Excellent traditional cigar shop. Staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommended!read more

Obviously I don't smoke, mum...but if I did I would buy my 'gear' from here…read more It smells fantastic in this tobacconist, really incredible. I pop in occasionally for some celebratory cigars or presents for friends; you can get some great boxes or single cigars. It really caters for all smokers, even casual ones like me, they range from £2.40 each to about £30.50 each, but of course you could always get the box called Monte Cristo, priced at only £435.20 it's a steal! I mean we did experience some slightly less than friendly customer service yesterday, you know, no small talk, annoyed by a card payment, tutting and awkward silence. But don't let that put you off, some would call it traditional and this shop serves a very important purpose that not many do any more, especially not in this country. They have a huge range of cigar cutters, from very cheap (perfect) to top of the range. They even sell snuff (that goes in your nose); I think I'll give it a miss though.

With park street, and indeed alot of the top of town, you will somewhat surprisingly find that…read morethere are not that many places to pick up a paper or get some chewing gum (or even some sweets if you need to satisfy your sugary craving!) Lexie's gives you the option to get those everyday desirable things, without having to walk all the way down to the tesco's at college green. Unless you live near the bottom then it would make more sense for you to go to tesco unless you want a bit more excersize! A nice clean shop, and stock's everything you would expect it to, very friendly inside.

Paint the picture - It's a warm day, you have spent most of the afternoon shopping and your hands…read moreare raw from carrying so many bags. The sun is beaming down as you face the dreaded walk up Park Street. You are nearly at the top. The Will's Memorial building is shading the sun from you, yet you are starting to feel faint from all this exercise. No worries, Lexi's is here! Pick up a sweet treat, a cheap and cheerful sandwich or a ice cold drink all for a fraction of the price that any other shop would sell. Fantastic.

Ah, the Bong Shop, a name apparently given to them by their customer's that has 'just stuck',…read moreaccording to their owner. Well you don't need to be a genius to work out who these customers were and what this stall is most associated with. I have been told by the staff that they sell 'alternative gifts and paraphernalia' but I didn't see anything my mum would like for Christmas. But really they've got some great little 'bits & pieces'. They do have an insanely random selection of stock, but they are good for Zippo lighters, flavoured Rizla and incense; basically if you can light it or light things with it you can but it here. They also do t-shirts...but I can't imagine that's why you'd pay them a visit. They are also perfect if you smoke a shisha pipe because they sell coals (and I think fruit tobacco) and are the only place in town I have found that does.

What would a market be without the obligatory head shop eh? To give St Nicks Market that customary…read moremarket feel a la camden, Bristol has The Bong shop. It sells 'smoking paraphernalia' rizlas and pipes, cigarette filters and the like. It also sells a range of legal highs which the store owners don't seem to know very much about. I have a lovely shisha which I rarely use these days but its nice to know there is somewhere i can get some baccie for it from if the need takes me. Its not as nice a store as the head Shop in Bedminster, the staff are not as friendly and it doesn't have a sex swing on display :-)!! However if you are just after some flavoured cigarette papers or filter tips for your rollies then this store will do the job.

Despite being half the size of its intimidating neighbour, Tesco Express, this little shop actually…read morestocks a selection of produce that gives said supermarket a run for its money. You'll often find 'buy one get one free' offers on groceries, and the alcohol selection beats Tesco's hands down. Boasting deals such as 4 cans of quality lager for 3 pounds, and two bottles of wine for a fiver, this is definitely the place to come to stock up for a party. Bus passes can also be purchased here, in addition to phone top-ups and, of course, a selection of newspapers (not forgetting the Evening Post) and magazines. Staff are always friendly and accommodating.

Although this newsagents has a pretty limited supply of produce, it is nonetheless a great place…read morefor me to stock up on sugary supplies, thus helping me through my weekly Maths class at neighbouring City of Bristol College. Stocking a fairly good supply of sweets for prices which compare favourably to the college's overpriced vending machines, Clements Convenience is handy for straighforward sustenance. The shop also boasts a satisfactory selection of sandwiches and snacks, in addition to the usual array of magazines and newspapers. Staff tend to do service with a :-)

I'm not sure which was here first, but there's something a little uninventive going on at this end…read moreof East street. With Budget Boozer, Budget Booze and another offy all within spitting distance of each other you really are spoilt for choice when it comes to cheap alcomahol. Budget boozer is a little smaller than it's rival opposite, so sometimes looses out due to it's slightly smaller selection. Look out for special offers though when they're trying to get rid of a lot of one line quickly and you just might find exactly what you're looking for.

In comparison to its adjacent competitor Budget Booze, Budget Boozer doesn't have much of a leg to…read morestand on. You'll find a few good deals here, such as two bottles of wine for a fiver (although I must uncharitably add that they are far from pleasant) and various offers on alcopops. However, this off license is lacking in the spirit department, and staff could do with being a little friendlier too.

This is definitely one of the cheapest newsagents in the area, boasting a small but tasty selection…read moreof sandwiches and snacks, in addition to an array of sweets (penny sweets included), chocolates and drinks. And, of course, there are a wide selection of newspapers and magazines on sale, including many of Bristol's local rags. This place also provides posters and flyers for up and coming nights around Bristol, so is a good source of information too.