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, knowing that your support will allow these businesses to not only to survive but to thrive.

England

Birmingham:
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:
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. There’s a physical location in Brixton, but products are available at your local supermarkets, including Sainsbury’s, Costco and online.
Address; 25-27 Market Row, London SW9 8LD
Tel:: +44 20 3105 4711
theblackfarmer.com

Dark Sugars: Who doesn’t like chocolate? These mouthwatering treats can be bought singularly, buy the pound or even a slab. They are packaged in delightful clear plastic bags with ribbons and look as good as they taste. Hot chocolate and ice cream are available too.
Address: Brick Lane, London E1 and Greenwich high street, London SE10
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/

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

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)

Lincoln Patisserie: Probably the oldest successful Caribbean bakery in London. It’s been around for more than 30 years. Be prepared to queue for up to an hour (sometimes!) It stocks everything from black cake, which you have to order in advance to bun, soda bread, peanut griddle, patties, pastries, sorel, ginger beer, coco bread, corn bread, bammy, bulla cake, hard dough bread. Prices are reasonable
Address: 287 Brettenham Road, Edmonton, London, N18 2HF
Tel:+ 44 020 8245 2369
lincolnspatisserie.co.uk/breads

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

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:
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 L18 1DG
Tel: +44 (0) 7399 408806
dessertsbydre.co.uk

Mo’Bay Shack: The Jamaican family run, rum punch cafe & wine bar has been doing business for 5 years. 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: +44 (0)151 476 0491
Mobayshack.store

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

Northern Ireland

Belfast:
Yetunde’s Kitchen: Diverse flavours of African cuisine, the restaurants says it uses fresh ingredients and traditional recipes to create dishes that are both delicious and true to their roots.
Address: 21 Highgate Terrace, Belfast BT13 3RQ
Tel: +44 (0) 2895430500
yetundekitchen.com

Londonderry:
iHobbs Hair Academy: A fixture in Derry, owner Sandra is a hair extensions and non-surgical hair replacement educator.
Address: 42-44 Hawkin St, Londonderry BT48 6RE
Tel: +44 28 7126 4340
ihobbshair.com

Scotland

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

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

Wales

Cardiff:
Hair Affairs: Owner Chika, does all types of hair and recognises. She has been in business in Cardiff since 2016.
Address: 23 Clifton St, Cardiff CF24 1LQ
Tel: + 44 (0)7787 372141

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, say founders, Michael and Toks.
soulcap.com