This papershop / newsagents is just on the corner of torrington avenue is is not particularly nice…read morein anyway. The people who run it are pleasant and give you a smile and will have a chat with you. But that does not make up for other problems. The problems : First up is the amount of adult magazines on show as soon as you walk through the door. And not just on the top shelf as they should be but literally down to the bottom shelf. Which is not appropriate in my opinion. Secondly the shop itslef from the outside and in looks shabby. It does not look as if it is well looked after, rather just opened and closed every day. If it was repainted or even had some kind of facelift would make it slightly more appealing. The final complaint is that it randomly closes, some days its justs shut for no obvious reason. Which should not really be done, but what can you do? So to pop in and grab a paper is fine but thats all! Or even the occasional pot noodle or chocolate bar. Dont take children in for the obvious reasons, adult magazines on the lowest shelf possible.

Right on the corner of Torrington avenue, near the fish bar…read more This is a really small shop. They have very few bits of anything. They have papers and sweets etc. But that really is it. Not very welcoming, bit dingy and not really decorated. So 3 stars

Cute, quaint, quirky, cosy and homely little bookstore-come-cafe (:…read more It's average opening hours are 11-6 during which time you can grab a slice of cake, tea, coffee etc, have a peruse through some books, and chill on their big comfy sofa! I find a lot of coffee places just don't really want you stay and they have hard, uncomfy furniture to reflect that. But not here! This place often has events that extend its opening hours, too. My favourite is the 'big comfy folk club' which are folk and acoustic sessions hosted on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month. Next one is on 4th March and tickets are only a fiver! Brilliant intimate venue, and the performers usually stick around for a while afterwards which is nice (: OH ALSO, WINE! The big comfy book shop serves alcohol! Live music + book shop + cake + red wine = total winner. See you on the 4th!

I really like The Big Comfy Bookshop!…read more It is a quant used book shop that is family owned. The owner spent over a year compiling books to open his shop, and ever since has kept a good variety of books that are unique to customers, or a popular search result of a used book. There is always fresh coffee, tea options, beer and wine, and some sort of snacks like crisps or cake for sale. Seating is available to hang out with friends for a little while or to start tucking into your future purchase. Also I noticed that live folk music nights and game nights regularly occur here too! Great place!