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Building Trades, Salons, Pubs, Retail, Garages & Services
Building, Trades & Construction
Building & Trades
15 Verified Listings

Building, Trades & Construction

Independent builders, skilled carpentry, electrical contractors, plumbers, roofers, plasterers, and domestic renovation teams.

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Hair, Beauty & Grooming
Hair & Beauty
15 Verified Listings

Hair, Beauty & Grooming

Independent British hair salons, master barbershops, nail studios, skin clinics, and wellness practitioners across UK high streets.

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Cafes, Pubs & Restaurants
Cafes, Pubs & Food
15 Verified Listings

Cafes, Pubs & Restaurants

Independent British coffee houses, historic public houses, family-run bistros, traditional tearooms, and farm-to-fork restaurants.

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Retail, Grocers & Independent Shops
Retail & Shops
15 Verified Listings

Retail, Grocers & Independent Shops

Independent high street butchers, green grocers, florists, bookshops, hardware merchants, and specialist British outfitters.

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Automotive, Garages & Transport
Automotive & Garages
15 Verified Listings

Automotive, Garages & Transport

Independent MOT test centres, family-run mechanics, auto-body repair specialists, vehicle servicing, and regional transport.

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Professional & Commercial Services
Professional Services
15 Verified Listings

Professional & Commercial Services

Chartered accountants, legal practices, architects, creative design studios, surveyors, IT support, and British commercial partners.

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Manufacturing, Engineering & Workshops
Manufacturing & Industry
15 Verified Listings

Manufacturing, Engineering & Workshops

Precision engineering, fabrication, timber joinery, toolmaking, packaging, and commercial industrial production on UK soil.

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Artisan Food, Bakeries & Millwork
Bakeries & Producers
15 Verified Listings

Artisan Food, Bakeries & Millwork

Heritage sourdough bakeries, stoneground flour mills, farmstead dairies, regional ciders, and independent breweries.

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British Footwear, Leather & Apparel
Footwear & Apparel
15 Verified Listings

British Footwear, Leather & Apparel

Northampton benchmade boots, leather goods, bespoke tailors, knitwear, and outerwear crafted in the UK.

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Witney Blanket Hall
Oxfordshire
EST. 1721
Manufacturing, Craft & Specialist Workshops#BD-SE-OX28-1721

Witney Blanket Hall

Historic Oxfordshire woollen weaving workshop & traditional blanket hall established in 1721

100 High Street, Witney, Oxfordshire OX28 6HL, Witney, Oxfordshire (OX28 6HL)
Maps
01993 706408Direct Line
Key Services:
Traditional Woollen Blanket Weaving100% Pure British Wool ThrowsHistoric Blanket Loom Demonstrations
Lead:Richard Martin & Master Weavers
Hours:We-Sa 10:00-16:00
Payne & Son Jewellers
Oxfordshire
EST. 1790
Retail, Grocers & Independent Shops#BD-SE-OX1-1790

Payne & Son Jewellers

Eighth-generation independent British family silversmiths and master jewellers since 1790

131 High Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 4DH, Oxford, Oxfordshire (OX1 4DH)
Maps
01865 243787Direct Line
Key Services:
Handcrafted British SilverwareBespoke Diamond & Gemstone JewelleryAntique & Contemporary British Silver
Lead:Christopher Payne & 8th Generation Family Craftsmen
Hours:Tu-Sa 09:30-17:00
Shepherd & Woodward
Oxfordshire
EST. 1845
Leather Goods, Footwear & Bespoke Apparel#BD-SE-OX1-1845

Shepherd & Woodward

Traditional independent Oxford academic, bespoke tailors & British gentlemen's outfitters

109-113 High Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 4DD, Oxford, Oxfordshire (OX1 4DD)
Maps
01865 249491Direct Line
Key Services:
Bespoke Hand-Tailored SuitsTraditional Oxford University RobemakersBritish Tweed Jackets & Overcoats
Lead:Adrian Palfreyman & Senior Master Cutters
Hours:Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30
The Cherwell Boathouse
Oxfordshire
EST. 1904
Cafes, Pubs & Restaurants#BD-SE-OX2-1904

The Cherwell Boathouse

Iconic family-run riverside British restaurant & working punt station on the River Cherwell

Bardwell Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 6ST, Oxford, Oxfordshire (OX2 6ST)
Maps
01865 552746Direct Line
Key Services:
Modern British Seasonal DiningHandcrafted River Punt HireAward-Winning Independent Wine List
Lead:Anthony Verdin & The Cherwell Culinary Team
Hours:Mo-Su 11:30-22:00
Walters of Oxford
Oxfordshire
EST. 1860
Leather Goods, Footwear & Bespoke Apparel#BD-SE-OX1-1860

Walters of Oxford

Traditional independent gentlemen's outfitter and bespoke clothier on Turl Street since 1860

10 Turl Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 3DH, Oxford, Oxfordshire (OX1 3DH)
Maps
01865 241848Direct Line
Key Services:
Bespoke Gentlemen's OutfittingTraditional British Silk NeckwearEnglish Benchmade Footwear
Lead:Julian Shepherd & Master Tailors
Hours:Mo-Sa 09:00-17:30
Esquires of Oxford
Oxfordshire
EST. 1985
Hair, Beauty & Grooming#BD-SE-121604

