I wouldn't shop at Poundland for everything but there are some things that it makes sense to get in…read morethis shop. It's probably best to steer clear of clothes, utensils etc, but they do do some brand food that is cheaper than in the supermarkets, and also shampoo and other cleaning materials. Both for personal hygene and the cleanliness of your home. I have probably saved a fortune in the time I have been going here by purchasing these goods here instead of paying full whack. The shop itself is usually very busy and you can be expected to queue to pay for your cheap purchases. The store is fairly well stocked and there are plenty of staff on show re-filling the shelves. The best bit, if you ask me, is that it is easy to add up how much your shopping comes to!

A good pound shop to find some great deals although some of the things you can buy cheaper at other…read moreshops. This shop is always very busy with queues and it becomes very crowded and it is hard to move around the shop. They open on Sundays and it is not as busy on this day.

This One Stop is situated at the bottom of Southbourne near to Pokesdown railway station, there is…read morestreet parking close by. Like most of the other One Stop shops it is open from 6am until 10.30pm and is very handy for picking up those forgotten items.There are often bargains to be had during the morning as the fresh fruit and vegetables, sandwiches etc that are about to expire are greatly reduced. They also have offers on a good range of products for a week at a time. They have a small area for cards and magazines, alcohol and household products. They also have a small selection of frozen and refrigerated items. There is often a seasonal display at the front of the shop, which include; flowers for Valentines, Easter eggs, Christmas cards, etc.

Not a bad supermarket however not the best place to get your weekly shopping as it is very…read moreexpensive and you cant always get what you need. It is easy to get to and has a lot of parking. It is also very close to two other supermarkets Iceland and Farm Foods. They have a bakery, a fresh fish counter and a deli. Waitrose is a nice place to get extra special bits like speciality meats and biscuits. They also do a nice range of breads and cakes. They have a hot food counter where you can get already cooked items. It also does good quality fruit and vegetables. The staff are not overly friendly, but individual members of staff are lovely.

fairly small, expensive place to shop which obvioulsy has a limited range. Its also in the middle…read moreof town so probably reflected by what they sell - ie lunch time 1-5 item type people rather than the weekly shop type. They have a fresh meat, bakery, fish section which is good - staff are generally happy to help and do the job of cutting meat etc quite well. Waitrose does some fancy stuff like jams, bisuits etc.. so its always worth popping in.

A really big Sainsbury's with lots of choice. Right next to a large Marks and Spencer in a big…read moreshopping and Industrial area. Lots of parking spaces although quite hard to navigate in the car park. It also has a few cash points, a car wash and a petrol station. This Sainsbury's also has a cafe area, a hot food counter, electrical and clothes areas. It is a very large store and takes quite a while to look around, although it is laid out really well. There is a dedicated desk in the clothes and electrical area that can help you with any stock that isn't out on display. It has a large fruit and veg section as well as a bakery but the frozen food isle are not that big. Good place to do your weekly shop as you have a marks and Spencer next door and the petrol is always at a reasonable price compared to other stations. Staff are also helpful and friendly.

Must admit do not visit that often, even though a 'fan'. On this visit, they now have a small…read moreButcher, Fishmonger & Bakery counter. There is also a see cafe as turn right into the Store. Situated right next to the M & S Store

OK, I will be honest - I use the car park at Sainsbury more than I use Sainsbury itself. That is my…read morelittle tip for this place - you can park here for 90 minutes without charge and it is a short walk away to Portsmouth town centre. I sometimes pop in to buy something though there's no barriers or people checking receipts. Be warned they do patrol and enforce the 90 minute rule. The supermarket itself is okay. Nothing special but the shelves are usually well stocked which is more than can be said for some other supermarkets. There is a limited range of non food items - this really is a supermarket where people actually buy food. There is a coinstar machine if you have a load of old coppers you want changing. Another tip is that if you have 6 items or less (or is it fewer) you can go the tobacco / lottery kiosk. If there is something that you need from Sainsbury - some great offer - especially non food then your best bet is to go to the one on the A27, or even take a trip down the M27.

This is a really quiet supermarket so if you hate crowds and noise shop here!…read more The shelves are normally well stocked and they do some nice quality food, however their prices are a fair bit dearer than the other supermarkets in the city. You should be able to do your weekly shop all in one go here, but if you are looking for none food items this place isn't going to to fit the bill. If you have a car it's pretty convenient but if you don't it's a little bit of a pain getting across to the bus stops with your bags. The car park and toilet facilities are very easily accessible which is a big bonus, and there is a cashpoint machine.

Not a bad wee corner shop, now a Co-op. Not brills on fresh vegetables, but that might just be…read morewhen I have gone in, usually when visiting friends nearby. Slushie's, hot sausage rolls, potato dogs & slice of pizza. Good selection of chilled booze.

This is a great local convenience stores that stocks the majority of your everyday essentials. The…read morestaff vary but on the whole are pleasant and happy to help if needed. They always seem to be sweeping or cleaning the floors and rubbish is not left unnoticed for long. It will be a challenge for people with pushchairs or in wheelchairs though as the aisles are extremely narrow, if two people are going in opposite directions it is a case of turn to the side and breathe in! It has some offside parking outside which normally has some spaces and a bus stop opposite to get you into Bitterne or Southampton central. As with many Co-op's it has regular offers - there are always offers on alcohol and often cereals , biscuits , sweets and sauces are half price or buy one get one free. This makes some products cheaper than large supermarkets

Co-op is placed in a good position for passers by. It's the shop we always stop in when on our way…read moreout and need to collect a couple of things to take with us. The shop is fairly small but laid out well and organised. There is limited parking which can create a problem sometimes but we nip in as quick as we can to be out again. The prices are obvioulsy slightly more than supermarket prices, but when you need the convenience then this is a good place to go. They have a wide range of items much as you would find in a supermarket as well as offering a lottery and pay point service. For a corner shop it's a good place.