The aim of Pomegranate is "to re-write the rule book between women and their sexuality"…read more This is a sex shop, but not as we know it. No smut, rather a boudoir-style store with a range of toys unwrapped and on display. Alongside the toys, there is also lingerie, books, games and bedroom accessories. Pomegranate may still make many of us blush, but it's going all out to re-write that rule book.

I shop regularly in Pomegranate and I really can't recommend it enough! It's a sensual and pleasant…read moreenvironment in which to peruse sexual goodies as well as try on lingerie. They have a range of gorgeous corsets, french knickers and burlesque accessories- and everything's totally affordable. You think it looks expensive but actually the prices are really reasonable and the lingerie is of a much higher quality than places like Ann Summers and La Senza but more reasonable in price! The staff are friendly and candid- they make you feel really comfortable as soon as you walk in. They have so much going on as well, they do sexual technique workshops, erotic book club, and are always present a big events in the community such as Pride. Highly recommended :)

Ahhh, why is it that I always end up in this store at Christmas time, when its super hectic!! Its a…read moregreat place to pick up nice good quality wrapping paper, gifts for aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews. M&S has long had a good reputation for excellent ladies underwear and this store does not disappoint with some nice cute ladies underwear sets. My absolute fave thing and why I frequent this store however is for the absolutely amazing dark chocolate ginger biscuits with real stem ginger in the middle. So good they turn me into cookie monster. And so good they are worth braving the very big queues this store has at lunchtime. My husband bought some suit trousers here and they were very helpful in the mens department. M&S goes through funny clothes phases, sometimes you can find some cool items here and other times its just a bit too mumsy for me.

Old Marks and Sparks lies opposite Debenhams and Primark in Broadmead, selling classic food,…read morehomeware and clothes at expensive prices. This shop has a great homeware section upstairs, but I was bitterly disappointed when the Bialetti coffee maker I wanted was priced at £30. In the end I went to Bristol Guild and bought a smaller one for £12. M&S is brilliant this time of year though, when you need a luxurious gift for mum or gran. And a Christmas Pudding from here is a brilliant treat for Xmas day.

Wow I haven't set foot in a New Look store for some years, but for the sake of Yelp I thought I…read moreshould step into this one in a retail park in East Bristol. This is a huge store, really nicely dressed and must be a haven for tweenies. They have loads of extra sections from their usual range - 915, Inspire, Maternity, Tall, Footwear, Lingerie, Mens - which makes it a store to head to if you like the brand. The most impressive is the shoe section - stacked in neon green boxes in diagonals across the back of the shop it looks amazing and very funky.

This Peacocks store on East street is one of the few clothing stores in Bedminster. Popular with…read moreyoung families and students this store supplies an extensive range of ladies clothing, with a small selection of Mens and Children. There is a security gaurd on the door who makes you feel a little uneasy when you shop here, but you can understand why he is needed. The ladies working in the store are very friendly, but ultimatley I feel the clothes are too expensive for what you get, they should drop each price tag by about 15% then I might think about shopping here more often.

Another invaluable asset to East Street, Peacocks is the obvious alternative for those who turn…read moretheir noses up at the plethora of nearby charity shops. Selling a range of cheap and frankly rather bland looking clothes, shoes and jewelry, if you're looking for originality, you'd be better off fishing around in said charity shops. The only conceivable argument I can think of for shopping here, as opposed to the nearby charity shops, is that the goods are often cheaper (and someone didn't die in them) But one should never underestimate the power of washing machines...

It was going to be my first Glastonbury Festival. I had my tickets and a bottle of vodka…read more 'Erm, you might need a bit more than that,' one friend chirped. 'Like a tent. And a sleeping bag. And a hat.' Full of purpose I went where I'd seen many active camping people (in the non John Inman sense) lurking: at Kathmandu opposite the Bristol Museum. I was immediately struck by how unprepared I was. Among the regular camping gear, there was thermal underwear, gas cookers and hiking packs. This was probably a bit more hardcore than I needed, but the helpful staff pointed me in the direction of a very functional £30 tent. One VERY handy thing about Kathmandu is that they have one of those 'if your luggage fits in here it's suitable for hand luggage' slots that you get at the airport. I always pay this shop a visit before jetting off to see how much I can squidge into one humble bag!

The shop with the never ending sale! Not a bad thing at all, but you don't know if it's a marketing…read moretrick or if they are always actually having sales. Either way very, very handy for festival season (probably handy for camping as well, but who the hell does that if they're not at a festival!?). It's the best place to pick up the essentials, like roll mats, chairs and torches. But I don't think they are the best around for the larger items like bags and bigger tents. They are great for small one or two man tents, but we had a walk into town and got a much better deal on a five man behemoth tent that makes me cry every time I have to put it up. But for all the camping gear you didn't even know you needed, they are the best. Try and catch one of their brilliant pre-summer sales, they always have a 3 for 2 offer that does the trick. The staff are always really friendly & helpful and I will be in there soon to pick up some tent pegs for this year's Glasto.

This is a great place to take kids to get them a special treat. The shop sells various different…read moresoft toys, including traditional teddies, bunnies, monkeys and cats, as well as slightly more unusual ones like dragons (these are usually limited edition). All of the toys are empty (unstuffed) when you choose them, and the child can then watch as the toy is filled to their request (really squashy, really firm, etc). The staff put a little satin heart in each toy as they fill it, which I thought was a really cute touch. You can also choose a voice for the toy, or even record one of your own, which could be really good if the child is going away from home. You can buy clothes and accessories for the toys, which are colour coded so that you can tell easily which toys they will fit, but be warned that buying these will raise the cost of the bear to double or more the price of the toy alone. The Mall Bristol branch is a fairly large one, which means that you are more likely to find the toy you want, and the staff are trained to fill and stitch them efficiently, whilst being really nice to children.

Terrible move removing the tills and replacing with self check outs…read more The queue was so long for the till that was open as you can not take returns to self check out. the one staff member on the tills who served me was super miserable . ( low staff moral I'm guessing). Then to find the exit entrance at the back of the store has now closed permanently due to store theft.. idea... put a security guard on the exit entrance. this is extremely concerning from a health and safety perspective as a emergency exit, everyone running for the stairs in a fire of a building of that size is dangerous. do better primark!

Hello. My name's Jenni. I'm 23. And I'm a Primark-holic. I'm embarrassed, and deeply ashamed. But…read moretheir disposable fashion and cheaper than cheap prices are addictive. I've tried to shop more ethically, honest I have. But something about this store keeps driving me back. I thought I was cured when all Bristol had to offer was the worst of the worst Primark's, with their poor selection and disorganised layout. But then they opened a super-store sized outlet and I just couldn't resist. I'm not saying it's the best one I've been to, and I've been to MANY, but I've never come out empty handed. My favourite thing about the brand new shiny Primark is their range of accessories which take up almost a third of the ground floor. Their underwear department is a bit lacking, but their sparkly dresses and cheap hosiery more than make up for it. The queues are still long, and you need a patient of a saint to trawl through the rails, but compared to most Primark stores this one is well managed and easy to navigate.