Old Violin Workshop

The Old Violin Workshop is a mecca for anyone wanting to buy quality stringed instruments, get an instrument repaired or purchase strings and accessories. Hugh and Sophie know everything about the repair and restoration of stringed instruments and will spend time discussing your precise needs and requirements. They take great care to repair and set up instruments properly. Expect the highest standards of customer service. I have had instruments repaired here, bows re-haired, and purchased a stunningly good 19th century viola from the Old Violin Workshop. There is a good selection of quality instruments and bows to buy to suit all pockets. One of the most friendly and efficient stringed instruments specialist shops in London and the South East.

Very knowledgable, friendly place with a good selection of old and new violins and cellos. Highly recommended.

The sign outside attracted me in as I parked outside intending to go somewhere else. (See the guitar and woodwind sales repair shop a couple of doors along the street.)

I picked up the address card and they immediately smiled and said can we help and gave me a leaflet. We asked about parking outside and they said we would be fine. The leaflet says repair, restoration and valuation to violin, viola and cello, sound adjustment, bow rehair, old and new instruments for sale. friendly personal service.
A few minutes later the man from the violin shop was in the other shop and eventually we spoke and I discovered his name was Hugh.
Yes, I'll go back with an item which needs looking at.