Clarke
Golborne born and bred, Reg Thackeray has been running Clarke for more than four decades. His stock is an extraordinary collection of novelty goods, toys and memorabilia that he has collected over the last 40 years from car boot sales, auctions and second-hand shops. Novelty goods, vintage toys, memorabilia and artworks cover every surface in the shop and spill out into the street.
68 Golborne Road, W10 5PS
La Plaza
If there's a foodie in your life that needs a present, make your way to La Plaza. They stock all things Spanish including jamon serrano, chorizo and cheeses plus a great selection of sweets and cookies and a range of wines. Also a great place to stop for a coffee and freshly made sandwich when you're on the Christmas shopping trail.
La Plaza
288 Portobello Road, W10 5TE
020 8968 0900
Portfolio
Christmas lights and baubles, novelty gifts, retro toys, Portfolio has them all. And there's the added bonus that with many items display a well-developed sense of humour. The shop also sells an extensive range of cards for every occasion.
105 Golborne Road, W10 5NL
020 8960 3051
Lali
Lali stocks a unique collection of designer brand-name clothing and accessories, plus original objets d'art which are especially eye-catching. You'll also find a selection of home products, studio ceramics, vintage art, stationery and jewellery. In short, lots of beautiful stuff.
Lali on Facebook
101 Golborne Road, W10 5NL
0208 964 1177
Tonic
Phil Bickley has been running Tonic on Portobello Road since 2000 and he's consistently sold some of the most stylish menswear youll find anywhere. Phil has a great eye for clothes that are sophisticated, not over-branded and feature simple, clear lines. If you're looking for something to reinvigorate your man's wardrobe, drop round to Tonic.
tonicuk.com
276 Portobello Road, London W10 5TE
Les Couilles du Chien
A fixture on Golborne Road for the last 30 years or so, Les Couilles du Chien combines a rather rude name with an eye for the unusual and even the astonishing. Owner Jerome Dodd finds extraordinary pieces for people who want to fill their homes with objects and furniture that are unique and quirky.
lescouillesduchien.com
65 Golborne Road, London W10 5NP
Fez
If you're looking for a gift from Morocco, get yourself down to Fez. Omar Serroukh and his son run this family business, importing their stock from Morocco. You'll find hand-woven rugs, mosaic tables, colourful leather slippers, tagines and much, much more in this captivating shop.
71 Golborne Road, W10 5NP
020 8964 5573
Portobello Art & Stationers
Portobello Art & Stationers has a huge and comprehensive stock of every art material imaginable. In fact they have so much choice that the shop spills out on to Portobello Road. Pencils, brushes, canvases, oil paints pastels, they're all there, just waiting to be turned into beautiful art.
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286 Portobello Road, W10 5TE
The Cloth Shop
The Cloth Shop is a Portobello veteran run by Sam Harley, a man who knows his cloth inside out. The shop has a unique collection of contemporary and vintage fabrics and can recommend curtain makers, upholsters and dressmakers. The Cloth Shop also stocks an ever-changing collection of homewares.
theclothshop.net
290 Portobello Road, W10 5TE
Rockins
"Famed for their unique prints on silk skinny scarves, Rockins has become a byword for rock'n'roll chic among the fashion and music cognoscenti," it says on the Rockins website, and who are we to argue? Visit this funky emporium of fashion and you'll find everything from tailored velvet blazers to silk printed shirts and customised jackets, plus lots more.
rockins.co.uk
60 Golborne Road, W10 5PR