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Featured: Walter Purkis & Sons — London's Oldest Smokehouse
The fishmonger at 17 The Broadway, Crouch End has a smokehouse at the rear of the shop that is believed to be London's oldest working smokehouse. The Purkis family has run the business since 1983. Fish arrives daily from Billingsgate, Cornwall and Aberdeen — smoked haddock, salmon, mackerel, eel and live lobsters. Winner of the Time Out Love London Award and Channel 4 Gary Rhodes Food Hero.
Supermarkets
Sainsbury's
Smithfield Square, Hornsey High Street, N8 7SA
Full-size Sainsbury's supermarket with groceries, clothing, homewares and in-store café. The main supermarket serving Hornsey High Street.
Tesco Express
46–50 Hornsey High Street, N8 7NX
Convenience supermarket on the High Street. Open 7am–11pm daily. Good for top-up shopping and essentials.
Waitrose
Crouch End Broadway, N8
Well-stocked Waitrose serving Crouch End, centrally located near the Clock Tower. Popular with local families for fresh produce and quality groceries.
Marks & Spencer Food
Crouch End Broadway, N8
M&S food hall near Crouch End Broadway — ready meals, fresh produce, bakery goods and groceries.
Co-op Food
Crouch End, N8
Local Co-op convenience store centrally placed in Crouch End, handy for everyday essentials and community-focused shopping.
Argos
Unit 1, Purser Court, Hornsey High Street, N8 7FB
Catalogue retailer stocking electronics, toys, furniture and homeware. Click-and-collect available from the High Street store.
Food & Drink
Walter Purkis & Sons
17 The Broadway, Crouch End, N8 8DU
Award-winning fishmonger with a century-old smokehouse at the rear of the shop — London's oldest working smokehouse. Fish delivered daily from Billingsgate, Cornwall and Aberdeen. Winner of the Time Out Love London Award and Channel 4 Gary Rhodes Food Hero. Run by the Purkis family since 1983. Smoked haddock, salmon, mackerel, eel and live lobsters.
Broadway Fruit & Veg
Crouch End Broadway, N8
Long-established greengrocer on the Broadway offering fresh seasonal produce, locally sourced where possible. Delivery within N8 available — email broadwayfruit@gmail.com.
Serhat Supermarket
84 Hornsey High Street, N8 7NU
Turkish convenience supermarket on the High Street. Fresh fruit and vegetables, deli counter, ATM on site. Strong range of international and Turkish produce.
Ser Aydin Supermarket
280 Wightman Road, N8 0LT
Neighbourhood convenience store stocking fresh fruit and vegetables, off-licence, newspapers, ATM. A local stalwart on Wightman Road.
The Tiffin Tin
28 Hornsey High Street, N8 7NX
Popular local takeaway and deli on the High Street offering a varied menu of fresh, quality food to take away.
Classic Greek
25 Hornsey High Street, N8 7QB
Greek café and delicatessen selling authentic Greek groceries, olives, deli goods and coffee. A reflection of Hornsey's strong Cypriot and Greek community.
Luka Caffe
1 Hornsey High Street, N8 7PS
Independent café on the High Street serving coffee, cakes and light meals. A popular neighbourhood spot.
Rolling Pin Sandwich World
15A Hornsey High Street, N8 7PS
Freshly made sandwiches, wraps and rolls. A lunchtime staple for workers on and around the High Street.
Kansas Chicken & Ribs
102 Hornsey High Street, N8 7NT
Well-established fried chicken and ribs takeaway on the High Street. Popular with locals for a quick and affordable meal.
Izgara Kebab
Hornsey High Street, N8 7PR
Turkish grill and kebab house on the High Street, reflecting the area's strong Turkish and Cypriot food culture.
Books & Music
Broadway Bookshop
Crouch End Broadway, N8
Beloved independent bookshop on Crouch End Broadway, stocking a carefully curated range of fiction, non-fiction, children's books and local interest titles. One of the most celebrated indie bookshops in North London, known for excellent staff recommendations and a strong community following.
Flashback Records
Crouch End Broadway, N8
Second-hand record, CD and DVD shop on the Broadway. An essential stop for vinyl hunters — well-organised racks covering rock, jazz, classical and everything in between. One of the best independent record shops in North London.
