The best antique shops in London

The best antique shops in London

From vintage silverware and ancient grandfather clocks to old-school cameras and vintage costumes, London is brimming with some of the best antique shops in the country filled with all kinds of second-hand treasures. So, if you consider yourself an antiquarian, read this guide to the best antique shops in London to find out where to go to snap up some of the best pre-loved items, objects and artefacts in the city.

Jessica Dellow, Content Writer UK, Thatsup Jessica Dellow, Content Writer UK, Thatsup
Jessica Dellow
  1. The best antique shops in London
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      Portobello Road Market A mile of treasures
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      Town House Antiques and art
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      Two Columbia Road More art and more antiques
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      Pierrepoint Arcade A pretty cobblestone street
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      Atomic Antiques Mid-century antiques
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      Vintage Heaven Treasures and trinkets
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      Grays Antiques Antiques in Mayfair
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      Greenwich Market Antiques, handmade products and street food
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      Alfies Antique Market Four floors of vintage goods
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      Old Spitalfields Market Thursday rummaging
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      Butchoff Antiques High-quality antiques
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      Alice's The one with the bright red façade
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      Fleming Antiques Ever-changing vintage heaven
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      Northcote Road Antiques Market A bit of everything
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      Pendulum of Mayfair For the clock-lovers
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      London Silver Vaults Silver, silver and more silver
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      The Old Cinema Constantly changing stock
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      The Furniture Cave One of the classics
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      Hearts & Daggers Militaria Global military antiques

The best antique shops in London

Antique shops, antique markets and vintage shops

Portobello Road Market – Antique shops
Portobello Road Market
Portobello Road Market – Antique shops
Portobello Road Market
Portobello Road Market – Antique shops
Portobello Road Market
Portobello Road Market – Antique shops
Portobello Road Market
Portobello Road Market – Antique shops
Portobello Road Market
Portobello Road Market – Antique shops
Portobello Road Market

Portobello Road Market

A mile of treasures

Portobello Road Market, located amidst the pastel-coloured façades of Notting Hill, is the world’s largest antiques market comprising stalls selling first-rate antiques. Rummage through the racks of vintage clothing, old toys, furniture and more before heading to the streetfood market to fuel up on dishes from around the world.

Town House

Antiques and art

Town House is one of East London's iconic antique shops in a beautiful, historic 18th-century building. It stocks various antique items but is also an art gallery showcasing predominantly British art from the 20th century, from 1900 to 1960. They also host shows by contemporary artists from time to time.

Two Columbia Road

More art and more antiques

Another place that has managed to successfully tap into the art gallery and antique shop setup is Two Columbia Road, located on, you guessed it, Columbia Road. Pick up everything from European and North American furniture to contemporary artworks. The showroom is open on specific weekdays, so check ahead of visiting.

Pierrepoint Arcade

A pretty cobblestone street

You’d be forgiven for thinking that this cobblestone antique street is in Camden, but it’s actually on Islington’s Upper Street. It’s particularly picturesque and has been featured in TV series and films, such as Killing Eve and Wonder Woman. Here you’ll find Pierrepoint Arcade, a market area selling everything from vintage clothing and books to collectables and more.

Atomic Antiques

Mid-century antiques

Atomic Antiques is renowned for being one of London's more reasonably priced antique shops, stocking everything from furniture and rugs to vintage lighting, ornaments and more. They specialise in mid-century items, and most of the treasures you find date back to the 1920s to the 1980s.

Vintage Heaven

Treasures and trinkets

Another must-visit on Columbia Road is Vintage Heaven, where they sell vintage treasures for your kitchen, china and crockery, textiles and more. They’re known for supplying some of the best-known businesses in London, like Shoreditch House, The Ned and even Pizza East.

Grays Antiques

Antiques in Mayfair

Grays Antiques opened in 1964 as the UK’s first permanent covered antiques market. It’s located in the heart of Mayfair, where you’ll find more than 200 stalls of traders selling everything from fine jewellery and watches to collectables and art.

Greenwich Market

Antiques, handmade products and street food

Greenwich Market is an antique-lovers paradise, hosting over 40 stalls trading everything from artwork and furniture to crockery and vintage lighting. There are also people selling their handmade products and crafts, and streetfood stalls serving tasty dishes from around the world.

