Another convenience store, but one that's a little more well stocked than most. Slightly more…read moretobacco options, and certainly a tad more savoury and sweet options for those looking for some easy to get hold of food. There is (of course) a supply of alcohol for late night needs, but this isn't as impressive as elsewhere, nor as cheap as I've seen. There are a few rather random knick-knacks hovering around too, all of which seemed completely useless like Ross said, but they managed to find a place in the store nonetheless...

Thingslicious is a friendly little store, with a good selection of snacks, alcohol and soft drinks…read more As well as the aforementioned you'll find cards, magazines, newspapers, ice cream and some assorted convenience items, coupled with a plethora of crazy cheap novelty items, impossibly to describe, and of no discernable value.

These guys are racist, rude and I would not trust them with my returns…read more They were supposed to have items for me to collect but they lost them even though I was told they had been delivered to 4 st james street, city news. When I complained the young guy behind the counter told me he was sick of my people!!! stay away at all costs.

Mace fulfils your standard corner shop needs whether they are Twix based or not, but is rather…read morebizarrely not open in the late hours, meaning that late night alcohol and snack runs aren't going to be answered by a visit here. Mace (as well as having a memorable name) also fits the St. James style of stores by having a slightly more clean and concise layout than most corner stores in the rest of the nation, let alone Brighton, but other than that remains fairly unremarkable.

Handy your grocery shopping beer @ wines. Nice friendly staff plus Nisa dealsread more

What the eff is up with this name? I mean Joey's, Joe's Joseph's Josie's, or Jodie's I can deal…read morewith, but Joeies?! It's like there was a buy-one-get-one-free on all vowels! I guess I take particular offence because I can see my name there shrouded in atrocious spelling. Rant over to the shop: it's a newsagents, there is nothing particular bad, or good - the staff are perfectly friendly; prices competitive and premises perfectly well laid out, it's just that name. I cannot get over the name.

I think this shop is more noticable for a failure to grasp the English language then it is for…read moreanything you could purchase inside (unless they offer english language lessons, in that case it probably isn't worth it). The newsagents itself is pretty decent by all accounts, even if unspectacular. They sell a few things beyond the standard; pistachio's and various spicy snacks (a personal favourite). Really though, this is a store that just provides the essentials to local residents. One good positive is that Joeies tends to be open later than most local shops, making it easier to get your pint of milk for the that late night cup of tea.

As well as all the stuff you'd expect to find, there's also a larger than usual jumble of bits and…read morepieces in the oddly named BR 40. Maybe its 40 years old, or the 40th convenience store in Brighton? Either wouldn't surprise me, but I'm sure this place will be more than adequate for all your convenience needs. And with two practically opposite each other on this little stretch of Coombe road, your spoilt for choice! I'd head here for if you need odd bits and things, and to the other if your wanting a miniature super market experience.

I have lived above this shop for 4 years and this shop was a god send. It literally has everything…read morethat a convenience shop needs but it isn't cluttered like some can become. The owner Mr. Patel obviously is a shrewd businessman and has done well with this shop. I won't list but the stuff that you wouldn't expect are a stationery section, all sorts of cards updated regularly and all household bits and bobs. It is also the local paper delivering service which is another feather in the bow of this shop and another indication of the utilisation of this shop.

hello my name is Irene, I have lived one month ,. I'm looking for a job, I have experience in…read morerestaurants and day and night bars. Also in clothing stores, or mother has one !! Currently studying nursing. I can send the resume to the address you tell me. Thank you

What with all the corner stores around here, its quite hard to be the best, and while I wouldn't…read moreargue that All Sorts is, I would say it has the most originality. Like the name suggests, its more about having a broad variety than stocking traditional things (like crisps and beer) to a high standard. There's a good lot of candles and stationary items - maybe to be used together for late night writing in the wilderness - and other what nots that make it a useful place to step in if your caught out by the more commercial places shutting early (as I was late one Sunday). It also boasts an internet café (or so the huge signs suggest) but seeing as I have it at home and on my mobile, I've not needed to test it out...

