Shop Snoop: Gabriel’s Wharf. This lovely little enclave of independent stores and eateries is located near the OXO Tower Wharf on the South Bank. You’ll find a wonderful mix of clothing, fashion accessories, gifts and artwork in the Gabriel’s Wharf Shops. Make sure you visit if you’re looking for things to do on the South Bank London.
Independent Shops
Buy Clothing, Fashion Accessories and Gifts from Gabriel’s Wharf
Nordic NicNac: Beautiful handmade clothing and accessories for children using natural fabrics. You can buy Nordic Pixie Hats, Organic T-Shirts, Moomin Gifts, Colourful Lunch Boxes and more.
Nordic NicNac
Lagom: Comfy yet stylish clothing created in small runs so you can buy garments that won’t be worn by everyone else. These pieces are designed to be wardrobe staples that you’ll treasure for years.
Joanne Plumb Knitwear: For beautiful knitwear, this designer creates dresses, trousers, jumpers, scarves, and coats knitted from premium wool and cashmere. The style is floaty and fabulous.
Henrietta Park: Treat yourself to a hand-knitted or felted lambswool beret, pocket coat, poncho or fingerless mitts. These come in beautiful bright colours with dots, stripes, geometric shapes and other striking designs.
Henrietta Park
Heads Rule Hearts: Handmade hats in an array of shapes and sizes. These are made using different materials from straw to velvet and felt. They even have some super cute hats for kids.
Jianhui: For colourful costume jewellery, head for this shop which uses sustainable materials to create gorgeous handmade pieces inspired by nature.
Vendula London: If you want to buy a bag that gets you noticed, you’ll love these adorable and exquisite creations. Whether you select the caravan-shaped bag or one which looks like a shop, you will undoubtedly cherish your purchase.
Vendula London
Vida Vida: For lovely leather accessories, try this store. You can buy backpacks, satchels, luggage, wash bags, tablet covers, laptop cases, wallets and even bicycle saddlebags in leather.
Studio Hop: If you’re looking for a gorgeous gift, pop into Studio Hop. You’ll discover cashmere scarves, wallets and key rings which can all be personalised to make your present extra special.
Studio Hop
The House of Eunice: Buy ethically sourced products from handicraft communities. The collection includes clothing, bags, jewellery and some home accessories such as cushions, table cloths and bedspreads.
Buy Art, Glassware, Wood Carvings and Plants from Gabriel’s Wharf
Southbank Printmakers: This artist co-operative houses limited-edition prints. The artists take it, in turn, to work in the shop, which is a great idea. The subject matter ranges from architecture to people and plants.
Skylark Galleries: A gallery run by artists selling an array of hand-pulled prints, sculptures, photographic prints and greeting cards. You can speak to the artists about a special commission.
Skylark Galleries
Studio Half: This shop sells stunning glassware from wine glasses to champagne flutes, decanters, perfume bottles, jewellery and other objects of desire. These items can be painted in a style of your choice.
Green Wood Sculptor: You’ll notice some wooden sculptures situated outside the shops. These include tables, benches and works of art by Friedel Buecking, who uses a chain saw to create his art.
Green Wood Sculptor
Gabriel’s Wharf Information
Gabriel’s Wharf
To find out more about Gabriel’s Wharf, go to the South Bank Website. The address is 56 Upper Ground, South Bank, London SE1 9PP. It is located near the OXO Tower Wharf, just after the Bernie Spain Gardens, which is opposite the River Thames. You can travel to Waterloo, Southwark, Blackfriars or Embankment stations and walk from one of those. A few eateries at Gabriel’s Wharf serve sandwiches, pies and pizza. Shops are generally open on Tuesday to Sunday from 11 am until 6 pm. Read my Ten Things To Do In The South Bank London article for more information on the area. Enjoy your visit.
Author: Homegirl London. Photographs: Homegirl London.
