While shopping independently is encouraged throughout the year, yet sticking to local businesses during the busiest time of the year is even more important. So, if you’re wanting to shop locally, here’s our guide to some of the best independent shops based in and around Liverpool to get that special gift for your Christmas shopping.
1. R&H Fine Wines
The experience of selecting the perfect wine is completely distinct from actually drinking it, and what better way to do it than shopping locally at R&H Fine Wines? Located on Queen Avenue, the shop boasts some true gems for every wine lover, perfect to take over to any dinner party. Plus, the spot also does wine tastings for that extra activity during any season, Christmas shopping or not!
12 Queen Avenue, Queens Insurance Building, L2 4TZ
2. Utility
This is the perfect spot for gifts: from cute tableware and cards to books and bags, Utility is a one-stop-shop with most items also made in and around Liverpool and the UK (the leather satchels, for instance). Some even say it’s better than Liverpool ONE!
60 Bold Street, L1 4EA
3. MerseyMade
Located on the Royal Albert Dock, MerseyMade is the place to be for the most creative finds in the city. Made by local creators, each item presents a unique allure making for the perfect gift. Guests can expect artwork and clothing, as well as favourites like Toxteth Chocolate and Anfield Gin. Plus, there’s also a cafe serving hot and cold drinks and baked goods!
Chancery House, 98 Paradise Street, L1 3HJ
4. Liverpool Cheese Company
I mean, seriously – who doesn’t love cheese?! Liverpool Cheese Company is here to make everyone’s cheesy dreams come true with a wide variety of dairy goodness as one of the most noteworthy shops to check out this Christmas. Did you know they also do cheese wedding cakes? Not cheesecakes, but stacked cheese wedding cakes!
29A Woolton St, L25 5NH
5. Reid of Liverpool
All the book lovers out there must check out Reid of Liverpool. While it is more popular to gift brand-new books, why not help the environment and shop in a second-hand bookshop? Reid of Liverpool boasts a magical charm you can expect from old bookshops, with plenty of genres to choose from to pick the ideal gift.
105 Mount Pleasant, L3 5TB
6. Red Brick Vintage
Red Brick Vintage has it all – independent traders, unique finds, local artists and products from startup businesses. As the “finest independent market” in Liverpool, the spot boasts everything one could ever need in one place.
Stanhope Street, L8 5XJ