Anyone into a bit of light bondage? If so, this old…read morefashioned hardware store sells a small but sturdy selection of ropes, chains and padlocks. Go shopping there in your leathers though and you might risk giving the old men that run it a heart attack. A family run business since 1856, M L Banfield is a quaint hardware store where they still use pen and paper rather than computers and give you hand-written reciepts. They stock everything from locks, keys and door knobs to lights, letter boxes, hand tools and ironmongery. They also offer a locksmith service.

Amazing range of tools, and friendly staff member Nicki was very helpful. Would definitely…read morerecommend!

Tinkers is actually two shops, occupying next door premises in the heart of Seven Dials. This is…read morereally the upmarket version of Ransoms on London Road, and a similarly wide range of goods are available. One shop seems to concentrate more on 'classic' hardware items - paints, nails, sandpaper and the like. The next door shop is more oriented towards general homewares - pet foods, haberdashery, toasters.....it is difficult to see how such a wide range of goods is available in two very small shops, but they manage it. The friendly staff will help advise you with anything you need, and although I'm not sure how long it has been there, I get the impression this has been a local institution for some time.

It has everything that I could possibly want for my house. For real! I love everything in there…read more They have amazing stuff from tableware to woodenware, textiles and enamelware, from glassware to tea pots, jugs and mugs on a shop with such a nice decoration and pleasant staff that makes a shopping experience being so good. The shop is really cool, on a building with a lovely colour and all the wonderful things are organized in a neatly and tidy way that makes it even harder to resist. Ok, I couldn't decide on what to buy (luggage restrictions - but good for my wallet, otherwise I would just bought everything!!) so I had to go one second time to check again and buy as much as I could! Thus, two times on the same day and they already knew me! Oh well, is just the way it is, but they were friendly, chatty and their product knowledge is amazing. So, feel free to go around, buy all you need (and what you don't need but there are so many awesome things that is just impossible not to) and try not spending all your money! Totally worth it.

Utility is a fun little shop selling all those household items you didn't realise you needed until…read moreyou walked through the doors. Their philosophy is supplying goods that are both attractive and hard waring, the name of the shop and the idea being drawn from WWII rationing. They have a large range of bakeware, storage pots, utensils, dining ware, aprons and tea towels. Some items even come with explanations in case their use isn't obvious. I came away with a couple of old fashioned preservation bottles and a nifty little device to stop teapots dripping - a highly original Christmas present and lots of fun while the recipient tries to guess the function of said gift! The shop owner is really friendly and loves a chat as you browse. They also have an on-line shop if you're not local but still want to check out what they have to offer.

This is a great shop for DIY enthusiasts nestled in the lovely shopping area in Kemp Town…read more The good thing about this kind of establishment is they are so friendly, you don't feel like a complete muppet when asking for advice on which tools to buy or just for advice on a current project. They have some great bargains in here if you ask or dig deep. I recently bought a Makita drill from there and it came with a good discount.

I looked in on these guys today out of nothing more than passing interest and was rewarded to find…read morethat there is a totally practical and well stocked out hardware store in Kemp town. This is refreshing as, to my knowledge, for years all you were ever to find on St James street and the surrounding area were great cafes and lifestyle shops, the bohemian attitude shunning such practicalities as tools. But now the good people of Kemp town can arm themselves with all they need to take on any DIY or basic home repairs without having to travel across town. As it says in the other write up's of this place the service is flawless. Not like the spotty disinterested teen that may have shown you around BnQ or the burly blokes in the trade centres that seem to be fluent in builder. No these guys seem to have the Kemptown Attitude to running a shop and the knowledge to give you exactly what you need.

If you're anything like me and you think you can manage any home improvement yourself to save a…read morepretty penny or two, then you might want to know that there's a couple of Jewsons in Brighton that can save the day. There isn't anything that they don't cover, from bathrooms, kitchens, fixings, painting, decorating, plumbing, heating, joinery, ironmongery.... If its all a bit overwhelming then do what I do and get one of the helpful staff to frogmarch you to the aisle and shelf you've been looking for. I've been in here countless times recently to fix a door, find a new tap and choose some tiles with friends. Is it sad to say admit that coming to Jewson has been the highlight of my weekend?

I agree with the previous reviewer. I am a regular customer and the shop serves all my decorating…read moreneeds. They stock a high quality range of paint which is cheaper than what you get at most decorating or DIY stores and they have great discounts too. Due to space restrictions they may not stock highly specialized items or tools (I personally would like to be able to get power tools from a friendly local shop but can understand the difficulties in stocking them) but they do have nearly all items which the average DIY enthusiast might need and they have a good selections of household electrics too. Also, the staff will always be happy to advise you on where to get what you are looking for if they don't stock the item. I definitely prefer shopping there rather than in a large anonymous DIY chain and would advise anyone to give them a try.

