I'm not going to lie - I enjoy looking sharp sometimes. Not always though, sometimes I like to…read moremaintain a feral rough n ready look but I do understand male fashion, I dig it. Every encouragement I have then for small places like Michael's Tailoring. In what could be mistaken for a house is this very small store. Do not however be confused by its stature; this is a house of knowledge, information and years of experience. From weddings to funerals they will size you up and cut you out a treat. Even for casual events or just a new pair of fitted trousers, this is a gentleman's shop for gentlemen - served by a gentleman.

Very quick and excellent service! I took in a pair of ladies…read morevelvet trousers to be stitched up (they had come undone) and I am very happy with the result. It seems strong but without any visable stitches. I also had some jeans taken up and the pockets repaired and I am very pleased with the way they look now. I highly recommend this tailor and I am so pleased he is in our neighbourhood!

Went in to Cherry's to see about a price to have a dress taken up, I did not go into the shop…read moreexpecting my dress to be taken up there & then, I was only looking for 5 minutes of there time to see what they thought. The gentleman was friendly & approachable however the lady working in there I felt she was hostile & I was not deserving of her time. Safe to say I left within 2 minutes of entering & will not be back. A shame as I had been recommended this business.

Very good old fashion service nothing is too much trouble…read more Cherry is a great personality and a good laugh but also very serious about the work she does I will allways recommend here thanks Cherrys

Do you get really peed off when buttons fall off or hems fall down? Are you vertically challenged…read moreand your trousers are always yards too long for you? I suffer from this problems often, and as I'm not about to learn how to sew, I was in desperate need of a good tailors/alterations business. This odd little place was advertised in the local paper, so I went to investigate, with an especially annoying pair of new trousers. Step inside and it looks like another cheapy clothes store, the new clothes they sell are nothing but market-stall fodder and not really worth a second glance. They charged £10 to take up my trews, and did it within 3 days. I had to be measured and was man-handled by a woman (it was fine, I'm just not used to going to a tailors!) I have to admit, despite the rather depressing shop and unspectacular surrounds and service, I have been pleased with the result. The hems are even and the length just right, and looks like they'll stay put. They also do repairs of almost all items of clothing. Might be worth going somewhere a bit pricier/ more upmarket if you want your Gucci suit/ballgown/wedding dress altered though.

Brunel Tailoring is a curiously named business in more ways than one. As far as I'm aware, Isambard…read moreKingdom Brunel didn't apply his copious design skills to the field of couture! And being owned and run by an Afghan Family you wouldn't expect this name to have been the most obvious choice. Established two years ago this small business has been doing very well. It's forged friendships with other businesses on Gloucester Road that provide regular income, such as Billie Jean Clothing, another concern that is weathering the recession well. As well as making new garments and curtains from scratch, Brunel Tailoring have a nifty sideline in repairs and alterations. I've never taken advantage of their tailoring services, so I can't vouch for that, but I had three items altered recently, all for the incredibly affordable price of £14.00! Saraj, the owner, comes from a family with a long tailoring tradition in his home country, and was savvy enough to work for an Italian tailoring company when he first came to the UK. When ready, he decided to branch out on his own. A brave move in a volatile economy! But at the price I am sure that he'll continue to do well.

This shop seems slightly out of place amongst the endless burger and chip bars. The frocks and…read moresuits in the window made me anxious to go in, worried that I would not be able to afford tailoring from here. As I walked closer to the window I realised I had nothing to fear. The shop was soooo cheap! I needed some trousers shortening for work and was pleased to see it was only £9. They also do zip repairs for only £3. First impressions aren't always correct!

It's as if the designers at Bertoldi were plucked from the fashion houses of Milan. This is a…read morelovely little tailors that offers exceptional one to one service. They can asses exactly what you would like done with an old item of clothing and revitalise it, making it beautiful, current or simply wearable again. The skills they posses are sadly fading away on the high street. These are real Italian tailors who can make you a bespoke, stunning item of clothing. As well as handling all manner of every day alterations (like the fly on my jeans that just won't stay shut). The designers here are real craftsmen, and as soon as you step into their shop it's just a joy to watch them work away. These are the kinds of skills that people just don't have anymore. Talk to Barbara (the manager) about what you need, she is an amazing designer and always happy to help.

I am delighted with some alterations recently done by this team of taylors. The work is of a very…read morehigh standard, was done on time for collection and cost exactly the price that was quoted and was excellent value for money, but that is not all: There is a considerable level of understated skill going on at the shop, from pleasantly greeting customer, listening, advising and being clear about what is best for you and your garments. Barbara and her team are superb professionals. I'm really happy to have found them.

She's brilliant! Really quick, excellent work, chatty and incredibly good value. Lovely woman.read more

Our clothes washer broke in the second week back at uni, so about 3 weeks later I went to…read moreStaffords to get some fresh air put in my mangled rags. I could not help but feel like i was in a movie in the states as i went about my washing. I half expected to find some really attractive bird that i could chat up. But that never happened. Then the novelty wore off. I haven't been back since- we pestered our landlord into getting us a new washing machine. But i can tell you that Staffords does what it is supposed to, it does not do it in style but it does it!

Huge bonus points for the following: * WiFi. Yay... I can…read moreuze laptop. * It's also A CAFE! Fresh coffee and cakes. Not vending machine but a genuine espresso bar out the back. With funky purple cushion seating. * Manned. No launderette mysteries. If something goes wrong the guy's right there. * Eco friendly detergents. Stuff that doesn't sweep persistent pollutants down the drain and out to sea. * Little jars: if you forget your laundry powder you can buy a little refillable jar right there. And if you like it you can buy it full size. * Radio. Classic rock of some kind. "Walk this way" now playing... * Laundry fiction. (??!) A series of books with the word 'launderette' or 'laundromat' in the title. * Cinnamon rolls. They rock. Why doesn't every coffeeshop have them? They're so 'fika'. It's right next to Cafe Lazz where I usually go for coffee but I might go here instead now, laundry or no laundry. Cool. Only downside: if you come in winter, wear your coat!

The clean been isn't exactly my nearest place but it's totally worth driving 10 mins for…read more They people who run the Bean are the loveliest! Always really helpful for people that don't have a clue (like me!) and always have time for a natter. They have internet facilities as well so you can surf the web whilst you wait for your wash for a small cost...and i have breaking news........they give you free jelly beans!! Won me over in a heartbeat. I like the play on words as well, clean bean, free jelly beans... it's always really clean there and it's just a cute, cosie more modern version of a launderette.