Guide to the best pet shops in London

Pets at Home is a sprawling network of pet care centres spanning the nation, catering to all your pet's needs and beyond. Offering a diverse range of nourishing food, treats, toys, leads, grooming products, and various accessories, their stores are a one-stop-shop for everything your companion requires. They also provide comprehensive veterinary care services, ensuring your pet's health is in good hands, as well as hosting classes, workshops, and other events for pet owners.

Bow Wow London scours the globe to bring you an extraordinary collection of dog accessories sourced from unique suppliers. Their inventory boasts an exclusive array of dog beds, leads, collars, clothing, bowls, toys, and other items to delight both you and your furry companion. You can also pamper your four-legged friend with the finest bakery products from their curated selection of nourishing, health-conscious food and treats.

Mungo & Maud is a sophisticated boutique that sells a range of trendy, design-led accessories for the stylish dog or cat (owner). The detailed accessories on offer at this store include everything from blankets and bowls to apparel, toys, and items that double as decorative homewares, for example treat jars. It's not just for owners, either, as the store is a great choice if you're on the hunt for a gift for that special pet-lover in your life.

Independent for over three decades, Chiswick Pets caters to animal enthusiasts of all kinds, offering reptiles, amphibians, fish, and small mammals like hamsters at their Chiswick shop. Beyond their remarkable assortment of future pets, the store also boasts a comprehensive range of accessories. Whether it's clothing, leads, cat flaps, toys, or essential supplies like food, treats, and calming sprays, they've got it all covered. Dog grooming and holiday boarding services are available too.

PetLondon is primarily an online retailer, stocking dog and cat products in their thousands. If you prefer to see in person before you buy, however, you can pay a visit to their Oxford Street showroom. In addition to premium brands from around the world, the shop also carries its own line of toys, collars, apparel and other accessories, all made according to their high standards.

Alongside its caring, dedicated dog grooming services, Ealing Pet Shop and Grooming Salon, a friendly local pet store, also retails a diverse range of popular pet products. Whether you're after products for dogs, cats, small mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, wildlife, or other critters, they have you covered with a broad assortment of everyday items, accessories, and more.

Having been run by the same family for more than 55 years, Pets Corner has established itself as a trustworthy name in the pet store business. The group's branches can be found all over the Greater London area, loaded with food, accessories, and other supplies for all shapes and sizes of pets, including cats, dogs, small mammals, birds, fish, and more. Additional services such as ID tag engraving and fittings are also available.

For more than half a century, the family-owned Broadway Pet Stores in Muswell Hill has thrived, cultivating a devoted clientele and becoming a cherished member of the neighbourhood. Alongside selling pet food, toys, accessories, and more, the shop staff are also happy to offer guidance on pet care. They also have a van for running deliveries in the local area.

Not quite a small-scale family pet shop, yet not as big as a pet superstore, Jumanji Pets is a well-established pet retailer in North Maida Vale, boasting over three decades of experience. In addition to providing pet food, toys, accessories, and other related products, they also deal in fish, birds, and small furry animals, taking care of them with affection until they find a loving new family.

Should your canine companion match your stylish persona, Dog Moda is your destination. This family-operated pet boutique situated in Finchley boasts its distinct, striking dog collar designs, handmade, fully cushioned and lined, along with reflective dog collars, leather key rings, among other items. Their merchandise even graces the renowned Crufts dog show. Additionally, they house an array of upscale accessories including brushes, snoods, and more.

Located in Poplar's Chrisp Street Market, Pets Paradise is a family-run pet shop offering a variety of small critters such as reptiles, fish, birds, and live food. The independent business is also packed to the brim with an extensive assortment of pet-related goods, ranging from hamster habitats to dog leads and everything in between, along with reasonably priced same-day dog grooming services.

Originally launched as a specialist pet fish shop, The Pet Lodge in Eltham grew into a rounded pet store with a varied assortment of animals and pet care products. Operating all year round with the exception of Christmas Day, the pet store employs skilled, qualified staff who look after the reptiles, fish, birds, and small mammals available for purchase and can provide expert assistance. 

Verve in Notting Hill is a laid-back, vibrant pet boutique that also operates as a dog-themed, dog-friendly café, perfect for enjoying a drink with or without a leash in hand. The shop features a selection of high-end leather collars, amusing toys, healthy treats, and various items that both dogs and their owners will love. Additionally, this lively establishment provides grooming, daycare, and boarding services for dogs.