Surprisingly knowledgeable staff for a high street chain jeweller. Very helpful and no hard-sell on…read moreinsurance. I purchased a watch and they were happy to take out a few links, plus for me to bring the watch back for any further adjustment. They also polished off any fingerprints and gift-wrapped the box really nicely. If you have Tesco clubcard deals vouchers they can be used, making a purchase that bit cheaper.

I'm really upset that I'm having to give this Jewellers only 3 stars, as over the years of being a…read morecustomer I have had one bad experience, that has really angered me. I was unfortunate enough to be served by a person called Amy, I had taken my Breitling watch in for a new battery and pressure test. When I went back to pick up my watch this Amy informed me that there was an issue with the watch. I was obviously worried and asked what the issue was and she informed that me that whoever I'd taken my watch too beforehand had rounded off the screw and they were having to order a tool to get into it. I informed her that we'd always gone to Iles and she said I don't think so and anyway we mark our batteries. I informed her that I was happy with that as she see that when the back was opened. However I was incredibly worried about any potential damage. I also wasn't happy that this Amy had practically called me and my husband liars. I telephoned the shop and spoke to Denise the manager who informed me that there wasn't an issue with my watch and that they had mislaid the tool for Beitling watches and had to order a new one!! Why didn't that Amy say that? I rang once I'd received a text to say my watch was ready - my luck ..... not!! As Amy answered, I asked to speak to Denise, she was busy, so I asked her if she would confirm the source of my old battery, she said she couldn't as the jeweller had just gone to lunch, so I asked her if Denise could call me when he was back, he's not coming back I told you that came the reply - so ........ The outcome - yes my battery was changed by them - I have recommended lots of friends here and I'd say this to my friends and any potential new customers - steer clear of Amy, she hasn't a clue what she is talking about and is extremely rude and has no gripes in practically calling customers liars - Denise and the other ladies are the only people who have secured my future custom. This Amy needs more customer service training and more importantly she needs more training on all items of that this jeweller sells, repairs and watches that they replace the batteries in. If Amy approaches wait for one of the other ladies!

I went in R J Media to get some blank CDs and got a good deal. There aren't too many products…read moreavailable because it is quite a specialist store. They do repairs and other services which I recommend because the staff there are really knowledgeable. Admittedly, I only went in there for a few CDs but I was very impressed with the store. They have some funky accessories as well, such as a colourful, wavy multimedia tower to stack all your DVDs and CDs.

I'd imagine Food for All to be just like what people who stick their nose up at charity shops…read moreimagine it to be like. But I don't see that as a bad thing, far from it in fact. It's like a car boot stall in a shop. Everything seems to be thrown in in some vague manner which if you spend long enough in there you start to suss it out. They have a few rails of clothes at the back, boxes of CDs, cassettes and videos as well as furniture, electrical items and children's toys. It is staffed by a couple of volunteers who seem to be perpetually having a cup of tea and a natter, which again, I think is great. I've picked up some amazing bargains in this place - a chair for £3, a rain coat for £1 and a Sufjan Stephens CD for £1. It's one of those places where you do really need to pop in regularly as they get the most unusual items in every week.

A pair of shops on North Street - the charity shop is sparse and in need of some good donations but…read morethey do have a little display of homemade bath bombs and smellies. The folk centre next door is the meeting point for a local Hare Krishna group. The money from the shop goes to the group who buy and cook food for homeless people - you will see them in the bear pit (the large roundabout behind Debenhams you cross to get to Stokes Croft) at Monday lunchtime handing out a hot meal - fantastic work however you feel about their religion. If you live local think about giving the shop a few items.

The staff here were just great and helped me out with an annoying problem with my phone at zero…read morenotice. They were unfailing polite about it too. Real 5 star place. I'm an apple fan. I've all the technology I need and it's fantastic kit. I also grumble about poor service and what I see as their staff being unhelpful especially in the Orlando store where the 'rules' on selling new phones were so bizarre in 2022 they could not sell me the new phone I wanted and had near $2000 to give them. I mean they overturned precisely the maxim of what retail is about - the art of selling goods that don't come back to customers that do. I've an old Apple iPhone that I will upgrade this winter in the UK (for the first time ever) but it works perfectly well, it serves me well and I no longer need state of the art sophistication but compromise is sensible as the pace of technological change is remarkable - a sophisticated computer in your pocket. The two issues I had are now one; that the battery now runs down quite quickly. The second was powering up the phone which this store resolved lickety-split.

Yesterday was my first ever time attending an Apple Store and what an awesome experience it was to!…read more After contacting online agents about my cracked iPhone 6S screen, I was told I would need to go to my nearest Apple Store for a replacement screen. Upon arriving I must admit I didn't know that I was meant to "check in" in the middle of the store. But a member of staff was kind enough to sign me in at the Genius Bar anyway. Within ten minutes my iPhone was booked in and we were given a waiting time of 2 hours so went off shopping. Came back 2 hours later and my phone was handed back to me good as new. Was all that simple even on such a busy Saturday running up to Christmas. Possibly the best custom service I've ever received.

I'm always finding myself popping in and out of Mickleburgh's and I must say that it is probably my…read morefavourite music shop in Bristol. There is a large red sign at the front of the shop saying, rather misleadingly, PIANOS. Whilst they do sell pianos, that's really only scratching the surface. The first floor is mainly for classical instruments, whilst the basement houses the guitars, drum kits and amplifiers. There's a lovely corner full of classical guitars, where I can happily while away half an hour, given the chance. The staff are very friendly and never pressure you to buy. There are finance options available for some instruments, too - useful if you're lusting over that new Martin Acoustic, but haven't quite saved enough pennies yet!

Last year I thought I'd let my inner-child free and buy a recorder. It was Christmas time and I…read morethought it would be a nice idea to do a recital. Yes-I was in a slightly weird mood. I went into Pianos (which don't just sell pianos) to buy a recorder, which was only £10 and a guide book to get me started and refresh my memory for only £3. This is a great place to go if you or somebody you know, most likely a child, has a keen interest in learning a new musical instrument. They even have a spongebob squarepants ukulele which caught my eye. They sell trumpets, saxophones, triangles, guitars and...yes...pianos too!

I just love it when you come across a business where they're doing it 'cos it's their passion. This…read moreis one of them. While primarily luthiers, they also handle repairs and setups. I've used them twice now and their service has been personal, caring, highly competent, well priced. So if you need somewhere to take your prized £100k '57 Les Paul, which I DO NOT have, for some TLC, this is it.

great little place! The girls who work here are all very friendly and helpful. They serve very…read morenice food, lattes and coke floats - which is excellent while you are waiting for your clothes to wash. Have been over here with husband on business for a month seems like we have hit up a dozen little laundry places, this one is the cutest. Excellent concept computer services, wifi, food while you wash! Cheers!

I was lucky to find this business. They excel at everything…read morethey do and they do it in a nice friendly way. The first time I needed clothes washed, I engaged them to do the laundry including washing, drying and folding. Everything was neatly done as I went about my touristy fun and was ready the following morning. The second time, I stayed and enjoyed a piece of delicious home-made cake with coffee during the wash cycle. I also was able to check my email on my laptop through their wi-fi service. During the dry cycle, I had a delicious custom-made cheddar cheese sandwich. The laundrette / cafe is 22 minutes walking from my hotel, 8 minutes by bicycle, and about 12 minutes by bus. (I tried all these ways.) They are conveniently open every day from 9 AM to 5 PM. I can't recommend them more highly.