A generic corner shop and newsagents, with an off-licence. Lots of different sorts of vodka and…read moretins of Polish lager, don't bother trying for a bottle of good Rioja or vintage Champagne. Sells Oyster top-ups and theoretically travelcards too, although they run out of the blanks frequently enough that I have pretty much stopped asking. Fruit and veg is on offer if you're desperate for an emergency onion or red pepper. I'd walk five minutes down the road to Maryland if I were you, it always looks a bit tired. Has one of those expensive cashpoints inside.

Small shop in the entrance to St James's Park tube, under the HQ of London Transport…read more It sells a small selection of drinks, snacks, sandwiches to eat on the go, and a wider selection of greeting cards and gifts. It's your classic 'emergency purchase' location, but the range of cards isn't half bad, actually, and prices seem average for the area - about £2 for a nice birthday card. As you'd expect for somewhere with passing 'tube' trade, service is super quick and efficient (three of us were served in about 8 seconds flat). If you are looking for food and you've a little more time, there are several excellent sandwich shops in the same complex.

Clean, friendly staff, with a good range of stock. Vetry's is one of a small chain of convenience…read morestores that are spread across South West London and Guildford. Expect prices to be slightly more expensive than the supermarkets, but the quality of what they sell is generally very good. You can pay by card if you spend more than £5. They have very competitive offers on beer - often cheaper than the big high street supermarkets.

Good News is Shopstop's only newsagent inside the station. It's really tiny but it's really packed…read morewith all sorts of magazines, newspapers, drinks, sweeties and other bits and bobs for travelers. You can also buy your Oyster cards here or get a top up in the mornings. A word of warning though, there's usually huge queue on a Monday morning so either get it the night before or be prepared for a long wait - this has often made me late for work. I love this little newsagent's... it's always been really handy when passing through Clapham Junction.

This place in handy and worth noting in the area specifically because it's open 24 hours. Only a…read morehop, skip and jump from tube station and right beside the number 8 bus-stop. They stock basic grocer supplies - you can get most things here; milk, bread, breakfast cereal, sauces. There's a good batch of fruit and veg outside. Wide range of beers and wines and most importantly - all the different varieties of Haribo mixes (which earns extra respect in my book!) It's a nice local and staff are friendly and actually abit madbut in a good way. They have most phone top-ups, but don't do any travelcards,Oysters, etc Only stock one local newspaper.

What I love about City View Food and Wine in Bethnal Green is the…read more fact that it has a 24 hour alcohol licence so they can sell alcoholic beverages (beers, wines, spirits.) right through the night, 7 days a week, thanks to the 24 hour drinking laws. If you are looking for a 24 hour off licence, this is the place to go. Apart from that, it's just a normal small supermarket / corner shop. You can find more 24 hour off licences on the 24 Hour Alcohol website: 24 Hour Off Licences & Booze Delivery (http://www.24houralcohol.co.uk/) .

This is one of the excellent local stores on the high street of Motspur Park. This shop is open…read morevery early for the newspapers it stocks and shuts around 11pm on most days. They sell a small range of convience store food, like cheese, hams, noodles, etc etc. They also do great deals on beer and wine. They offer local store deals like 6 premium lagers in cans like Stella Artois for a fiver. You are always quickly served in this store and I have even bartered before when I have been short on cash. This independent store is great. I would recommend if you are arriving in this area for a party that you save getting a bottle or two until you get here. This store is quite big and has quiet a range.

Great shop. Friendly staff, oyster card top-ups and a good selection of beers, wines and snacks…read more It's very useful as it stays open until 11pm.

I don't know why, but I like this little shop. It's a traditional "corner shop" type place - ideal…read morefor the Sunday morning papers-and-a-Cornetto run; or for emergency biscuit or crisp requirements. They have a Lottery machine, and they do Oyster top-ups, which is dead handy.

This corner shop's got an admirable selection of booze if I ever did see one. All ready-chilled…read more(where appropriate) for your impromptu drinking needs. Due to its location on Tower Bridge, you can also get a selection of London miniatures and an assortment of international chocolate bars. I'd avoid the pre-prepared foods, though. They're all a bit dodge.