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Reading's Independents

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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Cocoon Hair & Beauty

Address

18 Cross Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1SN

Telephone
0118 951 1114

Reading

Beauty salon offering hair cuts, treatments, skin care and more.
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…
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.
FourBears Books

Address

Prospect Street, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8JG

Telephone
0118 9481747

Reading

Welcome to our lovely book shop, based in Caversham. Whether you enjoy books for children or books for adults, we have the perfect selection for you.
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…
The Edit

Address

Prospect Street, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8JG

Telephone
0118 327 1910

hello@theeditshop.co.uk

Reading

Welcome to The Edit Caversham, a local independent store rooted in the heart of Caversham. We offer a carefully curated selection of unique, high-quality gifts, often from independent UK-based brands and other makers who share our philosophy of…
Crunch Comics

Address

10/11 Harris Arcade, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1DN

Telephone
0118 950 7769

lucy@crunchcomics.com

Reading

Located in the Harris Arcade, Reading, Crunch Comics have a selection of new release and back-issue comic books, together with graphic novels, collectibles and t-shirts. Go and visit for all your comic book needs.
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.
RISC World Shop and Global Refills

Address

35-39 London Street, READING, Berkshire, RG1 4PS

READING

Founded in 1987, we are one of the UK's largest fair trade shops. Our selection of gifts, books, cards and food is wide ranging and we pride ourselves on having something for everyone; little ones love our wooden toys and puzzles; our natural body…
Sweeney and Todd

Address

10 Castle Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 7RD

Telephone
0118 958 6466

Reading

Restaurant with acclaimed pies and deli selling pasties, sausage rolls and free range scotch eggs.
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…
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 .
Caversham Artisan & Farmers Market

Address

Waitrose Car Park, Church Street, Caversham, Reading, Berkshire, RG4 8AY

Reading

Caversham Artisan & Farmers Market has been and always will be here to serve the community. We believe in providing our shoppers with quality products as well as outstanding service. Since day one, a genuine love and passion for our own market…
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…
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!
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…
Keeley's Picture Framing

Address

14 Kings Road, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 3AA

Telephone
0118 959 6961

keith.keeleys@hotmail.com

Reading

Framing specialist providing custom and pre-made frames for everything from single photographs up to multiple photo's, posters and more.
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.
Jacobs the Jewellers

Address

25 King Street, READING, Berkshire, RG1 2HE

Telephone
0118 959 0790

connect@jacobsthejewellers.com

READING

Family owned trusted independent jewellery shop selling expertly made new jewellery, antique pieces with on site jewellery repairs, valuations and design.
The Sound Machine

Address

24 Harris Arcade, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1DN

Telephone
0118 957 5075

Reading

Specialist shop buying and selling classic 70s vinyl albums plus other eras and new and used CDs.

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