I usually complain if I find yet another branch of an expanding chain pop up. But here Tiger have…read moregot it absolutely right. The affordable Skandi design items are well placed on this stretch of Westbourne Grove, providing a change from the more generic cheap and cheerful general stores. They stock everything from stationery and gift items to homewares and snacks. I picked up a pair of reading glasses for £4 which are not embarrassing to take out in public.

This is a very busy shop and not much room to move especially if you have a pushchair…read more There is some good bargain, crisps, sweets, biscuits as well as photo frames lots of cleaning items and household items. There are books for children and adults and some toys but they are only a pound so not too good. They sell quite a good range of shampoos and conditioners and they are usually good names so good bargains. Everything a pound.

Thank you Thomas A for his talk thread that has inspired this review. Since the end of Woolies…read more(sniff sniff) this store has filled my bargain needs as and when required. When moving hous this is pretty much my one stop shop, it's a cross between a pound store on one side and right next door is this discount store that sells things for slightly more but are still a bargain. Don't be afraid to haggle too, I always do, and no it never really works they just point at the price tag and shrug but at least I'm trying! I have bought a fabulous soft rug here for my new flat, not the prettiest thing in the world but it was well over 10ft square and only cost £60. Other stuff they do is washing lines, tea pots, random crap that you don't need but suddenly think you do when you're in there and more. Seriously, if you are in the area make sure you pop in. It's a great random store.

I flippin love a pound shop! All those rows and rows of coat hangers and candles for a under a…read morepound! Great when you move into a new place and need things to make the place look and smell pretty; candles, incense, cheap vases etc. I always bulk buy coat hangers from here as they're cheap and useful. Great for large quantities of batteries, washing powder and shampoo. Also good for fairy lights and Christmas decoration, a really useful resource for those with no money but will to decorate. I dare you to pop in and find nothing you want to buy...

This and That is great for stuff like cooking utensils, I recently bought a loaf tin in here for…read more£1.35 bargain or what. They also sell household items such as bleach, bin bags, storage tins and boxes and kids stuff. It's conveniently located just opposite the Tesco Metro.

If IKEA had a threesome with Bed Bath and Beyond and The Container Store, this would be their…read morelovechild. From housewares and apparel to bedding and even prepackaged food, this place has it all. This particular store is three floors. The first floor has candles, scented oils and aroma diffusers, cosmetic and travel containers, bath and skincare products, writing instruments, acrylic photo and document frames, and various travel necessities including packing cubes and suitcases. The bottom floor contains housewares such as cooking utensils, bedding, and even prepackaged food. The top floor had a small variety of clothing and apparel. I was elated to sign that this shop carried something I've been looking for for a long time: makeup blotting papers. As someone with oily skin, these are a necessity. Before departing for London, I checked all of my favourite cosmetics stores and no one seemed to have them in stock. Thankfully, the shop has plenty, although I would hardly think to look for them in a place like this. If you love writing instruments as much as I do, be sure to spend a little time with the writing tools. They have a wide variety of ink colors, pen sizes, and pen styles to fit every hand. There are even basic fountain pens and fancy mechanical pencils in stock.

As much as I love all thing Muji (I mean... they're Japanese! How could anyone not love Keroppi,…read moreNintendo, or Vampire Hunter D?)... ... I've gotta say that I still feel gouged every time I make a purchase here. A silicone ice-baller for whisky for £7.50 and basic bento sets running close to £25 make my wallet sad. Still, their simple clean designs and the obvious utility of each product can't be argued with. If nothing else, I can be sure that the numerical figure that comes after the currency symbol will be less than the translated number in Yen. Le sigh.

Nice & Cheap is exactly that, specialising in essential house wares such as cleaning products,…read morestorage solutions, cutlery and crockery. From the outside it looks like a pound shop but it is not. The goods are a little cheaper than you would find in a High Street shop. The owner seems to know her regulars well which made for a wholesome shopping experience. The shop is a bit of a tight squeeze though and customers often find themselves in the way of each other in the aisles. Not one for shopping with the kids. Parking is available directly outside the shop in the pay and display but you might struggle to find a spot as it is quite small and with a mini-supermarket next door, is quite a popular parking location.

I have had an excellent experience shopping at Nice and cheap! , the shop has everything you need…read moreand want, very good and affordable prices. Im a regular customer as I live close by, normally purchasing day to day things from there, really good customer service....recommend it to any one.

This store is a great place for housewares at a reasonable price. They also sell a lot of personal…read morecare items. I picked up some make up removal wipes for a mere 50p! What a deal. The store is clean and organized. The signage is good and things are easy to find. They could use more staff on the floor but other than that I really have no complaints. Oh they could also use more cashiers.

I went in here looking for glasses. For a present, they make good presents I think because they…read morealways seem to break so even if a person is fully stocked up at the moment, you know that your gift will come in useful sooner or later. And because your gift will also inevitably break at some point you can reuse the idea next year. This is a kitchen ware store mostly. They sell all sort of gadgets as well as the basics, salt and pepper shakers and cutlery. They also sell some gardening stuff and general homeware. I suppose it's like a more up market Homebase without all the hassle.

I would love to support local shops but I always find the staff here rude. I dare not ask a…read morequestion or inconvenience them by wanting to make a purchase. I was hopeful the recent takeover would result in a more positive experience but the staff remained and no customer service training appears to have been undertaken. It is also quite expensive for some products. It's a shame because they now have a very nice range and the layout is much improved.