Although billed as a garden centre, there is an important attitude here that lifts it above the…read morepansies and roses standard stuff and nearer to a proper nursery - they have a policy of trying to use mostly local growers. This means not only do you get some unusual plants making it a horticultural goodie bag for gardeners, but you also get plants that are used to the local climate. Plants range in size - there are some great specimen plants here to have a more instant garden feel as well as cheaper younger plants. All are in great condition with plenty of roots to the point where if you choose wisely you can split them and get two plants for the price of one. They have a bargain corner of those which have gone over but will come back in a few seasons or with a good pruning, so if you know your stuff then you can pick up a real bargain. The plants area outside is set out in handy sections - so if you have a shady corner where everything you plant dies then head to the back and there is a whole section of plants that will love that area. The staff are very happy to help, knowledgeable and perpetually cheery. The garden centre-y bit is well stocked, with the focus on what you can use now well-displayed. The cafe is always busy as the owners know that nothing goes better than pottering round a nursery with friends is to sit down and natter afterwards.

Cooperatively owned, Riverside Garden Centre is much better than it's more commercial peers…read more They've got an excellent (Bristol's largest, in fact) array of plants, both indoor and out, with a bargain section that I keep a sharp eye on. The emphasis is on locally sourced stuff, so you're unlikely to get something flown in from South Africa that's going to die within a fortnight. The staff are all chipper and friendly, and will answer your questions no matter how basic they are. The views over the River Avon and of the Suspension Bridge really are second to none. Add to this a café with absolutely scrumptious cake and you've got somewhere that's worth a visit even if you're not planning to pick up any plants (though that's not to say you won't).

This place is amazing! The food is sooo good especially the meat balls and hot dogs I really like…read morethe fun colors and the plushies I also find that the room displays are nice as well I really recommend coming here as they have something for everyone!

Ikea is an excellent furniture shop and everyone knows that but this review is about the food…read moreaspect more. The salmon was just plain and had no seasoning. The chips were cooked to the perfect degree and the carrots were just carrots. The apple pie is why this review is only 3 stars, it was like a solid block of cold apple with a glue consistency and didn't taste like a fresh apple pie. The food was fairly priced. If you don't like the sound of kids being loud I definitely would not recommend going to the Ikea restaurant around lunch time! This review is only for the food I ate.

First confusion is the sign says Staple Hill Carpets - that's moved up the road. The sheer amount…read moreof stuff that isn't carpet outside the shop should give you a hint that it is no longer stocking carpets. Second confusion, yes they have moved from one side of the road to the complete opposite side! Third confusion - surely they can't stock EVERYthing? Well yes, yes they can. Lightbulb with a vintage fitting in green? No problem sir. Skirting board tacks hand made by virgins in Argentina? Third aisle at the back. One of those squeaky balls my dog lost in the park and now he won't play with anything else? You mean this one? *squeak*

I'm a bit of a novice to say the least when it comes to DIY. Since moving to the area I've used…read moreStaple Hill Stores twice. Although on both occasions I knew I had a DIY problem I needed to fix, I didn't really have a clue what I was going on about and it probably sounded like I was asking for various 'thingies' in broken English. However both times the shopkeepers have been really helpful and pointed be in the right direction straight away, the items purchased were fit for purpose and good value. On the last visit I wasn't to sure which colour thingy to go for and the shopkeeper advised me to take the ones I thought were right and bring them back and exchange for a different colour if need be. Just the sort of friendly service you want from a local hardware store! I'll definitely be returning if I need to purchase any other thingies.

To title your business with the prefix 'Global' you must be pretty confident that you've got a good…read morerange, and in here they do. All sorts of furniture can be found in here from beds to mirrors to chests of drawers. Not just one of each either but children's beds, double beds, bed side mirrors and full length mirrors. It's not exactly DFS or another out-of-town seller so the quality isn't going to be as high - but for the smaller price tags it's pretty good.

