Excellent traditional cigar shop. Staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommended!read more

Obviously I don't smoke, mum...but if I did I would buy my 'gear' from here…read more It smells fantastic in this tobacconist, really incredible. I pop in occasionally for some celebratory cigars or presents for friends; you can get some great boxes or single cigars. It really caters for all smokers, even casual ones like me, they range from £2.40 each to about £30.50 each, but of course you could always get the box called Monte Cristo, priced at only £435.20 it's a steal! I mean we did experience some slightly less than friendly customer service yesterday, you know, no small talk, annoyed by a card payment, tutting and awkward silence. But don't let that put you off, some would call it traditional and this shop serves a very important purpose that not many do any more, especially not in this country. They have a huge range of cigar cutters, from very cheap (perfect) to top of the range. They even sell snuff (that goes in your nose); I think I'll give it a miss though.

With park street, and indeed alot of the top of town, you will somewhat surprisingly find that…read morethere are not that many places to pick up a paper or get some chewing gum (or even some sweets if you need to satisfy your sugary craving!) Lexie's gives you the option to get those everyday desirable things, without having to walk all the way down to the tesco's at college green. Unless you live near the bottom then it would make more sense for you to go to tesco unless you want a bit more excersize! A nice clean shop, and stock's everything you would expect it to, very friendly inside.

Paint the picture - It's a warm day, you have spent most of the afternoon shopping and your hands…read moreare raw from carrying so many bags. The sun is beaming down as you face the dreaded walk up Park Street. You are nearly at the top. The Will's Memorial building is shading the sun from you, yet you are starting to feel faint from all this exercise. No worries, Lexi's is here! Pick up a sweet treat, a cheap and cheerful sandwich or a ice cold drink all for a fraction of the price that any other shop would sell. Fantastic.

Ah, the Bong Shop, a name apparently given to them by their customer's that has 'just stuck',…read moreaccording to their owner. Well you don't need to be a genius to work out who these customers were and what this stall is most associated with. I have been told by the staff that they sell 'alternative gifts and paraphernalia' but I didn't see anything my mum would like for Christmas. But really they've got some great little 'bits & pieces'. They do have an insanely random selection of stock, but they are good for Zippo lighters, flavoured Rizla and incense; basically if you can light it or light things with it you can but it here. They also do t-shirts...but I can't imagine that's why you'd pay them a visit. They are also perfect if you smoke a shisha pipe because they sell coals (and I think fruit tobacco) and are the only place in town I have found that does.

owner is rude for some reason, would recommend any other shop in town. OCBs & RAWs both confirmed…read morecounterfeit.. wouldn't recommend

Despite being half the size of its intimidating neighbour, Tesco Express, this little shop actually…read morestocks a selection of produce that gives said supermarket a run for its money. You'll often find 'buy one get one free' offers on groceries, and the alcohol selection beats Tesco's hands down. Boasting deals such as 4 cans of quality lager for 3 pounds, and two bottles of wine for a fiver, this is definitely the place to come to stock up for a party. Bus passes can also be purchased here, in addition to phone top-ups and, of course, a selection of newspapers (not forgetting the Evening Post) and magazines. Staff are always friendly and accommodating.

I'm not sure which was here first, but there's something a little uninventive going on at this end…read moreof East street. With Budget Boozer, Budget Booze and another offy all within spitting distance of each other you really are spoilt for choice when it comes to cheap alcomahol. Budget boozer is a little smaller than it's rival opposite, so sometimes looses out due to it's slightly smaller selection. Look out for special offers though when they're trying to get rid of a lot of one line quickly and you just might find exactly what you're looking for.

In comparison to its adjacent competitor Budget Booze, Budget Boozer doesn't have much of a leg to…read morestand on. You'll find a few good deals here, such as two bottles of wine for a fiver (although I must uncharitably add that they are far from pleasant) and various offers on alcopops. However, this off license is lacking in the spirit department, and staff could do with being a little friendlier too.

If you enter this shop with hazy intentions of buying a rag of some sort, but feel obliged to flick…read morethrough a few before making your final decision...well, you're in for it. I popped in here a few weeks back with a couple of newspapers lined up in my head. However, in order to whittle down my choices, I went to open/scan one of the said papers. Before I'd had a chance to open it properly, I was interrupted by a scathing voice from behind the counter, informing me it was not within my rights to stand there reading his property. I'm not sure whether he thought this response would inspire me to buy the newspaper I was clutching, but if he did he was sorely mistaken. Whatever happened to the customer always being right? Gripes aside, this newsagents boasts the usual collection of magazines and newspapers, in addition to confectionery and stationary. Don't expect service with a smile, though...

An often overlooked newsagents that has pitched a spot on the hussle and bustle of the High street,…read moreI can't help but feel it would be more at home situated on West sreet or even St Johns lane but here is where we find it! And it seems to be doing well! Selling all the magazines and newspapers that any good newsagents stock. I recently came in especially on a Sunday for the free 'Chaplin' DVD that came with the Sunday Telegraph, and never have I seen a shop worker so happy on a sunday, it was a joyous revalation! I would however like to know what the BCS stands for? Answers on a postcard please!

This is definitely one of the cheapest newsagents in the area, boasting a small but tasty selection…read moreof sandwiches and snacks, in addition to an array of sweets (penny sweets included), chocolates and drinks. And, of course, there are a wide selection of newspapers and magazines on sale, including many of Bristol's local rags. This place also provides posters and flyers for up and coming nights around Bristol, so is a good source of information too.