For years, my got-to shop was Chandler Guitars in Kew when Doug, Paula and Charlie were there. They were superb to me. Charlie has since moved to his own shop in Hampton Wick, Charlie Chandlers Guitar Experience (CCGX) and still use him for most of my repair and set up stuff. He's one of the best around and the shop has some good stuff and you get nice used pieces in there.
In the last few years, my go-to shop has been Guitar Guitar (Epsom), not only because it's local to me, but I've had excellent service from them and they stock a lot of what I like and need. Alex, their repair guy, is no slouch either and very good (recommended).
I also use Andertons from time to time and have had good service from them and like what they stock.
Guitar Village in Farnham is a great shop and I call the last 3 shops I've mentioned here 'The Surrey Ring of Guitar Shops' and I believe there may be a few others in the county.
Oh, Feline Guitars in Croydon are very good for repairs and their own line of guitars are great.
I've yet to get over to Peach Guitars but I have dealt with them on mail order stuff and they're great. Their stock looks interesting and I'm enjoying their current crop of demo vids with Jack and John , plus in the next few months, they're getting in some top drawer players in for guest nights (Pete Thorn, Max Miller & Tom Quayle and Joey Landreth).
+1 to the info above
Also Andy & Andrew from the old Chandlers shop in Kew have now set up their own repair shop in Richmond: http://www.richmondguitarworkshop.com
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+1 to the info above
Also Andy & Andrew from the old Chandlers shop in Kew have now set up their own repair shop in Richmond:
http://www.richmondguitarworkshop.com