Having only recently moved into a new house I have been eager to find somewhere that sells a good…read morerange of plants and herbs, that isn't Tesco or IKEA. In The Garden Shop of Henleaze I have found just that, and more. A haven for any plant or flower lover, the outside of this store is packed wall to wall with every herb, bulb, seed, sprouting and flower you can imagine. With garden furniture, garden ponds and greenhouses to boot I was blown away by the choice - and this was just outside. Inside the store is every dog food, accessory, bird box, item of gardening clothing - anything you would expect from a high quality good sized garden centre in a smaller more personal shop. An enormous selection of shallots (I love 'em) and a plethora of information behind the counter - come here for all your gardening needs.

So, I came here and asked for, "Some of those terrecotta dishes that you put under plant pots"…read more Without blinking an eye the shop assistant pointed me in the right direction - where I found many dishes of many different sizes. I'll always tempted to buy a plant from here when I fill up at the next door petrol station, but I have to say, not that I know very much about plant/garden shops - but this one seems quite expensive. Good but expensive. I guess it"s a case of the old you get what you pay for1

Sells some good things, although they are too on guard as me and my friends all got stopped while…read moreleaving for "stealing" they searched us and still found nothing. Most things are one pond or just over so I would say that it is overall okay other than them making some mistakes.

I actually really like coming here. The draw of things in a store that only will cost you a one…read morepound coin is quite strong. Whether it's washing up liquid, shampoo, batteries, cat food, assorted peanuts, or even milk, you name it and they probably have it here which makes it great if you're in a rush and need a random list of things. You of course have to choose carefully about what things are value for money, but for example, 12 AA batteries for a pound is pretty good. There are so many things here, and with staff that are actually surprisingly friendly, it's a shop I first think of going to when I need something. The only time I didn't get what I needed was when I was looking for a big round screw bulb - they had all other kinds of bulbs though. So next time you're in a rush and are racking your brain for a shop that might have a random item that you really, really need.. maybe give Poundland a go.

Such an astonishing showroom!! The fireplaces they have in stock are beautiful and the staff are…read moreextremely knowledgeable and prepared to answer any questions. Would definitely recommend them to everyone!

From the owner: Retailers and importers of unique handmade Indian furniture. Ranging in designs from Retro and…read morevintage through to Industrial. Manufactured in a variety of materials to include Mango wood, Teak wood and raw industrial Steel. Simply lush furniture

Other people here have mentioned the hardware store on one side (they mix Dulux paint which is very…read morehandy by the way) but I just want to mention the garden centre which is on the separate building across the pedestrian/cycle path (which reminds me - do note the different coloured bricks and cycle images on the floor and watch out for cycles). The garden centre is pretty well stocked for peripherals, but also has a nice selection of instant colour seasonal plants as well as some fruit and herbs for kitchen gardens. Their willows and topiary are a bit old fashioned and I would recommend going to a specialist nursery for trees (try Chew Valley Trees) but this is great for a gardening hit in town.

This sprawling department store feels like one giant throwback to the 1970s. The design is dowdy,…read morecome here after going to Ikea for a real shock. You'll hear very British muzak plays over the speakers, interrupted occasionally by an announce who kindly reminds you to validate your parking when paying for your goods. Quaint to the point of being weird, and also almost always completely empty. Enough of analysis of the style of the shop, I should probably tell you if it's any good. There are sections for homeware and DIY, as well as a garden centre. You can get more or less anything for the home, a few things you didn't know you needed, and a few things no-one would ever need. There's an entire row of various things for your milkman to leave the milk in, to give you an idea of the range. It's not that cheap unfortunately. I think all there costs must go on the staff (who are very helpful), of which there seem to be a greater number than there are customers most of the time.

One of my favourite shops on Gloucester Road, La Ruca is filled with ethical and tasty treats…read more Among their stock they have a whole host of herbal teas, hundreds of aloe vera products and vegetarian friendly sweets. But the best thing about La Ruca is it's range of fresh Mediterranean foods from stuffed vine leaves to garlic olives. The warm, friendly lady behind the till always has the energy to raise a smile and wish you a good day - which is one of the reasons I love La Ruca.

A good place to take your vegan/veggy friends for a light lunch or coffee and cake the cafe carries…read moreon the hippie feel of the shop downstairs using organic and fair trade ingredients plus lots of gluten free options. It has some nice Spanish original foodstuffs. The shop is a surprisingly useful with a choice of the Ecover products and a ridiculous selection of tea of the flowery kind.