leaving Tesco yesterday I realised I had a puncture so pulled in to the recycling area opposite the…read morepetrol station. the gentleman in there offered to help me as he was an ex RAC patrol man. in the end he couldn't as I did not have the correct equipment. I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who stopped to offer help, in the end a lovely young man from Latvia came and helped me. He pulled out this huge screw/ bolt from the tyre then repaired it with something magic that looked like a rubber plug. I don't know his name, he said he lived in new Milton and he had a blue car. He really was a saviour to me. I was so amazed that so many kind people came to my aid and offered help. with all the bad things happening in this world today, all the people who stopped were just kind and wonderfu, I'm glad I live in this great country.

Awesome store. A must visit of you need supplies while in the New Forest. What is even better is…read morethat this is a 24 hour a day store so you can get nappies or anything else you may need. Car park is also quite big, so no problem with stopping here. Another good thing is the fact that the petrol is cheaper here than at any of the other petrol stations in the local area. Top marks!

DISGUSTING! The staff here behave disgracefully and in very bad taste. At the end of the day,…read morecustomers who happen to be looking for marked down goods in this store are virtually stalked by members of STAFF WHO ARE HIDING REDUCED ITEMS FOR THEMSELVES WHO DO NOT WANT CUSTOMERS TO FIND THEIR HIDDEN ITEMS. More than once, I have been in the store as the clock struck 9pm for closure as I waited for the reduced items, I have had the security guard give me filthy looks (rather than politely remind me of the time), and as I have left the store, when there are no other customers present, the staff put the REDUCED ITEMS OUT FOR THEMSELVES TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF. I even had a bunch of flowers snatched off me by a member of staff before 9pm which she then took to the check out and bought herself. Shockingly self-serving store, and the managers fully support the staff in the illegal practice of hiding reduced items for their own benefit. Shame on you Waitrose, the behaviour of your opportunistic staff in this store is an embarrassment!

On the site of the former Safeways/Morrisons, this is a large supermarket offering all the finest…read morefood and drink you would expect from Waitrose! There is a great instore butcher, who is very keen to help you try something new or recommend cheaper cuts and how to cook them! Let's face it, Waitrose is quite an expensive place to shop, but they have started doing dine in for £10 and they have a nice selection of food included! If you like fish, the fish counter is appealing but not as friendly as the butcher! There is an instore bakery, but i'd rather use the bakers across the way! If you need a break after shopping the cafe by the entrance is reasonably priced and worth a look, very child friendly! You get 2hours free parking in the car park, they do have an attendant i noticed so be ware if you want to park and go elsewhere!

A really big Sainsbury's with lots of choice. Right next to a large Marks and Spencer in a big…read moreshopping and Industrial area. Lots of parking spaces although quite hard to navigate in the car park. It also has a few cash points, a car wash and a petrol station. This Sainsbury's also has a cafe area, a hot food counter, electrical and clothes areas. It is a very large store and takes quite a while to look around, although it is laid out really well. There is a dedicated desk in the clothes and electrical area that can help you with any stock that isn't out on display. It has a large fruit and veg section as well as a bakery but the frozen food isle are not that big. Good place to do your weekly shop as you have a marks and Spencer next door and the petrol is always at a reasonable price compared to other stations. Staff are also helpful and friendly.

Must admit do not visit that often, even though a 'fan'. On this visit, they now have a small…read moreButcher, Fishmonger & Bakery counter. There is also a see cafe as turn right into the Store. Situated right next to the M & S Store

As with all Lidl stores they sell food from other countries quite cheaply. They also sell some…read moreproducts from well known brands. From time to time they have some really good offers. I find that I can't get everything I need from this store but I can get a lot from here for a lot less money that at other stores. They charge for carrier bags.

In the current climate, I'm sure more people will be looking for…read morecheaper groceries, etc. I find Lidl's products to be on a par with any of the major supermarkets. Yes, the range is smaller and the shop isn't bright and laid out in the same way as you would expect in major store but this all means that the cost of the products themselves can be kept lower. Lidl always reminds me of supermarkets I have visited in Germany and it's nice to find products being sold that I wouldn't find in one of the majors. The 'nougat pillow' breakfast cereal is amazing (although it's obviously not the healthiest option for breakfast). The main downside to Lidl is the checkout waiting time. They never seem to have many staff on in this store, so there's often quite a wait, which is frustrating if you're only buying a couple of bits. All in all I would recommend it to anyone that's trying to save money and is happy to try something different to what they're used to.

