Went here on Saturday, I was greeted by friendly staff, and they were very polite. The store is…read morewell laid out. Lots of different brands available and there is a good range of sizes. I found some lovely boots that are hard to find in other stores. I will definitely be shopping here again soon.

Another good trip to this location. They have so many festive items, including; homeware, clothing…read moreand decorations. Great place for stocking stuffers and their bath bombs selection is one of the best! So many to choose from, including Disney and Christmas designs, all either £1 or £1.50! Staff on the floor are a bit useless and unwilling to help but the register staff were pleasant. As always - come early to avoid the crowds!

Your enjoyment or appreciation of this place is going to be entirely dependent on who you are, and…read morewhat your lifestyle is. I am not local (American) but I have lived in London as a young poor 20 something. Primark was a Godsend for me. It's also really interesting now that they have expanded into the states (although not where I live) to come back and see how it has changed. When I lived here and had no money this was my go to for anything trendy, or needed. When I moved back to America quite unexpectedly I went there to stock up on inexpensive suitcases to pack up my life and carry back across the world. Any fast fashion or trendy items, this was my go to. Needed something for my home that didn't need to be high quality, Primark. I got a job at AllSaints a few blocks away and we were supposed to wear their clothes exclusively, but we only got a 60% discount (that's a big discount but still not inexpensive for a college kid) so I got a lot of my work shoes here and they never noticed. Now that I visit as a tourist, it's my go to for things like I need an umbrella that I can leave behind when I go home, or it's raining and I didn't bring my raincoat with me today...or it's colder than what I planned for on this trip so let me stop by and grab a few pieces of layering clothes or a coat. The Disney selection makes me wonder why there isn't a Primark in Orlando (because they get very unique Disney licensed items). If you don't have a big budget or are in need of souvenirs, I also recommend Primark. But if you're looking for a luxury experience, this isn't for you. If you're anti fast fashion, please just skip this. It's busy and loud and sort of a cattle call at the till, but it's great novelty spot. The layout has shed over the years bit it's still a great spot for cheep gifts, replacing broken or lost items and getting an unexpected suitcase for any souvenirs if you are a tourist (my favorite suitcase going on 11 years was £25 from here & yes we got another this most recent trip) 3 stars because I've definitely had some weird experience here over the years but generally if you go in knowing what it is and what to expect, it won't disappoint you.

An excellent vintage shop in Brick Lane territory which has the bet examples, dry cleaned, dated…read moreand displayed nicely. there are two floors of clothes and the ladies in the shop are super helpful. I bought 2 1960s dresses and a handbag for less than a 100 quid. Will definitely be back.

Hands down the best vintage shop in London! It has proper vintage from my favourite eras…read more(1930s-1970s) but also feels really relevant and fresh. I go here at least once a month and I always find a special piece.

I am A BIG FAN of Uniqlo, I know being chinese, this is just stereotypical but I can't help it…read more Uniqlo is like the mother ship of all my clothes, I especially like the Heat Tech collection which is sold during the winter, the whole collection is amazing and really takes a new spin on thermals without your mates looking at you funny because you're 21 and shouldn't be wearing thermals. I recently discovered the amazing wonder of UJ Jeans, especially their colour collection ankle cut. word out to shorties (I'm 4'11-5ft) they are perfect length! (YAY FOR SHORT PEOPLE!) Even if they aren't the perfect length, if your trousers have a price value above £20, they alter them for free. (if it's not a busy day-same day) I'm saving up to buy ALL my jeans here. However, because they're so basic, low cost and great quality, I can't hear my purse crying.

This clothing store is outfits with something for everyone - young to mature at amenable prices. It…read moretakes a minute to find helpful staff and the checkout queue. Not too shabby, overall

I was looking for a free rooftop view of London and learned about this place from YouTube travel…read morevideos. It does not disappoint. All you have to do is find the elevator and go to the highest level, and since the elevator is mostly glass, you can get amazing views of St. Paul's Cathedral just on the way up. When we went around 10am on a Saturday in late August, there was barely anyone there. Maybe it was a combination of it still being early and not that many people knowing about it. It's also only about a 3 minute walk from St. Paul's Cathedral which you can get amazing views of from the rooftop as well as other notable sites like The Shard and The London Eye. And since it's outside with low panes of glass, you can take unobstructed photos. You can even get amazing shots on the ground floor because of the contrast between old vs. modern architecture.

