Beyond Retro in London, United Kingdom

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Telephone:	+44 20 7729 9001
Website:	www.beyondretro.com
Address:	110-112 Cheshire Street, London, United Kingdom, E2 6EJ Shoreditch, Bethnal Green
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:	680 ftFakruddin Street 800 ftWeavers Fields 910 ftBarnet Grove
Categories:	Used, Vintage & Consignment

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Accepts Credit Cards	Yes
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Today

Today	10:00 am – 7:00 pm Open now
Local time (London)	10:49 AM Friday, June 27, 2025

Business 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 – 8:00 pm
Friday	10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Saturday	10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sunday	11:30 am – 6:00 pm

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21 reviews of Beyond Retro

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Daniel K.

Place rating: 4
London, United Kingdom

Beyond Retro is one of the biggest vintage shops along brick lane and achieves a nice balance between good quality stock and reasonable prices.
The store is a little way down a side street but reasonably easy to find, and with vintage basement and others along the way, it’s not a bad detour.
It’s well organised, clean and most of what is on offer is well priced, the sale section in particular often offering markdowns as high as 70%.
Clothes on offer vary from your standard array of denim jackets and shirts to some rather more exciting patterned items, there’s a good selection of both men’s and women’s options.
To be honest there’s not much more to say, Beyond Retro finds a good balance between quality and price and if you’re keen for something in particular you’ll probably be able to find it in stock.

Keeley C.

Place rating: 5
Strand, London, United Kingdom

I adore this place! When I want to do a spot of vintage shopping this is the first place I head to.
It’s off the beaten trail of Brick Lane, so I find it a lot cheaper than Rockit.
I love walking into this shop, it’s a great size so even on a weekend you don’t feel crowded so you can rummage in peace.
Beyond Retro is set out well, so you can browse through the rails with ease. They have fab sales, I took my mum there yesterday and she was over joyed with a 50’s handbag that she got for £4.50.
They have a fab upcycled section, and a photo booth camera that you can have a bit of fun with.
The staff are great always smiley and chatty, I’m sure if you needed a bit of help they would bend over backwards to help.
I’ve managed to score some beautiful items from this place, and love coming here to browse.
It is a real treasure chest.

Alisa M.

Place rating: 5
London, United Kingdom

I can’t explain how lucky I am to have BeyondRetro just down the street from my home. There is always a jazzy find in here! If you are into multi colors, sequins, and kitsch fashion like me then you will be in heaven!

Pammie R.

Place rating: 4
Dartford, United Kingdom

From the outside it doesn’t look like much, but once you step through those old doors, the magical world of Beyond Retro emerges like a beacon of light to fans of all things vintage.
The biggest compliment I think I can give to these guys is that they’re organised. Everything is ordered into outerwear, evening wear, casual, etc, and then colour coded, so if you’re looking for a grey coat, hey, there are five on the rack all grouped together under outerwear! Everything is so easy to find and it really relieves the stress of shopping.
The other thing to mention is the price. £50 for a proper wool coat is ridiculous. I can’t even believe it, it’s so cheap. You can pick up some real bargains and guarantee you’ll be the only one in the room wearing it — what’s not to like about that?!

Mélanie B.

Place rating: 2
Paris

Beyond Retro est dans tous les guides sur Londres donc on se doute que c’est devenu un peu plus commercial que les autres boutiques vintage du quartier.
Il est situé dans le quartier indien proche de Brick Lane.
La boutique est en fait un grand hangar avec plein mais alors de portants remplis de fringues en tout genre! L’endroit est bien aménagé avec une grande partie femme et une plus petite homme. Vous trouverez aussi des accessoires, chaussures, bijoux,…
J’ai trouvé que les prix était plus chers que dans les autres boutiques et que le choix n’était pas forcement mieux! C’est vraiment rétro voire vieillot, parfait pour des déguisements! Mais on est à Londres donc tous les looks sont permis!

Cari L.

Place rating: 4
Tampa, FL

Even though I didn’t actually BUY anything here, it was an extraordinary vintage shopping experience. This place is stuffed to the brim with glitzy 80s prom dresses, flowing, flowery 70s sun dresses, and all manner of shoes and accessories. The music was fun (and also reminiscent of 80s prom), the lighting was soft, and there was. so. much. to see. A good place to kill an hour flipping through hilarious old clothes.

Ray C.

