London’s Best Farm Shops & Fancy Grocers

Living in the Big Smoke, it’s easy to feel disconnected from our food and the farmers that grow it. But a spate of provenance-led stores are helping bring British suppliers back into the spotlight – from Artfarm’s Mayfair farm shop Chelsea’s soon-to-open premium food market. While clearly the food miles are higher than they would be in the countryside, these new-age grocers are bringing a taste of rural village life to London’s neighbourhoods. They serve as one-stop-shops where you can pick up free-range eggs for breakfast, seasonal veggies and high-welfare meat for your Sunday roast… but also to treat yourself to some nice-to-have gourmet goodies, and maybe even a latte to enjoy while you browse. 

Panzer’s, St John’s Wood

North Londoners have long been flocking to Panzer’s to stock up on hand-sliced smoked salmon and fresh bagels. Located in village-like St John’s Wood, the storied Jewish delicatessen has been around for over 80 years, having been founded by Austrian refugee Mr Panzer and his business partner Walter Vogl in 1944. In 2015, local David Josephs – who had been shopping there with his grandparents since he was a child – took over the reins after hearing rumours a big supermarket had its eyes on the site. He was adamant the ethos would remain the same, focusing on high-quality produce from all over the world, with aisles stacked to the brim with organic olive oils, Perello olives, Italian pastas, colourful boxes of tinned fish and Pump Street hot chocolate, as well as Jewish staples like matzo ball mix, salt beef and challah bread. There’s also a recently opened on-site pizzeria, Circus, which cooks up Neapolitan pizzas like Devil(ish), topped with smoked mozzarella, spicy pepperoni and chilli maple drizzle. Keep your eyes peeled for famous faces, too: Harry Styles, Sir Paul McCartney and Jessie Ware are all fans.

13-19 Circus Rd, London NW8 6PB, panzers.co.uk

The Black Farmer, Brixton

Home to an eclectic mix of street food stalls serving everything from Mexican bowls to pasta and dumplings, you’ll never go hungry in Brixton Village. But if you’re looking for produce to take home, fill your boots at The Black Farmer. It’s the brainchild of Jamaican-born Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones MBE, who spent years working as a food TV producer before fulfilling a lifelong dream to set up a 30-acre farm on the Devon/Cornwall border. In 2023, he decided to bring a bit of this coastal charm to south London with the launch of his first permanent retail site. Here, you’ll find British meats, cheeses, fruit and veggies and pantry items, alongside an expansive Caribbean range – a nod to Emmanuel-Jones’ heritage – including jerk-seasoned chicken, herbs and spices, and sauces.

25-27 Market Row, London SW9 8LD, theblackfarmer.com 

Farm Shop, Mayfair

This farm shop is run by Artfarm, the hospitality company behind names like The Fife Arms. The 4,000 square foot space is set in a historic building in Mayfair, just round the corner from Artfarm’s other venue, The Audley Public House, and serves as a city offshoot of Farm Shop in Somerset, with many ingredients coming from the farm there. Think wine created from grapes grown on the estate, fridges filled with cheese and meat, honeycomb from the farm, and plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables. On the ground floor, you’ll find a separate butchery room selling high welfare meat, while the lower ground floor houses temperature-controlled cheese and wine rooms. All this made you feel peckish? Grab one of the cheese toasties or hot beef sandwiches available on-the-go.

64 South Audley Street, London, W1K 2QT, dursladefarmshop.co.uk

The Chelsea Grocer, Chelsea

Partridges in Duke of York Square was a stalwart of south-west London, serving locals for 53 years before closing its doors earlier this year. But in its place is the shiny new Chelsea Grocer, an emporium for foodies complete with its own deli and coffee bar. The store’s aisles are filled with everything from artisan bread to cheese to beer, plus freshly baked cakes and flowers – with regular tastings offered for shoppers. There’s a focus on British produce, with some carefully selected suppliers from around the world including rare Japanese whisky and New York-style cookies.

Duke of York Square, London SW3 4LY

Arthur’s Market, Chelsea

A little further down the King’s Road, another deli is primed to open its doors. Arthur’s Market is a new deli helmed by Artur Voloshin, founder of Belgravia pub The Prince Arthur. By day, it serves as a food market offering cheese, fruit and veggies, with its own fishmonger offering varieties from Cornwall and Scotland, plus a butchers selling premium cuts of meat. Shoppers can also stock up on luxury pantry goodies from olive oil to caviar, as well as the market’s own range of wine. Come nighttime, the market transforms into an eating market complete with two restaurants: sushi spot ASA Izakaya and Salvador, a counter dining experience featuring Basque-inspired small plates. 

Opening soon, 79 King’s Rd, London, SW3 5EW

Daylesford, Brompton Cross, Notting Hill & Pimlico

Daylesford is arguably the UK’s most famous farm shop. Its HQ is nestled on a farm in the Cotswolds, but you can get a taste of its wholesome goodness on urban soil too thanks to the arrival of a number of London farm shops. These solely sell Daylesford’s organic produce, including all the basics (butter, bread, milk, eggs, veggies) alongside luxurious pantry items – black truffle sea salt, figs in cognac, sundried tomato pesto, gin marmalade, parmesan biscuits and much more. You can also pick up wine from Daylesford’s sister vineyard, Leoube in Provence, and shop decadent hampers, which make perfect gifts for foodies.

76-82 Sloane Ave, Brompton Rd, London SW3 3DZ / 208-212 Westbourne Grove, London W11 2RH / 44B Pimlico Rd, London SW1W 8LP, daylesford.com