Five Sweet Stops in London
There are several great sweet stops in London, where you will be able to shop for a wide variety of sweets from all over the world. Listed below are five of the most popular sweet stops that you can visit when you travel to London.
1. William Curley – In 2004, William Curley along with his wife opened his first sweet shop in Richmond. Ever since this shop has opened its doors to the public, it has received numerous awards including British Dessert of the Year and Best British Chocolatier in 2007, 2008 and 2009, among other awards.
The desserts and chocolate sold at William Curley are elaborately designed, and are also very rich. There are a number of treats to choose from including: Apricot and Wasabi, Scottish Heather Honey, Japanese Black Vinegar and Rosemary and Olive Oil from the chocolate collection. Included in the collection of classic truffles are Malt Whiskey, Noval Vintage Port, Framboise and House Dark.
2. Mrs. Kibble – The doors of the sweet stop known as Mrs. Kibble were opened in 2006 along Brewer Street, which is located in the West End, London. It is actually the first conventional sweet shop of its kind to be opened in London. Once you visit the sweet shop, you can expect to be taken back to the time of your childhood, as the shop is filled with colourful candy jars that are packed with all your favourite retro sweets.
3. Hope and Greenwood – This London sweet stop has branches that are conveniently located in Selfridges, Dulwich and Convent Garden, and features a variety of post-war sweets such as jazzles in glass jars, dib-dabs and fizz-bang wallops. The friendly staff is always available to talk to you about some of the most popular old sweets that you can purchase, so do not be afraid to ask for help.
4. La Maison du Chocolat – The great tasting truffles and chocolates of La Maison du Chocolat have been capturing the taste buds of persons living and travelling to London, over the last thirty years. All the new chocolate and truffle creations have been chosen by some of the sweet shop’s master chocolatiers, many of whom have been employed with the company for approximately fifteen years. Currently, the sweet shop’s collection includes a variety of Amanda’s luxury boxes, chocolate hampers, Champagne Cognac Truffles and Praline selection boxes.
5. Suck and Chew – Right along Columbia Road are a variety of sweet shops that are dedicated to things that are British and quaint, and the great tasting sweet treats of London fit right in. Some of the bestselling sweets sold along Columbia Road are the custard and rhubarb boiled sweets.
There are several great sweet stops in London, where you will be able to shop for a wide variety of sweets from all over the world.