Honest Jon's
ADDRESS
278 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W10 5TE
TELEPHONE
020 8969 9822
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For a shop that has such a good selection of jazz, Honest Jon's also offers various other types of music on vinyl and CD. In particular, it carries a massive selection of Soul and Reggae.
The shop has, in fact, played a part in Reggae history. It was the first place in London ever to employ a Rastafarian shop assistant. It was also a hang-out for all the Rocksteady era London greats. When Punks and Mods caught on to Ska and Reggae it was to this shop that they came. After Elvis Costello had changed his name he wrote his first ever cheque in here for a brand new edition of 'Housewives' Choice'.
Yes indeed, Honest Jon's is a slice of music history, a friendly hang out and a wicked shop all in one. Their range is truly eclectic and unusual. Unfortunately, you won't be able to listen through the music yourself, they will have to put it on for you.
The shop has, in fact, played a part in Reggae history. It was the first place in London ever to employ a Rastafarian shop assistant. It was also a hang-out for all the Rocksteady era London greats. When Punks and Mods caught on to Ska and Reggae it was to this shop that they came. After Elvis Costello had changed his name he wrote his first ever cheque in here for a brand new edition of 'Housewives' Choice'.
Yes indeed, Honest Jon's is a slice of music history, a friendly hang out and a wicked shop all in one. Their range is truly eclectic and unusual. Unfortunately, you won't be able to listen through the music yourself, they will have to put it on for you.
Opening and closing times for Honest Jon's
Monday:
10.00
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18.00
Tuesday:
10.00
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18.00
Wednesday:
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18.00
Thursday:
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18.00
Friday:
10.00
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18.00
Saturday:
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Sunday:
11.00
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17.00
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The Abbey Court
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23-25 Princes Square, W2 | 19 minutes from Honest Jon's
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Ramada Hyde Park
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150 Bayswater Road, W2 | 22 minutes from Honest Jon's
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Vinyl Junkies
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94 Berwick Street, Soho, London W1F | 3.2 miles from Honest Jon's
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94 Berwick Street, Soho, London W1F | 3.2 miles from Honest Jon's
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38 Notting Hill Gate, Notting Hill, London W11 | 20 minutes from Honest Jon's
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What Katie Did
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26 Portobello Green, 281 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W10 | 1 minute from Honest Jon's
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26 Portobello Green, 281 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W10 | 1 minute from Honest Jon's
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259 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W11 | 2 minutes from Honest Jon's
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259 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W11 | 2 minutes from Honest Jon's
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267 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W11 | 2 minutes from Honest Jon's
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267 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W11 | 2 minutes from Honest Jon's
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Rough Trade West
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191 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W11 | 7 minutes from Honest Jon's
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191 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W11 | 7 minutes from Honest Jon's
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Powis Square, Notting Hill, London W11 | 7 minutes from Honest Jon's
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270 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W10 | 1 minute from Honest Jon's
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268 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W10 | 1 minute from Honest Jon's
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Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 | 1.8 miles from Honest Jon's
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The London School of Painting and Drawing
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23 Kensington Square, Kensington, London W8 | 35 minutes from Honest Jon's
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2A Bridstow Place, Notting Hill, London W2 | 13 minutes from Honest Jon's
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Westway Sports Centre, 1 Crowthorne Road, W10 | 13 minutes from Honest Jon's
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310 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W10 | 3 minutes from Honest Jon's
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171 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, London W11 | 12 minutes from Honest Jon's
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191 Portobello Road, Notting Hill, Notting Hill, London W11 | 7 minutes from Honest Jon's
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