Fashion & Clothing
Murray Store
Crouch Hill, N8
Menswear boutique on Crouch Hill run by former DJ and music producer Murray Clark. Stocks well-crafted quality clothes, accessories, shoes and grooming products with a focus on niche designers and independent labels, much of it made in the UK. Shop online via Trouva.
Broadway (Fashion)
Crouch End Broadway, N8
Fashion retailer on the Broadway stocking a mix of contemporary clothing for women. A reliable go-to for everyday fashion in Crouch End.
Oliver Bonas
Crouch End Broadway, N8
Lifestyle retailer selling fashion, jewellery, homeware and gifts. A popular presence on Crouch End Broadway. Also has a strong gifting and stationery offering.
Rhoda
Crouch End, N8
Independent clothing and gifts shop in Crouch End. Also sells adorable greeting cards and small gifts — a great destination for presents.
Come Swap & Shop
21 Hornsey High Street, N8 7QB
Sustainable fashion exchange shop on the High Street. Swap your unwanted clothing for something new-to-you, helping reduce fashion waste. A socially responsible local business.
Mary Louise
7 Hornsey High Street, N8 7PS
Dry cleaners and clothing care specialists on the High Street. Established local service.
Home, Garden & Furniture
Solomon Retro
Crouch End, N8
Specialising in classic 1950s, 1960s and 1970s furniture, lighting and collectables. An excellent destination for period interiors enthusiasts and those furnishing homes with mid-century style.
Modern History
Crouch End, N8
A mix of vintage and contemporary furniture, combining retro pieces with modern design. Good for one-off finds and thoughtfully curated interiors.
Junk N8 Disorderly
Crouch End, N8
Second-hand and vintage furniture shop — perfect for a good rummage. Eclectic stock with new items arriving regularly. The name says it all.
Tablemaker
55 Hornsey High Street, N8 7QB
Bespoke and quality furniture on the High Street. Good for those looking for something made to last.
The Grow
Crouch End, N8
Independent plant shop in Crouch End. A lovely range of houseplants, succulents, outdoor plants and accessories to green up your home and garden.
Urban Flower Co.
Crouch End, N8
Independent florist offering seasonal flowers, arrangements and bouquets. Popular for gifts, events and brightening everyday life.
Season Cookshop
Crouch End Broadway, N8
Independent kitchen and cookware shop on the Broadway. A treasure trove for baking enthusiasts and budding chefs — high-quality equipment, utensils and baking supplies.
Treehouse
Crouch End, N8
Gift and homeware shop in Crouch End selling adorable gifts, greeting cards and decorative items. A popular stop for birthdays and special occasions.
John Lawler
57 Hornsey High Street, N8 7QB
Upholstery specialists on the High Street, offering furniture restoration and reupholstering services. A traditional trade now rare on London high streets.
Health & Beauty
MG Barbers
53 Hornsey High Street, N8 7QB
Traditional barber shop on the High Street. Well-established local barber with a loyal following.
Various Opticians
Crouch End Broadway, N8
Several independent and chain opticians serve the Broadway area, including practices at 33 and 40 The Broadway. Eye tests and a range of frames available.
Pharmacy
11 The Broadway, Crouch End, N8
Pharmacy on Crouch End Broadway serving prescriptions and over-the-counter health products for the local community.
Services & Other Retail
Philip Alexander
52 Hornsey High Street, N8 7NX
Local estate agent on the High Street, specialising in residential sales and lettings in the N8 area.
M B Autos
23 Hornsey High Street, N8 7QB
Car dealer on the High Street. Used vehicles and automotive services available.
VW Golf Shop
15 Hornsey High Street, N8 7PS
Specialist in Volkswagen Golf parts and accessories. A niche specialist catering to VW enthusiasts in North London.
The Little Shop
2 Hornsey High Street, N8 7PD
Neighbourhood convenience store at the western end of the High Street. General groceries, household essentials and convenience items.
Storebox
Hornsey High Street, N8 7FD
Self-storage facility on the High Street. Useful for local residents and businesses needing short or long-term storage solutions.
1–3 Coffee
1–3 Tottenham Lane, N8 9DJ
Neighbourhood café on Tottenham Lane serving coffee and light refreshments to the local community.
Le Petit Café N8
278A Wightman Road, N8 0LX
Charming local café on Wightman Road. Popular with the local community for morning coffee and a bite to eat.
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