A regularly updated guide to top Forest Hill shops. It is brought to you by The Forest Hill Guide which has pages on the best SE23 bars, cafes, restaurants and shops plus history & property guides. It is part of the South London Guide (est. 2003) which covers independent businesses from Bermondsey down to Bromley.

Alkemi (April 2021)
2a Westbourne Drive
SE23 2ND map
Owner: Jeane Chung         
Independent concept store showcasing Beautiful Objects for Everyday Life from around the world.
Open: Tues-Sun
Branch: Nunhead (est. 2017)

Smoddy Sharp (est. Oct. 2017)
32 Dartmouth Road
07468 950 910
Barbering, 
Facials, Massage, 
Manicure/Pedicure, 
Made to measure Tailoring
male grooming by appointment. 
Owners: Rohan & Marie
Open: Tues-Fri

Wild Horses (est. Dec 2015)
95 Dartmouth Road
SE23 1HT
020 3637 6307
Contact:
Open: Thurs-Sat 10:00-17:00
Lifestyle store Horses stocking vintage furniture, accessories and clothing, alongside carefully curated items from local crafters and makers.   

Gifts

Jumping Bean (est: 2003)
45 Honor Oak Park
SE23 1EA
020 8314 4747
Owners: Terry & Niloufar
Clothing & Accessories. Jewellery. Beauty. Baby & Children. Home & Garden. Stationery & Books. Party & Games.
Independent Gift Retailer of the Year – London (2023)
Open: 7 days a week
Branches: BR3, SE4, SE22

Soundheart (est. 201?)
9 Brockley Rise
020 8699 4216
Manager: 
Closed: Sundays
Music instruments 
Music lessons

Sun Barbers  (est. 2013)
58 Brockley Rise
020 8690 0434
Contact 
Closed: Mondays
Barbers
Hairdressers
Hair and beauty
Massage therapy
Waxing
More Info

Yolly (est. 2018)     
59 Dartmouth Road
SE23 3HN
Owner: Yolanda 
Open: Wed-Sat
yolly.co.uk      

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