The co-op is great for the older population of Emsworth that cant get to the big shops. They have…read morefresh bread and the shop is stacked well.

A good sized store with all the basics and a post office which seems rare these days! Average…read morepriced products but doesn't stock everything so trips out of town are neccessary sometimes.

This Spar is right outside Southampton Central train station and is cheap compared to train station…read moreprices! So fairly useful when you are catching the train. Its fairly big and stocks most things you would need on the go. There are usually plenty of staff there to serve you and they do produce some fresh stock in store! Opens early and late so open most thd time for office workers and most normal train travellers.

In many ways this Spar shop is the same as the others, but it also seems to have something a bit…read moremore. Its very clean and well equiped for a store of its size. It's situated convienently across the road from Southampton Central train station and is ideal if you don't want to pay the prices the shops within the station charge. It's also right by the large bus station so whether getting a train, coming home, walking into Shirley or town, or waiting for a bus, this store has most things you would need at a moments notice. Opening times are good, so are the staff.

This shop is convenient! Although there is a small car park next to the shop, it is normally easier…read moreto park along the road outside. The shop normally has a small selection of fruit and vegetables, and most essentials that you might need. Although the prices tend to be slightly higher than your average big supermarket, they often do brilliant offers on everyday things, so savings can still be made. At the back of the store there is a bakery counter which at certain times of the day you can smell when you enter the shop 'mmmm!' The Co-op always has a good selection of FairTrade products available.

a good little supermarket with a good range of foods, very helpful staff and this place is always…read morevery clean and well maintained, a pleasure to do your bitty shopping in.

The co op in Eastleigh is another in the huge chain, and suits its purpose here in eastleigh in…read moredelivering a service of selling food, and neccesities at relatively good prices, with helpful and smiling staff. Doesn't always have the most competitive prices, but for such a small store, it doesn't do bad.

OK, I will be honest - I use the car park at Sainsbury more than I use Sainsbury itself. That is my…read morelittle tip for this place - you can park here for 90 minutes without charge and it is a short walk away to Portsmouth town centre. I sometimes pop in to buy something though there's no barriers or people checking receipts. Be warned they do patrol and enforce the 90 minute rule. The supermarket itself is okay. Nothing special but the shelves are usually well stocked which is more than can be said for some other supermarkets. There is a limited range of non food items - this really is a supermarket where people actually buy food. There is a coinstar machine if you have a load of old coppers you want changing. Another tip is that if you have 6 items or less (or is it fewer) you can go the tobacco / lottery kiosk. If there is something that you need from Sainsbury - some great offer - especially non food then your best bet is to go to the one on the A27, or even take a trip down the M27.

This is a really quiet supermarket so if you hate crowds and noise shop here!…read more The shelves are normally well stocked and they do some nice quality food, however their prices are a fair bit dearer than the other supermarkets in the city. You should be able to do your weekly shop all in one go here, but if you are looking for none food items this place isn't going to to fit the bill. If you have a car it's pretty convenient but if you don't it's a little bit of a pain getting across to the bus stops with your bags. The car park and toilet facilities are very easily accessible which is a big bonus, and there is a cashpoint machine.

A really big Sainsbury's with lots of choice. Right next to a large Marks and Spencer in a big…read moreshopping and Industrial area. Lots of parking spaces although quite hard to navigate in the car park. It also has a few cash points, a car wash and a petrol station. This Sainsbury's also has a cafe area, a hot food counter, electrical and clothes areas. It is a very large store and takes quite a while to look around, although it is laid out really well. There is a dedicated desk in the clothes and electrical area that can help you with any stock that isn't out on display. It has a large fruit and veg section as well as a bakery but the frozen food isle are not that big. Good place to do your weekly shop as you have a marks and Spencer next door and the petrol is always at a reasonable price compared to other stations. Staff are also helpful and friendly.

Must admit do not visit that often, even though a 'fan'. On this visit, they now have a small…read moreButcher, Fishmonger & Bakery counter. There is also a see cafe as turn right into the Store. Situated right next to the M & S Store

The Tesco Express is a good place to drop in for a few things in a hurry. Conveniently located on…read morethe High Street close the Bar Gate. It is small, but carries all the essentials. Prices are reasonable and stock adequate. The staff (what we saw) were helpful. Self checkout was easy and quick.