LondonShopping

Department Store shopping in London

  1. A

    Harrods

    A pricy but fascinating theme park for fans of Britannia, Harrods is always crowded with slow tourists.

    reviewed

  2. B

    Fortnum & Mason

    The byword for quality and service from a bygone era, steeped in 300 years of tradition. It is particularly noted for its old-world basement food hall, where Britain's elite come for their marmite and bananas.

    reviewed

  3. C

    Selfridges

    The funkiest and most vital of London's one-stop shops, where fashion runs the gamut from street to formal. The food hall is unparalleled, and the cosmetics hall the largest in Europe.

    reviewed

  4. D

    Peter Jones

    The slightly more upmarket brother of John Lewis, Peter Jones is now competitive with Selfridges and Harvey Nicks. Upmarket china, furnishings and gifts are its forte, though it stocks accessories and cosmetics, too. The Top Floor (and that’s where it’s at) is a restaurant-cafe-bar with stunning views.

    reviewed

  5. E

    Harvey Nichols

    London's temple of high fashion, jewellery and perfume.

    reviewed

  6. F

    Liberty

    An irresistible blend of contemporary styles and indulgent pampering in a mock-Tudor fantasyland of carved dark wood.

    reviewed

  7. G

    John Lewis

    John Lewis ‘Never knowingly undersold’ is the motto of this store, whose range of household goods, fashion and luggage is better described as reliable rather than cutting edge. Strong points include its fabrics department.

    reviewed

  8. H

    Marks & Spencer

    Rising from the years of being synonymous with ‘quality knickers’ M&S has pulled its socks up with some fabulous fashion lines.

    reviewed