Experiences
The 6 Best Vintage Shops in London
Handpicked archives, upcycled one-offs and warehouse rails: where London buys its clothes second time around.
In short: our top picks are ATIKA London, Beyond Retro and Rellik. 6 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Vintage shopping in London is a scene in itself, centred on the East End but far from limited to it. ATIKA and Beyond Retro do the vast, well-edited superstore version, Rellik near Portobello keeps a designer archive, and Camden Passage hides upcycled gems. Shoreditch is the heartland, Camden the more alternative alternative. Go with time and patience; the best finds reward a proper rummage.
| Place | Area |
|---|---|
| ATIKA London | Shoreditch |
| Beyond Retro | Dalston |
| Rellik | Notting Hill |
| Rokit | Brick Lane |
| Magpie Vintage | Islington |
| Serotonin | Brick Lane |
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Editor’s choice
ATIKA London
Why we pick itOne of London's biggest vintage stores, handpicked clothing across every era in Shoreditch.
vintage superstore
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Beyond Retro
Why we pick itA vast, well-edited vintage superstore with sites in Dalston, Soho and beyond.
vintage superstore
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Rellik
Why we pick itA fashion institution near Portobello, an archive of Westwood, Margiela and more since 1999.
designer vintage
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Rokit
Why we pick itA long-running East End vintage store, rails of reworked denim, jackets and Americana on Brick Lane.
vintage chain
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Magpie Vintage
Why we pick itA Camden Passage flagship blending premium vintage with upcycled design and bespoke services.
vintage and upcycled
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Serotonin
Why we pick itA Brick Lane store sourcing standout pieces from LA, Europe and London.
vintage
Before you book
Shoreditch, Brick Lane, Dalston and Camden hold the densest cluster of shops, walkable in an afternoon. Weekends are liveliest but busiest, and the Brick Lane and Camden markets add outdoor stalls to the mix. Many stores price by weight or era, so check before you fall for something.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
ATIKA London is our editor's choice: One of London's biggest vintage stores, handpicked clothing across every era in Shoreditch. ATIKA London, Beyond Retro and Rellik lead the guide, with 6 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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