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London Soho Session

Broad indie stock, DJ-focused dance 12-inches, and a Camden punk specialist.

Walkable · 3 stops · about 1.7 miles. Every stop is close enough to walk. The whole route is about 3 miles or less, so you can leave the car behind. What do route types mean?

The 3 stops

1. 1. Sister Ray

   Soho · Indie/Rock, Electronic/Techno · $$

   Long-running Soho shop with a broad, well-kept used section.

   Tip: Good middle ground between Phonica's dance focus and general indie stock.

   75 Berwick St, London W1F 8TG, UK

   Hours

   Monday	10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
   Tuesday	10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
   Wednesday	10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
   Thursday	10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
   Friday	10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
   Saturday	10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
   Sunday	12:00 - 6:00 PM

   See it in the app Map +44 20 7734 3297

2. 2. Phonica Records

   Soho · Electronic/Techno · $$

   DJ-focused shop for house, techno, and dance 12-inches.

   Tip: Staff are working DJs — ask what's been getting played out that week.

   51 Poland St, London W1F 7ND, UK

   Hours

   Monday	11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
   Tuesday	11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
   Wednesday	11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
   Thursday	11:00 AM - 7:30 PM
   Friday	11:00 AM - 7:30 PM
   Saturday	11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
   Sunday	12:00 - 6:00 PM

   See it in the app Map +44 20 7025 6075

3. 3. All Ages Records

   Camden · Punk/Indie · $$

   Widely regarded as one of the best punk and alternative specialists in London.

   Tip: Deep subgenre coverage — worth asking staff to point you toward something specific.

   27A Pratt St., London NW1 0BG, UK

   Hours

   Monday	11:30 AM - 6:30 PM
   Tuesday	11:30 AM - 6:30 PM
   Wednesday	11:30 AM - 6:30 PM
   Thursday	11:30 AM - 6:30 PM
   Friday	11:30 AM - 6:30 PM
   Saturday	11:30 AM - 6:30 PM
   Sunday	11:30 AM - 6:30 PM

   See it in the app Map +44 20 7267 0303

Hours and details come from public listings and may have changed. Small shops often keep short or irregular hours, so check or call before a long trip. See something wrong? Use Still open? in the app and we will look into it.

Last Stop Suggestion

Finish the day with a drink while a record plays. Most of these open in the evening, so check the hours.

1. ROOM86

   Listening bar · Soho · Soul/Funk, Electronic/Techno · $$

   Wardour Street listening room with a DJ, excellent cocktails and food such as oysters. Reviewers recommend booking a table.

   Tip: Closed Sunday and Monday. Book ahead.

   86 Wardour St, London W1F 0TQ, UK

   Hours

   Monday	Closed
   Tuesday	5:30 PM - 12:00 AM
   Wednesday	5:30 PM - 12:00 AM
   Thursday	5:30 PM - 12:00 AM
   Friday	5:30 PM - 1:00 AM
   Saturday	5:30 PM - 1:00 AM
   Sunday	Closed

   See it in the app Map +44 20 4628 0115

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