Keep your money local!
Here’s our directory of independent shops in Bristol
Take a scroll down through the postcodes of Bristol to discover some of our city’s favourite independent retailers and gift shops.
The ideal directory for planning your Christmas shopping this festive season, get ready to discover lots of unique and beautifully designed local gifts.
BS1 & BS2
Find a huge array of independent shops in Bristol’s city centre, from Cabot Circus to The Christmas Steps, and The Galleries to Wapping Wharf. If you’re in the centre for a Christmas shopping day, make sure you schedule a pitstop in all these incredible retailers.
Frankly shop owner, Helen
Prior
Bristol Pop-Up Shop
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Prior Shop
Award winning independent shop, PRIOR is the perfect destination for long-lasting and unique gifts. Housing 150 responsible and sustainable independent designers, expect to find clothing, homewares, jewellery, gifts, artwork, skincare, workshops and exhibitions.
Quakers Friars Cabot Circus, 23 Philadelphia St, BS1 3BZ
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Shop Bristol Independents
A new City Centre retail shop in Cabot Circus where you can find locally-made, unique gifts for the whole family. Bristol-themed gifts, made by Bristol hands, for Bristol people who want to support small businesses this festive season.
Quakers Friars Cabot Circus - 9 Philadelphia St. BS1 3BZ
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Bristol Pop-Up Shop
The Bristol Pop-Up Shop proudly brings products designed and handmade by 100 creative businesses based in Bristol and the southwest. Popping up each winter in the city centre, the perfect destination for all your Christmas gifts.
The Galleries, Broadmead, BS1 3XD
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Blaze
Blaze is a much loved co-operative of local artists, established 20 years ago. We sell cards, prints, cosmetics, jewellery, ceramics and much more!
84 Colston Street, BS1 5BB
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Fig
An independent gift and home shop full of the best of European design in the boldest and brightest colours. Find Fig in Wapping Wharf and Cabot Circus.
15 Philadelphia Street, BS1 3BZ
Unit 9, Wapping Wharf, BS1 6WE -
I Am Acrylic
We design and hand-make cheerful acrylic jewellery in our little shop/workshop on Christmas Steps. We use noisy fretsaws and other tools, which you can see in action when you visit!
7 Christmas Steps, BS1 5BS
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That Thing
That Thing is a pioneering Independent Lifestyle store, showcasing independent brands and hand-picked quality products spanning Clothing, Jewellery, Accessories, Homewares, Cards, Gifts and more!
45-47 Stokes Croft, BS1 3QP
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The Ethical Gift Shop
Discover our ethically curated gift haven nestled in Bristol! We celebrate sustainability by showcasing 100+ local artisans' creations, offering unique treasures that cherish both planet and community. Unveil heartfelt gifting!
SPARKS, 78 Broadmead, BS1 3DS
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Better Food
We are an independent retailer and café, specialising in organic, local and ethical products. We stock some of the best Bristol brands which are perfect for gifting this Christmas.
The Prooving House, 21 Sevier Street, BS2 9LB
1-5 Gaol Ferry Steps, Wapping Wharf, BS1 6WE
94A Whiteladies Rd, Clifton, BS8 2QX
278 Gloucester Road, Horfield, BS7 8PD
BS3
Just south of the River Avon, you’ll find the bustling hubs of Southville and Bedminster, with an impressive run of independent shops along North Street.
Bristol General Store
Five Acre Farm Shop
Mon Pote
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Bristol General Store
A curated selection of gifts, lifestyle goods, and clothing. Visit us at our store in Southville or online.
177-179 North Street, Southville, BS3 1JQ
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Five Acre Farm Shop
We are an independent food and gift shop. We stock a range of gifts, plants, books , food and drink made by local producers and makers.
The Tobacco Factory, North Street, Southville, BS3 1TF
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Glass Designs
We are a small independent gift shop and stained glass studio on North Street, Bedminster. Since 2003 we have been promoting makers, designers and artists in and around Bristol.
261 North Street, Southville, BS3
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Mon Pote
Mon Pote is an independent homeware shop in South Bristol. Serving the community for almost 8 years, we offer our customers beautifully designed products and a warm welcome.
217A North Street, Southville, BS3 1JJ
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Rhubarb Jumble
Rhubarb Jumble is an independent vintage shop showcasing a curated selection of clothing, jewellery, homewares and furniture. Specialising in hand-picked, affordable and high quality vintage from around the world.
52 North Street, Bedminster, BS3 1HJ
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Zara's Chocolates
Artisan chocolate shop & cafe in the heart of South Bristol, hand-making everything on site with a whole host of seasonal products and flavours to enjoy!
