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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional customer service from Tallulah, who went above and beyond sorting out Easter gifts for my sons after getting them Noel Gallagher Chiltern sunglasses for Christmas. Could not recommend enou... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My husband ordered 2 pairs of sunglasses. They arrived quickly by DHL but one pair were the wrong design. On calling Finlay to explain the error they immediately despatched the correct pair and we rec... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wide selection of styles with cool, affordable ones, too - better than ones I get at a high end optician in the US. The glasses arrived in only 11 days here in the US. Aggie's advice on frames was s... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shocking company with appalling customer service Sent me an offer to claim 25 per cent off any purchase Bought a case to go with a previous purchase of their sunglasses ( not that great either... See more

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  1. Glasses Store
  2. Eye Care Center
  3. Sunglasses Store

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FINLAY is an independent British eyewear brand founded by four friends in 2012. Based in London's iconic Soho neighbourhood, we have grown into a close collective of eyewear enthusiasts. From our framemakers in Italy through to our store teams in the UK, we share the same passion for eyewear and eyecare. Sunglasses and spectacles as individual as you.


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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Alix is the epitome of excellent customer service

I just bought my third pair of glasses from Finlay UK. I absolutely love their selection of colors and modern frames. However, the thing that sets them apart for me is the service. Each time I have dealt with Alix. I cannot say enough about the service I received. Alix was always so helpful and friendly. I was supposed to travel to the UK so I told Alix I would come to their Notting Hill store to pick up my glasses and finally meet in person to pick up my glasses. Unfortunately, COVID changed our travel plans. Once I emailed Alix that my plans had changed my glasses were shipped immediately. I received them in no time! Alix, one day I will come to the store to thank you in person for all the wonderful customer experiences you have provided me. Job well done!!

December 4, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect pair of new glasses!

I recently got my first ever pair of glasses from Finlay. The service was wonderful and the shop assistant helped me pick a pair that I wouldn’t have expected to like but where perfect! Couldn’t recommend more!

July 25, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not fit for purpose - poor quality

Bought a pair of pink Finlay sunnies a year or so ago. Probably worn them a dozen times. The hinges have rusted / oxidised to turn green. It has crept up the sides. They look terrible now. Contacted Finlay who said “You must have got them wet”. Ridiculous response. They are sunglasses - intended to be worn at the beach or poolside. Not fit for purpose. Probably a breach of the Sale of Goods Act. Finlay offered to discount a new pair from £150 to £75. I pressed for a refund but they are standing firm. They missed the point. I don’t want an identical pair of sunnies as the issue will reoccur. This (‘rusting’ sunglasses) has never happened with other premium brands eg Persol. Save your money, look elsewhere.

July 19, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Incredible quality sunglasses

Incredible quality sunglasses, the designs are beautiful and suit every face shape. Love the customisable aspect and all the colour ways for different designs.

June 1, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely Incredible service

Absolutely Incredible service.

I went to the Finlay Notting Hill store yesterday for an eye test and had the most superb service from start to finish. The optometrist I saw was fantastic, she asked detailed questions about my lifestyle and explained everything as she went along as it was my first prescription for glasses. The sales advisors were then incredibly welcoming and attentive, finding out exactly what style and shape I wanted in frames. The sales advisor who then served me had amazing product knowledge and knew instantly which frames would suit me best and bring out my features.

Best shopping experience I've had in a long time -would highly recommend.

Brilliant brand!

May 7, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Spot on

Couldn't be happier. Order arrived from London to Brussels in under 24 hours. After some terrible post-brexit experiences ordering from the UK, Finlay proved to be 100% on point. The sunglasses are great quality and stylish. Contactable, friendly and efficient, they really seem to be a company that cares about both their products and their service. Kudos!

May 6, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing glasses, quality and online experience

Beautiful glasses! A great website experience with the new virtual try-on, easy to navigate. The glasses came extremely well packaged in sturdy presentation boxes, and are of superior quality. A great selection to choose from and a seamless browsing, selection and ordering experience. Thank you so much! To be loved for many years to come.

May 6, 2021
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Terrible customer service

Terrible customer service! Items not as advertised on website. Took a long time to receive the item. Although it is a London based company when purchasing it appears that you are buying from their US website (finlay.us) BUT you will pay an additional $60 for duty as it is still coming from London and not the US. They don’t tell you that. So if you don’t want to spend an additional $60 to ship it to US or Canada don’t buy this brand.

Thanks for your reply: I am liaising with your customer care but they haven’t been helpful. When I found out I was being charged a significant amount in duty I wanted to return the product back to sender. Your website advertises free returns. You do not mention that blue light glasses cannot be returned. Customers should be told that upfront when purchasing. The hassle of returning the glasses to you as an exception you have made is pointless as I am unable to get a refund on the duty. For all this hassle due to poor communication on your companies part I am hoping you will refund my duty. I am a healthcare worker and all this hassle is just not worth my time. I am too busy to sort this return. I suppose I will take the bite and keep the glasses and will never use your company again.

April 21, 2021
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Reply from FINLAY

Hi Monica,

I'm very sorry that you feel this way as we pride ourselves on our excellent customer service. I'm pleased to see that the customer care team have been liaising with you directly about this. Our website states that duties and taxes may be due dependent on the rules of the country you are buying from, as is normal practice. We're very sorry if you felt that wasn't clear. 

We also try to be very upfront about that fact that we are London (UK) based. We offer people the chance to buy in USD, making it easier for our customers in the US and Canada who tend to prefer that to GBP.

I'll leave you in the capable hands of our customer care team.

All the best from us all here at FINLAY.

Alice

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have had eye tests in the Soho and…

I have had eye tests in the Soho and Nottinghill store and both were very thorough and comprehensive. The store staff were very helpful with selecting suitable frames and making sure they fitted me well. All together a good experience.

March 13, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The team have excellent product…

The team have excellent product knowledge and customer service, but ultimately I love the frames! There a number of frame and lens combination options to suit your preference or needs, and the price point is very good for the quality of the product which I would confidently say is now up there with the top glasses brands on the market.

March 6, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent personalised service

Excellent personalised service - easy to organise eye test, followed by expert advice from the team, who recommended what would suit me (both standard glasses and sunglasses). Very happy customer!

March 5, 2021
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