The outside of Rough Trade, a record shop in Notting Hill

Rough Trade West

Notting Hill & West London


Once home to the eponymous post-punk label, this compact shop offers vintage and alternative vinyl and puts on the occasional gig too. Head downstairs for a selection of second-hand music biographies and other books.


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