Black-Owned Businesses, London

Black-Owned Businesses in London

London

This list of Black-owned B2C businesses in London is a result of collaboration across our global community and is by no means exhaustive. There are so many more incredible businesses out there and we welcome all suggestions. We have also listed some local initiatives for you to donate to, if you can. We’ll be updating this guide regularly, so if you feel like sharing, please email here.. We'd like to thank London-based, Kaio Grizzelle, as well as other contributors who asked to remain anonymous, for helping us put this together.

PRIM BLACK, London

Bookstore

PRIM BLACK

“The category is…Black storytelling! Their focus is to make stories by African, Caribbean and Afro-Latinx fam available and readily accessible. You can currently find them at their bookstore pop up in Shoreditch Boxpark.”

Prick LDN, London, England

Nature

Prick LDN

“London’s first ever cactus and succulent shop. Offering a selection of the most unusual and exotic plants sourced from across the UK and Europe. Their online store is still available to shop on.”

Eat of Eden in London, England

Restaurant

Eat of Eden

“Eat of Eden serves up some of the best tasting specialist plant based cuisine in there many locations across London. We recommend the callaloo, ackee and macaroni pie.”

Brixton Soup Kitchen in London, England

Charity

Brixton Soup Kitchen

“Brixton Soup Kitchen are a Brixton-based service for the homeless and people in need. However, they help people who are from London and surrounding areas. Their charity provides hot food, support and counselling for people in need. They rely on donations and volunteers to continue their work, which you can easily donate to on their website.”

Bianca Saunders in London, England

Clothing Store

Bianca Saunders

“2021 Andam prize winner and a distinctive new voice in the menswear arena, Bianca Saunders has been capturing the attention of the fashion world, alongside the likes of Kanye West and WizKid. The London designer's pieces counter the traditional notions of gender and masculinity and draws from touchstones on either side of her British and West Indian background. Her collection is available to purchase at Browns.”

Black Cultural Archives, London, England

Cultural Centre

Black Cultural Archives

“Black Cultural Archives is the home of Black British History. Their mission is to collect, preserve and celebrate the histories of people of African and Caribbean descent in the UK and to inspire and give strength to individuals, communities and society.”

Cremate London, London, England

Incense shop

Cremate London

“If you’re looking to cleanse your home and space, Cremate’s natural incense hand-dipped in London is the shit. They come in two scents: Mary Mother of God and Middle Way. We love both.”

Homage Tees, London, England

Clothing Store

Homage Tees

“Homage Tees are responsible for those T-shirts emblazoned with the faces of British icons like Louis Theroux, Princess Di and David Attenborough.”

Image Gang, London, England, Jewellery and accessory

Jewellery shop

Image Gang

“South London rooted Jewellery and accessory brand Image Gang has garnered a global community of courageous and creative young women. You can purchase Image Gang on ASOS and directly via their website.”

Crep Protect, London, England, fresh crepes, Clean, Sneakers, Trainers

Shoe Store

Crep Protect

“Who doesn't need fresh crepes? One of the many businesses created for our culture.”

Belly Full, London, England, Caribbean food, Jerk and Rice and peas

Bookstore

Belly Full

“The world would not be the same without Carribean food. Riaz Phillips created Belly Full: Caribbean Food in the UK, to document a journey across the UK meeting the people behind the county's most popular Caribbean eateries. If you love your jerk and rice & peas, why not educate yourself on their history?”

Trapfruits London in London, England

Food

Trapfruits London

“Whilst in quarantine, supply yourself with the more fresh and delicious fruit straight to your door weekly. They also give more variety than your basic Tesco selection.”

Health Filth, London, England, Plant based recipes, Catering

Food

Health Filth

“The only paradox we want to be in. Delicious plant based recipes, plant based catering for dinner parties.”

Caricom, London, England

Cultural Centre

Caricom

“Exploring the space where football and the Black experience intersects.”

Black Thrive, London, England

Charity

Black Thrive

“Black Thrive is a partnership between communities, statutory organisations, voluntary and private sector. They work together to reduce the inequality and injustices experienced by Black people in mental health services. They address the barriers which lead to poorer outcomes across a range of social factors, such as education, employment, housing, and so on, all of which may negatively impact one’s health and wellbeing.”

