Everything a corner shop could need, plus alcohol…read more If you're an avid reader of my reviews, you will recall an Italian Bistro I used to work at which used to send me out for pizza because it was on the menu but we didn't cook it. The same bistro used to send me running out to the 10 til 10 to get Amaretto for the occasional late night regular who'd prop up the bar and regale us all with the week's gossip. So it has always been the place for me where you can get emergency alcohol. And there's a decent selection. I do miss the way it used to be with a wooden frame separating you from the drink and grubby windows which students and tramps alike pressed their noses against whilst picking their drink of choice. These days they're a lot more trusting and let you get the majority of stuff yourself, but then they've obviously come under new management too, if the gaudy new shop sign is anything to go by. I have before and after pictures for comparison...

10 til 10 is a small convenience market that is actually open from 9am to whenever they feel like…read moreshutting, which is sometimes as late as 2 or 3 in the morning. I guess by lowering the expectations about when the shop was going to actually be open they expected that people walking past at midnight would be pleasantly surprised and would venture in and but Snack-a-Jacks and Blossom Hill rose aplenty. This is a particular gem if you have a friend, or indeed if you are a friend, who lives around the area. In which case a few six packs of export strength lager and a bag of minstrels procured at just-above-supermarket prices mean that the party can keep on going long after the last orders at the Pilgrim has been rung. Oh hells yeah.

Spar has recently moved from a nearby location to the corner of Dale Street (where there once lay a…read moreHSBC). This Spar definitely has the most futuristic look about it with its glossy, glass-panelled and chrome finish on the exterior. I don't often shop at Spar because prices are generally expensive compared to competitive stores and of course it isn't really the place you'd go to do your weekly shopping; it's more of an emergency shop for locals and business folks nearby. Spar is located in a prime location for office workers in the area and has ideal products for people on-the-go. This makes it a great place to grab a quick lunch and newspaper or magazine. Let's say that this is your super mini-mart!

This is a very conveniently located store located on busy Dale Street. As you would expect it's…read moregreat for essentials like bread, milk etc and also good for picking up a bottle of wine on your way home from work to the train station :) They also sell a wide selection of magazines and newspapers plus lottery tickets and scratchcards and there is a food to go counter at the rear of the store for freshly prepared sandwiches and pizza. I think its open from 7am til late. There is also a cash machine in store too but it charges £1.50 for withdrawals.

Visiting this local purveyor of newspapers and sweeties always reminds me of the days when my…read morefamily home ran on electricity supplied by fiddly little tickets you had to cram into the meter whenever the previous chunk of power died. Oh what larks we'd have being plunged into darkness and realising it was too late to buy a ticket from anywhere else but this particular shop.Because of this, I still get a pang of relief when I see that it's open. Inside the staff and customers are all on first name terms with each other which led me to believe I'd either stumbled into a private party or the friendliest shop in existence. Actually, it couldn't be the latter because nobody at smiled at me. Maybe if I told them my name...

My favourite news agents on smithdown, and there is a few!! We lived just across the road from it…read moreand it has everything to offer! so friendly aswell it was always a pleasure to go in the there.

As long as you don't mind queuing with a tramp for what you imagine is some much needed booze at…read more3am - and lets face it if you're getting more booze at this time then one more tramp is going to bother you - then this is the place for you. Swift Drinks offers 24 hr booze supply for those who just don't know when enough is enough and God bless them for it. The saviour of many a Saturday night/Sunday Morning when town just isn't enough for a good time! What can I say there is often a grizzled, goblin-like man in a glass booth despatching drink and fags to people with a menacing, bitter quality because, well they're trapped behind a glass booth and you're all partying til the early hours.

Swift Drinks is an absolute lifesaver for those that refuse to stop drinking when the clubs in town…read moreclose and boot everyone to the streets! It's pretty much an all night off licence, fashioned a little bit like an Australian bottle shop! Keep your wits about you when you buy from here though as sometimes weird characters hang around this place in the middle of the night. A friend of mine almost got mugged walking away from this place with a crate of beer; luckily he managed to get to a black cab in good time! This place sells beers, cigarettes, wines, and spirits throughout the night and is very reasonable priced considering! They also sell condoms, if you're caught short on the way home from a club with someone you've picked up! They sell loads of snacks too! Crisps, chocolate, sweets etc! Great for those with the munchies in the middle if the night! Your can get a can of Fosters for £1.10, and I think this is the cheapest beer they sell. Just look out for pissed people after a kick off in this area late at night!

County Mini Market is a small general store based on the 'always busy' County Road. They sell a…read morerange of products such as magazines, bread, snacks and confectionery at affordable prices. However, I don't consider it a prime choice especially when you have other local shops nearby that offer a lot more variety and quality produce. Plus, Tesco Metro is only down the road. If you are just passing by and wish to grab something quick (by impulse), then this shop may take your fancy.

Coutny Mini Mart, on County Road, is a small, independent convenience store. They sell general and…read morebasic grocery items like bottled drinks, crisps, canned foods, milk, and bread. If you're in a jam (or out of jam!), it's a good place to nip in and grab what you need. As far as variety--skip it. Drive up to the Iceland or the Somerfield nearby if you want more choice, and fresh produce.

This is a food hall with many 6 different restaurants. We tried foods from each one, and it was…read moreall delicious. The prices are super affordable and you get huge portions! Everything from appetizers to desserts- the food was all amazing! Seafood was fresh, all was made to order. We would love to try brunch here next time. You must come here if you're visiting Liverpool.

From the owner: Wide range of soft drinks including Snapple and San Pellegrino. In addition we have a wide variety…read moreof confectionery and crisps/snacks. If you're looking for a bite to eat we have freshly made sandwiches delivered daily, including our fast selling 99p sandwich range.

I have come to this shop multiple times a day every single day as I work close by. Best selection…read morearound and I always had nice chats with the workers. That is until they hired a new man behind the till. Yesterday he told me word for word to "hurry the f* up and come to the other till". Then when the item wouldn't scan he told me to "get my sh*t and go". Shocked and will not come back anymore.

Bon Bon Newsagents has a quirky name and is in general a pleasant place to visit which is not…read moresomething you normally associate with newsagents. A news store such as this should be a friendly place which says community and personal touch and that is exactly what happens with this place. The staff here are extremely friendly and they are also helpful and attentive which is a nice touch. There is not much more to say about this establishment except that it should be credited due to the fact that it creates a great community feel.