Alfies Antique Market

Four floors of vintage goods

Rummage for vintage treasures at Alfies Antique Market in North London, where over 75 dealers stock antiques, jewellery, paintings, ceramics and more across four floors. When you're finished browsing through the treasures, pop along to Alfies Rooftop Kitchen to grab a bite to eat and a coffee with an excellent view of the city.

Old Spitalfields Market – Antique shops
Old Spitalfields Market
Old Spitalfields Market – Antique shops
Old Spitalfields Market
Old Spitalfields Market – Antique shops
Old Spitalfields Market
Old Spitalfields Market – Antique shops
Old Spitalfields Market
Old Spitalfields Market – Antique shops
Old Spitalfields Market
Old Spitalfields Market – Antique shops
Old Spitalfields Market
Old Spitalfields Market – Antique shops
Old Spitalfields Market
Old Spitalfields Market – Antique shops
Old Spitalfields Market

Old Spitalfields Market

Thursday rummaging

This East London market is located in a historic Victorian Market Hall and is home to life-long traders, small producers, local creatives and plenty of independent retailers. Every Thursday, the market springs to life with antiques from all over, like vintage clothing, old-school cameras, art, postcards, jewellery and more.

Butchoff Antiques

High-quality antiques

Butchoff Antiques is the place to go for high-quality antiques, paintings from the 18th and 19th centuries, continental furniture and an assortment of decorative objects. They stock various rare pieces and often collaborate with leading furniture museums and historians.

Alice's

The one with the bright red façade

Alice’s is located along the multicoloured Portobello Road in Notting Hill, where it’s brimming with vintage treasures like antiques and furniture, mirrors and artworks. Thanks to its bright red façade and piled-up vintage treasures out the front, it would be hard to stroll past without second glancing. Pair your visit with a trip to the neighbouring Portobello Road Market.

Fleming Antiques

Ever-changing vintage heaven

The best thing about Fleming Antiques in Camden's historic Stables Market is the ever-changing stock of vintage goods; whenever you return, you're guaranteed to see something new. You'll find all kinds of treasures and trinkets, like collectables and design classics, furniture and more. If you're after a personalised shopping experience, owner Mark Fleming is on hand to take you on a tour of the shop to find your dream piece.

Northcote Road Antiques Market

A bit of everything

This market has been trading one-off treasures and vintage collectables since it was first established in 1986. Root through the collections of 19th and early 20th-century objects and stock up on original prints and one-of-a-kind items you won't be able to find anywhere else.

Pendulum of Mayfair

For the clock-lovers

Horologists, this one is for you. Pendulum of Mayfair is an antique clocks specialist, stocking a variety of authentic antique grandfather and bracket clocks. Should you purchase a clock (you’ll likely be tempted), they also offer a repair workshop if you need it in the future.

London Silver Vaults

Silver, silver and more silver

If you consider yourself a human magpie, you'll certainly like London Siver Vaults. It's filled to the brim with everything silver, from silver tableware and cutlery to fine jewellery and rare collector's items. It's underground beneath Chancery Lane and comprises 29 specialist shops jam-packed with sparkly treasures.

The Old Cinema

Constantly changing stock

This antique store is inside a converted picture house, stocking an ever-changing variety of vintage items and objects. Rummage through vintage furniture, antiques and 20th-century collectables laid out by multiple dealers who are all on hand to help should you have any questions.

The Furniture Cave

One of the classics

You might remember The Furniture and Arts Building from when it was called The Furniture Cave. It's been a mainstay on the London antique scene for more than 40 years and comprises three floors of more than twenty traders. You'll find everything from glassware and ceramics to paintings and jewellery. It's a real treasure trove, and collectors travel far and wide to rummage through everything.

Hearts & Daggers Militaria

Global military antiques

Military history buffs can find antique militaria at Hearts & Daggers Militaria in Islington. This unique red-fronted shop specialises in 19th and 20th-century antique pieces originating from all over the world. New stock is always becoming available and you can also sell your own antique military pieces to the store.

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