DK Travel : London : Soho and the West End : Shopping

Algerian Coffee Stores

Opened in 1887, this is one of the oldest shops in Soho. It exudes a wonderful aroma of the many kinds of coffee it sells. Speciality teas and herbal infusions can also be bought here.

Coffee makers, Algerian Coffee Stores
Ann Summers

When in Soho, you have to do something naughty. Ann Summers sex shops have been around so long they seem quite tame – but their products really are rather risqué.
Anything Left-Handed

Scissors, clocks, books, boomerangs – this store shows what a right-handed world we live in. All left-handed people should find something here.
Contemporary Ceramics

The best of British ceramics, made by members of the Craftsmen Potters Association, are on sale here. Prices are reasonable and the work is bright, original and inspiring.
Foyles

In a street of bookshops, this grandmother of all bookshops is something of an institution. A vast range of subject matter is covered.
Fratelli Camisa

One of London’s best-known delicatessens, famous for its fresh pasta, this is like stepping into a 1950s Italian grocery store.
Merc

A Carnaby Street classic, fans may still buy clothes cut from original 1960s patterns here.
Milroy’s Whisky

A West End whisky specialist, Milroy’s has a small bar where malts can be sampled.
The Witch Ball

Original French lithographs, antique theatre posters and prints are sold here. The street is lined with antiquarian print and book shops.
Virgin Megastore

This large record store is open until midnight every day except Sunday, when it closes at 6pm.