Music shops in London

Camden Town is home to London's largest guitar store, Guitarguitar. The friendly and approachable staff are musicians themselves with the expertise to help you find the right equipment. You'll find a variety of instruments and accessories here from top brands like Fender and Yamaha. There's also a room dedicated to acoustic guitars.

One of the city's most popular places for musical instruments is Hobgoblin Music. You'll find a variety of new and pre-owned instruments here, including hard-to-find items and accessories. This music store has a traditional feel and stocks a wide range of equipment including guitars, woodwind, percussion, keyboards, and amplification tools for live performances.

Head to famously musical Denmark Street to shop for guitars at Mak's Guitars. This guitar store is family-run and sells new and pre-owned instruments from classical and acoustic guitars to semi-acoustic and electric. The store also offers mandolins and mandolas, in addition to a full range of accessories including strings.

Independent store Wunjo Guitars is a popular destination in Denmark Street. You'll find acoustic and electric instruments as well as vintage guitars, bass guitars, ukuleles, banjos, and mandolins. In-store there's also a varied range of accessories from picks and strings to guitar cases. Staff are knowledgeable and helpful here.

Visit Folkies Music in Kilburn for a music store with a strong sense of community. This shop sells instruments and provides repair work. The space inside is packed with equipment. Whilst guitars are the focus, other instruments available include harmonicas, woodwind, brass, and string instruments. Accessories are also stocked.

Many musicians know Schott Music London for its sheet music stock but you can also purchase instruments here. Guitars, violins, and ukuleles are amongst the items available. The shop also has practice rooms that you can hire for teaching or rehearsals. Gifts and accessories are sold here too - it has everything you need for making music.

Buy instruments in Dalston at Johnson & Jones Sound & Music. This small yet well-stocked store has been serving the area for decades, and has a bright red exterior and a bustling atmosphere. Inside the shop you'll discover guitars and string instruments. Shoppers can also purchase a variety of musical accessories including amps and cables.

The goal of PMT is to inspire more people to play music. This two-floor shop is staffed by music experts who can provide reliable advice. There are instruments and equipment to suit a broad array of musicians, whether you're a DJ, orchestra member, drummer, or guitarist. The store offers good value and the opportunity to sell or trade in unwanted instruments.

Portobello Music has a vibrant red exterior and buys, sells, and repairs the majority of musical instruments. The shop also customises instruments. It's been in business for decades now, offering new and used instruments plus violins and cellos for hire. Amps, pedals, and studio equipment are also stocked at this shop.

Yamaha Music London is the flagship UK store from the leading music brand. This vast showroom is spread across three floors and stocks a comprehensive range of Yamaha's instruments and accessories, with products for total beginners through to professionals. Shoppers will find a full range of pianos, guitars, drum kits, and woodwind, as well as accessories for the studio and the stage.

The city's largest piano store is Jaques Samuels Pianos. This showroom has been open for decades and provides everything a pianist needs. You can buy or hire a piano or arrange tuning and servicing for your instrument. The store also has a number of rehearsal rooms for hire. New and second-hand pianos from an assortment of top brands are sold here.

Harp players in London head to specialist store InstrumentBK. Centrally located next to the Thames, the store sells new and second-hand pedal and lever harps. You can also buys strings and accessories to help you get the best from your harp. There are options for all levels of experience and the shop is staffed by a friendly and helpful team. 

At the Roland Store in Denmark Street you can shop for instruments and equipment from this renowned brand. Book an appointment at this music store to try out the latest and greatest instruments on offer - expect synthesisers, drums, and digital pianos. The team here offer reliable advice and information. The store also hosts regular events like artist spotlights and workshops.

Whatever type of guitar you want, you can find it at Hank's Guitar Shop. This well-established Denmark Street store sells instruments and accessories including vintage guitars and amplifiers. The store is often frequented by celebrity guitarists. Inside you'll find a well-stocked space with guitars all over the place.

If you're looking for a violin shop in London then Pro Arte Stringed Instruments is the ideal specialist to choose. As well as violins, the shop stocks violas, cellos, and double basses. In-store you'll find instruments, bows, strings, and various other accessories, as well as instrument rental and bow restoration services. The store has a timeless feel and is staffed by pro musicians.