Normally walk to the Southsea store, but today drove. Came…read moreback to find no space and door just opened enough to get shopping through, then I heard a teenager in the car say 'don't damage my mother's car'. I gave him his hat back which he had dropped beside my car and told him that there was no damage and tried to explain they had not left me enough room to get in. He then said 'don't argue with me' and launched into an unprovoked tirade of abuse. His mother returned and he kindly told me to F*** off then got out of his car and took a picture of me although I told him this would be harassment - which it was. It is so nice to have a chance to mix with the upper classes at Waitrose, you just don't get this at other supermarkets.

Update: I come in here most mornings for coffee and a…read morepastry. The girls who work the morning shifts are all so nice and sunny first thing and happy to chat. Really nice to get that sense of community shop from a big chain store. Original review: Great size for a local Waitrose, big enough to be the catch-all, but not a megastore by any stretch of the imagination. It's hard to review a Waitrose it seems. If you really need a lot of info maybe try wikipedia. (btw, their bread counters are always brilliant).

aldis has to be one of the best stores around and very happy to see more of them appear in my area…read more staff are friendly and very helpful. Food is lovely and cheap. great choice of food from other countries are also appearing in stores. they also have one weeks deals or longer depending how long stock of the item lasts, ranging from clothes to electrical goods. Snag is no baskets. and a pound again for a trolley. and also like other stores they charge for carrier bags, so bring your own. And they do not have aloyalty card scheme which would be nice if they did..

An excellant shop to go in and save the pennies by using them like the advert says, dont change…read moreyour lifestyle change your supermarket, and do it change it to this. excellant food high end food not econmy items. Fresh and frozen food available as well as great choice of vegetables and fruit. Easy car parking whilst you visit this store. friendly staff and like all aldis staff very helpful. carrier bags have to be paid for so take your own.

Has pretty much everything you need, including pharmacy, electronics section and butcherread more

A great little supermarket located in the centre of town with lots of parking. The store has a cash…read morepoint, coin star machine, deli counter and a large gift section. The best point about it, is its often nice and quiet which means you can shop in peace without anyone getting trolley rage with you and without queuing for hours! The food is normal value, not much difference to Tesco and the quality has always been impressive.

Good sized supermarket. In the centre of town with lots of parking. Normal good quality sainsburys…read morefood

You have two choices in this immediate area for quick market essential needs: Sainsbury's Local or…read moreTesco Express located just nearly across the street. Personally, I'm a much bigger fan of the latter option, and here's why: 1. Because it's so high trafficked, this store is pretty dirty 2. The shelves always seem like they need to be stocked 3. It's a bizarre layout because it's such a small space 4. The queue here - as others have mentioned - is frustrating and confusing; who's actually in line?! It's hard to tell when it snakes down into the aisles Really, you'll find similar things at both places, so it's really just a matter of preference!

Bath Spa is normally associated with the better things in life; fine dining, independent shops and…read morea city steeped in history. It's not exactly the first place you'd look for a Primark, a Lidl or a Wilkinsons (sadly, as I absolutely love a good Primark). But what should the less wealthy of us need a supermarket which isn't as elusive as Marks and Spencer and not as pricey as Waitrose? Sainsbury's local on Marmouth Street is a tiny supermarket which is an ideal one-stop shop for your basic essentials. The range of items on sale here is pretty limited, but when you're looking for reasonably priced goods like tea, coffee, bread and milk - this is the first place I head. And, because it's a Sainsbury's LOCAL the service is quick so there's no frustrating queues in sight.

Such a superior corner food shop. Thanks to Rob H & Katie B for reporting the findings...from the…read moreoutside, this appears just to be a regular, run of the mill market...but once inside you'll be treated to a pleasant surprise. A huge organic selection. A whole shelf of tea. Racks of dried fruits (I am not addicted to dried figs), nuts (cashews!) and I even found jars of sunflower butter here...which is surprisingly good and a good alternative to peanut butter (which they also have). Fantastic ethnic cooking section chock full of sauces, ingredients, grains, rices, beans and any element you probably need, spices, decent bakery with breads, rolls, pitas, etc. Eggs and dairy, beer, wine, a lot of coconut water, and a fresh produce section (outside) which is standard, but nice to have. Things you won't find: fresh meats or fish. Par for the course! The family that runs it is very friendly as well (always so polite!) and I always leave feeling quite good about supporting a local food shop that is not only convenient, but tucked away from the madness of the Old Street roundabout. Yours Food Centre = My Food Centre = LOVE. *they do not accept AMEX.

This place just looks like a normal, random off licence but when you step inside, you'll be…read moresurprised by the variety and diversity of products they have! You can find almost everything in there, from bubble gum to grains, dried fruits, fresh fruits (very good selection), alcohol... Almost everything except fresh fish and meat. It is not the cheapest place to do your shopping, but for the quality they offer, it is quite fair. And the people that works there is always helpful and polite.