Black-owned businesses are found all over the UK. They contribute to the economy, culture, and innovation in profound ways, offering diverse products, services, and perspectives that enrich the marketplace. We’ve highlighted some of them to help you shop intentionally. Your support will allow these businesses not only to survive, but to thrive.

England

Birmingham:
Lazy Lunch: This Caribbean food catering/delivery service serves Walsall to Solihull.
Address: 4 Great Western Close, Birmingham, United Kingdom, B18 4QG.
Tel: +44 121 285 0733 /feedme@lazylunch.co.uk
Lazy Lunch – Black2Business UK

Mojam AfroCaribbean Grocery: For everything that you need to enjoy the taste of Africa and the Caribbean, get over to this store. From dumplings to saltfish fritter mix, tasty snacks, flour grains and fufu, it has it all. Also available are its unique health and hair care products.
Address: Bearwood High Street, Birmingham, United Kingdom B66 4BW
Tel: + 440121 420 2364
mojamafrocaribbeanonline.com/

Tianna J Williams Photography: Serene, sensual, stunning expectant mothers bare their midriffs in the name of artist photography.
Address:14 Hylton St, Birmingham, B18 6HN
Tel: +(0) 7376761288
tiannajwilliamsphotography.co.uk

Brighton:
Afrori Books: A huge range of beautifully illustrated book covers and, written primarily for Black people by Black authors, sold through a Black-owned book shop.
Address: Brighthelm Centre North Road, Brighton and Hove, BN1 1YD
Tel:+44 (0) 7434 655178
afroribooks.co.uk

Artist Anon: A beautiful beach-front store hosts a range of unique of clothing including, swimwear and accessories with an eclectic American and English mix of vintage style. Printed t-shirts, Water Shoes and Beanie hats.
Address: 50-51 Kings Road Aches, Brighton BN1 2LN
Tel:+44 (0)1273 739964
artistanon.com/pages/about-us

The Dutch Pot:Take-away [only] delights at this traditional Caribbean restaurant.
Address: 1, Saint Peter’s Street, Brighton BN1 4HN
Tel: +44 (0) 7465 944895

London:
African Cash and Carry: Sells and assortment of afro-caribbean food and products.
Address: 1B Woolwich New Road, Woolwich, London, SE18 6EX
Tel: +44(0) 20 8316 0404

Afrogro hair and beauty salon: From weaves to wigs and much more in-between.
Address: 69 Plumstead High Street, London SE18 1SB
Tel: +44(0) 7846 380 305 0208 855 8409/07472920494

Back-a-yard Grill
Address: Phoenix Point. Popular Place, Thamesmead
website:backayardgrill.com/
Email: back-a-yard@outlook.com
Tel:+44(0) 7715 096307

By Kala X: Bespoke, African inspired lamps, bags, clothes and things. at ‘old Spitalfields [indoor market]
Address: Brushfield St, London E1 6AA
bykalax.com

The Black Farmer: Everything from poultry to cakes, prices are competitive and products are available at your local supermarkets, including Sainsbury’s, Costco and online.
Address; 25-27 Market Row, London SW9 8LD
Tel:: +44 (0) 20 3105 4711
theblackfarmer.com

Dark Sugars: Mouthwatering treats can be bought singularly, buy the pound or even a slab. Hot chocolate and ice cream are available too.
Address: Brick Lane, London E1 [Bethnal Green Station, & Greenwich Indoor Market, London SE1 [Borough Station]
Tel:+44 (0) 7429 472606
darksugars.co.uk

David Wej: Men’s occasional wear, Nigerian style is available at this store in the heart of the West End. In stunning red, green and blue brocade fabric, dinner jackets gleam side by side with elegant black and white tuxedos.
Address: 38 Great Portland Street, London W1W 8QY
Tel: + 44 (0)756 501 5649.
https://uk.davidwej.com/

Deskay Constructions Limited: Destin does all sorts of house/home refurbishment and repair, from a complete kitchen renovation to replacing a broken toilet.
Address: 12 Gateway Mews, London N11 2UT
Tel: +44(0) 7753 387809
website: www.deskey.co.uk

Bubblelikeglitterz: Glitter pots for lips and eyes for that bling look at Christmas.
Address: London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Tel:+44 (0) 7983 238288
E-mail: Bubblelikeglittersdirect@outlook.com

JuicyBitz: Caribbean ‘black cake’ and everything else in-between. Narzilta Mamie is an independent baker who runs her own business from home.
Tel:+ 44 (0)7707 037091
@juicybitz_uk (Instagram)

Josee’s Professional Braiding Studio: Wig maker to Hollywood’s Wicked star, Cynthia Erivo, this exclusive expert in plaiting and relaxed hair styles for all types of hair.
Address: Unit 4, 226 Seven Sisters Road, N4 3NX
Tel:+44 (0) 7958 377 344 (Whatsapp).
Hair Braiding In London | Josee Professional Braiding Studio | England

New Beacon Books: Founded in 1966 this specialist bookshop has made poetry, literature, non-fiction, history and children’s books from across the AfroCaribbean world.
Address: 76 Stroud Green Road, N4 3EN,
Tel: +44 207 272 4889 newbeaconbooksuk@gmail.com
https://www.newbeaconbooks.com/

