No. 27 Hanks Guitars

Hanks Electric Guitars, a highly esteemed guitar shop, has been a fixture on the renowned "Tin Pan Alley" of Denmark Street for more than 25 years. Since opening in 1985, Hanks has earned a reputation as one of the leading guitar shops on this iconic street. The shop specialises in vintage guitars and boasts an extensive range of new, used, and rare guitars, basses, amplifiers, and effects.

Hanks is a popular destination for many famous artists, with notable patrons including The Edge, Jonny Buckland, Noel Gallagher, and Keith Richards. The shop's expert knowledge and diverse inventory make it a key spot for musicians from around the world.

No 27 is a Grade II listed building dating back to the 1690s. In the 19th century, it operated as a beer house, before transitioning into a dairy sometime in the second quarter of the 20th century. By the 1950s, the ground floor had become The Suffolk Dairy, a publishers and songwriters' cafe.

From 1978, the basement and subsequently the ground floor were occupied by Andy's Guitar Workshop, one of the street's best-known guitar shops. On the staff was Tim Marten, who from 1980, toured as a guitar tech for Jimmy Page and also worked for Roger Waters, Ray Davies, and Steve Harley, contributing to the shop's reputation as a hub for both craftsmanship and music history.