I don't know that I've ever had a finer cheese shopping experience elsewhere in the world. We came…read morespecifically for the store (not the cafe), and though it's on the smaller side: there are SO MANY delicious things to look through and buy (I dare you to leave here empty handed). The incredibly knowledgeable, incredibly friendly, incredibly engaging cheesemonger from France basically only had eyes for me (or so it felt; they take care of their customers so well here! I've never felt so spoiled!), and spent quite a bit of time both talking cheese with me and letting me try loads of different samples from locally made sources. I got quite a few options, and he did a spectacular job at giving me just enough of each so that I could have a Wine + Cheese Night For One back at my AirBnB. I also picked up some crackers, olives, and incredibly garlicky hummus. If you love cheese, do yourself a favor and come here. Even if you don't know where to begin except traits you like (funky, creamy, earthy, salt crystaly), they'll know exactly where to steer you, and will probably delight and surprise you along the way!

Superb cheese; a local blue, a local soft, and a Italian hard, all just as the French gentleman who…read morehelped us pick them out had described. The shop is delightfully petite and well organized. And the Tiffany blue of the store is what caught our eye, and lucky we did see it because we had a most lovely picnic.

When I lived in England I used to always visit this market when visiting Bath. Why? For the…read morearchitecture and quirky shops. For example...I used to buy from the secondhand bookstore there for the lastest block busters. It's nice to see this is still going strong.

Beautiful historic building filled with local independent shop…read more Gillards of Bath, the City's oldest Tea and Coffee merchant established in 1888 has the largest selection of finest teas and coffees I've seen. If you are looking for quality and unique traditionally hand blended teas or an extensive range of tea and coffee accessories this shop is a must visit . They specialise in dark roasted coffee which is almost impossible to find.

There are multiple locations in London, but we were in Bath and wanted to check it out. Since it's…read moreone of the oldest cheesemongers and is well established, it is more expensive, but compared to American prices, it's still not that bad. They have a good selection of interesting cheeses. Even though it was empty on a weekday afternoon, the cheesemonger didn't seem particularly interested in helping us since we weren't buying a ton. I know it's annoying to let us sample and then cut a bunch of 100 g pieces, but we just didn't have anywhere to store the cheese on our trip. They also have lots of cheese tools and cheese related gifts, as well as their own crackers and lots of various spreads. It's a pretty cute and complete shop.

I was very, very pleased to see a Paxton and Whitfield here in Bath. I used to love walking down…read moreJermyn St in London and once a year, I'd walk in the P & W there and bought a special Christmas treat to take home. Paxton and Whitfield was always a London institution. And I love old traditional shops, especially businesses as old as this one. So, I went into this shop hopeful I could find a special treat for a picnic. It was lovely, a really special experience. The young man in the shop was really helpful and knowledgeable and friendly and not in the least bit snooty. There were lots of beautiful artisan cheeses from all over, including some special local cheeses. Suffice it to say that I tasted some beautiful cheeses in there and took some lovely stuff home with me. I can only recommend that you do the same. I hope that you enjoy it as much as I did.

I swear this place is going to feature in my dreams! It is brillaint, a butchers, a baker and a…read morecandlestick maker! (well, not quite!) You could be forgiven for pawing at the window and looking in with wonder, but go that extra mile and try some of the beautiful jams, suculent meats or fine cheeses they have on offer. You are paying that little bit more than anywhere else, but what you are paying for is quality, and oh... what quality! Get there early on a Saturday or you may find you'll be waiting sometime...

Organic butchers and deli, which gets seriously jam-packed on a Saturday if only for their…read moreon-street bbq which draws people in by their nose like the Bisto kid (wow that aged me). It isn't the cheapest but the quality is fantastic and service friendly and efficient. Worth getting their early on the weekend or try and nip there during the week when it is nice and quiet.

A unique retail experience, you enter The Clifton Cellars by going down a several stone steps into…read morea cellar that wouldn't look out of place in a Harry Potter film. You'll be greeted and asked what sort of occasion you're buying for from a sales clerk that seems to know what they're talking about. The selection is extensive and you can buy in bulk. There are wine quizzes, tastings,and talks, which I can't vouch for. But they at least suggest that the people here are serious about their wine. The prices go from cheap to ridiculous but then that's wine for you. If you're serious about your wine then the range on offer means you'll probably find something affordable Plus, the sales clerks can be very good at explaing just why this particular bottle is so special. This means that whatever you end up buying from The Clifton Cellar, you'll probably end up with something you're happy with.

Ah, the height of Clifton Village living - a wine cellar tucked beneath the street with all the…read morehidden mystique of a secret society. Wine and secrets - what more could you want? This hidden gem is actually a very good wine and alcohol shop. The stock is dynamic and always very impressive. Not such a good place top pick up some cheap plonk but then life is far too short to drink bad wine. If you are on a budget there are often a lot of good deals on; last time I was there it was twelve bottles of some nice French for £75 - not bad at all! They also house a great range in beer and cider from breweries local and further afield.

This is a great little Tesco Express right next to the Bailey's Court pub. It stocks all those…read morethings you use frequently, and often run out of, plus a whole lot more. Before Tesco took it over, this shop was always deserted, but now it's a little gold mine! It's a great place to pick up you papers and magazines, a quick snack or an ice-cream on the way back from the park. The other major benefit is that it has a free cash point, so a good place to get your money out. It's open from 7am to 11pm every day, so also a good place to pop into on a Sunday when the Tesco Extra just up the road is closed. Everything is Tesco's low price, but they don't tend to stock the Value branded items, so you may be forced to buy branded items at a higher price.

Fab medium size tescos with a good selection of both frozen and fresh foods. Not so many choices on…read morethe wine front but still a great store with freindly staff and in a convienient location.

From the first time I'd tasted Orchard Pig cider I was hooked. Sweet, crisp and cold - it was the…read moreperfect beverage on a boiling hot day. But sadly, I couldn't find it in a shop anywhere. Even the restaurant where I tried it for the first time didn't have a clue where to buy it!? I was just about ready to leave it as a beautiful memory, the stuff of legends, when I walked past Chandos Deli's window. Bingo! Found it. As well as serving local speciality beers and ciders, they also stock mouth watering local food produce including meats and cheeses. They also have equally delicious imported goods like oils, dressings and olives. The prices are reasonable for a quality, but if you're looking for a bargain you won't find one here. Chandos Deli is a must-go-to before any party or picnic.

This place seems to be famous for its wine, cheese and bread, but I didn't get a chance to try…read more Tried some breakfast pastries and coffee, they were lovely. Staff were nice and the shop has a great relaxing ambience for sitting in.

If you're looking for fresh, organic, and vegan food look no further than The Better Food Company…read more They have a free water station sparkling or still; How cool is that!? They also have a variety of fresh pressed juices which will get your immune system pumping and your energy going. You'll be able to run faster and jump higher!! If coming to an organic food restaurant was good enough, attached to this lovely establishment is also Health food store where you can get a variety of dry bulk foods as well as medicines and fresh produce.

Already well-established in St Werburgh's, the Better Food Company's shop in Clifton follows the…read moresame formula as its big brother, offering a cornucopia of foodie delights. There are surprises down every aisle, with 90 per cent of the food for sale organic, and much of what sits unpackaged on the shelves grown on 25 acres of organic farm land in Chew Magna. Befitting a former off license, there is a fine selection of drinks. The smell of fresh bread fills the air. And there are also cook books and a deli counter serving cheese, olives, cakes and coffee, which can be drunk in on a small selection of stools in a corner by the front window.