J B Shoe Repairs is a modern little cobblers on Clifton Street. It appears to be doing okay despite…read morethe drop in trade that other businesses have experienced since the new one way system was implemented by the council about a year ago. Trade has certainly not been as badly affected as it has at some of the others. As well as mending shoes they offer a reasonably priced key cutting service as well as an engraving service. I've been meaning to call in with my boots so that I can get them re-heeled and resoled in readiness for the winter. The only problem is that it hasn't stopped chucking it down for a long enough period for me to take them in! I think I'm going to have to resort to marching in there whilst wearing them and wait unshod whilst they fix them up on the spot. I've done it before! (It's not quite the same as the Levi laundrette ads!!!)

I have had a pair of Loake Brogues repaired with a full sole and heel. It was a perfect job and…read morethe shoes truly look as good as new.

Westbury-on-Trym is teeming with carpenters, scaffolders and other such labourers walking around in…read morepaint-splattered overalls reading Nuts magazine and drinking milky sugary tea. It's a lad's town. The guys working in A and J are no exception except that they are always actually working. As with many of these sorts of shops, a whole host of services are offered from standard (and very speedy) key cutting to engravings and repairs. This place is a family run business and they've been doing what they do, passing the skills down, for generations. As a result they're very good at what they do. One additional point I like about this place is their collection bins outside for old shoes. Everyone always has a couple of old pairs knocking around and recycling these offers a sustainable way to carry on fixing!

A friendly and warm welcome. I wanted some extra holes added to a belt and they did it there and…read morethen - for Free. Very much appreciated. Won't hesitate to use again.

I asked for extra holes on two belts, they kindly did this for free…read more... My wife and I have used Clifton Cobbler before many times for resole/heel of old shoes, and putting non-slip soles onto new shoes for protection (transforms the safety on slippery surfaces). Always a first-class job done.

The friendly service on East Street of Bedminster that is Shoe Tappers certainly did an impressive…read morejob on my floppy old boots. Their cobbling works wonders, being able to re heel, re sole and rejuvenate tired old shoes. Their key cutting service is second to none in Bedminster, and they'll always try to accommodate your needs when it comes to engraving. What sells this place to me is their excellent customer service and knowledge of their discipline. Thumbs up.

When I lost my door key a while back, I decided I'd try out Shoe Tappers' key cutting service. I'm…read morenot great at holding onto keys, and had only recently had one cut in Asda Bedminster which proceeded to snap in my front door shortly afterwards (fortunately my flat mate provided me with a spare.) Hearing about Shoe Tappers through a friend, I promptly headed down there and was served by a very friendly shop keeper who cut me a key there and then. I was charged about £5 and six months down the line, my key remains as good as new. Shoe Tappers also provides shoe repairs, watch, battery and strap fitting/adjusting and leather bag repairs, to name but a few of its many charms.

Instant Services has managed to stand the test of time against the likes of Timpson thanks to their…read morefriendly staff and great location, in the heart of St Nicks Market. As well as key cutting the other main service provided here is the fixing of shoes, which is a blessing when you own as many as I do! My flatmates and I have often taken bags of boots, heels and the like in to be resoled or reheeled and the chaps behind the counter have always been helpful. The prices are fairly average (around £4 to reheel a pair of shoes) and the service is always with a smile. If Instant Services can't fix whatever you bring in then they are always happy to recommend another shop that might be able to help, which is the mark of a successful and contented business. In my experience service can take a few hours depending on what you want but that gives you a chance to explore the rest of the market. You can of course drop something off and pick it up on a later date.

Sparks fly as keys are cut, the smell of boot polish is strong and there's a constant thudding…read morenoise of metal on rubber repair work. The moustaches and overalls say it all - this is a place of work. I've taken broken leather bags here, shoes and the humble key to be cut and all have been finished for me effortlessly within a couple of hours. If it's key cutting, engraving, polishing, fixing or anything like that Instant Services provide a very instant service.

I have been using this shop for years. The staff (owners) are really helpful if you need anything,…read morejust ask. Think they are the only place to get keys cut in town now, and they are very reasonably priced for shoe repairs too. Great for saving that pair of shoes you cant bear to part with. Bags etc have always been good quality and lasted me ages (normally only get a new one because I get bored of them! lol. Love this shop!

Anywhere that sells Manchester United hip flasks (one of which I obviously bought) is a mighty fine…read moreshop by me. I hadn't planned on buying something that some may consider tacky, but it caught my eye as it rotated slowly in all its glory on the shelf of the glass cabinet. But it is, if nothing else, a very good quality silver product and they sell a lot more like it; probably great for your granddads Christmas present, what else do you buy the 80 year old man who hates everything and wants nothing? Keys cut, shoes repaired and silverware sold. I have no idea what kind of shop this makes them, but they are extremely useful nonetheless. They also provide a friendly, local service and would be greatly missed if they ever left Clifton Down Shopping Centre. They can also engrave messages for you on the products they sell, but I'm not sure if they'll engrave your keys or shoes.

A great place, conveniently placed in Clifton Down Shopping Centre, should you need keys cutting,…read moreshoes re-heeling, silverware engraving or any other bits and bobs. Key cutting done while you wait. Engraving done within the hour in a very straightforward, professional way. You can choose, size, font and effect. They also sell items like tankards, hip flasks, lighters and cigarette tins if you are lacking he gift to engrave. It is here that you will find key fobs, shoe trees, shoe sprays and heel pads.

Had a spare key cut for our house in here. They were very friendly and service was very prompt…read more It's great having general handyman type shops like this, you never know when a boot might need re-heeling, or when your watch will decide to stop ticking without giving you any warning, or indeed if you have a trophy with a blank plaque that needs engraving! A very handy multi-purpose store.

The sound of hammers thudding away, sparks flying and grinders grinding - can mean only one thing…read more Timpson's is a traditional store literally banging out traditional services. The gents who work here have been in the game for donkey's years and thus firmly know their stuff. From fixing shoes, to getting silver engraved to simply getting keys cut - the service here is rapid, efficient and professional. Enough said.