Sattie and his son Pardeep are fantastic. I called from the US to have a gift delivered to my…read moreboss. They took care of everything even though they don't normally do deliveries.

This small grocery shop has a very well maintained stock of fresh packaged foods,daily baked…read morepasteries,an excellent coffee machine. It also provides all that is needed for your dorm-from Duvets,pillows,dinnerware etc.A fine array of wines,beers,ales. Kudos to the cleanliness of the establishment. The downside to such a nice store is that some of the staff are very unpleasant,rude and tend to speak ill of the customers when they leave the store.

From the owner: Our Liberty Quays store at the bottom of Central Bridge. This location is right in the middle of a…read morenumber of local flats, student halls and office accommodation and also, don't forget, we are very close to Oxford Street. This 3,000sq ft store was completely refitted in May 2013 and boasts a 23 metre run of fresh foods, 7 metres of frozen foods, 7.5 metres dedicated to chilled alcohol and a vast range of grocery products. As with all our stores, it also has a 24hr, free-to-us ATM. Our Frobisher House store is location directly opposite Southampton Central Train Station and a large number of bus stops which service most of the city. Over the years we have built up a strong business with our regular commuters, office workers and local residents. The store was completely refitted in November 2012 to better meet our customers' needs. This refit included increasing the sales area by 30%, doubling our fresh food range and also the installation of a 24hr, free-to-use ATM.

I do actually have to agree with Stevem's review of McColls, it's only really saving grace is the…read morefact its the first and only cashpoint on Bedford Place you can use without waiting in a huge queue. You do usually get harassed by a drunk/homeless person when trying to use it. Its also one of those stores you can never really find what you want when you want it, or its so hideously expensive its not worth it!

I do not think that this is a very good shop. They sell most things that you would expect a…read morenewsagents to sell but most things are very over priced and there are cheaper shops near by. The shop seems small and cramped. When the school near by finishes there are lots of people waiting outside till they can go in as only a few children are allowed in at once. There is a cash machine just outside which is convenient. I find some members of staff to be quite rude. I don't bother going in now as there are far better shops on the road.

Decent local Coop, well organized and with a solid selection - especially if you're a local office…read moreworker looking for breakfast/lunch. Also has meat and vegetable sections, and a Costa coffee machine for those days I don't have time for something fancier. Bonus points for the cooler with single ice creams, much appreciated this hot summer!

This Spar is right outside Southampton Central train station and is cheap compared to train station…read moreprices! So fairly useful when you are catching the train. Its fairly big and stocks most things you would need on the go. There are usually plenty of staff there to serve you and they do produce some fresh stock in store! Opens early and late so open most thd time for office workers and most normal train travellers.

In many ways this Spar shop is the same as the others, but it also seems to have something a bit…read moremore. Its very clean and well equiped for a store of its size. It's situated convienently across the road from Southampton Central train station and is ideal if you don't want to pay the prices the shops within the station charge. It's also right by the large bus station so whether getting a train, coming home, walking into Shirley or town, or waiting for a bus, this store has most things you would need at a moments notice. Opening times are good, so are the staff.