Makro is a wholesale store similar to Costco. It sells a wide range of goods all under one roof…read morewhether it is food, electrical appliances or video games. The store mainly attracts those who own businesses as items are usually sold in bulks, hence you have to become a member which requires certain eligibility. Prices do not include VAT until you reach the checkout so this is something to be wary of. However, it is a great store that you could probably spend a good few hours browsing. Prices in general are affordable and not overly expensive. The location in Liverpool is rather in an isolated position with it being in an industrial estate and away from the main road. Most people have to have a car to use this store which makes sense when you're buying products in bulk form!

More stars would be given as the custmer service is excellent. The rating I'm giving to day is…read morereflective of the quality of the mince pies bought from this store, in the past the was about half an inch of mince filling, this year we have bitten into the disappointment of about 5 ml of mince filling and the rest was sponge topping. One more chance to improve the filling or we won't purchase these again.

I used to love Costco when I followed my Parents there as a child to buy goods. Their big store…read moresells a massive range of different products - like your all-in-one supermarket but food sold in their bulks. It's not just food that they sell though, its latest electronic appliances, home ware and cosmetics plus many other miscellaneous items. Usually, food is sold in bulk as it is a wholesaler so it is ideal for business buyers. You have to be a member of a business to benefit from Costco's affordable prices but don't forget to add on the VAT which they don't include until the end when you reach checkout. All in all, it is a unique store that you won't find in many places. A lot of consumers rely on Costco and it deserves full credit for its quality products. After a tired shop, you can enjoy a hot meal of hot dogs or pizzas at their little self-service restaurant which serves a variety of hot and soft drinks too. By the way, cold drinks can be topped up free of charge which is cool!

Abakhan is hidden behind TJ Hughes and until today, I never knew such a shop existed as I seldom…read morewalk down this street. To my surprise, I was impressed to see how much this fabrics, hobby and home store had to offer. Inside is literally packed full of material in piles that look like an organised random mess! Most of the items they sell will attract the hobbyist such as arts and crafts material, stationery and needlework. They also have a variety of hobby books, cheap fashion jewellery and accessories. There is nothing really more you could ask for and for the prices they sell at, it works out a bargain apart from the more high-end material like animal fur. Common items, for example wool and cotton are inexpensive. If you are into any of the above criteria, I would highly recommend a visit to Abakhan's as the shop is jam packed with bits and pieces.

The small collection of streets of which Abakhan's is a part form what can be considered a textile…read moreand fabric centre of Liverpool and this place is the biggest of the bunch. Over two floors, Abakhan's provides reams and reams of all kinds of cloths, fabrics and textiles at very cheap wholesale prices. If you're the type who is in the business of dress making or interior design or just partake in such activities as a hobby then you can't go on much longer if you haven't found Abakhan's or one of the smaller stores along this road. Just because it is cheap doesn't mean that the quality is any less however you might have to look hard for any styles that are very stylish and modern.

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!

The snacks in the supermarket are brilliant and the drinks are very nice I really recommend you…read moreto go to the restaurant and the supermarket

W H Lung or Wing Hing Lung as many Chinese know it, is a Oriental Supermarket located right next to…read morethe ever so popular Tai Pan Restaurant . The store is situated in an ideal place for people from afar, who want to but a few items before or after their meal at Tai Pan or whether it's just for a weekend shop. They are always well stocked with products and have a huge wholesale section at the rear of the building for larger purchases. Staff who are Chinese and British will be on hand to help and advise you of your needs; they will search for an item, especially if it is large and heavy and bring it to you. There is usually someone who helps pack your bags at the check-out too. If you're looking to cook up a treat and try something out of your borders, then you will find a wide variety of foods here whether fresh, frozen, canned or dried. On a weekend, they usually have portions of freshly hot cooked roast duck (laid out near the tills) with an aroma that will certainly tempt you!

As a student its' hard to say bad things about an establishment which has the sole purpose of…read moresupplying cheap booze well into the small hours. There have been numerous times when parties have been in full swing at student halls of residence and I have ventured to this establishment in order to stock up on the essentials. The shop itself is a little bit initmidating especially in the early hours and the staff can be a little unfriendly probably because they are on guard incase of drunken customers who may become rowdy and unruly. The prices here are cheap and there is no doubt that the store is value for money. The local residents who are non students are obviously not keen due to the drunken stream of customers it attracts however I have witnessed no real problems here. Best of all they even deliver, the morality may be in question but the value is not and if you are a student in the area I guarantee you will love 5 am Booze. This establishment provides convenience and value and although local people may not be fans the student types most definitely are. It is a one of a kind store and for good or bad I get the impression that due to the young trade 5 am Booze will be sticking around.