Every Thursday we bring you The Daily
Constitutional guide to the best of London shopping –
independent, one man- and one-woman bands, unique boutiques, singular emporia
and London institutions.
These are our favourite shops. To nominate
your favourite
shop for inclusion send
us an email with a short description and a brief reason why you think
it is the best shop in London.
14. Gerry’s
What: An “Offy” – Off License or Liquor Store
Where: Old Compton Street,
Soho
Why: Why? Because our
every smallest dipsomaniacal wish is Gerry’s desire. From Framboise to
Angostura Bitters to beers of distinction, to the Rolling Stones’ own label
wine (!), Gerry’s has it all. The principle at work here is the same as that
behind any great bar: expertise. Just as you will never catch out a great
barkeep with any request, so too at Gerry’s you’ll find everything you need to
make your party go with a swing.
And they are
modest with it. Their website claims “at Gerry’s you can buy ALMOST every drink
under the sun!”
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