This is a nice, friendly newsagent and off licence on London Road, which always seems to be open…read morewhen other places are shut. They stock a decent range of alcohol, including the oblilgatory two for a fiver bottles of vinegary wine, and are also a great place to pick up a last minute birthday card on the way into town.

Smokemart stocks a lightly bolstered range of tobacco products, with the cigars and the like…read moresitting alongside the usual fair of lighters and cigarettes. It doesn't quite have the range of smokers heaven (which stocks electric grinders) but it sure beats it on its range of magazines. There's about a third of the entire store dedicated to them here! There's a few surprising additions in the form of green and blacks chocolate which come as a surprise, but its not the best layed out I've seen on London Road.

Well done deserves it's 3 stars more than most, in fact I'm really temped to give it 4 simply…read morebecause there's been more than once... at around 4am when it if wasn't there I MAY HAVE DIED... But the less said about those times the better... Oh! And I like the name!

I remember the first time I noticed Well Done...my friends and I laughed a little too hysterically…read morefor a little too long at a name which is essentially not all that funny. Yes...you've guessed it, we were drunk! We found it even funnier when the lighter we purchased had 'well done' printed on it, as if we were being congratulated every time we had a cigarette! In the sober light of day, this is just wrong! Well Done is very much a stumble in when you're drunk and starving, pick up a packet of crisps, or something else equally unsubstantial, and stumble back out kind of a place. You'll find all of the usual newsagent/corner shop stuff...magazines, tobacco, cold drinks, pretty unappetizing sandwiches and a giant selection of crisps, chocolate and biscuits. Everything makes sense except for the name...why oh why is it called 'Well Done'? 'Well done, you've made it this far in life'? Or perhaps its just 'Well done, you've made it through the night'?

The West Pier is a very sad story in the annals of heritage in the UK…read more Ther UK's only pier to be listed as grade I status was built in 1863-66 to the design of Eugenius Birch, embellished by the Victorians and Edwardians with magnificent concert and entertainment halls. Sectioned off for security reasons in World war II, it nevertheless survived the war to become a victim instead of the general post-War decline of the British seaside resort. Closed as a dangerous structure in 1975, repeated efforts to restore it were thwarted by delays, arguments and red tape. Salvation seemed at hand when, at last, the West Pier Trust had raised sufficient funds and had attracted successful lottery grants. Planning permission for its restoration had only just been secured when it succumbed in 2002 to a violent storm which damaged part of the concert hall deck, followed by two very suspicious and well-organised arson attacks in 2003. Plans are still continuing to restore the Pier, through developing a new tower attraction on the landward side. Best of luck to them. In the meantime, the twisted wreckage is testimony to a national heritage disgrace.

The West Pier has a beautiful, poetic sadness about it. Since the arson attacks in 2003, it has…read morebecome an iconic representation of Brighton. The image of the burning pier is a favourite among local photographers who, seven years on, are still selling their awe-inspiring photographs in local galleries. The sight of the sun setting behind the burnt-out remains is the most romantic scene in the city and I desperately hope that those who want it demolished don't get their way. It will be a very sad day indeed when the remains finally collapse and sink into the water. Head down to the seafront with your camera or sketchbook while you still have the chance to enjoy this inspiring, haunting structure.

Horrible staff - This young man refused selling my daughter a beer on her 18th birthday and was…read morevery rude about it asking her to "get out of the store". My family are loyal patrons and this has ruined our night - In future we will not come back and we will tell all our friends and family to take their business elsewhere. It is legal so why are you refusing a sale on her birthday? I am confused and you have lost a loyal customer.

A small general store on Western Road, close to Waitrose, selling basic items of food, newspapers,…read moreconfectionery, tobacco and snacks. They have a chiller cabinet for sandwiches and soft drinks. It's right by a busy bus stop, so gets lots of passing trade, and the staff seem good at offering quick and efficient service.

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.

The local paper shop was struggling a few years back so Shorelife Limited took over so that the…read morearea could still have it's local paper and post office services. Like any good newsagents it has everything from sweets to magazines and ice creams etc. However, the company does offer some other facilties which include faxing and photocopying which always comes in handy if you are in a rush and you have run out of printer ink which seems to be happening much quicker nowadays. I think they are not filling the cartridges up as much as they used to...... They are very helpful and even if I took ages making up my mind no one bothered me like they do in other shops that want you to buy and go especially young children. You will shorely find what you want in this place!

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 !! I love sports. I am practice surf and run ! Currently studying nursing. I can send the resume to the address you tell me. Thank you

Well i actually live in southwick, and i have to say this is one of the best shops there. I go…read morethere almost every morning to get stuff for school, the staff are really friendly and i have never had a problem with it. I would say it is brilliant ;D

If Paul Auster and Wayne Wang's Smoke is to be believed, there's few pleasures in life greater than…read moresmoking a good cigar.... The best place to buy them in Brighton & Hove is Burkitt's. A distinguished store with sophisticated glass cabinets, it stocks a tantalising array of cigars from classics like Castella, King Edward and Fleur de Savenne to an enviable array of Cuban imports like Montecristo, Partagas and Romeo y Julieta. Cigars can be bought seperately or in special presentation boxes and they also stock lovely zippo lighters, loose tobacco, ashtrays and hundreds of different, high quality pipes.

Sometimes you find a place that appeals to you so much that you purposefully mention it in…read moreconversation in the hope that it'll be where your next Birthday present comes from. Burkitt's is one of these places. I'd say it's possibly the most stylish tobacconist I've ever visited. Far different from those cheesy places selling grinders, bongs and tobacco tins decorated with Marajuana leaves, Burkitt's stocks an elegant range of products that would look quite at home in a Rowley Burkin Q.C. Fast Show sketch. Whether you're a connoisseur of all things tobacco or if you're buying for someone with a passion for pipes, there is no better place for finding something with a little pre-war chic.