DIZZIAK LONDON, London, England

Hairdresser

DIZZIAK LONDON

“Born from a lack of ethnically diverse natural hair care in the luxury beauty industry. Nigerian-Italian Loretta De Feo devised Dizziak – a deep conditioning formula that provides course, textured hair with the rich hydration it needs and deserves. A revolution in multi-cultural hair care, Dizziak has been coined an aphrodisiac for Afro hair – delivering visible and touchable results in minutes.”

New Beacon Books, London, England

Cultural Centre

New Beacon Books

“Specialists in African and Caribbean Literature since 1966. For over 50 years New Beacon Books has made available to Britain and its communities poetry, literature, non –fiction, history and children’s books from Africa, Caribbean, Asia, African America, Europe, South America and Britain.”

Local Honey Man natural honey in London, England

Food

Local Honey Man

“Welcome to the home of natural honey! Founded by local Walthamstow legend, you can subscribe to receive raw honey to your doorstep or even buy bees for yourself.”

Season Zine football in London, England

Clothing Store

Season Zine

“SEASON is a trailblazing football and fashion platform that launched in London in 2016 to counter the male, pale and sometimes stale state of modern football culture. They tell stories that showcase, celebrate and empower female fans authentically, while unpacking important issues, emphasising diversity and collaborating with exciting creative talent.”

Clothing Store

Alive & More

“Founded by Karl Jouanni, Alive & More is a forward-thinking, and gravity-defying fashion brand. Living within the cosmos of his other venture, TEAM RELMS, ALIVE & MORE is a streetwear label that brings something new, fresh, and all-encompassing to the table. The concept is simple, get the RELMS app, play the game, and travel to the virtual fashion shrine to unlock your very real garments, and, while you’re at it, immerse yourself in the world of Team Relms as well.”

Bleu Furniture in London, England

Furniture store

Bleu Furniture

“Bleu is a creative interior design, mid-century furniture store based in Herne Hill, South London. They source our illustrious stock from around the world. Most of their products are mid-century modern, 20th century design, decorative art, vintage industrial furniture, vintage African masks and art. They also offer specialist upholstery and restoration too!”

Trap House Salon in London, England

Hairdresser

Trap House Salon

“Trap House Salon is a safe, judgement free space to get your your hair, nails and lashes done at affordable prices. They give you that good good experience and you always leave looking fly.”

Gingham Doll boutique in London, England

Clothing Store

Gingham Doll

“Gingham doll is a small womenswear brand based in London who continuously excite the fashion palette, using classic silhouettes but with a fresher twist. They are still operating and offering Free post worldwide and have just been informed that our boutique in Shoreditch will reopen on the 20th June.”

Pureté Nature in London, England

Wellness

Pureté Nature

“Pureté Nature is wellness brand for luxury skincare, haircare, aromatherapy and home fragrances. All of their products are ethically sourced and handcrafted by themselves using the finest natural ingredients.”

NTS radio in London, England

Radio station

NTS

“The best radio station in the world. Need we say more? You can subscribe to NTS and become a member now.”

Storage Goals, London, England, customised space, Scandinavian designed

Design Store

Storage Goals

“Learn how to use your space with Storage Goals. They offer customised and stylish storage solutions that are tailored to your personality. Using Scandinavian designed products from Elfa, they cater for all your home and office storage needs.”

Patta clothing shop in London, England

Clothing Store

Patta

“In 2016, Dutch streetwear brand Patta, opened its London store doors in the middle of Soho. Ready to introduce London's community to everything it represents, Patta have continuously stayed a brand that influences culture in London and across the world.”

Prince of Peckham pub in London, England

Pub

Prince of Peckham

“The Prince of Peckham is a pub for south London, by south London. The community pub is for everyone in the area, with a downstairs bar and pub, and an amazing event space. On the top floor there is a music room for parties, weddings, meetings, location shoots, live music, art exhibitions, and all other celebrations. Street food kings White Men Can't Jerk are kitchen residents serving up jerk chicken, Caribbean roasts and stacks of wings. It's a vibe all year around.”

Elite Evolution gym in London, England

Gym

Elite Evolution

“Based in East London - Hackney. They specialise in running fitness classes, personal training, membership and hiring out our space to fitness professionals. Their goals are to create a safe space for groups and individuals to improve their lifestyles through health, fitness, sports and wellbeing.”