I absolutely love Iota on Gloucester Road for having all the quaint charm of Bloomsbury with the price tag of Habitat. This family run business is fully stocked with sweet espresso cups, floral make up cases and pretty purses as well as other beautiful girlie house hold items. It's the perfect place to pick up gifts for feminine friends or to treat yourself to needless but attractive. Always busy with window shoppers, but there's always a friendly sales assistant at hand when you need them. read more

Iota Bristol - Flowers & Gifts Near Me - Bristol, BST

Like a cheaper (in a nice way) Bloomsbury, this is a mix of kitsch and modern gifts, books and homewares in one lovingly presented shop. Perfect for fitting out your boudoir or your kitchen if you, like me, prefer to bake than wash up. I had a lovely potter through here and came out with some unique wrapping paper and a vintage-inspired apron by local seamstresses Flo-Jo Clothing. Definitely one for the ladies who shop only, boys would easily get bored with the chintz. read more

Iota Bristol - Flowers & Gifts Near Me - Bristol, BST

The more I explore Gloucester Road the more I fall in love with it. There are so many little independent stores that sell authentic things that you know you'll be one of a few who has it. Iota has pretty much anything you could want for a gift for someone special, or even yourself! If you have time to browse, you will most probably stumble upon some hidden gem so it's definitely worth a look inside. Price wise, Iota isn't too bad, but expect to pay a little more than high street equivalents. read more

Iota Bristol - Flowers & Gifts Near Me - Bristol, BST

Iota has been around for a while, but that doesn't mean to say that the stock it carries is in any way old hat. Retro may be, but never out-dated in terms of what is considered de rigueur for the times. It's essentially a great place to buy gifts, especially if your kitchen and living room have a birthday coming up! There is no consistency to the range of products on offer other than perhaps the overall sense of style, and the fact that everything that you are ever likely to buy from here was intended (by the owner at least) to be given to someone other than yourself. Iota makes a pleasant change from the run of the mill gift shops that I tend to avoid like the plague. It makes present buying fun and affordable, as well as unique. I've often seen things in here that I haven't seen anywhere else, and I rarely see anything that I consider tasteless or over-priced. read more

Iota Bristol - Flowers & Gifts Near Me - Bristol, BST

This is one of the coolest shops On Gloucester Road - fact! Iota is a small family run business that sells modern and retro gifts and stuff for the home. They have a really good selection of Bristol themed stuff and some really cool gifts that you just wouldn't find in Cabot circus. So far we've bought a gravy boat, poster, biscuit tin and camel tea pot. Every time I've been in there's been quite a lot of new stuff to look at and buy. They must be constantly on the hunt for new cool things. It's awesome. I'll definitely be doing a lot of xmas shopping from Iota read more

After driving past this shop and admiring it from afar I thought it was about time I took a visit inside. It's everything I thought it would be, selling loads of cute little bits for your home or quirky presents. I fell in love with just about everything. I can't wait to go back and buy...everything!! read more

I have driven past this shop many times and to be honest never really thought about going in. We decided to take a look as friends wanted to go in, I am glad we did. What a fantastic shop full of great funky items for the house. Some really well deigned stuff here which looks great to add some life to your home. There are some great gifts in here which could be used for birthdays etc. Will be taking a trip back to purchase those funky things to spruce my home up. read more

My friend was pestering me like an excited kitten to visit this shop as she knew I'd love it. She was not wrong. We entered the treasure trove of all things nouveau-retro - and I stood in awe at a whole host of cherry-coloured telephones, fifties housewife aprons, ironic cookery books, posters, gadgets etc. There's a whole shelf/plinth devoted to Penguin goods - deckchairs/notepads.mugs with classic book titles printed on them. I purchased a rather reasonable vintage map of Paris to frame - ooh-la-la indeed. It does all get a bit sickly after a while, this kitsch-ness, and certainly not everyone's cuppa tea (though they do sell teapots), but for me, for unique homewear, it was the ultimate antidote to Ikea blandness. read more

Gloucester Road, where Iota is to be found is full of useful shops. It's a proper high street with things like butchers and hardware shops. This is to be contrasted with Clifton, which is full of useless shops, with overpriced hair dress and places selling expensive gadgets. This shop feels like a little bit of Clifton transported to Gloucester Road. This is a general gift shop, selling homeware, toys, and various other things I would never buy for myself but could justify as a nice present. As the last review says this isn't really a shop for the guys, it's all a bit decorative and useless (as long as an apron keeps me clean I really don't care how pretty the picture is on it), but if you're a girl or buying for one then a trip to Iota could be very satisfying. read more

A quirky little gift shop in the heart of Gloucester Road, Iota is the ideal place to shop for cute, girlie gifts, and arty homeware to spruce up your pad. The window displays are always so charming and the wooden bench and topiary shrub outside add to the upmarket but quirky feel. So what can you get for your money? Well I love the pop art style Marmite print tea towels and jars, and the bunting in the windows makes me think it could be summer all year round. There are stripes and polka dots, teapots and lace, kitsch prints and floral on just about any object you can imagine. This is one of those places where I wouldn't necessarily shop for myself but would love to buy gifts for other people, or better yet, receive gifts from other people! There are other shops similar to Iota in Bristol, particularly in Clifton, but the prices and the ranges they offer reflect the diversity of the patrons of Gloucester Road. read more

