Jolly's might look like an old fashion British department store from the outside, but it is…read moreactually a part of the House of Fraser group. But even though it's part of a chain, House of Fraser should be commended for making it look as though it's an independent department shop. Spread over three levels it's a one-stop shop for ladies who love retail; there's fashion, cosmetics, homeware and a cafe to sit down after an exhausting shopping session. It may all seem a bit middle class but look closely and there's plenty for younger girls too. There's an Oasis, Benefit, MAC and All Saints to name but a few stands. Not the cheapest of places, but a lovely place to go if you're trying to please a whole family of shoppers. They also hold weekly one-off events so make sure you pop in to see what's happening in-store.

Proper higgledy-piggledy department store of old, lots of steps and staircases making it unsuitable…read morefor shopping with a buggy. Ladies clothes - lots of concessions, Planet, Paul Costelloe, phase eight etc plus House of Fraser own brands linea and platinum. Good undies section, and leather handbags and gloves. All the major perfum people are there - use the top entrances to get straight to these. Homeware a bit hit and miss, always worth a look when it's a 20% off day. Staff are either very young or old (some of the ladies in the clothes area must be over 70 - lovely people, not so hot on the till technology) and are ALWAYS pushing the storecard.

3.5 stars. This location is ok. They don't have the biggest clothing section and the last few times…read moreI've been to the food court they've been out of items. I went for specific clothing and food items today and the food was out of stock and the clothing isn't available at this location (which I should have checked before but was going by anyway). They pricing on the sushi shelf also didn't match what I paid for. It was £1.10 more expensive!

I've continued to avoid Starbucks for my coffee since I was charged 5 pence for a plastic cup of…read moretap water in Starbucks, Portsmouth, England. As we tour this 'green and pleasant land' we suss out M&S cafes for coffee. They are our trusted go to brand at home. The staff - just like here in this store in Bath centre - are mega polite, the cafe tables are kept clean (not Starbucks greatest strength) the coffee is darn good, there's always toilets and if you are there after 3pm there's a coffee and cake deal running now with any coffee and a slice of cake £3. I got a slice of delicious Victoria sponge with my cappuccino and they cheerfully served up iced tap water that was not only free but it was plentiful too. The coffee and cake deal after 3pm is cheaper than a tall cappuccino in Starbucks too. We noticed too that M&S is now selling other brands like Clarke's, Smiggle and Jaeger. There are two fundamental truths in business - the only constant is change and customers make pay days. Go M&S.

I made a purchase while visiting Bath in July 2024. It was my first purchase at a Pandora store…read more The clerk took my information, stated he set up my customer account and that I would receive points for my purchase. When returned home, I contacted customer service for assistance with accessing my account and confirming receipt of my points. The representative indicated the account did not exist, I would have to wait 30-day before calling back for assistance. I waited, called back and followed the instructions provided again. On September 29th, I called back again and followed the instructions. This time I was instructed to send in a copy of the receipt. When I finally received a response, they said I would not receive the points because the purchase was made over 30-days before receiving my communication. If a company cannot provide customers with purchase rewards I cannot image they are successful with quality service in other areas. Consider another jeweler who values their customers.

A beautiful shopping complex populated with colorful art installations and reconceptualization of…read morehistorical pieces like the Old K2 Red Telephone Box. Classic brands and chain stores can be found, along with a few dining options or outdoor seats to take a breather. The shopping center is located in the southern part of Bath, easily a walking distance as the city is not that large.

Rossiters in my opinion is what is good about England. This department store is a Bath institution…read moreand has been around for years. Twenty years ago I used to frequent here before I emigrated. I am pleased to see that it still exists.

I have bought a few things here in the past, including a lamp, bedside cabinet and a throw for the…read morecouch (which my girlfriend made me get, even though the infernal things always fall off and are more hassle than they're worth). However, it's not all that cheap here, as is the case with a lot of the Bath stores, I guess, but the quality is unquestionable. The staff are always on hand to show you where things are, but are pretty clueless about actually recommending anything. It's a good place to browse if you need some extra furnishing for a new place, but don't expect to be overwhelmed with desire.

The Podium is possibly the strangest shopping centre I've been to. Situated in the heart of Bath,…read moreit contains a real mash of shops leaving it with no real identity. Inside you'll find several restaurants, a Waitrose, an art gallery, a cosmetics shop and a couple of children's toy shops. I'm not entirely sure who their target audience is? It's hard to think that such a small shopping centre could pack so much in! But I guess you can say that there's certainly something for everyone here. The Podium makes for a relaxing shopping experience as there's rarely a large crowd hanging around here, and the shops are all relatively quiet. And if you ever need some R&R, there's a place to have coffee on each of the two levels.

The short stay car park signs for Bath took me here. It is a good convenient central location to…read morevisit the main tourist attractions in Bath. The Roman Baths are only a 5 minute walk away. The main reason for my posting though is to warn you that the maximum stay at this car park is 4 hours. So if you need any longer, it may be a problem. 4 hours costs £5.50, which is isn't bad compared to city car parks in London. However, all the payment machines would only take coins today, so make sure you have enough change

If you're in need of a small pair of scissors for trimming facial hair, nails, etc. then look no…read morefurther - Boot has you covered! I discovered no less than THREE different types of Lilliputian-sized scissors fit for such activities. Priced at around £2 with both conventional and self-checkout options, this Boots won't hurt your wallet or your busy schedule checking out the Roman baths in... Bath. Ah, I get that now.

The store is quite big and the normal staff seem helpful…read more The reason I'm reviewing is because the Pharmacy staff were appalling! I recently went in with a rash on my hands, to see if they had any advice or suggestions as to what it might be. The woman simply said, "I don't know what it is so don't know how to treat it". She didn't take a good look at my hands, or ask me any questions, she just didn't seem to care at all. I thought she was very rude and unprofessional. With that, I went to Superdrug's pharmacy staff for assistance, and they couldn't do enough for me. If you are looking for brilliant customer service from a pharmacy, I would highly recommend Superdrug.