Place rating: 4
London, United Kingdom

A Shoreditch legend!
This is a massive vintage and retro store with lots of different designs and styles.
I would highly recommend taking a few hours to check this place out as there is a lot of stock to look through.
The prices are quite reasonable, however make sure you check the items thoroughly as sometimes they don’t notice flaws or damage to the items before they hang them up!
This is a good place to get some staple second hand/retro clothing, however don’t expect to find extremely high quality items here. These clothes are more for everyday wear and not so much for special occasions.

Shannon H.

Place rating: 5
Seattle, WA

Best vintage store I’ve been to EVER. Great range of prices, great range of items, kind and not-too-aloof salespeople. A must-visit in London.

Erwin M.

Place rating: 5
Grevenbroich, Germany

Beyond retro went beyond my expectations. I’ve been blown away by the range of vintage clothes they have. Especially by this jacket at the end of the store on the left side. It reminded me of Jackson’s jacket which he used to wear in his Thriller video. Actually it was the same type of jacket only in a different colour. I remember being a little boy and looking for something like that… and there I found it. It was still in quite good condition, even though it might have my age.
To make a long story short, I’m pretty sure that anyone can find his or her personal «Jackson jacket» in that store.
And yeah. I’ll have to go back and get it :))

Michelle L.

Place rating: 4
London, United Kingdom

I think what won me over with this place (aside from the great clothes and reasonable prices) was the beautiful cat that calmly sat on the counter to greet me. I used to favour Rokit in Covent Garden until I discovered Beyond Retro by accident. Situated away from the packed Brick Lane markets, the shop is basically a large warehouse filled with clothing, bags, shoes, hats and gloves from every decade of the last 80 years.
It isn’t all about the ladies, gents are catered for also. The rails are well organised and have a general colour code so things are easier to find (because women think about those kinds of things!) and the staff are quite friendly and seem happy to assist. Whether you’re searching for something specific or just want to browse Beyond Retro is a must.

Vanessa P.

Place rating: 3
London, United Kingdom

In sheer volume alone Beyond Retro is amazing. It has stacks of jumpers, skirts, and dresses, and even a niche section of high quality outifts and wedding dresses.
However the quality of the clothing is sometimes lacking (there are frequently rips, stains, and missing buttons) and the prices are gradually creeping up. As someone who has shopped here for over 5 years, I can safely say I’ve been looking elsewhere recently, and with better quality results.
Oh, and I miss the £1 bin. Sigh.

Fabfro

Place rating: 4
London, United Kingdom

This isn’t the best place to go if you’re looking to find something quick or you don’t like to rummage. But if you love vintage and picking up a bargain then Beyond Retro should be your first stop: it is mind boggling how much amazing stock that warehouse can hold!
Make sure you leave plenty of time for your trip: I always allocate a couple of hours and still run out of time (with my boyfriend huffing and puffing outside!) There’s just so much to look at!
On my last visit I picked up 4 dresses ranging from £7−12 each. I wear them over and over: absolute bargain! They also have a massive range of belts and bags and a great selection for the boys, which I think is harder to find than good cheap vintage for women.
I love it here, it is the first vintage store I ever visited, and I still can’t stop going back for more!
PS — I know most vintage stores are a little bit whiffy, but Beyond Retro is a tad worse than most in my opinion!

Larissa R.

Place rating: 4
London, United Kingdom

It was certainly a bit twatty in here when I visited on a weekday in the late morning, but I have to admit that the vintage hoard was impressive, and the prices were quite a bit cheaper than the sister location just off of Oxford Street.
If you like a bit of vintage shopping, Beyond Retro in Shoreditch will be your Mecca in London.
But you probably already knew that.

Sarah-Jane B.

Place rating: 4
Brighton, United Kingdom

Blame it on Johnny Cash.
Blame it on Patsy Cline.
Blame it on Even Cowgirls Get The Blues and Johnny Guitar.
Whatever the reason, I’m a girl that’s obsessed with cowboy boots and Beyond Retro stock one of the best selections of second-hand cowboy boots I’ve seen. They have leather boots, snakeskin boots, black boots, red boots, white boots and multi-coloured boots.
You should go check them out. Just leave the size 6 ones for me.

Lizzie S.

Place rating: 4
London, United Kingdom

Toot toot!
If you are ever in the brick lane area you have to stop off here, even if vintage just isn’t your thing. Beyond Retro know what they are doing, their clothes are organised in wonderful colour coordinated sections that would satisfy even the most serious OCD sufferer. This just make the place so much easier to shop it.
Vintage shoes and ‘proper’ vintage dresses are what you’ll find. They have a smaller section with these clothes in and they all have little labels on them, telling you about the history of the dress and the era it came from. Not only that but their shoes are to die for — apart from one other vintage store in London, this is by far the best!
On a final note, I bought my graduation dress here and I can assure you that no one else was wearing that item of clothing!

