I read about Relevant on Yelp and though it would be a good destination at the end of a wander down…read moreMill Road in the spring sunshine. Good decision! We were warmly welcomed and quickly chose from the interesting board - a Mexican brunch and a toastie with halloumi, pesto and tomato. The Mexican brunch consisted of scrambled eggs mixed with chorizo and potato served in a tea cup (decorated with hens!) with toast fingers. This was much enjoyed by my companion so much so that silence descended as she chomped!! My toastie was so tasty, salty halloumi and savoury pesto. Mmmm. I shall definitely tuck this one away and revisit when I am in the Mill Road area.

We came here for a pit stop cup of tea and got tempted by their display of home baked goods. We…read moreordered the sausage rolls and a flapjack and pots of breakfast tea. The tea was delish - loose leaf but strong! The sausage rolls were also very tasty - it tasted as if there's some black pudding mixed in, giving it an additional depth of flavour. My flapjack was nice enough but the White chocolate icing was a bit too sweet for my tastes. The space was nice enough - decked out with a lot of naked Edison light bulbs hanging from the ceiling but despite the mismatch furniture, lacked the cosy feel it was going for.

I'm so happy that Norwich can sustain a good, old-fashioned independent record store. This place is…read morethe epitome of that. It's got a wide selection of vinyl and CDs from bands you know and bands you don't and a deck in store if you are so inclined to "scratch". The staff are helpful but it can feel a little like you don't belong if you're not quite hip and trendy. That's always the case with these places though so you just have to tell yourself you are cool enough. If I need gig tickets I find this is a really good place to come, they've got all the gigs listed outside and it's easy to buy them for all the major venues in Norwich. This is what a record shop should be. The only problem is money, I don't have any and for that reason it's an utter tease. I go in for a single and I want to come out with my arms filled but I can't. Also kudos to the guy in there for being honest and saying it'd be cheaper and better to just buy a new record player from Cash Converters than to buy a new needle from him. He might have lost that sale but he gained this good review and my future business.

A REAL indie store. Helpful staff. Large selection of Vinyl & CD + books/zines & they also handle…read moregig tickets. Support them.

Absolutely nothing to do with the American 'Hooters', so they may disappoint some…read more For others, one of the best music shops in St Albans. They hold alot of instruments all of which are well presented instore. The staff are very knowledgable and willing to help with both beginner and professional musicians alike. I would say that the price of stock is reasonable but by no means cheap. You're likely to find a better deal online but I would highly recommend popping down and speaking to an advisor - you really should have it in hand before you buy any instrument. Recommended.

This is one of several musical stores along the same street in Bury St Edmunds. As a keen musician…read moreI have used most of the stores on several occasions and have to say this is my favourite in terms of price and also content. They offer a wide range of instruments, instruction manuals and song books, that are well priced and informative. The staff are extremely knowledgable and also offer personal services such as guitar re-stringing, and brass instrument cleaning.

Rock A Boom is my favourite independent music shop in Leicester. It is located in ST. Martin's…read moresquare which is about 5 minutes away from Highcross shopping centre - Firebug bar and McDonalds are nearby. Rock A Boom is only a small shop and can't compete with HMV for sheer physical space. What it can offer though is very good value on cd's and a small selection of vinyl. They cater to alternative music fans, so you can find some right gems searching through the racks on everything from punk rock to drum 'n' bass. The reason I come back here is because the staff are incredibly friendly and chatty. I don't just come here to buy a record, I come here to have a natter. The attendant will often talk to me about what he's been listening to and recommend things to try. This is the sort of banter and experience you just can't get at bigger corporate record stores.

A Leicester institution, and rightly so. For those looking away from the mainstream for their…read moremusical thrills, this is the best little shop in the city, jam packed with musical obscurities and latest releases. The staff know their stuff, and you can get gig tickets for anything that's going on in Leicester, which is extremely handy. Prices were a little on the steep side before, but I have been informed that they're now extremely competitive. Plus, with certain albums, they occasionally give away free posters and stuff too. Lovely.

A great, if small and cramped, place. Knowledgeable…read morestaff/owner. Take time to browse through the Jazz collection. Don't forget your wallet. Cash only.

To be honest the guy that owns it is a bit of a rip off merchant I sold him some old Reggae records…read morethat they said they was asking for and I know that some I had were rare and old and when I took them to him he offered me cheap money and said that they was not old enough being that my records were from the late 60s going through to the 70s how old dose he want them concidering true Reggae didnt start till roughly 1968/69 makes me think he really dose not know what he is on about or as I said a ripp off merchant, by the way I excepted his offer because I needed the money so beware when you go there

Siouxsie and the Banshees, Once Upon A Time, £3; Kate Bush, Lionheart, £2; Lizzie G in vinyl…read moreheaven, priceless. After living so close to this shop for year and never actually going in to spend a serious amount of time browsing here, I feel like I've committed a crime. Their tag line is "Friendly service, record and book finding service". Perfect for a Saturday morning hangover browsing session. I could spend a while in here. It's not huge, but perfectly formed and reasonably priced. They even have a vintage clothing section at the bottom although I couldn't quite pull myself away from the records to have a look. I will be back. They have a huge selection of classics, not just the crusty records you find in other second hand vinyl stores. A must for any music collector.

Lucky Seven has a fantastic selection of records and a few of the books on sale I havent seen since…read moreuniversity. Jason the owner is a real fount of knowlege :) do check it out, its great :)

If you want good, old-fashioned service at a good, old-fashioned, family store, you've come to the…read moreright place! But as its name suggests, Funky Monkey's anything but tired and fusty in its range. This gorgeous, quaint store, reminiscent of something out of Charles Dickens, is full of beautifully crafted musical instruments and accessories. You'll find anything from violins and mandolins to guitars, amps and music books galore. Discover your inner rockstar (or classical musician) and step inside!