics. They hold regular classes and workshops for children (after school and during holidays) and for adults, at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, helping you learn to hand build, to throw and use pinch, coil and slab methods.

Independent multibrand fashion boutique for women selling clothes, shoes and accessories

London's first vegan chocolate shop

Dansk is part stall, part shop - is nestled up to St Mary's Church with flowers spilling out toward the park and street. They offer a choice of bouquets and offer delivery.

Sustainably Produced jewellery. Stunning selection of rings, bracelets, necklaces and earrings.

Yummy doughnuts

Local florist offering a range of bouquets and arrangements

Great quality organic pantry favourites at prices that might surprise you. Their
waste-free hampers make perfect gifts!

This florist works on events in some of London’s most glorious historical buildings such as the Natural History Museum, the Royal Academy and the National Gallery. And they offer stunning bouquets to buy in house or for delivery.

Luxury mens shaving products by an iconic British brand. Purveyors of fine quality gentleman's toiletries and manufactures of exquisite fragrances in the UK. Gifts and gift boxes available online.

Handmade contemporary jewellery gallery in the heart of Islington.

Hammerton Brewery is a microbrewery based in Islington brewing small batch beers with the aim to bring great tasting beer back to the borough and also re-establish the Hammerton Brewery name in London.

A treasure trove for weavers, spinners, felters, dyers, embroiderers...for everyone who loves threads and fibres!

A one-of-a-kind destination lifestyle store for those
seeking a unique curation of beautiful home furnishings, gifts and fashion brands.

A local business specialising in natural/organic wine and craft beer.

This independent wine merchant is based in Highbury and stocks over 1400 wines from around the world. Local contactless delivery is available.

Independent bookshop, established in 1959. They specialise in books, magazines, and periodicals of radical interest and progressive politics, such as feminism, black politics, LGBTQIA+, environment, anarchism.

Mushroom tees, prints and curious things made by one of London's loveliest designers!

Card, gift & clothing boutique. Locally made jewellery, natural candles & bath products, ethical & sustainable clothing.

Stylish homeware store

Indiebeer only sell beers produced by independently owned and managed breweries.

Trading since 1957 in the same place on Clerkenwell Road, this magic shop stocks tricks for beginners to professionals and have served celebrities such as Derren Brown, Paul Daniels, David Copperfield, Dynamo, Magical Bones and a number of TV and movie personalities. You never know who you might meet in the magic shop.

From £10 to museum pieces, this store stocks one of the largest collection of Japanese prints in the world.

Award winning, plastic free shampoo and conditioner bars. UK made from natural ingredients, vegan and free from synthetic fragrances and colours.
Kind to your hair. Kind to the planet.

This much-loved cheese shop and deli has won many an award for its gorgeous gastronomic produce. They're delivering and offering in-store collection.

This wonderful Islington bar offers rum-making and cocktail-making master classes.

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.

A colourful treasure trove full of originally designed or carefully sourced clothing, accessories and homeware.

Exclusively and carefully curated wine - made by French producers.

This stunning shop sells beautiful, natural clothes, perfect for those concerned about toxins and for children with sensitive skin. These are items that last and can be handed down: high quality and sustainable clothes made from wool, cotton and silk. They also sell lovely toys. The business is run by Danish mother Anna, who was determined to make her favourite organic European merino and wool brands more readily available in the UK.

Quirky gift and homewares shop

Fun and quirky gifts and cards. Marby & Elm is a letterpress stationery and design shop. What began as a hobby in a garden shed has become a family business. Eleanor is the designer, Charlie, her sister, manages the shop, their father is the lettering artist whilst Tim their brother does the photography & website. Marby & Elm are the nicknames of Eleanor’s boys.

French wine refills delivered to your door
Drink quality wine acting for the planet!
A new way to enjoy excellent wine, delivered to your door in refillable glass bottles.
Order, drink, rinse, refill & repeat!

