Small Shop, bit wary initially going in, but the Staff are very friendly & will order your music if…read morenot stocked or if you go in with a particular request.

disappointed rude staff when I went to return my plastic glasses under there policy for a refund…read moreyes we did have about 20 glasses but there was 5 of us all in a round each . We saved the glasses until the end of the night as the £20 refund would go in our cancer charity fund , I was then accused of going round picking up empty glasses and would only give me back £5 weather the accusation was true or not don't advertise the policy and I was basically told to get lost . well trained bar staff (not)

I love the Wedgewod rooms for the events it holds, but not for the location itself, as it's not…read moreexactly attractively decorated! They have a really wide range of music and comedy events each and every month, and if you can't find something you like then it's probably best that you don't leave the house anyway!!!! Their website has all their listings and you can purchase tickets online (it's the easiest and quickest option). The Wedgewood rooms is easy to get to by bus though if driving you need to allow time to find a side street to park in. It isn't a huge venue but holds a good crowd.

Beautiful jewellery in this store, always seems well laid out and stunning in quality…read more I like the open front on this store, almost invites you to come in and take a look. i've been in here once or twice to purchase a few small items, and the staff have always taken the time out to assit and always are honest with opinions. As far as value for mnoney, well it's always difficult to compare, because it's not like any other shop where you can do a comparrison, it's more down to what does it for you and how much you're prepared to pay for it! Always as for a little free something with a purchase, like a cleaning cloth or gift wrap!

They have the most stunning shoes by Kurt Geiger and Carvela, they're expensive but very well made…read moreand designed. The staff that work here are very helpful and friendly. I definitely have a splurge here whenever i can afford to. From funky stilletto's to lovely leather boots its well worth a visit.

British Bookshops and Sussex Stationers is the best place in Southampton to get all your stationery…read morerequirements. It has a bigger, better and more attractively displayed selection than any other shop. Also, this store is really great for book-buying and browsing. They always have money-saving special deals on offer. Their friendly and very helpful staff really know their stuff and make excellent recommendations. Author Philip Pullman supports independent bookshops and has presented this branch of BB/SS with a signed Oxford Literary Festival photograph of himself with the message, `best wishes to British Bookshops and Sussex Stationers`. You can see this photo displayed on the wall behind the main counter at the back of the shop. Nicely done !!!!!!

Sussex Stationers (aka British Bookshops) is always a good place to come and find new release books…read moreat a cheaper than main bookstore price. On a recent visit into Southampton I was looking for the latest rew release from James Patterson and popped into Sussex Stationers in the precinct after looking in Waterstones and Borders. True to form, SS had it cheaper than both of them. The only other place to get books as cheap as this in my opinion are the supermarkets but they don't often have them in so quickly. While I was browsing an assistant offered an opinion on a book I was looking at (Twilight) and recommended this so I purchased it along with my James Patterson one. After reading it and realising she was indeed correct and it was a really good read I went straight back, thanked her and bought the following 3 sequels. I'm always really impressed with the service in SS/BB and this is usually my first port of call when looking for a new book.

I love the langerie in this shop (it may well be known for the other stuff! - which to be honest I…read moredon't think they have a great selection compared to the internet - but the langerie is fantastic!) fits beautifully and very pretty.

I Love this shop!! It has everything for the bedroom! The underwear in Anne Summers is well worth…read morethe price! So comfortable. There's even stuff in there for the blokes! From novelty willy key rings and straws, to Vibrators, bondage gear, whips, chains, Lube, body paint, bras, knickers, thongs, crotchless!! Theres something for everyone in that shop! even your gran!!

I always go here if I need something a little bit special and personal. They do a selection of…read moreglasses and various special items all of which can be engraved with a name or personal message. When my husband adopted my son we bought him a glass tankard with the date of his adoption and his new surname on it - this was something he treasures to this day. You get a certain number of letters free and they pay a little more for the rest, if you want your package to look ultra pretty they charge a small fee - around £2.50 I think, to gift wrap your pressie - they do it really well and it looks so beautiful with bows and ribbon - very nice finishing touch. There is something to suit the smaller budget - very reasonably priced normal wine glasses - to cut crystal for the larger price.

Reflex records is an independent record shop down opposite the Wedgewood rooms, so in a great…read morelocation. They also have a shop over in Gosport, and a web-store on eBay. They have quite a few signing days so worth keeping a look out for any bands you're into. As well as a shed load of CD'S, there's also vinyl and loads of clothes - goth, rock, punk, Indie that kinda stuff, and all the good names.