200 North Street, Southville, BS3 1JF
BS4
Find bustling neighbourhoods in Knowle, Brislington and St Annes, with plenty of hidden gems to fill your independent shopping quota this Christmas.
These Two Hands shop owner, Naomi
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These Two Hands
A curated collection of nature-inspired homewares and gifts made from natural, sustainable materials by over 70 local independent makers.
83 Sandy Park Road, Brislington, BS4 3PG
BS5
The busy streets of Redfield and Easton have some wonderful independent shops to discover, make sure you take a good browse down Church Road and you can always stretch your legs in St George’s Park for some fresh air too.
Lamour Living
BAM, shop owner Fran
Born in Bristol
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BAM Store + Space
A colourful non-profit gift shop selling feel-good art, books, jewellery, toys and treats by lots of local and independent artists and makers. We also host workshops and events.
104-108 Belle Vue Road, BS5 6BX
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L'AMOUR LIVING
L'AMOUR LIVING is an independent home, lifestyle & takeaway coffee store, selling Bristol, UK & Worldwide brands. Our mission is to bring colour & life into homes and lifestyles!
252 Church Road, Redfield, BS5 8AF
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Born In Bristol
We are an independent gift shop, situated in Redfield. We sell a variety of gifts and cards from many different local makers along side our own Born in Bristol merchandise.
197 Church Road, Redfield, BS5 9HG
BS6
Just north of the city, browse these independent retailers nestled in the beautiful neighbourhoods of Montpelier, Kingsdown and Cotham, a stones throw from Whiteladies Road.
Cordial Vintage
The Bristol Artisan
Sprouts, shop owners Jessy & Tom
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Cordial Vintage
Handpicked vintage clothing for the modern day conscious consumer available to shop online & in person by appointment at our Montpelier studio.
Apperley Studios, 1 St Andrews Road, BS6 5EH
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Flux
Gallery specialising in contemporary and bespoke jewellery and craft, ceramics, glass, wood, paintings and prints.
42 Cotham Hill, Cotham, BS6 6LA
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Love It Bristol
We are a showcase of Bristol artists and makers selling prints, cards, jewellery, fabric items and other handmade goods and gifts.
125 Cheltenham Road, BS6 5RR
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Sprouts of Bristol
We are a lifestyle shop with a passion for plants. We support UK Indie brands, creatives and artist in our store. We are a living wage employer.
2 Kingsdown Parade, Kingsdown, BS6 5UD
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The Bristol Artisan
The Bristol Artisan is a space for Contemporary design and craft, featuring 70+ makers from Bristol & beyond. Open Monday-Saturday, 10-5 & Sunday 10-4
3 Lower Redland Road, BS6 6TB
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Wild Oats
Wild Oats is Bristol’s oldest health and wellbeing store. The store is full of natural remedies and foods for specialised diets, as well as gifts and homewares from local makers.
9-11 Lower Redland Road, BS6 6TB
BS7
You can’t go independent shopping in Bristol without visiting the city’s iconic Gloucester Road. Head out of the city centre from Stokes Croft and find an eclectic mix of shops, boutiques and makers along this endlessly creative road.
Fancy Plants
Paper Plane
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MAKE
Indie boutique based on Gloucester road selling men's and women's clothing and accessories along with gorgeous gifts and homewares all with a focus on ethical, sustainable and smaller independent brands.
59 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, BS7 8AD
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Fancy Plants
We offer a jungle in the city, selling plants, our own terrariums, gifts and greetings cards. We run workshops with local makers and offer delivery locally and by post.
374 Gloucester Road, BS7 8TP
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Paper Plane
With a keen interest in supporting young designers and brands, Paper Plane is proud to stock ethical and sustainable work from over 50 local emerging designers, makers and artists.
196 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, BS78NU
BS8 & BS9
North of the city you’ll find even more pockets of independent charm. Clifton and Westbury on Trym bring a wonderful selection of vintage and handmade delights.
Ashwell & Co shop owners, Will & Kate
We Make Bristol shop owner, Isabelle
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Ashwell & Co
Ashwell & Co is a vintage lifestyle boutique and tearoom. Visit us for unique, planet friendly gifts including handpicked vintage fashion, one-of-a-kind accessories, beautiful homewares and delicious afternoon teas.
32 Alma Vale Road, BS8 2HY
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We Make Bristol
We Make Bristol, Westbury on Trym is a gift/souvenir shop with a difference: as a social enterprise, we support local and independent makers and artists. Official stockist of Frenchic Paint.
16 Canford Lane, Westbury on Trym, BS9 3DH