Traditional goldsmiths, known for their unique modern fine jewellery. Their signature style is curvaceous, modern and elegant. Each piece of McCaul Goldsmiths’ jewellery is designed made and set in-house, from start to finish, using traditional techniques and modern technology.

Lovely independent children's store selling toys, gifts, clothing and more.

Homewares shop specialising in mid-century and new design. Its eclectic collections have won favour with design-lovers, and you can order pieces online.

Beautifully simple tableware and homeware handmade in Islington by ceramicist Valentine Benoist

Now celebrating 24 years of supplying urban gardeners with quality outdoor and indoor plants, many from specialist growers and many hard-to-find indoor varieties.

Paul Young is a groundbreaking and inspirational chocolatier who is at the forefront of the British chocolate scene.

Jewellery designed to be treasured and kept forever. Each piece is made by hand and personalised with your special words and dates; capturing your moments and memories to create unique and timeless keepsakes.

This independent gift shop has an eye for all things, well, pretty and shiny. Find gorgeous, unique gifts.

One stop sewing shop. Haberdashery, fabric shop & sewing school.

Founded in 2015, Roly Pony is a family concept store which strives to offer a whole world of inspiration ranging from fashion, footwear to toys, décor, furniture and baby care.

Independent department store with a great selection in beauty, ladies fashion, menswear, children’s toys and clothing, furniture, home and cookware.

Balloon company offering balloons for all occasions big and small.

Founded by Henry Hales in 2010, SIRPLUS crafts contemporary menswear from quality fabrics, including surplus. What started as upcycled boxer shorts, has grown to a full range of functional wardrobe staples.

Stephen Einhorn is a British family business, founded in 1995 by Stephen Einhorn and Jane Best, with an aim to create truly individual designs handmade by skilled craftspeople. Their client list now includes Disney, Warner Bros, Netflix, Paul Smith and A Bathing Ape .

If you’re on the lookout for funky foliage to green-up your home or workspace, The Archway Planter has a fabulous selection. Founded by Tiffany Dent, the company offers online delivery (perfect if you’re sending a gift) or you can browse their stall at The Junction Market. They also have stunning pots (vintage and new). The team are highly knowledgeable and can help pick out the perfect plants!

Roasted ground and whole bean coffee from a variety of origins around the world. Roasted to perfection supporting female farmers in rural coffee communities.

The Pantry Underwear is 'The Everyday Underwear Shop' that focuses on fit & value, without compromising on style. Their collection is a concentrated, non-intimidating range of shapes by household names as well as little known designers. Local Buyers Club members save 10% off their first online order.

The Sampler is a unique independent wine merchant which aims to make wine un-elitist and fun!

Self-confessed jewellery junkie Rachel launched her Islington boutique and online shop after a decade working as a jewellery buyer for leading high street stores. Her ethos is all about sourcing what she calls “jewellery with personality” – innovative, under the radar labels that offer something different to what’s widely available – and championing the independent designers and creative brains behind them.

A delightful family run business directly importing the finest, handcrafted rugs, furniture and gifts, including lamps and pottery from Afghanistan, Iran, Morocco and India.

Twentytwentyone was founded in 1996 by Simon Alderson and Tony Cunningham with the aim to supply the very best design-led furniture, lighting and accessories. As the name suggests, they combine classics from the twentieth century with progressive contemporary work.

Independent florist offering stunning bouquets.

Independent bookshop with a great selection.

An uber-cool bike shop servicing the community and the local cycling clubs. This store has an emphasis on road cycling with its unique requirements for performance bikes and gear. Professional bike fitting is also available for anyone who is looking to make their cycling life more comfortable.

This established jewellery designer and maker works from her garden studio in N16. She offers ready to buy online collections made in silver, gold and gemstones including unique earrings, handmade chains and gemstone rings. Vicky Davies also specialises in jewellery commission’s and remodelling including coming of age, wedding and engagement rings. All gemstones are ethically sourced.

Huge selection of stunning 1940s and 1950s dresses and separates with an authentic vintage charm. Order online.