Walking between charity shops in this fine city, I spotted a small arcade that I'd not seen before…read more My reward for being super-aware this time round was to find that there's an independent cheese shop nestled in there. They've actually got Snowdonia Cheese Company Amber Mist! Whenever SCC cheeses are sold there's usually plenty of their Black Bomber, but I find Amber Mist is quite hard to get hold of. It's the best Whisky cheese, in my opinion. (And that's including anything available at Farmer's Markets in Scotland...) So I'm having a truckle of that, and I'm committed to being disciplined enough to save it for Christmas. What else? After I've had short rave, the owner can see that I'm quite keen on the yellow stuff, so she offers me a sample of Harlech. Just when you think you've tasted and seen all the cheese in Europe, there are still surprises left. This is cheddar with horseradish and parsley. Cheese AND condiment. My two favourite foods in one make me buy a few hundred grams of this. It's going to be perfect on top of a veggie pattie to make a piquant burger. Next up is Worcerster Hop. I've had Hereford Hop before, so I'll trust that Elgar County's version is similarly tasty. Always a good match for a US India Pale Ale. The last two didn't last long, though the Amber Mist is sat in a scared space in the fridge. I'll be back at Cheese to Please to stock up for Christmas. Independent with a charming owner, here you'll find tasty delights beyond the usual supermarket fare. Discover a world beyond Wensleydale and Cranberry this Christmas. (Though they had that in too when I went.)

old fashioned butchers. nothing flash but good quality meat and veg. better quality than the…read moresupermarkets and cheaper too!

Made to feel welcome, very friendly service and your not made to hurry in what you need to order, I…read moream sure if there was a seat in the shop they would offer me a coffee - or even a tot of whisky!!!!

quality butchers , selling a wide range of fresh meat and prepared meat products, great sausages…read moreand good hot pork rolls at lunchtimes

high quality butchers selling high quality meat products. renowned for their faggotsread more

Walk through from either the market or bus station and you will find this small but great store…read more Not very big in size but big big big on range. All products are bagged in clear bags and in weighs. They range from baking products to nuts and sweets. There is just one till but you do not normally have to wait to be served. The staff are polite and friendly. there are often half price and 2 for 1 offers.

This is a nicely situated store and has a wide range of products, if you're into health foods…read more Competitive prices and sensibile packaging means I keep coming back time after time. It's situated in Crowngate Shopping Centre and staff are knowledgable.