As the name suggests it sells booze and fags at good prices, I dont think you would find a fine…read morewine in here but you can get 20 cans of beer for a tenner. Most of the spirits are discounted, some are better priced than the supermarket and there all brand names. They do have some that are not the norm, but they are really cheap and maybe should be avoided. There are somethings they dont stock, bottled beer for example, all cans Im afraid. Lots of chocolate, nibbles, pops, mixers and little gadgets for children. Not the smartest shop and the staff aren't the best, but if it's cheap beer you want, this is the right place.

The curse of my late adolescence was that one of the best off licenses in Formby was located…read moredirectly opposite the police station. I'm not saying they would have served me when I was only seventeen, in fact they almost certainly would not have, but I am saying that it completely removed the option of buying white cider and Glen's vodka from here. Completely. Now that I am of legal drinking age and I can come here whenever I please I find that I am drawn to think about the place less, now that I can buy Glen's Vodka whenever I want I find that really, I don't want to. When I do visit though I am always pleased with the broad selection of product on offer - imported lagers (this was the first place I ever bought a bottle of the now ubiquitous Brazilian Brahma beer) real ales (a healthy stock of Badger ales which, whilst not earth-shattering, are at least consistent) and wines (from bog-standard Banrock Station to my favourite Campo Viejo Rioja Reserva). It's local and independent too and if they don't have something in they are more than happy to order it for you. Brilliant.

If you are wanting alcoholic beverages at a cheaper price then this is the store to visit! There is…read moremany stores throughout the UK and this one is a popular one that often has the specials shown online, on tv, in magazines and in leaflets that many other local branches don't have. The staff in the store in Rainhill are friendly and helpful and they will gladly order goods in for you if they have run out of the stock you want. A side road is situated outside, although it must be stated that is a busy road with lots of people wanting to park by the shops and therefore parking is often not easy.

The Thirsty Yicker is an off licence which sells probably the cheapest alcohol in Haydock. It is…read morerun by a pleasant couple who try to help as much as possible. As the prices in pubs are now astronomical, the Thirsty Yicker is well worth a visit.

A small shop linked to The Ship & Mitre pub, just 5 minutes walk away. It isn't cheap but if you…read morebuy in bulk (if you don't have to carry your haul too far) then you can get a better deal. There are plenty of local beers for an out of towner such as myself, seeking souvenirs but also a wide selection from around the country to keep locals interested.

Fantastic little find on a day trip to Liverpool. Fantastic choice of beers from local to more far…read moreafield. We stocked up on some Anchor steam and Brooklyn beers . We will Definitely make a point to return soon .

It has become a lot better since becoming Co-Op. much brighter and feels almost more friendly…read more Prices still not great but a good local mini supermarket.

This is a cheap shop for all your christmas drinks, be careful though check the dates as we got…read moresome largers that were a month out of date, you can get some bargains thought and they are a lot cheaper than the supermarkets, especially if you are buying in bulk, Good place for stocking for your christmas parties etc., The only down side is that it is situated on a main road with very little parking space, so you would have to carry your purchase to the car, not really convenient. Bargain booze is a huge off license and is open until 10 o clock most days, they seem to stock almost everything you could possibly want, they must keep their prices down by buying in bulk. The staff are very helpful and will even advise you on the best selling wines they do and they have wine offers on like 3 for £10 etc. in fact they have a lot of offers on most of their drinks in the store.

Like most chains of this shop they sell alcohol for cheap low prices all year round, not much else…read morethough!

So there I was at checkout fifteen with a full weeks shopping on the belt waiting for it to be…read morescanned by the very pre occupied checkout operator. The girl with the luminous red hair was deep in conversation with the customer she was serving and also the operator on the checkout opposite. I didnt like to break up the "love in" so I started to pack the first few items in the ONE bag the staff member had provided. The deep conversation continued and now took in the staff on the till further along and being typically British I did not like to interupt. Even when the Flame haired checkout girl completely ignored the fact that I had no more bags left. This is where I made my fatal mistake. I reached across and took a bag from the hook at the rear of the till and continued to pack. The flame haired ones head spun around in mid conversation about the latest "Jordan hairdo" or some such tripe and said....and I quote. "Where did you get that bag from" ? "From that hook" was my surprised reply. And the highly trained staff retorted..... "Don't you dare do that again. If you want bags, you ask for them, you dont just take them." !!! "And if I dont ask for them ? " I asked. "Well if you dont ask then I will take it that you have your own and you wont get any of mine......by the way do you want any school vouchers ?" I loaded the trolley without any more bags and left the shopping where it was with the checkout operator shouting after me .."I dont make the rules, it might be different if I did" I complained to the stores duty manager who seemed very out of her depth. A really embarrasing experience brought about due to the store employing sub standard staff. I now shop at the Tesco store in Formby...a better class of people there.

This is an excellent branch of Tesco, situated in the middle of Old Swan close to many large…read morebusinesses and schools. The car park here is massive. I don't think Ive ever seen people having any trouble getting a parking space. This shop is, in my opinion, laid out in a better way than some Tesco stores as it is all on one level. There is a large range of clothes for men, children and women. You can find everything from a basic t-shirt to a lovely dress for a night out. There is also a large range of electronics offering an affordable selection of items such as TVs, mp3 players and kitchen appliances. The main purpose of the store is obviously to provide food and drink and they certainly have a massive range in this branch and they have a huge range of options available for every item you can think of. They offer the cheap no frills versions and luxury versions, and everything else in between. There are a great many tills in this Tesco and the staff work quickly to ensure that if a queue gets too long they will open up another till whenever possible. There are also several self service tills available which are easy to understand and are excellent for when you have a few items and are in a hurry to leave the store. The staff in this branch are very friendly. It is always easy to find someone if you need help and they are always quick to help and give service with a smile. Despite having another Tesco branch closer to my house it is not as good as this branch and I go here whenever possible. It is a friendly place which allows an enjoyable hassle free shopping experience.