Howarth of London specialises in oboes and other woodwind instruments like recorders, flutes, clarinets, and saxophones. The company makes its own oboes and offers a variety of models and parts. Second-hand instruments and instruments to rent are also available here. There something for all levels from students to professional musicians.

Paxman Musical Instruments is the only music shop in England dedicated to horn players. This respected store showcases new and second-hand French horns from a variety of top manufacturers and offers repairs, including on-the-spot work. As well as instruments, shoppers can purchase sheet music, accessories, CDs, and books here.

There's more than just food and coffee on offer at Music & Beans. These relaxed coffee shops also offer music lessons as well as the chance to buy instruments. You'll see vibrant guitars up on the walls that are all for sale, as well as music accessories. Live tunes and a well-curated playlist add to the musical vibe here.

Tune Inn specialises in second-hand instruments and has a vast array available. This blue-fronted store is a musical treasure trove with lots of stock. You can sell your old instruments to the shop too. Shoppers will also find other equipment and accessories including microphones, cases for instruments, and music stands.

Housed in the former Regent Sound recording studio in Denmark Street, Regent Sounds is a specialist shop for guitar players. Electric and acoustic models, plus accessories, are sold here, with products from top names like Fender, Squier, and Gretsch. You can sell or trade in your old instruments here as well. This shop offers something for every guitarist from beginners to professionals.

Dots Music Camden offers an array of products and services to support local musicians. Run by and for musicians, you can shop here for instruments including violins, guitars, and woodwind instruments. Second-hand models are available too. The store also provides repairs for various instruments and sells extras like sheet music, reeds, mouthpieces, strings, and gifts.

Located in Denmark Street, Rose Morris is a guitar and piano store with more than a century of history behind it. The compact shop is fuss-free and has instruments lining the walls. Shop for digital pianos, acoustic and electric guitars, and left-handed guitars. Accessories like amps, pedals, gig bags, straps, and stands are stocked here as well.

Behind a blue shopfront, Phil Parker is one of the country's leading retailers for brass instruments. There's a huge array of stock here including new and used instruments, mouthpieces and accessories, and sheet music. As well as being able to purchase an instrument here, you can rent one. It's the ideal solution if you're starting to play for the first time.

New, pre-owned, rare, and vintage musical instruments are all available at Music Bound. Located just off Holloway Road, this compact store is well-stocked and friendly. New items come into the shop regularly. In addition to instruments, you can shop for accessories like strings and reeds. The shop also buys unwanted instruments and equipment.

North London Music Centre is a hub for musicians of all ages in Enfield. This local music stores sells instruments including guitars, pianos, ukuleles, violins, and saxophones with products from top brands like Fender and Yamaha. This bustling store also offers instruments for rent, provides repair work, and offers musical tuition for various instruments.

Visit Musicroom London and you'll find instruments and music for a wide range of players. The store stocks big brands like Casio, Yamaha, and Fender. Whilst guitars and pianos are the main focus, you can also shop for woodwind, brass, and string instruments. The shop also sells gifts, accessories, vinyl, and sheet music for a range of instruments.

Passionate guitarists flock to Camden Guitars for instruments, repair work, and music tuition. The pavement outside has an eye-catching keyboard motif and you can buy, sell, hire, or exchange instruments here. New, second-hand, and rare guitars are available, including basses, and the store also runs an open mic session every week.

London Guitar Studio was founded over 40 years ago as a specialist classical and flamenco guitar store. It stocks a wide range of guitars to appeal to a broad range of musicians, including left-handed instruments and guitars for children. Ukuleles, accessories, and guitar sheet music are also all available from this shop.

Camden's The Bass Gallery is the largest shop in London dedicated solely to bass guitars. The walls are covered in instruments and there's a welcoming atmosphere. You can shop for new, second-hand, and vintage basses here or bring your bass in for maintenance and repairs. This shop is staffed by friendly bass guitar experts.

Viola, violin, and cello players rely on Stringers of London. This shop is dedicated to string instruments and has a reputation as one of the most respected specialist stores around. The shop sells instruments here as well as offering repair work and valuations. You can also buy essential accessories for your instrument like strings and carry cases.

Long-established store Normans Music has been selling musical instruments to Londoners since 1914. This shop in Eltham offers a range of instruments as well as personalised service, sheet music, accessories, and gifts. Repair work and guitar restringing is also available. There's a friendly atmosphere and the team here provide expert advice to help you choose the right instrument.