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Perhaps slightly overshadowed in the past by their high-street brand counterparts, Reading is home to a growing hub of wonderfully independent shops and businesses. Offering everything from cakes to comics, Reading’s indies are full of local, hard-working heroes selling unique products and local produce.

You’ll find Reading’s independent shops popping up in every pocket of the town, with many finding a home in Harris Arcade Shopping Centre. Along with better-known high-street brands, you’ll also find our independent shops dotted along the main shopping streets of Broad Street and Friar Street and their adjoining roads.

Twice weekly you'll find delicious street food served by independent traders at Reading's food markets at Market Place and Blue Collar Corner, Reading's newest independent foodie venue, is open Thursday-Sunday .

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Hickies

Address

153 Friar Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1HE

Telephone
0118 957 5771

Reading

Open since 1864, a shop selling, repairing, servicing and hiring many musical instruments. \nWe will be offering an appointment system for customers to view and try instruments from 6pm - 8:00pm, customers will be able to book a slot and will then…
Picnic

Address

2 Butter Market, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2DP

Telephone
0118 958 9292

info@picnicfoods.co.uk

Reading

Specialising in ethical coffee and locally produced food and with a unique welcoming atmosphere, we attract a varied and discerning crowd .
Castle Fine Art

Address

5 Chain Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2HX

Telephone
0118 959 0300

reading@castlegalleries.com

Reading

Specialising in fine art, the gallery is known far and wide for having 'the best complimentary coffee' for miles.
Simon Dowling Bespoke

Address

8 The Forbury, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3EJ

Telephone
0118 950 8133

Reading

Made-to-measure men's clothing.
Beadle Crome Interiors

Address

44-52 Oxford Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7LA

Telephone
0118 958 1356

Reading

Sleek showroom for high-end contemporary furnishings from Europe, plus computerised design service.
Sewmaster Sewing Machines

Address

3 West Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1TT

Telephone
0118 957 1845

Reading

Sewmaster Sewing Machines sells sewing machines, knitting machines and overlockers by Bernina, PFAFF, Husqvarna Viking, Silver Viscount and Singer from their shop in Reading.
NOOD Stores

Address

32b Church Street, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8AU

Reading

NOOD Stores is an eco friendly gift, home fragrance & plant shop with vegan skincare, made in Caversham. It has a soothing and friendly environment with quirky gifts and supports many local makers along with your bigger brands offering you your…
Eclectic Games

Address

5 Union Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1EU

Telephone
0118 959 8250

shop@eclecticgames.co.uk

Reading

Reading's dedicated specialist games shop. Board games, card games, miniatures games, puzzles and more.
Mama's Way

Address

10-14 Duke Street, READING, Berkshire, RG1 4RU

Telephone
01183273802

reading@mamasway.co.uk

READING

Reading town centre's neighbourood Italian deli.
Shotz

Address

8 Gun Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2JR

Telephone
0118 959 0030

Reading

Shotz salon for men and women's hair, skin care, massage and facial treatments, all conveniently situated near the Oracle, the Purple Turtle and historic church in the heart of Reading.
7 Flowers & Tea

Address

4 Cross Street, READING, Berkshire, RG1 1SN

READING

We are an independently run florist and tea room in central Reading, offering you a unique experience to handpick and design your own personalised bouquets, boxes and gifts. We offer the best choice of quality flowers and pride ourselves on…
YayLo

Address

26 Cross Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1SN

Telephone
01189 597 809

joy@yaylo.co

Reading

Reading's exclusively gluten-free coffee shop offering gorgeous cakes, sandwiches, quiches and more alongside local award winning coffee...
Sheabutter Cottage

Address

118 Henley Road, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 6DH

Reading

Sheabutter Cottage, located on Henley Road in Caversham, is a local independent family-run fair trade shop dedicated to ethical practices. They offer a wide range of unique and handmade products. Experience the allure of locally crafted items from…
The Bag Shop

Address

41 Market Place, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 2DG

Telephone
0118 959 9959

Reading

Looking for a stunning and durable bag for work or leisure? For a wide choice of bags in Reading pop into The Bag Shop!
Adrienne Henry Millinery

Address

26 Harris Arcade, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1DN

Telephone
0118 950 4421

adriennehenrymillinery@gmail.com

Reading

Adrienne Henry Millinery specialise in hand-made hats for all occasions.
Blue Collar Corner

Address

Hosier Street, READING, Berkshire, RG1 2LN

READING

In March 2022, we turned this derelict and abandoned yard into Blue Collar Corner - Reading’s newest independent venue and our first permanent site. Featuring 1 bar, 2 floors & 4 kitchens, a huge beer garden in the Summer and with cover in the…
True Food Co-op

Address

61 Grove Road, Emmer Green, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8LJ

Telephone
0118 946 1188

Reading

True Food Co-op in Emmer Green, Caversham is a local organic, independent grocery shop. As well as selling fresh organic bread, loose organic fruit and vegetables, organic meat, organic alcohol, organic store cupboard essentials and ethical cleaning…
Hobson & Quinn

Address

8 Cross Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1SN

Telephone
0118 950 5144

nick@hobson-quinn.co.uk

Reading

Hobson & Quinn offer a full grooming experience for everyone. Express versions of more conventional high end spa treatments let our customers experience a side of men’s grooming without the premium price.\n\nLocated in the centre of Reading just off…
But is it Art?

Address

7-9 Queen Victoria Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1SY

Telephone
0118 958 1088

butisitart@btconnect.com

Reading

Independent retailer offering quirky, stunning and unique art and collectable pieces.
London Camera Exchange

Address

7-11 Station Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1LG

Telephone
0118 959 2149

reading@lcegroup.co.uk

Reading

Specialist supplier of new and used cameras, lenses, binoculars and photographic equipment.

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