Pulllingers is a bit of a Brighton institution as far as longevity. This Kemp Town branch has been…read morehere for not only my lifetime, but my parent's lifetimes and their parents too. In fact the original business was established in 1780!!! As well as selling great brands like Dr Martens, Loake, Rohde, Joseph, Seibel and specialist shoes for people with wide soles. They have a brilliant cobbling service so get your old boots down here for a new lease on life!

I'm a big believer in getting my shoes and boots repaired when they break. Especially good leather…read moreboots, they're too good to throw away and usually they just need a new heel or resoled. Pullingers on George Street in Brighton (don't get confused with George Street in Hove!) is the place to go. It's cheap, fast and they do a great job when it comes to footwear repairs. Good old fashioned service too!

This has been closed for some years now. For some reason I have to have at least eighty five…read morecharacters for this review to get posted. It was a great shop when it was open, but the owner unfortunately died a few years ago. It is now a solicitors.

You won't find a better value, quality cobblers in Hastings than Cobblers to the Old Town. The…read moreowner is a really lovely man who always has time to chat, and he's the only person I trust to re-heel my favourite boots, even though I now live on the opposite side of the country! I make sure I pack my worn-out shoes with me whenever I visit relatives in Hastings, because I simply don't have time to risk a new cobblers - it's a case of sticking with the good service you know! So if you bust a heel, don't go to anyone else.

A quaint little, independent cobblers on Crowborough high street, the only place I trust to re-heel…read moremy well worn shoes and if I needed keys cutting I would certainly go here. They are friendly, cheap and do a bang up job! It's just a shame they don't still have the gorgeous little Scottie dogs watching the world go by in the window, you can see many a photo of them inside though.

Top marks for Christian at Cranborne Street Brighton. A very patient jovial chap who knows more on…read morewatch repairs than just battery replacements. Recommended.

I can in here to get my watch battery replaced as the other large jewellery stores charged a…read moreridiculous price. the staff were polite and said the job could be done in a few hours whilst i was still in town and that i didn't need a receipt as they would remember by face. when i came back, the job done very well and my watch was ticking back to normal. overall, a small shop that repairs a range of small items at an affordable price.

Cutting ties As someone who has worked in the upper end of…read morethe service industry all my adult life, today I encountered without doubt, the very worst experience of customer service in my ten years living in Brighton. The gentleman in question, who I believe was the owner showered me in abuse and lectured me on the etiquette of retail after I simply asked if he could offer any discounts on a tie I had my eye on. Had he of politely said 'Sorry, I don't' I would still have made the purchase, however the level of disrespect I received in front of a friend, made sure this nasty man did not get my business, I would avoid this shop like the plague. It's no surprise the place was empty both times I visited.

The few reviews here are years out of date. Hugo Morris in Brighton is a fine establishment, a…read moredifferent style but complementary to perhaps it's better-known local rival. Wishing to shop local, I had a two-piece bespoke suit made up within the last year, and was guided through the large range of cloths and styles with keen eye and valuable advice from the tailor, and it was a very fun experience. The fittings went very well, and the whole thing was completed on my schedule to a very high standard. I'll definitely be heading back this year for another!

The staff here are always helpful and friendly. I needed my shoes re-heeling, and they did a…read morefantastic job within an hour, very reasonably priced, and even polished them for me! Thank you! Will not use anyone else.

Took my work shoes in to be repaired. It cost £18. The quality of workmanship was absolutely awful…read more I should have checked them before I left the shop, but I didn't until I got home. There are what I assume to be glue marks on the heels, and where the new heel plates have been trimmed to what should have been the exact shape of the existing heel, they have cut away part of the existing heel! If I had more time, and especially if the had been expensive dress shoes I would definitely be back in the shop asking for compensation. I would suggest going to one of the other shoe repairers in town. Sorry, but I certainly won't be going back to Timpson.

Ever wanted a suit that makes you feel like a million dollars?…read more If the answer is yes, book an apppointent at Gresham Blake. They specialise in stunning, bespoke and made to measure suits for men and women. Remember the black and white pin striped suit Heather Mills wore in the court case against a certain Beatle? That was a Gresham Blake. As well as offering individual and customised suits, their Brighton shop sells off the peg suits, shirts, silk ties, cravats and cufflinks.They also do a lovely range of silk hankies with ladies in various states of undress. I'd love a black suit with skull and cross bones in the lining but I'm not sure my budget would reach to both arms....

Gresham Blake is Brighton's most famous bespoke tailors, and for good reason: it offers a huge…read moreamount of different materials and cuts to create your perfect suit, as evidenced by the hundreds of testimonials from local and national celebrities. It's almost too pricey for the common Brightonian, but prices do start quite low, and can be even cheaper if you buy off the rack, and there are some very nice items on there as well! There's even a women's section: everything you might need from a bespoke tailors, really. The main problem here is price: these aren't prices for mortals, I feel. Still, when you enter the shop, you are treated well, even you don't hand over an American Express Gold card upon entry. However, without the necessary cash, much of what Gresham Blake offers will forever be closed to you. I wish I had the cash to get a tailor made suit here, I'd go for something really original and different (definitely some shades of pink), but that will remain a pipe-dream for some time, I feel. If you have the cash, though, you could do much worse!

I have used the Ironing Shop to replace a zip in a delicate period top and to take in some designer…read moretrousers - and both times they have been incredibly friendly and efficient and fairly priced. Highly Recommended. I will be going back. Caroline First Avenue

One day I long to wear clothes that require this and be able to afford not to do it myself, as I am…read morerubbish at it. They do a home laundry and ironing service or you can take stuff round to the store. What a gem.