From family support, fitness classes and learning to art exhibitions, festivals and talks, our activities are wide and far reaching.
We have a number of superb spaces and venues available to hire for meetings, events, conferences, exhibitions, and filming.
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Perhaps you would like to support independent retailers and small businesses more? If so, Gabriel’s Wharf is the perfect place for you.
Home to a variety of independent shops, ranging from knitwear to jewellery, chocolates and art, Gabriel’s Wharf provides any visitor to London’s South Bank with a unique shopping experience.
By purchasing a handmade product from one of our independent boutiques, not only will you be shopping ethically, but you can be sure to receive a high-quality, bespoke product, made with care and made to last.
Explore the variety of our independent boutiques below!
Joanne Plumb Knitwear has been a small business owner at Gabriel’s Wharf for over 20 years, designing and creating women’s everyday knitwear.
Joanne sells tops, dresses, trousers, hats, scarves, and coats in the season’s colours featuring eye-catching finishing touches. Every garment by Joanne is individually handmade using wool, cotton and cashmere yarns woven and stitched.
Hartex is a vintage clothing store at Gabriel’s Wharf specialising in sports memorabilia, uniquely branded merchandise, and more.
A small business selling one-of-a-kind pieces such as t-shirts, jackets, and scarves, Hartex wants to bring people together over a common love and interest in sports, music, politics, and film. Everyone is welcome to have a browse, a chat, or a drink.
Matt Foster has launched X by Matt Foster London in Gabriel’s Wharf after 15 years of creating bespoke jewellery for private clients.
From his atelier, Matt is taking on fine jewellery commissions from engagement rings to eclectic one-off pieces in silver, gold, and platinum. Working closely with his clients, Matt listens to their desires for the piece and tells their story through metal.
Drop into X by Matt Foster London to commission your own bespoke jewellery piece, made with quality and made with care.
Gabu Chocolate is a chocolatier selling bespoke, artisan chocolate.
Founder and chocolatier, Lisette Davis, is deeply passionate about chocolate, its origin and its process. With an unwavering commitment to quality, she meticulously sources her cocoa from regions such as Grenada, the Dominican Republic, and Madagascar.
Recognising that the current supply chain in chocolate is controversial and sometimes unethical, Lisette pays particular attention to having a good relationship with the cocoa estates, to ensure there is no slavery in the chain. Every cocoa bean is carefully selected from Fair Trade sources, empowering both producers and customers.
TAP by Gita's Portal, owned by Mariatu Turay, is a one-stop space to find an interesting collection of designer-maker products not found on the high street!
Most of the creatives in TAP are female founders who hail from all over the world, including the UK, Africa, Europe and the US, and each maker handmakes their products in their studios.
Find apparel, accessories, gifts and homeware at TAP by Gita's Portal.
Janice Bocquillon, owner of Heads Rule Hearts, is another long-term member of our Gabriel’s Wharf community. Heads Rule Hearts sells a range of products from women’s clothes to hats and children’s clothes.
Janice’s designs are all made by hand and span a variety of styles to suit all kinds of occasions, both casual and formal. By using offcuts and recycled materials for the fabrics of her products, Janice creates sustainable bespoke items with zero waste.
Always showcasing something genuinely unique, Heads Rule Hearts is the perfect place to visit for anyone interested in contemporary handmade fashion made with care and attention.
Skylark Galleries is a vibrant collective of 21 artists who work together to deliver a variety of original art, both via their online shop and from their gallery at Gabriel’s Wharf. Gabriel’s Wharf has been home to Skylark for 30 years.
Each artist has a unique inspiration and process behind their art, so you will always find a rich mix of exciting artworks to browse through and enjoy.
Southbank Printmakers is an independent co-operative gallery, celebrating their 24th anniversary in Gabriel’s Wharf this year!
Made up of 40 independent established artists, the gallery exhibits a variety of printmaking in different styles and techniques, such as etching, screen-printing, and lithography.
The gallery is frequently re-hung with new exhibitions on display every two months.
Vendula London is an original bag and accessories boutique with one guiding philosophy – to make people ask the wearer, “Where did you get that bag?”
The Vendula team designs and produces original and quirky handbags that complete any look, inspired by everyday beauty from animals to shop fronts, scrapbooks and vintage style.
Made from animal-friendly materials, rest assured that Vendula London is an ethical shopping destination as their bags are fully Vegan Approved by the Vegetarian Society. Explore their full collection available in-store.
Visit us at Gabriel’s Wharf to support small business owners and independent retailers who create high-quality, environmentally friendly jewellery, art, fashion and more.
