Looking in the window displays gives you a very good idea of what this shop sells; paraphanalia for smoking, and decorative weapons. An odd combination perhaps but I can sort of see the connection.
What Barkers is really good for is cheap tobacco. You can buy 50 grams of their own tobacco here for less than £7, a sizeable saving on the same amount of Golden Virginia. The problem with this tobacco is that it used to be rather coarse and not great, the good news is that they have changed suppliers or formula and it is now far more similar to Amber Leaf. Barkers also sell less commonly available tobbaco varieties and do a good deal on papers and tips, especially menthol tips. read more