Spectacular view of St Paul and surroundings from the rooftop terrace. There is a glass elevator to…read morethe 6th floor of this new office building shopping center that takes one to this hidden gem of a place. On a clear day the views are awesome of St Paul's Cathedral Dome and the rest of London. One can distinguish several key buildings and landmarks from above.

I love Oliver Bonas designs and especially love the current winter range. The jumpers are soft and…read moregood quality. I've had some that have lasted years so they're worth the price. They also have the nicest high street jewellery in my opinion, as well as great gift ideas. My only negative regarding jewellery is that a few bracelets I've had from here have tarnished and don't look great now. Their homeware changes frequently so it's nice to see new stuff to add to my colourful collection. They have reasonably priced face masks which are great stocking stuffers. They also have bags, bag straps, dog accessories and currently have Christmas decorations. Plus they have a hilarious range of cards. Definitely worth checking out.

I only noticed Olivar Bonas a few weeks ago on my way to work and unfortunately for my bank…read morebalance, it has since become a favourite stop point of mine. The shop has a wonderful selection of clothing, gifts, accessories and a few home ware bits and pieces. This place is a real girly girl shop which I would definitely recommend for cute gifts for the girls. They have a gorgeous selection of really feminine dresses and the hosiery is uber lovely also. It is quite on the expensive side at around £50 for a dress but the quality of everything is fantastic and definitely worth the extra splurge! I can predict that the wonderful way in which the window is dressed will lure you all inside!

I love it here, the sales assistants are very helpful and the prices are nice. Would recommend this…read moreplace.

Cool little shop (I went to the one off of Brick Lane) and lots of funky options. Got a great dress…read moreand a toiletry bag for under $85. Helpful clerk and staff, easy pay and exit.

Uh, ok. After a day filled with shopping, my group wanted to stop at Top Shop. Apparently this is a…read moretop clothing shop in London, but really falls flat in regards to selection and quality. Even after an hour of browsing, I have come to the conclusion that this store has the quality of H&M or Forever 21 - just with higher prices and the occasional name brand. Items on sale were very odd looking and disorganized. Not exactly the place I'd like to buy anything, I tried.

USA DO NOT PURCHASE ON-LINE GIFT CARDS from TopShop!…read more On the US TopShop website, the gift cards are electronically generated in EUROS and TopShop stores (in this case, The Grove TopShop in LA) DOES NOT HONOR THEM because "they are not in US dollars". After receiving a $200 gift card that they would not honor, I called their US Customer service number. The US customer service telephone lines ring and then disconnect - continuously. I called their UK customer service number that had an automated "your call is important to us" that kept me on hold for over 40 minutes before connecting to a person (the international phone call alone cost $210). The UK customer service guy checked it all out, confirmed the card, acknowledged the issue, and said they would reissue it in US dollars and email it within the week. No gift card was received. Instead, an email asking for CONFIRMATION of full name, address and zip code. (Image attached) Responded to them - no response. Emailed them again (after the first $200 phone charge I wasn't going to call again) - put in a "que" per automated response saying they were very busy and warning that it I sent another email it would put me on the end of the line and start the process all over again.(see attached) Endless loop - with no results whatsoever.

Popping up out of nowhere and landing on Bermondsey Street is this beautiful little clothes shop…read more It was a black chiffon and feather dress that stole my attention, and once inside I was by no means disappointed. The delicately feminine silk, knit and lace clothes are hung beautifully alongside a number of jewellery pieces and bags. My favourite touch however, are the handwritten price tags "one hundred and twenty five pounds", so simple but so unlike all other shops. As you can guess Pussy Willow is not cheap, but it is beautiful, as for the little dachshund curled up on a cushion, that is enough to make anyone's heart melt.

Joy is a great chain of shops that sell quirky presents as well as up to date fashionable, clothing…read moremainly for women but there is a small section for men in this branch. Accessories range from jewellery to shoes, which are all found at the back of the store near the plush velvet curtained changing rooms. Gifts are found at the front of the store and at the till, which include a variety of interesting books, cards, wrapping paper, lights, mugs, piggy banks and other fanciful items. I'm sure you can find a present for almost everyone in your life from this store! Heard that the chain went into administration late last year, but luckily they were bought out as I love this place!

This is a rather handy shop selling unusual clothing at low prices. They also have a good selection…read moreof cards and wrapping paper and various other bits and pieces you might need at short notice when you don't have time to travel to a big shopping centre. Staff try to help you without being overbearing and they all seem to like one another, which makes for an upbeat atmosphere in the shop.