The One Stop seems to get a bad rep, but it serves it's purpose and offers a range of shops and…read moreservices in one convenient place in Perry Barr. I have used One Stop for various bits and pieces since I first moved to Birmingham in 2003. Being an ex UCE (now BCU) student, it was just over the road from my Uni and close to my student accommodation; meaning I could do all my weekly shopping in one place (without having to lug it back to somewhere too far away). One Stop has it's own car park, but it does get very busy on Saturday's. You get three hours free parking; which gives you plenty of time to pop to the shops and get out before going over. As well as your chain shops (such as Asda, Boots and Rymans), there is a small selection of Independent stores including a butcher (that sells goat and mutton), a florist and various clothing stores and market stalls. There is a good amount of discount stores, so you can grab your weekly shop at the supermarket and then grab some "bits and pieces" from Heron Foods, Poundland and Bodycare. There is a particularly good Mark and Spencer's outlet store which I have been able to get jeans for £4 and great bargains in the large clearance section at the back (to the left hand side). One Stop isn't glitzy, but it is a good place to head to if you need your weekly shop or just grab a few bits and pieces. As a top tip; get down there early on the weekends to get a parking space.

The One Stop Centre is located out by Perry Barr train Station and the University campus and before…read moreanyone slates the place, I would ask; what would you do without it?! Let's face it Perry Barr isn't famed with being exactly a crowd puller and One Shop offers a little glamour to one of Birminghams more neglected parts of town. Afterall you can't fight the joy of the shopping centre experience of being penned in on all sides by familair high street stores and One Stop has them in abundance. There's an Argos, numerous phoneshops, a KFC and a Burger King! If you after something a little more healthy there's also a Holland & Barretts! One Stop is a modern shopping centre that adds a little sophistication to the surrounding area. It also serves a good place to meet, something of a landmark, One Stop it might be but it's also worth a second look!

Mairs are one of the exceptional stores on Soho Road for that Asian wedding and bridal attire…read more They always display the latest designs and the fashion you can't produce in the UK, they bring all the items over from all over Asia, which includes, India, Singapore and far out east. Popular, and occasionally you will find a great sale on, they also have some nice outfits for men. Certainly take friends and family with you on your visit here. Whatever colours you prefer they sell. I like how they speak lots of languages, and it's more convenient for my mothers generation who knows that she trusts what they're saying about their garments when she can speak to them in her own language. I'd recommend visiting the store, car parking is available nearby, and the shop is served with bus routes regularly from the city and West Bromwich. Quite busy on the weekends though.

This is one shop on Soho Road I like going to and just walking into the shop, I got a sense of…read morethere being a friendly atmosphere about the place. Despite the fact I have not brought anything from here, I have tried one or two sherwanis from Mairs. Just wearing them felt good and the only thing that prevented me from buying them was price. I did ask if they could reduce the price by a small amount but they couldn't. What I will say is that the staff here are very friendly and will help you if you need it. They will happily answer your questions and offer you advice. I did find some sherwanis had way too much embroidery but I guess there are Asians out there that like Indian suits with plenty of sequins/embroidery. If Mairs did lower their prices then maybe I would buy a sherwani from here. As well as Menswear, there are Asian Ladieswear on sale here as well.

First visit and I am impressed. Very bright and spacious. Floor space bigger than West Bromwich…read morebranch. They also have a Home section separate at the back. Large Clearance section. Huge lingerie section. The prices are good which is a bonus! Free Parking!

I've been popping in and out of this shop since I was about 10 years old. My earliest memory of the…read moreplace is when Granddad lived around the corner on Dyas Road and would always pick up his Evening Mail from there. I find it very satisfying that the shop is still there and looks pretty much as I remember it as a kid. Whilst it's changed hands a few times over the years it's still a reassuring fixture of the Kingstanding Road. These days I drop in once a month or so to buy tobacco, or some other 'essential' (is tobacco an essential?) as I pass through Kingstanding. As well as a newsagent this is also an off licence - it wasn't like that in my Granddad's day! - so, if the mood takes you, you can always pick up a beer or two for a reasonable price.