Nuevo Noir: Natural & Organic oils and Balms. Vegan hair and beard exotic oils to nourish your skin and promote your hair growth.
Address: 86-90 Paul Street, London EC2A 4NE.
Tel:+ 44 0800 002 5557
nuevonoir.com

Jamaica Patty Co.,owned and run by Jamaicans, arguably the best patties in London. For Patties, coffee, cakes and much more at:
Address: Locations at Canary Wharf, Covent Garden, Liverpool Street and Farringdon.
jamaicapatty.co.uk

Lincoln Patisserie: Probably the oldest successful Caribbean bakery in London. It’s been around for more than 30 years. Sells everything from black cake to hard dough bread. Prices are reasonable.
Address: 287 Brettenham Road, Edmonton, London, N18 2HF
Tel:+ 44 (0) 20 8245 2369
lincolnspatisserie.co.uk/breads

Prince of Peckham: Southwark based pub run by Clement Ogbonnaya offering an array cuisine of deliciously decadent Afro-Caribbean food.
Address: 1 Clayton Road, London SE15 5JA
Tel:+44 (0) 20 7635 8844

Queen of the South: events based pub in South London, serving food and drinks with an afro-caribbean twist.
Address: 367 Norwood Road, Tulse Hill, London SE27 9BQ
Tel: +44 (0) 20 4537 2338
Email: hello@queenofthesouthpub.co.uk.
https://queenofthesouthpub.co.uk/

Soul Foods Farmacy: This alternative and holistic health service sells tropical fruits and vegetables delivered to your door. Two trained herbalists also on staff.
Address: 164 Leytonstone HIgh Road, London E15 1UA

Vernan Highest Frequency: Hair potions, balms, organic soaps and crystals for sale on site.
Address: Ladbroke Grove Market, [Under the Bridge] Thorpe Close, London W10 5XL
Tel: + 44 (0)7483 82671.

Liverpool:
Soul Cafe: Bold Street’s African-American inspired cafe bar.
Address: 114 Bold St, Liverpool L1 4HY
Tel: + 44(0151) 708 9470

Desserts by Dre: Mouth-watering cakes by a masterclass baker, who offers Bespoke cakes as well as traditional faye at reasonable prices.
Address: 54 Penny Lane, Liverpool L18 1DG
Tel: +44 (0) 7399 408806
dessertsbydre.co.uk

Mo’Bay Shack: The Jamaican family run, rum punch cafe & wine bar. It eludes a cool caribbean vibe and is selling its very popular rum punch to local stores, and amazon.
Address: 551 Smithdown Rd, Liverpool L15 5AF Tel:0151 476 0491
mobayshack.store

Luton:
JT Aphrique: African clothing store by Ghanian-born Joyce Tetteh. specialises in custom made African clothing produced in Africa and the UK from high-quality African fabric.
The Mall Luton Unit 41, LU1 2TD, (adjacent to the Post Office).
Tel: +44 1438211744
www.jtaphrique.com

Manchester:
Love Shea: Manchester based shea butter company promoting the very best of black skin and hair.
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E-mail: info@loveshea.co.uk
Tel: +44 161 531 8980
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House of Habesha: Specializes in traditional Eritrean and Ethiopian soul food, including big curry platters and kulwa.
Address: 176 Oxford Rd, M13 9PL, Mala; 8 Dale St, Manchester, M1 1JA, and at Kargo MKT, Central Bay, Unit 32, Quayside Media City, Salford Quays M50 3AG.

Pull Up Bar Cafe: Known for its authentic Caribbean food, including the popular Reggae Roast.
Address: Northern Quarter at 14-16 Swan St, Manchester M4 5JN.
Tel: 0161 637 9370
www.pullupbarcafe.co.uk

Oxford:
Spiced Roots: This Trinidadian independently-run business patronises the Oxford students and the locals alike who love its independent authentic Caribbean vibe..
Address: 64 Cowley Rd, Oxford OX4 1JB
https://spicedroots.com/

Wolverhampton:
African Fashion Shop: authentically beautiful colourful bespoke african clothes sold at competitive prices
Address: 43, Victoria Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 3PJ
Tel: +44 (0) 7482 041418

Scotland
Edinburgh:
Nassurel: a rare skin condition forced this Black business woman to find a product that would work for her. She did that, and in 2020 launched her own brand of natural skincare, using natural plant extracts. Uwagboe Foods Scotland.
Address: 193 Gorgie Rd, Edinburgh EH11 1TT
nassurel.co.uk/

LeyeLesi: Sustainable luxury African handbags, jewellery and accessories designed to ‘promote and sustain the cultures and craftsmanship.’
leyelesi.com

Wales
Cardiff
Hair Affairs: the owner Chika, does all types of hair, including European and recognises that. placing limitations on the types of the hair potential customers present does not bode well for a thriving business. She has been in business in Cardiff since 2016.
Address: 23 Clifton St, Cardiff CF24 1LQ Tel: + 44 (0)7787 372141
Book appointments on-line or in- store myhairaffairscardiff.co.uk

Glam Weave Cardiff: Unisex salon specialising in all hair types and textures. Children’s hair also braided.
Address: 13A Broadway, Cardiff CF24 1QD
Tel: Phone: +44 7821 489581

SOUL CAP: “Something as simple as a swimming cap that fits voluminous hair solves a massive barrier to the sport, and we’re so happy we’ve helped so many swimmers with the right kit,”. says founders, Michael and Toks [On-line]
https://soulcap.com/