Hackney shops and markets

Get ready to mine a rich seam of cool on a tour of Hackney's independent shops and markets. Broadway Market is a magnet for Saturday shoppers with stalls selling everything from exotic meats to vintage clothes. Fight through the crowds for futureproof fashions from Black Truffle or a kaleidoscope of crafts at Fabrications. There's plenty to tempt even the prudent purse within a short walk of here, so read on for our guide to the best shops in the area.

Think we've missed a great shop in Hackney? Let us know in the comment box below.

Markets in Hackney

  • Broadway Market

    Broadway Market, London, E8 4PH

    If it's Saturday, then it must be Hackney's Broadway Market, at least as far as east London's fashionably attired food-lovers are concerned. Many of them congregate in the market...
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  • Netil Market

    11-25 Westgate Street, London, E8 3RL

    While Broadway Market is clogged with whippet-walkers, busking indie bands and buggies, Netil Market (just a few steps away from the main drag) is an altogether more...
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Hackney shops

  • Artwords

    Books: General, 20-22 Broadway Market, London, E8 4QJ

    Artwords has its finger firmly on the pulse when it comes to contemporary visual arts publications. Stock relating to contemporary fine art dominates, but there are also plenty of...
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  • Black Truffle

    Fashion accessories: Footwear, 4 Broadway Market, London, E8 4QJ

    Time Out has long sung the praises of Black Truffle, and for good reason. Selling some quirky yet wearable footwear for women and kids, the shop - a lovely space over two levels...
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  • Broadway Bookshop

    Books: Used and antiquarian, 6 Broadway Market, London, E8 4QJ

    This Hackney independent benefits from its position on the canal end of popular Broadway Market. A smart layout and intelligently weighed stock boost its appeal further. The shop...
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  • Buggies & Bikes

    Fashion: Children's, 23 Broadway Market , London, E8 4PH

    Hackney's bohemian Broadway Market attracts young families in their droves (particularly when the market's in full swing), so this pleasant little shop makes the most of passing trade. As well...
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  • Burberry Factory Shop

    Fashion: Discount, 29-31 Chatham Place, London, E9 6LP

    This warehouse space showcases seconds and excess stock reduced by 50% or more. Classic men's macs can be had for around £199 or less....
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  • E5 Bakehouse

    Food & drink: Bakery, Arch 395, Mentmore Terrace, London, E8 3PH

    Ben MacKinnon's tiny E5 Bakehouse is tucked away in the arches underneath London Fields station. Using organic flour and sourdough cultures, the team's artisanal breads...
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  • Fabrications

    Arts, crafts and hobbies, 7 Broadway Market, London, E8 4PH

    Barley Massey's studio/shop/gallery is an outlet for her distinctive textile designs. Among the regularly changing offerings, you might find Massey's cushions made from...
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  • LN-CC

    Fashion, LN-CC, 18-24 Shacklewell Lane, London, E8 2EZ

    This Dalston store - peddling avant-garde fashion for men and women alongside rare music, periodicals and accessories - houses one of London's most interesting and unique...
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  • The Other Side of the Pillow

    Fashion: Vintage and secondhand, 61 Wilton Way, London, E8 1BG

    At first the name may seem strange, but not if you're into original Vans skate shoes and trainers, vintage sportswear and NOS (new old stock) designer sunglasses. Then you'll know why...
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  • The Pattern Market

    Fashion: Vintage and secondhand, Kingsland Road, London, E8 4DG

    A collective of individual vendors make up this eclectic, comfortably shabby store that's tucked away on the corner of Kingsland Road and Dunston Road. Each seller...
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  • Yes I second the comment about Chatsworth Rd. They have some great homeware shops sprouting up like set living homewares on Evering Rd now on line with a shop pending more info go to www.setlivinghomewares.com

    Eleanor lawrence Tue Feb 26
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  • Boxpark please

    a person Tue Aug 7 2012
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  • Fabulous independent bookshop The Book Box, on Chatsworth Road deserves a mention. Caters for all sections of the community and includes a fantastic array of children's literature, local literature and adult fiction. Not to mention a pottery painting cafe in the basement. The Book Box 53 Chatsworth Road, Hackney, E5 0LH

    Rosie Thu Nov 3 2011
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