Selling a wide range of newspapers, magazines and everyday household items, this small…read morenewsagent-come-convenience store is a handy place to stop by whenever you're passing through Kingstanding. A large public car park is located just over the road, for shoppers visiting the Hawthorn shopping centre and several bus stops are within walking distance. Inside, the store is clean, spacious and very well organised. Though small in size, logical organisation and lack of makeshift shelving make ensure that the store never feels cramped, and friendly staff make every visit here a pleasant one. The prices are surprisingly good too.

Another greater Oxfam in the area! Two reasons to visit this one: bags and bags. Seriously, someone…read morewas really generous to donate some fine bags to this shop and I bought some for less than 10 quid. I mean some! The average price of each one of them is £ 3 and I don't think you can make better deal even in the usual ( and popular) department stores. It's just a tiny shop located in the Scott Arms Shopping Centre but only two minutes inside it and I already enough to have a good laugh with the customers and the lady who works there. As I like keeping my puzzle colletion, I was pretty glad to find plenty of options there and the prices vary from £99p to £2. Really cheap even for a charity shop! The usual also is find there: DVDs, Cd's and books and if you have a kid (and a VCR player) there are some VCR tapes for children that can be a good option to make them happier when the English summer weather doesn't help!

No Asian Menswear here so a no no for Men. Unless you come here with your girlfriend or wife. Its…read moreall about Ladieswear here with saris, blouses and dresses for young girls. Jia Creations Designer Wear is one of many shops on Soho Road that only has Ladieswear. Plenty of competitors out there but based on what I have seen, this shop does attract customers. I don't know why but I'm sure the staff here are delighted with that. This shop is not really any different to the other Ladieswear stores on Soho apart from the staff. There are one or two expensive items here but having expensive saris in a shop is not a surprise. I am not a regular to Handsworth and I definitely would not like to be stuck in traffic here. Parking is difficult and you will do well to find car parking next to this shop.

Now this is a shop I would definitely recommend if you are looking for Asian wedding clothes…read more Unfortunately there is no menswear and Zari is targeted at girls and women. There are so many different colour saris to choose from and the embroidery is particularly eye catching. The quality of clothes on offer is pretty good and they are at affordable prices which tops it off. You look at the saris on display at the front of the shop and you have to say they look terrific to say the least. Bargains are to be snapped up here and I know my mum and sister would be tempted in visiting this place. The clothes here for girls (Aged 1-6) are really cute and I would come back just for that. Staff are very helpful and if you need help they will be there to support you. From my point of view this shop oozes class from the minute you walk in despite the fact it is not the biggest of stores. But for me it is not about the quantity of products you sell, it's about the quality. And Zari certainly sell quality saris for all ages.

Memsaab is one of many Ladieswear shops on Soho Road and there are so many saris and dresses to…read morechoose from. I am impressed with the range of saris on offer here and there are bangles here as well for you to purchase. The saris come in many colours and the designs are pretty intricate as well. I am no fashion expert and don't really spend much time in these shops. If I do end up going shopping with my parents and they go into sari stores, I tend to stand outside the shop. I didn't actually see any women staff at Memsaab despite this being a Ladieswear store. I did find this a bit strange. Why would you have a Ladies retail clothes shop and have no Women staff? To be fair I did speak to a male staff member and he did know his stuff. Whether I come back here, I'm not so sure.

I had heard a lot about Memsaab from friends and family. I'm assuming it's because of the way the…read moreshop has been marketed. The flagship store was opened in Luton, so generally people in and around the London area have heard of it. Thus, when it's mentioned people in the Midlands feel intrigued to visit. When I did, I was disappointed. It's a very average shop with very average styled unstitched outfits. I didn't find anything unique or unseen in other shops nearby. In fact, I found them to be a lot more expensive for clothes of synthetic fabrics, compared to other boutiques that sold similar embroidery on pure fabrics at a lesser price! The staff members can come across as cold, but I doubt this is intentional. I think they just have an eye for browsers, who aren't made to feel very welcome!

These people provide no customer service and sold us what seemed like a used suit, refusing to…read morereturn it even though the threads were coming out. Do not trust them and do not buy anything from them.

Pam johal Birmingham Great customer service. The staff were…read morevery warm and helpful. Excellent quality of clothing. Standard price were ever you go. I was extremely pleased with the outfits I purchased. Thankyou Kiran's