Pretty much your typical corner shop, really: fine for a quick shop, and particularly good for…read moreMiddle Eastern fare (I think the owners are Turkish), with a good range of fresh fruit and veg, alongside groceries, beer, wine and spirits. Open late.

This shop is aces. Any place that sells over 30 varieties of cider is going to be a winner with me…read more Fruit, fizzy, cloudy, toffee apple, you name and these guys will probably sell it. That's not all, they have a huge selection of wines in their fridges, as well as beers, lagers, stout, ale and anything else created by man that has alcohol in it and can be drunk. It's not the cheapest but it's the closest to London Fields, which makes it the go to "bar" for the park when you want to drink with your mates. It also has a happy little (well actually not little at all) chap working behind the counter, who is super jolly. It must be all the booze. I'd be happy surrounded by all that tasty scrumpy. I'd also be drunk. So on my way home from a hard day a work, I'll swing by this place and grab a bottle of good stuff. It's a winner for me.

My wonderful Tesco Express in Bounds Green. Where shall I…read morestart!? Small but nice with absolutely everything you need, from fresh bread to fruit & veg, frozen & cupboard foods, and a great selection of beers & wines. Always well stocked up, super fresh & great quality, and above all, a friendly atmosphere and wonderful, courteous customer service. A great new Manager & a fantastic Team of people super dedicated, competent, helpful, hard working and really really lovely. And lets not forget the DJ... the lovely background music is every time just the cherry on the cake!

My new local. Off-licences are nice but usually expensive. Bounds Green did not have a 'real'…read moresupermarket until this one opened in early October this year. Open every day until 11pm, it offers all one needs just a few minutes away from the Bounds Green tube station. It has dairy products, fresh vegetables, household items and much more. In total: all you need for your home if you just want a good dinner and clean house. It is also located directly on the 221 bus route, giving it easy access to both Bounds Green and Wood Green as well as the surrounding areas.

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.

Okay, so first of all, this isn't open 24 hours; least of all on a Sunday, when it closes at 5PM…read morealong with every other grocery store in the area. That being said, even during the lockdowns, it is open fairly late and is really only one of two stores on this street that can be considered an actual supermarket. Enormous though it is- by UK standards- it isn't hard to get around inside and has two floors to keep things simple and easy to navigate, as well as an underground parking garage for those who dare to drive on these streets. Food and seasonal grocery-related items are on the bottom; clothing, toiletries, cookware, toys, and everything else are on the top. The prices here are very good for most items, and the quality ranges from, "I wouldn't trust this," to "I'll take ten!" The variety alone makes it worth the trip and the rather long checkout queues, as you're likely to be able to find everything you need in one go. Just don't expect a whole lot from the staff, as most will give you a lukewarm response, at best. If for any reason, you don't find what you're looking for, there are two other- smaller- grocery stores just a few minutes' walk down the street. And personally, I rather like walking here. Streatham High Street has a nice homey vibe to it.

A shiny new Tesco Extra in Streatham. Fun!…read more I headed down (rather further than my usual shopping ventures) as some friends had mentioned it and I wanted to check out this giant store that's now vaguely nearish me. There was something in particular I was looking for and while they didn't have it, 2 different associates were very nice in trying to help me locate it at another store. Overall, a nice place. Good location, lots of bright and natural light (always a bonus in any shop), and good selection.

A chain French wine store. In primrose hill we are blessed to have ours managed by a lovely man…read morenamed Stefan who is a fantastic ambassador for the brand. He takes immense pride in his shop and is incredibly friendly to all that enter. The wine itself is predominantly French of course but they also have a nice selection of spirits. Amazing value for money selections.

This is not the the type of off-licence I use every week, but if I want to buy someone a gift of…read morewine, then this is where I go. The manager (French) who sweeps the area outside his shop every day, and the rest of the staff are very helpful and know their wine, so they are very happy to give you recommendations, offers, information. They also offer a free gift wrapping service which is a lovely touch.

As convenience stores go, this is one of the best I have ever seen in regards to produce. The…read morestorekeepers have thought of everything, including random items you'd otherwise struggle to find. With a wide range of fresh fruits and vegetables outside the front of the store, this is one of few convenience outlets you can purchase something healthy and fresh. The inside of the store is set up superbly with a useful selection things you would find in a supermarket. With the incredible booze selection you'd be forgiven for thinking the people of Kentish Town had a drink problem. Saying that on the night I popped into Everbest Food and Wine there was a lady careering across Kentish Town Road clearly out of her mind, unable to see the big shiny metal death wagons hurtling towards her. Luckily her not quite so smashed friend who had a glass of Lambrini or two less, dragged her to the safety of the pavement. The downside of this well provisioned independent store is the inflated prices. There seems to be a trend of local stores selling food stuffs at a much higher price than the supermarkets. Thus if you have the energy, it is worth your while checking out the branded stores down the road. But if you are just after a quick compulsive buy, Everbest is excellent.

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.