I often say Home Bargains is "like the Pound shop, but often cheaper!" because you can buy similar sorts of products as the local Pound shops (toiletries, cosmetics, food, sweets, drinks, cleaning products, pet food, toys, gardening bits etc.) and some of it is less than £1. It's not always cheaper but I always go to Home Bargains before the Pound shops so I know if I'm getting a good deal. One difference between this shop and the Pound shops is that Home Bargains also sells alcohol (beer, wine, various alcopops and cheap spirits).
Despite always being busy and queues at the tills, the store actually seems quite tidy and well-stocked. The staff on the tills can vary a lot - sometimes they're really friendly, other times they barely acknowledge you and prefer to talk to their friends while serving you!
When you enter the store, they have all their latest deals and newest products on the left. They have seasonal stock in (Christmas, Easter etc.) which is usually at the back of the first aisle. I like that they don't change the store around so it's always easy to find what you want, or browse the right aisle.
If you like grabbing bargains and don't mind queues at the tills then I recommend you check this shop out! read more