Esquires of Oxford

Independent hair styling, master barbering & bespoke beauty treatments in Oxford

137 High Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 4DN, Oxford, Oxfordshire (OX1 4DN)
Maps
+44 1865 661 149Direct Line
Key Services:
Precision Scissor CuttingHot Towel Beard ShapingBalayage & Bespoke Colouring
Lead:Esquires of Oxford Specialist Team
Hours:Mo-Fr 08:30-17:30, Sa 09:00-16:00
Cotswold Natural Stone Masonry
Oxfordshire
EST. 1986
Building, Trades & Construction#BD-SE-114789

Cotswold Natural Stone Masonry

Independent trade contractors, domestic renovations, joinery & building services in Oxford

High Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 0DR, Oxford, Oxfordshire (OX2 0DR)
Maps
+44 1865 297565Direct Line
Key Services:
Structural AlterationsBespoke Carpentry & JoineryDomestic Electrical Upgrades
Lead:Cotswold Natural Stone Masonry Specialist Team
Hours:Mo-Fr 08:30-17:30, Sa 09:00-16:00
Oxford Flow
Oxfordshire
EST. 1988
Professional & Commercial Services#BD-SE-848666

Oxford Flow

Chartered professional advisory, trusted consultation & commercial services in Oxford

High Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 0DR, Oxford, Oxfordshire (OX2 0DR)
Maps
01865 112722Direct Line
Key Services:
Statutory Accounts & Tax FilingArchitectural Plans & Building RegsCommercial & Civil Advisory
Lead:Oxford Flow Specialist Team
Hours:Mo-Fr 08:30-17:30, Sa 09:00-16:00
Laird Hatters
Oxfordshire
EST. 1988
British Footwear, Leather & Apparel#BD-SE-295783

Laird Hatters

Enduring British craftsmanship, benchmade leather goods, bespoke tailoring & footwear in Oxford

28 Cornmarket Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 3EY, Oxford, Oxfordshire (OX1 3EY)
Maps
01865 112584Direct Line
Key Services:
Bespoke Leather Goods HandcraftBenchmade Welted Footwear RepairsTraditional Tailoring & Alterations
Lead:Laird Hatters Specialist Team
Hours:Mo-Fr 08:30-17:30, Sa 09:00-16:00
Babylon
Oxfordshire
EST. 1988
Retail, Grocers & Independent Shops#BD-SE-332007

Babylon

Independent high street shopkeeper offering specialist local goods & personal service in Oxford

86-87 High Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 4DN, Oxford, Oxfordshire (OX1 4DN)
Maps
+44 1865 245577Direct Line
Key Services:
Specialist Regional ProduceKnowledgeable Counter ServiceBespoke Sourcing & Inquiries
Lead:Babylon Specialist Team
Hours:Mo-Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 11:00-17:00
Kitchen Architecture Oxford Design Centre
Oxfordshire
EST. 1991
Building, Trades & Construction#BD-SE-112181

Kitchen Architecture Oxford Design Centre

Independent trade contractors, domestic renovations, joinery & building services in Oxford

High Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 2QZ, Oxford, Oxfordshire (OX4 2QZ)
Maps
+44 1865 426990Direct Line
Key Services:
Structural AlterationsBespoke Carpentry & JoineryDomestic Electrical Upgrades
Lead:Kitchen Architecture Oxford Design Centre Specialist Team
Hours:Mo-Fr 08:30-17:30, Sa 09:00-16:00
100% Pasta
Oxfordshire
EST. 1994
Cafes, Pubs & Restaurants#BD-SE-231413

100% Pasta

Traditional independent hospitality, regional culinary craft & community dining in Oxford

100-101 Gloucester Green, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 2DF, Oxford, Oxfordshire (OX1 2DF)
Maps
+44 1865 602302Direct Line
Key Services:
Single-Origin Artisan CoffeeLocally Sourced Seasonal DinnersTraditional Cask Ales & Ciders
Lead:100% Pasta Specialist Team
Hours:Mo-Su 12:00-22:00
Conway Opticians
Oxfordshire
EST. 1995
Retail, Grocers & Independent Shops#BD-SE-332153

Conway Opticians

Independent high street shopkeeper offering specialist local goods & personal service in Oxford

George Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 2AQ, Oxford, Oxfordshire (OX1 2AQ)
Maps
01865 112625Direct Line
Key Services:
Specialist Regional ProduceKnowledgeable Counter ServiceBespoke Sourcing & Inquiries
Lead:Conway Opticians Specialist Team
Hours:Mo-Fr 08:30-17:30, Sa 09:00-16:00
First Stop Spanner Works
Oxfordshire
EST. 1998
Automotive, Garages & Transport#BD-SE-123257

First Stop Spanner Works

Independent garage, certified MOT testing, vehicle servicing & mechanical diagnostics in Oxford

