Boutiques

Pros: A beautiful store
Cons: VERY expensive

When I was about sixteen years old I was visiting London with my parents. I remember how my mother had to take me to Harrods, the famous department store in the Knightsbridge area of London. She bought me a tartan wool blanket, and sweetly said “now you...

Pros: Quality out of this world.
Cons: Charge like wounded bulls.

Firstly I should point out that I live in London. Now whilst this doesn't mean I'm omnipotent about all things related to London, it does mean that I know where to shop. There are two streets which house most of my favorites - Jermyn Street and the ...

Pros: Famous make, fabulous quality, unmatched service.
Cons: Recent styles do not stand out, except for the trademark plaid lining.

Many things change. Burberry's has not.

When in the U.S. Army as a young man, I was stationed north of London. Several weekends a month, I boarded a train in the little town of Brandon and came down to Liverpool Street Station to...

Pros: Food halls for a variety of foods to satisfy any palate; good tea, biscuit, and chocolate selections
Cons: Sales disappointing; save the souvenir shopping for duty-free at the airport

COMPREHENSIVE is the best word to summarize the Harrod's experience! From couture men's and women's clothing to sporting equipment to the famous food halls, a true shopping fanatic can easily spend several hours browsing through the many floors of this...

Pros: The Selection of Brands!!!
Cons: None.

Selfridge's is considered by many to be The department store in London. Located on Bond street near James street. You are able to get a glimpse into the store by viewing their web site here: http://www.selfridges.co.uk/

What they sell.
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Pros: Unique
Cons: Heavy on the feet

As London’s most famous and most widely-visited store is Harrod’s, this opinions majors on that store. I have also tried to mention some other, similar stores for comparison purposes, and the whole thing is designed to be read by visitors as opposed to...

Pros: fun items to look at
Cons: a bit overpriced

When I was in college and decided to spend a semester in London-everyone told me to go to Harrod's-the best
department store ever. And they were right!
I loved Harrod's. Okay, you can't afford half the stuff in the store, but God, it's just fun...

Pros: None
Cons: Expensive, crowded

Ah yes, that first trip to London... time to see all the usual tourist attractions... Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Changing of the Guard, and, of course, Harrods. Now, the first question, why is Harrods on the list with the...

Pros: Excellent Selection
Cons: You may find items cheaper elsewhere

Looking to pick up the latest in pet collectibles? While you may find a handful of breeds at many of the shops around London, this place has all the makers of pet figurines AND all the breeds. Just a few hundred feet from Piccadilly Circus, this place is...

Pros: Fortnum and Mason, Selfridges
Cons: Harrods

I lived four months in London as a student, and I've visited several other times, so I have a good feel for the city. There are several big department stores in London, which double as tourist attractions, the most famous being Harrod's. It's...

Pros: Fabulous toys! You can play all day!!
Cons: These toys are big-time pricey!

Okay, I am aware that I just railed on Harrod's for charging a pound for the use of the loo. All of that ugliness aside, I must write a rave review of their toy department! Being a mental infant and completely obsessed with toys, the Harrod's toy...

Pros: too many to list
Cons: finding you way through the crowds when you are actually there to shop

Ah Harrods…I absolutely adore it. I should preface this by saying that I am a born shopper. I have been to London quite a few times and I got all of my sightseeing done at a young age so now I go to London to enjoy a few days holiday with no agendas....

Pros: ECONOMICAL SHOPPING IN LONDON! Anything you could possibly need!
Cons: I should have found this place on FIRST arrival!

I found the most novel and economical place to shop in London when I was last there.

If you are into shopping Bazaar style then you'll love Brixton Street. Located conveniently steps off of the famous London Underground (TUBE) this area is a...

Pros: Wow. You can spend hours here.
Cons: You can spend hours here.

Harrods is a spectacle. It's so over the top you have to experience it while visiting London. You can preview the store online here: http://www.harrods.co.uk/

What they sell.
This should actually read: What DON'T they sell. The strength...

Pros: The Selection.
Cons: None.

Fortnum and Mason is another world famous London retail institution. The selection here is ultra-conservative; that's probably what they have built their success on and that is the way it will stay! You can preview their store here:...