The West End
Run by connoisseurs who are more than happy to help with selections, this classy wee shop sells whiskies from Scotland, Ireland, America and around the…
The West End
Run by connoisseurs who are more than happy to help with selections, this classy wee shop sells whiskies from Scotland, Ireland, America and around the…
Clerkenwell, Shoreditch & Spitalfields
This basement fashion emporium is a sprawling sea of vintage threads from the 1920s to the 1990s, plus a few tucked-away stands of vinyl. Stalls are hired…
The West End
Fine purveyors of first editions and rare books, Peter Harrington is a delightful and extremely well-presented shop, devoid of clutter but stocking a…
Miragaia
Immerse yourself in the art of illustration (mostly Portuguese, with a smattering of international artists) at Ó! Galeria. Prints range from geometric…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
Discount men's and women's designer wear – 50% to 70% off original prices – is the draw of this veteran boutique. It generally stocks last season’s…
Bristol
This is probably the best stationery shop in Bristol. All stock – notebooks of many purposes and sizes, pencils of countless lead widths and colours, pens…
Medieval Centre & Red Light District
Since 1787, when seafarers have needed ship fittings, rope or brass lamps, they've come to Andries de Jong. Traditional clocks, bells, boats in bottles…
Funchal
A delightfully old-fashioned shop, with its early 20th-century display cases, scales and counters still in place, from which staff offer the classic made…
Dumfries & Galloway
This has an excellent line in smoked salmon and other local produce; it's something of a local standout. There's a restaurant to try before you buy. It's…
Coimbra
Ceramicist Célia Guerreiro set up this welcoming shop to promote Portuguese designers. The result is a browser's delight, with a small but well-curated…
Príncipe Real, Santos & Estrela
This all-white space is a temple to the latest collection of Portuguese designer Alexandra Moura – from imaginative, stylishly cut clothing to one-of-a…
Alfama, Castelo & Graça
A great little bookshop that celebrates works about Portugal, both by home-grown and expat authors. All the best books by Lobo Antunes, Saramago, Pessoa,…
Edinburgh
Wonderland is a classic kids-with-their-noses-pressed-against-the-window toy shop that is filled with model aircraft, Lego Star Wars kits, radio…
Glasgow
Set in a magnificent 1841 renovated square with elaborate ironwork and an exuberant metal leaf-and-peacock facade, this place has lots of beauty and…
Paris
Both amateur and professional pastry chefs will want to stop by MORA to pick up all manner of specialist culinary items, from unique cake and pastry…
Bruges
The stone slabs of the colonnaded 1821 fish market still accommodate fish stalls most mornings, along with trinket sellers later in the day. Several…
Northeast Belgium
This is one of Belgium's best flea markets, with a large number of brocante stalls and some serious antique dealers.
Paris
This historic market hall, part of Bastille's busy Marché d'Aligre street market, shelters over a dozen permanent stands selling freshly shucked oysters,…
The West End
British homewares and fashion designer, Cath Kidston's signature floral prints and vintage-inspired fashion are immediately recognisable and dotted around…
Lisbon
New in 2009, this massive shopping mall – more than 280 stores, 30 restaurants and an 11-screen cinema – is a siren song for weak-willed shop-goers and…
County Antrim
At the Ecos Nature Park, this food shop sells organic and biodynamic produce from the on-site gardens and local farms. Pick up seasonal fruit and fresh…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
A mouthwatering range of chocolates made from bean to bar by legendary French chef Alain Ducasse at his Bastille factory La Manufacture de Chocolat is…
Paris
Owners Bernard Ducayron and Théo Jarrier have their own record label, and their spacious, terrazzo-tiled shop specialises in vinyl, discs, books and DVDs…
Paris
Post-WWII, Christian Dior’s creations dictated style, re-establishing Paris as the world fashion capital. It's due to reopen in 2021 at its flagship…
Nice
Take a trip back in time at this unique shop specialising in vintage perfume bottles with belle-époque-style spray pumps. English-speaking artist-owner…
Amsterdam
Try not to drool over the cabinet of chocolates and delectable pastries here as you agonise over your selection. Otherwise opt for a box of chocolate…
St Ives
Just off the harbour, this little mews holds the workshops and exhibition spaces for several local artists, creating everything from driftwood furniture…
The Beiras
Local artisans João Robalo and Salete Afonso display their hand-crafted creations, including painted decorative tiles and objets d'art in various…
Guimarães
Opened by a young local couple in 2017, this shop specialises in award-winning extra-virgin olive oils from the neighbouring state of Trás-os-Montes,…
Amsterdam
A Dutch high-street clothing store stocking highly wearable, affordable clothes in appealing soft colours and fabrics. The kids' selection is particularly…
Ribeira
This retro-flavoured haberdashery is a wonderful place to browse for buttons, wool, embroidery and flamboyantly printed fabrics (some of which have been…
St-Germain & Les Invalides
Pralines, ganaches and fruit chocolates are the hallmark of this exquisite chocolatier. Other treats include macarons inspired by its signature chocolates…
Belfast
This small subterranean shop has won prizes for its hand-crafted chocolates made using raise trade (a step up from fair trade) chocolate from Madagascar…
Le Marais, Ménilmontant & Belleville
The stark black façade at this hybrid boutique-workshop provides a dramatic contrast to the brilliantly coloured, contemporary creations crafted inside by…
Lille
Streetscapes and landscapes of Lille along with landscapes of the surrounding region are painted in a contemporary realist style at northern France artist…
Cooperative Laitière de la Sèvre – Boutique
Atlantic Coast
Purchase creamy rounds of world-famous Échiré butter at this dairy shop adjoining the village's cooperative dairy. The butter is produced from the milk of…
Paris
Women who have despaired of buying a swimsuit in the past will understand why those designed by Eres have become a must-have item. The stunning suits are…
Marché aux Puces de la Porte de Vanves
Paris
One of the friendliest in Paris, the Porte de Vanves flea market has over 380 stalls. Av Georges Lafenestre has lots of ‘curios’ that don’t quite qualify…
Bath
There's a cosy, neighbourhood feel in this bijou wine shop, which also offers wine tasting by the glass. There may only be two or three vintages available…
Lyon
Monde Ethique proves that you don't have to sacrifice style when it comes to eco-friendly gear. Here you'll find messenger bags, wallets and billfolds…
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