Suggestions for Record Store near London

Andrew S. • February 2, 2015Best record store in London with live performances and a café. Serves Monmouth coffee

Kath • June 29, 2011Best record store in the UK! Friendly staff and great stock

Sophie W. • June 3, 2016Amazing overstuffed tacos with unusual flavours. Spicy cornflake crusted avocado. Good quality ingredients.

John L. • November 24, 2009Brilliant record store - especially good for reggae and dancehall, but also some great hip hop vinyl.

Dominic R. • December 1, 2014Great selection of films and music.

DAZED AND CONFUSED • November 4, 2009Often cited as the best independent record store in London, Phonica is an essential stop-off for music lovers on the quest for new and obscure tracks.

nik • September 27, 2021Don’t forget to check out downstairs for more records

Kh O. • February 8, 2016Always finding rare, exotic and much desired gems. Can never walk past without having a quick dig 🔑👍

Pavel K. • September 8, 2023One of my favourite vinyl shops in town. I always find something interesting here… just keep looking

Etienne C. • April 7, 2019Nice guys, cool atmosphere. Good advices.

odbpowell • September 6, 2010This is my first tip and where better place to put it than my local (and favourite) record store. I honestly don't think there's a bad record in it: jazz, roots, world, techno, library, house, rare sh

clive k. • August 29, 2017Always have stuff to buy new and used well worth a visit if you want vinyl

Maciek • March 12, 2017One of the best second hand record shops in London. Pop/rock/metal on the ground floor, electronic/techno/hiphop/reggae on 1st floor. All genres neatly organized into subgenres!

warren • August 8, 2014East London outpost of the soho store. Expensive, but really great diverse collection of records. Well worth the visit

Ammar I. • August 13, 2014Cool record shop, lots of prog and psych in the front. Worth a visit since there are about 5 other record stores in the same area. Golden mile for record shops.

Aris G. • August 30, 2014If you are into (older) rock & rock 'n' roll, then this is your place. Amazing record store. You can find some well hidden gems. Don't be afraid to ask the guys for help. Extremely knowledgable

Katerina K. • October 22, 2023Some live music, good cocktails variety and stylish interior. Good place to be

Miwa N. • May 29, 2016Helpful staff:)

Hervé N. • August 13, 2019Take time to discuss with the guys who run the shop, they have awesome stories to share. The t-shirts are beautiful, either the one's with digitally generated strips or the carefully curated art.

Stuart C. • March 25, 2017Brilliant shop. Great collection of crust and oil! music.

Alvin R. • June 9, 2013Every Saturday 400 new bits of vinyl hits the bins. I picked up a die cut sleeve of Blue Monday for 8 quid!

Dave M. • May 19, 2018Decent little (mainly second hand) vinyl shop. Stocks all genres but seems to specialise in soul, funk & reggae. Well worth a look around.

Daniella • August 22, 2017They let you try out the synthesizers!

Flavorpill_LDN • August 10, 2011One of the best sources of electronic music. Check it out to continue your night out at home, or to expand your vinyl vault.

Zoë D. • November 23, 2013Outside has heaters so not too bad, pizza is £6 and delicious! They also have an awesome band on every Friday.

Ed O. • February 22, 2013Brilliant place, all one could ask for in terms of old jazz records

Gareth S. • July 23, 2017More than just a record / book shop, this place is a community hang out. We've partied, watched films and had dance lessons there. Also home of WNBC broadcasting on The Internets.

Ryan S. • June 5, 2012Awesome shop with jems at non-London prices. Check the walls for rare 45s from £1-£5

Sacha H. • October 24, 2015Best shop in Denmark street. Vintage quality guitars.