This is a standard convenience store and stocks all of the usual items that you would expect; some…read morefood, snacks, a few household items, newspapers, alcohol and tobacco. I have been in a couple of times when I have been in Harborne. The chap who works there or who owns it seems really friendly and chatty. Several times he has made small talk with me, which is nice as it makes me want to pop back in here. I have always found what I needed in here, which is usually just some chocolate and something like milk to take back home. The prices are fairly reasonable for a convenience store and I have been to more expensive stores in the area. Overall, I like this store because the service is great and it has been convenient for me.

The old motto of writing about what you know rings true here (and for the next few reviews) as…read moreHarborne Convenience is very much my local shop. Open from early morning until at least 10pm every night this isn't somewhere you'd travel miles to visit but if you live nearby it's a great place to purchase things like compost or barbeque briquettes. They are also notable for stocking a good range of real-ales, an extensive selection of doggie treats (which get the seal of approval from Dave the greyhound) and the man who runs it is a really nice chap who often compliments us on how well Dave is looking and very much lives by the adage 'the show must go on'. Not only does the shop stay open at Christmas and New Year but perhaps most memorably of all through a recent power cut where thanks to a torch-lit fetching service the people of Northfield Road were able to continue to make their essential purchases of booze, fags and Monster Munch.

A small branch of the chain store. They sell all sorts of goods including cigarettes, magazines,…read morefood items and much more. Staff are always helpful and freindly. I find items a bit pricey in here as with all Spar shops, but good for a few bits & bobs.

One of several convenience/off license stores on a small stretch of Raddlebarn Road. I think there…read moreare at least 6 shops all doing a similar trade, and all of them seem to survive. This was a mystery to me when we first moved to the area, but I'm slowly cottoning on that these places survive due to students. A) There are loads of students in the area and they all walk to the nearest one B) There are loads of students in the area who visit the shops in groups and, after having a lengthy discussion at the counter about who is paying for what, they all want to pay separately with a debit card. When this happens it's very quick and easy to simply move along to the next shop, rather than wait 15 minutes for the whole shenanigan to play out. Sakib is one such store. Local, friendly, convenient.

Locally known as Sakib's this modest corner shop has a remarkable range of products on offer to the…read moregeneral public. From tennis balls to food stuffs to alcohol they have the lot here and this place most definitely targets convenience. The owner is a friendly gentleman who welcomes each customer with a smile and never fails to act in a polite and professional manner. This place like many businesses on Raddlebarn road appears to have been around for years, so there is a real sense of local community in terms of the way it is run. Sakib's is another store which continues to prosper in the face of massive Supermarket chains and long may that continue.

One stop is locally situated so most people can access it in burntwood. It provides some quality…read morefood and drink at some cheap prices its located in a nice place and is always convenient The staff will help you and are willing to provide the best customer service available. I would like to say that one stop is one of the best local conveniences to go to and its always good that there are many special offers on and theres always a way to save money. Its not the biggest of shops so sometimes can be congested but overall is a nice place.

This is a bit of a jack-of-all-trades convenience store with a 'cafe' and dry-cleaning service…read moreavailable. They stock all of your typical convenience store goods; milk, eggs, bread, cereal and so on. It comes in handy when I'm on my way into the Jewellery Quarter and need to pick up something on the go. The cafe isn't one that I would choose to go to - Rosella's a bit of a weird amalgamation of services that leaves it all a bit substandard. Anyway it fulfils it's purpose of being a convenience store, as does the cafe - so perhaps the cafe is best described as more of a convenience cafe. It's not the most extraordinary of establishment that you'll ever visit (in case you were expecting that) - but it's prototypical, reliable convenience store to get a mars bar and a pint of milk when passing by or in your slippers.

For such a residential street, it is surprising that this 'corner shop' isn't open longer hours. In…read morefact, many times I've walked past this shop in the middle of George Street, underneath a big block of flats and it appears closed. It doesn't open till 9am, however, it is very handy to have something close by if I run out. We've been in their for supplies to ease of a cold as well as basics such as eggs and bread when we've been caught short. Service is always good. They also have dry cleaning from here now and it's a point to collect post if you're out during the day. There is a cafe in there and I'm not sure if the attached pizza take away is ever open but I may find out one day!

I use this store a lot for my family shopping, sometimes i find it expensive but its a nice storeread more

i use this store rather than the lichfield branch as it has much more choice of goods.open 24…read morehours.it has clothing ranges for all,including coats and some shoes.lots of offers and promotions that change frequently.theres also a tesco direct desk where you can order items or return them.they have self scan checkouts if you're in a rush,but i've never had to queue for too long there.also a petrol station and recycling centre.

I've been living in the area for 6 years now. Brunswick Stores is one of the friendliest most…read morediverse corner shops I have ever come across and I'm not young anymore so that's saying a lot. They cater for a large variety of cultures, have plenty of low priced goods and ongoing well chosen special offers. The rest of their prices are affordable and their service is excellent. They even have a sheltered fresh fruit and veg area in front of the store! They are crowded but fitting such a variety of goods in more than makes up for it. They have an area near the door with a properly secure place to tie your dogs monitered by cameras. You can actually stand at the counter watching them yourself if you like. The entire storefront is monitered by cameras watched constantly by staff behind the counter (and believe me, they do so constantly) so bicycles are also safe and secure. There's easy disabled access and parking's not too bad. There are bus stops either side on both sides of the road each only a minute's walk away. I could say so much more and it's all good but I shall leave with a last reminder of their excellent, prompt and friendly service. There's never a queue for long in this wonderful corner shop.

I lived next to Brunswick Stores for a year and this is one of the best corner shops that you could…read moreask for. Open eight till nine every day it was the Sunday evenings when everything else was closed that I appreciated them the most. Selling a wide range of food e.g tins, dry goods you would expect they also have a extensive fruit and vegetable stall that is fresh every day. The owners are friendly and are willing to find things for you that have been put away near closing or to give you a reduced price if near the products sell by date.

A good local supermarket in Oakengates, very handy and has a lot of choice, it also houses the post…read moreoffice counter so its a bit of a local hub and can be busy on some days. Has a lottery kiosk too. Parking is available next to the store. It is possible to do a full weekly shop in here but im not sure if it would work out as cheap as at the bigger supermarkets, also on some items they dont have as wide a range but their own brand lines are good value and ok quality. Staff are very helpful.

not always alot of stock on the shelves and always overpriced compared to the smaller shops in…read moreoakengates, always a last resort for me