We used to live upstairs and got our papers/magazines from this shop daily. It is run by a family…read morewho are all really nice and always greet customers with a big smile and a "How are you?" The shop also carries all the basic necessities such as juice, milk, cleaning supplies, crisps, candy, etc.

If you are standing at the Stoke Newington High St main bus stop then this is your closest place to…read moretop up your Oyster. It's a friendly family run little newsagent. It doesn't stock my preferred drinks in Coke Zero or Red Bull sugar free, but it does stock Fishermans friends, and that make it a great shop in my eyes. You know that you are becoming a little localised when the shop keeper says That's OK, you can drop in the 20p later, I know you. And well that just gives you a warm feeling all over.

This is the second awesome newsagent I have ventured into in one week. Camden News you are indeed…read moreawesome, because you are clean, you have a fantastic array of office nik naks, such as post it notes, tape, paper clips and a decent array of writing pads. Secondly you have the usual snack items and juicy drinks to give us all the much needed afternoon sugar rush. I believe trying our luck at the lottery is an option here too. Yet all this pales to the exquisite selection of magazines you have on offer. I spent a good ten minutes gazing longing at the shiny covers wishing I could sit and read them all. Well done Camden News, you are the shizzle! P.s. This would be 5* review but they do not seem to have Oyster top up capabilities.

Stumbled upon this little goldmine on the way home from Camden…read more My two reasons for giving this place 5 stars? 1. They carry American mags, including AP (which used to be my guilty pleasure), among many other international publications. 2. They carry Bassetts Fruit Salad chews, aka the best sweets in history. That is all.

Unsung high street heroes - newsagents, I think. Obviously they don't get much praise, it's so…read moresimple to get right and so supremely difficult to get wrong isn't it? Just get your stock in and always make sure you don't run out of cigarettes and miniature bottles of whiskey. Easy. But simple things go wrong all the time right? England penalties, scrambled eggs, trousers...So, here's a pat on the back to a newsagent doing it really well. They don't run out of newspapers, the drinks selection is just right, it's warm in the winter and they sell a few decent cards for when you forget someone's birthday.

Crystal News is one of two convenient stores on the same road that provide all the basics to the…read morecommunity aroundn without having to travel all the way to the nearest Sainsbury's. I always see the same man working alone in the store and this little store can become quite busy. They have a huge selection of magazines and newspapers as well as all the basic items you might need. Their shelves are always fully stocked which is a plus. I am not exactly sure if they accept credit cards, never tried due to so many people coming in and out and I don't want to inconvenience everyone else for the sake of £5 or so. They sell bus passes and travel cards and you can top up Oyster. I am almost sure that they open at 7 in the mornings, so if you ran out of credit, tada! There is no cash point in the area, so be prepared. Oh and they do sell scratch cards and the National Lotto.

This shop is great. I am actually personal friends with the shopkeeper, but that does not affect my…read morereview, I believe in being frank either way. It is well stocked, reasonable prices for the items it sells, and yes the same man always works there! Sometimes he has an assistant, but not often. They do open about 7am, and stay until about 7-8pm 7 days a week. It does get very busy as it is the only local shop to offer Oyster top-ups, bus passes and sell Oyster cards, otherwise you have to travel to a shop near Sainsbury's to get Oysters. If the newspaper you want is out of stock, come back in the evening and a fresh stack will be waiting. It is very clean there, and very well run. Odd times it is closed until later in the morning, but as the one man runs it, of course this can happen due to delays etc. However this is rare, and he will always be open each day in the end. They do take bank debit cards at a 50p standard charge, not sure about credit cards. They even sell batteries!

For a little tucked away shop amid all the galleries, eateries and fine goods establishments this…read moreis an absolute gem. It's here for all the tobacco and confectionery that you would want. Need a pint of milk for the office? Sorted. The chap in here is always so jolly and polite and is has a smile on his face permanently. Always saying good morning and asking after your day and wishing you the best. The size of the shop is like a postage stamp, but that's fine, you're not in here to get a fancy shopping bag or culture! So, totally love this "real" little newsagents in the alley where everywhere around you is high end pomp.

One of the better places to grab travel essentials or a to go beverage at London St Pancras, this…read moreWHSmith store is the newer of two locations in the grand, stunning old London international Railway station, and is near stores such as Fortnum and Masons, and of course John Lewis. Although slightly smaller than most other travel stores at other major London stations (Euston , Waterloo etc), and even in large cities such as Manchester, they still have a decent range at an average price, albeit slightly inflated as expected because it is a travel store. They sold the Lipton green iced tea which raised my eyebrows and excitement, having only previously found this in the Netherlands. Most other travel essentials are overpriced, which again is common so try and stock up before you travel! A decent choice of beverages, relatively modern store with high pricing which sadly is expected and competitive for its location. 3*

All your ex-pat needs in one totally random place!…read more Hot News has shelves full of Australian, New Zealand and US foods and drinks to satisfy your homesick cravings. And I'm not just talking Vegemite. This place has all the obscure cereals, chocolates, beers, spirits and snacks you've been missing, and if it's not on the shelf, you can ask the friendly owner to order it in for you. It is pricey, but no way near as much as the old Australian Shop in Covent Garden. We spent £50 and got: Nutri Grain, 2x Kraft peanut butter, Cherry Ripe, Summer Roll, 3x Twisties, Cheezels, Violet Crumble, Chicken Crimpys, and a 6 pack of VB. If you aren't Australian, that may sound like nonsense, but believe me when I say, finding this place has made me a far happier Aussie in London :)

This is such a tucked away spot, in the basement of a sort of mini-mall, but perfect if you're…read moreheading to the Cineworld opposite and want something a lil more interesting to eat. They have super basic sandwiches and cheap drinks if you're on a budget, but also imported snacks from the US and Australia. These are a little more costly but worth it for the experimental value. Reese's cereal with Hershey's chocolate milk? (Way better than you'd expect!) Even if you just want to browse, you'll find lots of intriguing items to look at. And best of all, the staff are really friendly: not your typical newsagents - and I speak from experience ;)