Our favourite Independent Shops, Stalls, and Restaurants to Discover
We're putting the spotlight on the best indie shops and traders in Old Spitalfields Market right now.
From carefully curated womenswear to truly unique gifts and fantastic French cheeses, we’re here to make sure you enjoy the full treasure trove that is our historic East London market.
Mercantile
What: A long-established boutique based on Lamb Street with over 150 contemporary women’s brands sourced both locally and from far and wide, yet all with a consistent philosophy and aesthetic.
Where: 17 Lamb Street, London, E1 6EA
Why: A regular haunt of stylist, celebrities, bloggers and those in the know.
Inspitalfields
What: Est. 1993, making it the longest running retailer in the market, this is a gift, home-wares and interiors store quite unlike any other with an incredibly diverse range of products – from well-known brands to independent, local and international designers.
Where: 13 Lamb Street, London, E1 6EA
Why: When you need a high functioning present and you’re dry of ideas, let their imagination do the work for you.
Bookfeast: That Book Man
What: Limited edition, discounted & new books
Where: On the Market floor every weekend
Why: East London’s coolest curated book selection, sold by long-established stall holder, Ezra.
Wax London
What: Sustainable, high quality, affordable apparel.
Where: 105a Commercial Street, London, E1 6BG
Why: Not only does their collection look good, Wax London are a clothing brand with integrity. This small British label is committed to creating quality, contemporary menswear, with sustainability at its core.
Funky Cellar
What: Brimming with a large range of high quality cheeses mainly from France, alongside original products from around the world. Their eclectic wine cellar includes craft beers hand-selected from micro-breweries across the UK, to St. Émilion Bordeaux red’s and orange wine coming from Radikon on the Italian/Slovenian border.
Where: 10a Lamb Street, E1 6EA, London
Why: Did you know? All the decorations, furniture and art-work you see at Funky Cellar are for sale, each piece hand-selected from top-quality vintage and second-hand markets across Europe, predominantly 70s and 80s style.
BOTTLES
What: Boasting East London’s very best Italian wine selection and a tempting menu to match, BOTTLES is a destination for any occasion. From the casual on-street dining and bright covered orangery, to its stylish inner sanctum, this relaxed and buzzy space is wholly dedicated to the enjoyment of food and wine.
Where: 67 Brushfield Street, London, E1 6AA
Why: The focus at BOTTLES is on quality wines made by independent producers and small farms, showcasing regional and indigenous varieties and often exploring forgotten grapes.
Percy Langley
What: Clothes & accessories by some of Britain’s best independent designers.
Where: 105a Commercial Street, E1 6BG, London
Why: Percy Langley seasonal edits feature beautiful clothing for real women that don’t cost the Earth, from a collective of indie designers spearheading the slow fashion movement. Expect a celebration of a modern British aesthetic; hardworking investment pieces with a quintessential charm, peppered with a healthy dose of British humour.
Batch LDN
What: Casual-Smart Suits. Sustainably Manufactured.
Where: 77 Brushfield Street, E1 6AA, London
Why: These super comfortable suits are made in limited numbers of batches, each unique. Wear something chick and help Batch LDN to fight waste in the fashion industry.
Walconcept
What: Our wonderful daily market regular Wal curates some of East London’s finest vintage.
Where: Old Spitalfields Market, London E1 6EW
Why: As well as an extensive selection of vintage ties, scarves and sheepskin jackets, he also specialises in vintage designer pieces, stocking Hermes, Lanvin, YSL, Gres and Balenciaga.
The Vinyl Market
What: The digital revolution is all very nice but you can’t beat a nice bit of pressed vinyl. There’s no better place to find it than the Friday Vinyl Market. Sourced by the UK’s most dedicated and knowledgeable vinyl hunters, all musical styles are catered for from obscure psychedelic 60’s to 90’s New York hip hop.
Where: Old Spitalfields Market, London E1 6EW, 1st and 3rd Friday of every month.
Why: Considered the best market in the South for rare and collectable vintage vinyl, as well as some of the new stuff.
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