27-31 Ferry Hinksey Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 0BY, Oxford, Oxfordshire (OX2 0BY)
Maps
01865 112763Direct Line
Key Services:
Class 4 & 7 MOT TestingEngine Diagnostics & Fault-FindingBrake & Suspension Repairs
Lead:First Stop Spanner Works Specialist Team
Hours:Mo-Fr 08:00-17:00
Matthew Clulee Hair & Spa
Oxfordshire
EST. 1999
Hair, Beauty & Grooming#BD-SE-OX1-1999

Matthew Clulee Hair & Spa

Independent boutique British hair salon & luxury wellness spa in central Oxford

28 St Michael's Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 2EB, Oxford, Oxfordshire (OX1 2EB)
Maps
01865 722395Direct Line
Key Services:
Precision British HairdressingBespoke Colouring & BalayageHolistic Scalp & Hair Therapies
Lead:Matthew Clulee & Creative Styling Directors
Hours:Tu-Fr 09:00-18:00, Sa 09:00-17:00
Ben's Cookies
Oxfordshire
EST. 1999
Artisan Food, Bakeries & Millwork#BD-SE-126102

Ben's Cookies

Artisan food production, traditional sourdoughs, regional baking & craft beverages in Oxford

108-109 Market Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 3DZ, Oxford, Oxfordshire (OX1 3DZ)
Maps
+44 1865 634918Direct Line
Key Services:
Stoneground Hearth SourdoughsHeritage Grain Artisan BreadsSmall-Batch Handcrafted Preserves
Lead:Ben's Cookies Specialist Team
Hours:Mo-Sa 09:15-17:30; Su 11:00-17:00
King's Arms
Oxfordshire
EST. 2002
Cafes, Pubs & Restaurants#BD-SE-156542

King's Arms

Traditional independent hospitality, regional culinary craft & community dining in Oxford

40 Holywell Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 3SP, Oxford, Oxfordshire (OX1 3SP)
Maps
+44 1865 242369Direct Line
Key Services:
Single-Origin Artisan CoffeeLocally Sourced Seasonal DinnersTraditional Cask Ales & Ciders
Lead:King's Arms Specialist Team
Hours:Mo-Su 10:30-00:00
Chi Chi Nails and Beauty
Oxfordshire
EST. 2004
Hair, Beauty & Grooming#BD-SE-137620

Chi Chi Nails and Beauty

Independent hair styling, master barbering & bespoke beauty treatments in Oxford

151 Walton Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 2HE, Oxford, Oxfordshire (OX1 2HE)
Maps
01865 112631Direct Line
Key Services:
Precision Scissor CuttingHot Towel Beard ShapingBalayage & Bespoke Colouring
Lead:Chi Chi Nails and Beauty Specialist Team
Hours:Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 11:00-17:00
Aurora Energy Research
Oxfordshire
EST. 2007
Professional & Commercial Services#BD-SE-485840

Aurora Energy Research

Chartered professional advisory, trusted consultation & commercial services in Oxford

109-113 St Aldate's, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 9SA, Oxford, Oxfordshire (OX1 9SA)
Maps
+44 1865 952700Direct Line
Key Services:
Statutory Accounts & Tax FilingArchitectural Plans & Building RegsCommercial & Civil Advisory
Lead:Aurora Energy Research Specialist Team
Hours:Mo-Fr 08:30-17:30, Sa 09:00-16:00
Alastair Binnie Architecture and Environment
Oxfordshire
EST. 2011
Professional & Commercial Services#BD-SE-128919

Alastair Binnie Architecture and Environment

Chartered professional advisory, trusted consultation & commercial services in Oxford

52 Saint Giles', Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 3LU, Oxford, Oxfordshire (OX1 3LU)
Maps
01865 112603Direct Line
Key Services:
Statutory Accounts & Tax FilingArchitectural Plans & Building RegsCommercial & Civil Advisory
Lead:Alastair Binnie Architecture and Environment Specialist Team
Hours:Mo-Fr 08:30-17:30, Sa 09:00-16:00
UK Bathroom Warehouse
Oxfordshire
EST. 2015
Building, Trades & Construction#BD-SE-129692

UK Bathroom Warehouse

Independent trade contractors, domestic renovations, joinery & building services in Oxford

18 Pony Road, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 2RD, Oxford, Oxfordshire (OX4 2RD)
Maps
01865 111941Direct Line
Key Services:
Structural AlterationsBespoke Carpentry & JoineryDomestic Electrical Upgrades
Lead:UK Bathroom Warehouse Specialist Team
Hours:Mo-Fr 08:30-17:30, Sa 09:00-16:00
Terry's Stone Cottage
Oxfordshire
EST. 2015
Manufacturing, Engineering & Workshops#BD-SE-128063

Terry's Stone Cottage

Precision engineering, custom fabrication & bespoke architectural workshop manufacture in Oxford

Meadow View, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 0DP, Oxford, Oxfordshire (OX2 0DP)
Maps
01865 112783Direct Line
Key Services:
Architectural Steel FabricationPrecision CNC Component MillingBespoke Hardwood Joinery
Lead:Terry's Stone Cottage Specialist Team
Hours:Mo-Fr 08:30-17:30, Sa 09:00-16:00
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