This is a cute and quirky little gift shop on Gloucester Road, ideal for picking up pretty household bits and bobs, or gorgeous girlie presents for your friends. Some gift shops disappear almost as quickly as they appeared, but Iota has been around for years, having outgrown its stall in St Nicholas Market and moved into the shop on Gloucester Road. If you love upmarket products with kitsch patterns involving lots of florals, stripes and polka dots, this is your place. Yet there's a bit more to their range of gifts than this, and that's what makes them stand out from the crowd (and is probably the secret of their success). From tea pots and tea towels to purses, espresso cups, unique cushion covers, retro telephones, mugs, bags and much more - you'll usually be able to find something a bit different here. It's a lovely shop to browse around, and nearby there are several decent cafés where you can grab a coffee and admire your purchases. read more

I love this shop! If your struggling to find a gift for someone you'll always find something vintage/cute/ nice/funny...The only down side-its SOOO expensive. Almost a turn off expensive. They do sell lovely products but owning my own shop myself i know most items will have at least a 40% mark up- some offers or discounts i have no doubt would attract more customers-me for one! The staff are always jokey and fun, helpful and great if your stuck for ideas. I bought a bottle of lavender spray for a friend which was actually great value and was devine. Recommend this shop to anyone just a shame its a bit toooo highly priced-esp for glod road?? read more

Iota is the perfect place to shop for quirky and fun gifts. My favourite item bought from Iota is a bright pink telephone with an almost-naked lady sprawled across it, saying "Call Me..." I love it. If you're looking to accessorise your home, or buy an unusual present for those difficult-to-buy-for relatives, Iota is the first point of call. The only drawback is that some of the products are sometimes a tad overpriced, but don't let it stop you looking! read more

Iota Bristol - Flowers & Gifts Near Me - Bristol, BST

You are spoilt for choice when it comes to independent boutique style shops on Gloucester Road but this is up there among the best. The kooky knick knack and gift shop which won't break the bank. I was first introduced to this shop by a friend who bought a wonderful teal green purse with a beautifully decorative peacock feather. Now, I myself have never had a purse as such but this amazingly designed piece made me determined to go and get one. Sadly for me, though somewhat unsurprisingly, they had sold out but the lovely, polite girl behind the counter assured me they will be getting some more in soon. Any excuse to go back and visit that shop on a regular basis is fine by me. But it's not just pretty purses they do. There's cool kitchenware and gifts galore. So if you're sick of buying people presents from the same old chain stores check out Iota now. read more

I can't remember when I first started breezing in here on the pretence of buying other people gifts and then spending several tenners on myself. But all I know is it is an activity I enjoy and no visit to Gloucester Road is complete without such a bout of self-indulgence. I am the friend with the purse Laura mentions and she is not the only one who has hankered after it. I have made several visits since to source said purse for friends who NEED IT but have been unsuccessful thus far. Hopefully they will read this and order a truck-load. But yes Iota has great gifts from the original and quirky to the cutesy to the downright weird. I bought my pirate-mad friend some skull and cross bone ice cube trays, another pal a cupcake lip balm and a little moomin mirror and our old house mate some really cool fridge magnets like ransom notes. I don't quite want to list what I bought myself as that would reveal what a total spendthrift I am. But yes this shop is a champ read more

Iota Bristol - Flowers & Gifts Near Me - Bristol, BST

Possibly one of the coolest gift shops in Bristol. Iota stocks all those quirky, kitsch gifts that make perfect presents at any time of the year. If you're short of shopping time, head straight to Iota for funky cards, Japanese style snow globes or a ladybird print washing up brush. This tiny little shop is crammed full of ideas for you. My favourite buys today were a black pirate hot water bottle, a bright red cafetiere and Jesus adhesive bandages. I just wished I'd not seen the cat's bum style tea towel holder on my way out of the door! read more

Lovely little kitchen, homeware and gift shop that always lures me in from the beautiful window display. Gets rather busy and floor space is quite limited so can be frustrating on a Saturday when you're elbow to elbow with other shoppers. They stock some of the fantastic Josephjoseph range, as well as aprons and humorous and vintage inspired gifts. Have never purchased anything in here as it seems rather expensive but is wonderful for browsing, which I shall continue to thoroughly enjoy doing! read more

Worst shopping experience ever. I brought a faulty item was treaty with derision for asking for a refund. Rudest woman I have met for a long time. Over priced and poor quality - I recommend avoiding this shop. Why? It's honest read more

After last-minute overspending on gifts that weren't needed, have felt held hostage by the no refunds policy over the last year and forced to buy things that didn't seem worth the value. Should have more faith that other people want to buy - it's made us feel v negatively about a store that sells nice enough stuff, just not for us. read more