This is a sweet little hardware store in Kemptown, Brighton. They're handy for quite a bit of stuff…read moreand I love supporting the small guy. I'd give them 4 stars, but there's one gripe: It's the middle-aged guy who I assume is the owner. He always seems a bit irritated to answer any questions and is completely cold towards customers. If you're lucky, you'll get one of the other staff who are much nicer and able to interact with humans. It was unfortunate to see them downsize to smaller premises, but I wonder had the owner not treated customers like they were bothering him, then maybe they would've done better. In contrast, Dockrills in the center of Brighton has really friendly, helpful staff and I'd recommend them over Bedford.

This is one of the larger stores of the Robert Dyas hardware chain, set over two floors…read more Although not the cheapest store, it's reasonably priced for most things, and it sells all kinds of incredibly useful stuff - like an extensive range of drain unblockers, should you ever need them. They also do a good range of things like kitchen plastics and assorted small electrical items (kettles, microwaves, office shredders). Another bonus is that this store is open seven days a week (things always tend to go wrong when you least expect!). They'd get another star from me if their service was better: the staff are generally friendly and try to be helpful, but it always seems a bit chaotic, especially at the till. They need some process improvement here.

The advantages of living in Brighton are endless. One of the disadvantages is the endless amount of…read morelimescale! I've lived here almost four years now and in that time have gone through three brand new kettles. I know I drink a lot of tea and coffee but not enough to justify burning out new appliances. Having bought the last couple of kettles from Currys, I decided to check out the kitchen section of Robert Dyas this time and was pleasantly surprised by the goods on offer. As well as stocking a variety of travel kettles, cordless kettles, filter kettles and traditional heritage kettles with whistles, they had a brushed stainless steel number from Kenwood. Marked down from £50 to £24.99, I scooped it up and took it to the counter where a lady called Mercedes rang it up, complimented me on my hair and wished me a lovely evening.

It is not good in there, i would've hope it would be like city kebabs, but no! it was small…read moreexpensive and worn out, it stunk in there and they charged me 14.99 for a can of pepsi?!?!??!?!?!?!?!?!?!?! They didnt sell chips or even any food. Waste of money, space and time!

This place is full to the rafters with all sorts of household bits and bobs. As the name suggests…read moreyou will be 'pennywise' if you shop here. The other guys have ran through all the stuff they offer so I will leave that. If you are a student this is the place to go but if you are with a letting agent then they might have an account with Pennywise so you can get the agent to pay on their account and you can go and pick up whatever it is you want.

The Robert Dyas location on George Street has a bit less than the one on Western Road, but also has…read morea lot less shoppers swarming through it. I found it much easier to wander through the aisles here and appreciate the variety of home and garden items available. There's pretty much every kitchen appliance you could imagine: sandwich makers, mini hotdog grillers, cappacino machines and even the allusive filter coffee maker, crock pots, kettles, toasters and a cotton candy machine! Wowy. That one's even on offer. Kitchen stuff also includes dishware, utensils, and a few kitschy items like Sergeant Pepper and Corporal Salt. Homewear then moves into tools, paint and hardware as well as an aisle of household cleaners and a few electronics: telephones, keyboards, USB drives and a small selection of printers (like, two.) For gardeners, Robert Dyas has tools in a variety of styles, plus a huge display of seeds. The prices of everything are really reasonable, and I'll definitely be back to pick things up when I move off-campus.

I agree with Jessica that this is my prefered store for the same reason. I was surprised with the…read moreextent of the ranges and with the little extras they do. For christmas I bought my brother a western shooting, drinking game and we had great times with it. If you are unsure of a gift for somebody this place can be a treasure trove of ideas and answers as you might see something that sparks an idea of a present that you could get elsewhere.

I always end up wandering around aimlessly in here, never really knowing what I am looking for or…read morewhat to buy. I think the only things I have actually purchased from here are a juicer and some plastic bottles. I don't like the way the store is laid out. It doesn't seem to make any sense to me. You walk past loads of cake making gadgets, knives and cutlery and then all of a sudden you're surrounded by cleaning products and reduced items. The staff never seem to know where anything is either, although they are friendly enough. If there was a Wilkinsons in Brighton, I think most people would go there instead. It's pretty pricey here!