Laura Y.

Place rating: 5
London, United Kingdom

Beyond Retro used to be considered as a hidden gem but it has soon become one of the most renowned places to go for vintage gear in London. Located in trendy Shoreditch, it is always great fun when you come here as there is such an array of wild and wonderful outfits to try on in addition to the more subltle clothing so there is something for everyone if you dig around long enough.
The prices are also quite low — around £14 for a jumper and £5 for a cool vintage t-shirt. You do sometimes have to rummage to find the perfect item so this perhaps isn’t the place to go if you are needing to make a quick last minute purchase. I found a beautiful black and gold chained handbag for £7 which will be a wardrobe staple for years to come. I always think digging and delving is the fun part as you will never quite know what you will discover. Great for inspiration!

Felix W.

Place rating: 4
Stepney, United Kingdom

Yeah, U can probably believe the hype. Beyond Retro is the Daddy — or Mummy — of Brick Lane, Shoreditch vintage clothes shops.
It’s really big, old warehouse or something, two rooms absolutely full of clothes. And though there’s a bit of rubbish in here, with this much stock, if you spend enough time, you’ll come across something pretty nice.
My favourite bit is actually the really old computer games console, where you can play the original pac-man whilst the lady wades through whole racks of Victorian dresses, weird 70s fabrics and frankly horrid woolens… That’s good.
It’s fair to say that places like this have probably been mined to death in the last couple of years. But if you live outside all of the trendy parts of East London, or indeed, you might live OUTSIDE of London, then a visit here to find some nice old clothes, is probably a bit of a must.

Sarah L.

Place rating: 4
London, United Kingdom

Beyond Retro is a vintage lovers paradise. A mammoth space, stocked wall-to-wall with every vintage item one could hope for: bags, hats, shoes, jackets, jumpsuits, belts, literally, ANYTHING. And very well-planned — everything is sectioned into groups, so finding that particularly item is a breeze. Gorgeous staff, reasonable pricing (dresses £10−20), and mountains of unique and fabulous items, this place is a real gem.
Warning: allow yourself plenty of time, as you can easily spend hours in there. Like a casino, it can be very difficult to get out…

Catherine H.

Place rating: 3
London, United Kingdom

What could possibly be bad about a whole warehouse full of clothes? Beyond Retro is the largest vintage shop I have ever been to. The clothes and the accessories are great. Even if vintage clothes are not your thing, this may just be the perfect place to gear up on costume clothes. Get your 60s, 70s, 80s, or even 90s gear here, perfect for any themed night.
They also usually have a good selection of cheap scarfs and hair bows which I love. Due to its size, I find this shop a lot less daunting than the others. No one will follow you with their gaze, leaving you the full freedom of browsing as you desire.

Arabella G.

Place rating: 4
Shoreditch, London, United Kingdom

I’ve lived in Shoreditch five years and it took a newly made Northern friend to introduce me to the wondrous Beyond Retro not long ago.
A sprawling vintage emporium with more of an emphasis on clothing than its obvious rival, Absolute Vintage, Beyond Retro sells vintage from the twenties through eighties at very reasonable prices.
Its friendly staff are a breath of fresh air; its resident cat adorable; its stock varied and good quality; and its pricing so right on you’d be forgiven for thinking it was run by a philanthropist.
Particularly noteworthy is Beyond Retro’s premium vintage section which has a beautiful selection of vintage silk chiffon prom dresses and twenties beaded shifts and its astonishing Kimono rail which will not disappoint.
As the name suggests, Beyond Retro is more than polyester sixties frippery and faux-vintage rock t-shirts. This place is the real deal and vintage fanatics would be mad to pass it up.

Vixf

Place rating: 5
Manchester, United Kingdom

Beyond retro is, without a doubt the best unknown shop in London. Beyond retro stores hold hundreds of vintage items from university sweaters to party dresses and ballgowns. It’s the best place to go for anything vintage and also manages to have low prices. The store is really a huge warehouse and you can spend ages leafing through racks of clothes so I would recommend the Shoreditch branch over the Great Marlborough Street branch, as there is just so much more choice. Beyond Retro often has live bands playing instore but be warned, its no background music!
N.B I recommend bringing a map when going there the first time– too many side streets!