If, like us, you love London's restaurants, then anything on this list would make a perfect present. Either forward it to whoever needs to see it, or use it as a self-gifting guide to work your way through.
The END. x Puma x Mangal II Suede Sneaker
Mangal II have been making the most of their signature blue design of late, from the very blue cover of their recent cookbook to this ultimate collaboration with Puma, which heavily features those same blue accents. This is definitely something to buy and wear to your next meal at their East London restaurant so you properly blend in.
Katto x The Devonshire steak knives
If you've ever dined in The Devonshire and, like us, coveted their knives, well now you can get them delivered and use them on a home-cooked steak supper. Katto created these Japanese steak knives for the restaurant, so you're getting the exact same cutlery (we've actually bought these ourselves and can attest to the quality).
SCRT's Beigel Bake overshirt
Beigel Bake are really going all out with their merch design to coincide with their 50th anniversary. So far, they've teamed up with Highsnobiety, Coreo East (which has now sold out) but the one to look for right now is the team-up with SCRT and this blue overshirt, the back of which is certainly not subtle in the branding.
Noble Rot's Rotter mug
Yes, you can buy someone a Noble Rot subscription, T-Shirt or their excellent Sex & Drugs & Pinot Noir tote bag, but right now we're particularly liking their Rotter Mug (the logo is on both sides of the mug, making sure it's properly displayed).
Tayer + Elementary's One Sip Martini line
Described as the Cult of One Sip Martini, there's a hat, sweatshirt and cap devoted to one of this Old Street bar's signature drinks. Plus, if you wanted to try creating one of their drinks yourself, you can also buy a pair of their coupes and pick up a bottle of the Sandlewood Martini while you're at it. If you're looking for presents for a cocktail lover, their shop is a good bet.
Café/Maison Francois sweatshirts
Hip streetwear meets food obsessives brand Novel Mart has joined forces with Maison Francois for a bespoke collection of tees and sweatshirts. We do love the "Pate en Croute" one referencing the restaurant's annual hosting of the Croûte-Off competition, while one of the newest "Eclair" shirts sums up what's great about the new Café Francois.
The Black Dog cap
The Black Dog was a little caught out in the summer when Taylor Swift released a song named after the pub, featuring the lyrics "And so I watch as you walk into some bar called The Black Dog". Swifties descended on the pub which, obviously, decided it was time to get into the merch game. There are T-shirts, beanies, bags and more, but we particularly like this vintage cotton twill cap.
Yard Sale Pizza scarf
The Yard Sale Pizza merch store features T-shirts featuring many of their previous collabs, from Top Cuvee to Romesh Ranganathan. But if you're looking for something particularly unique, it's this YSP Juan Chilli Scarf.
Top Cuvee x Baban's Naan t-shirt
With barely 300m separating their two Blackstock Road establishments, this collab t-shirt from Shop Cuvee and iconic naan shop Baban's Naan is the perfect 'in the know' foodie gift. And we can attest that Baban owner Malek's just loves his t-shirt as he's almost always to be found wearing it (£25).
Big Mamma's Christmas jumper
The idea of Sexy Santa isn't everyone's cup of eggnog, but this seasonally-appropriate sweater from the Big Mamma Group also has a serious side. All the profits from the sales of this organic cotton jumper, made by Everpress, will go to Choose Love, a charity that supports refugees and displaced people all over the world (£28). There's a tote bag too.
Ikoyi plantain tote
As fine as the dining at this two-Michelin-starred restaurant, the Ikoyi canvas tote comes in just one colour - black - and features a design inspired by one of their best-known dishes, plantain with smoked scotch bonnet and raspberry (£30).
Acme Fire Cult beanies
Stay warm but also cool this winter with a beanie from East London firepit fanatics the Acme Fire Cult who've put out a range of beanies this year in fetching shades of Burgundy, Almond, Orange and Black (£20). You can also find t-shirts, mugs, bags and more.
Dishoom T Towel
If you can't count the amount of time you've invested in waiting in line for a table at Dishoom then this could be just what you're looking for under the tree come Christmas morning. Made from organic cotton and featuring the Dishoom chintz pattern it's also the perfect Secret Santa gift (£9.50). In the same store, you'll also find t-shirts, totes, incense and more.
Bao t-shirt
The BAO t-shirts regularly go out of stcok so you'll need to move quickly. Options include this noodle shop version as well as the classic "lonely man" design (only some sizes still in stock at the time of writing).
Fallow oyster shell martini t-shirt
Fallow don't just talk the talk over their commitment to sustainability. Even their merch goes above and beyond when it comes to saving the planet. Designed by graphic artist Stephen Bliss this t-shirt is made in Manchester from a blend of seaweed and organic cotton from direct carbon-neutral sources (£45). Other designs include the "trippy mushroom" or the "flaming cod’s head & sriracha butter sauce".
St John ashtray/key dish
Very much the kind of restaurant kit you'd have been tempted to half inch, now you can enjoy having one of these lovely dishes from St John in your home knowing you did the decent thing and actually bought them. Whether you then use it to perch your cancer sticks or rest your house keys is up to you. Other merchandise in the shop includes some special 30th Anniversary t-shirts and t towels, prints, bread bags and more.
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