All Sorts is okay, and the staff are usually friendly. The main plus is the fairly large internet…read moreroom upstairs, which is £1 an hour I think. Rather oddly they have a love tester outside - you put your hand on it and it reveals your inner passions or something - I think this is probably somewhat revealing about what they're going for with their stock selection here... As Ross M. complained, there's really not much in terms of food (although I found an okay tomato pasta pot there once when I was in a similarly desperate situation!), and the vast amount of snacks and soft drinks suggest they're catering more for passing tourists and shoppers rather than workers or locals! All Sorts doesn't really sell all sorts, and neighbouring late night newsagents Well Done is better for that. But on the other hand if you need some tobacco, or a chocolate bar - you're all sorted!

i believe i was scammed unfortunately and charged £9.65 for a disposable vape which costs £5…read moreeverywhere else. it also ran out in a couple of hours, absolutely distraught.

One Step, another of the strangely named corner shops that Brighton sports in droves, is pretty…read moreuseless in comparison to some of its not too distant neighbours. Selection is generally poor, with a huge amount of space unused: something's gone very wrong with the planning here. Also, for a shop in the middle of pub and party town, there's a shockingly bad selection of cigarettes and booze, and the prices seem to have been jacked up too! Avoid. From the outside, One Step looks like it's doing the right thing: unlike most convenience stores, it looks clean and modern, and the whole shop seems to light up like a Christmas tree from the outside: very inviting. However, upon entering, there is little to buy or return for. The shop sports a huge open space in the middle, with walls lined with products, but no aisles or anything like that. This huge waste of space is strange enough, but added to One Step's rather poor selection of, well, nearly everything, and you start to wonder why this rather large shop floor is empty. Their general selection is bad enough, but One Step also seem to have forgotten their target demographic. One Step is in the middle of West Street, and thus should be selling cigarettes and booze: it's almost a given. Instead, their selection of both the above is pathetic: who are they expecting to walk in? This is all already bad enough, but then the prices are all between 5-10p more than any other convenience store I've ever been in... The problem here seems to be two-tiered. A great location and snazzy look have obviously cost One Step far more than they think they can recoup, leaving stocks low and selection poor. This has then led to greater prices, in the hopes of recouping all of their losses. If they're where they are for long enough, they should have no problem, it's just such a poor example of a convenience store. The only convenience here is walking past.

basic thief. tries to overcharge. lost another customer because of his greed! Be sure you're being…read morecharged correctly BEFORE you pay because you're NOT getting a refund. Doesn't matter what the sign says, you will be charged more.

Your standard corner store, but with the added bonus of slightly enhanced gambling facilities and a…read moredash more food than standard. You'll see plenty of pasta sauces and quick meal makers bolstering the more common frozen foods these places tend to stock, making Coombe Road Convenience more convenient than a stroll to the supermarket. Its opposite the curiously named BR 40, and while which side of the road you're on will probably dictate which store you visit, I'd argue this (being marginally larger) is better for food stuffs, while not carrying the random stationary that BR 40 bosts. Either way, both are friendly and fairly priced.

Fantastic shop with a huge variety of products. Fresh groceries, drinks, snacks, and household…read moreitems all in one place. The staff are always polite and welcoming.

Maybe its just the pretty sign outside, and the colourful shots they sell in here, but I rather…read morelike Sparkling... Its probably my favourite late night stop off that's actually in Brighton, rather than on the way home, or to a friends. Its haphazardly put together in here, and the shopkeeper is at the back of the store and raised slightly, so it feels like you are being looked upon by a head master when you walk around looking at products... Its a very decent size in here, and has pretty much everything you'd want to find in an off license, with the addition of skanky (but colourful) shots that you can grab to top yourself up on alcohol for cheap (ish) before hitting the club of your choice... Not exactly cool or sexy, but disappointing practical when you're going somewhere you hate because of people you love. Definitely recommended!