Geez. I thought this place had closed...it used to be in the alley next door to the Centrespace…read moregallery, and last time I tried to find it I was crestfallen...but it turns out it's just moved! Phew! And to a bigger and better shop. This always used to be my 'secret chocolate factory' - right in the heart of Bristol, tucked away down a lane, where they hand-make absolutely wonderful chocolates for high-end retailers. Yet you could walk right in to their premises and buy mis-shapes right there, in a paper bag. Goodness, I brought so many people here to show off my knowledge of this hidden gem. You'd walk in, and the cocoa smell was so wonderfully overpowering... Someone would hear the bell and come and serve you, still with their hat and gloves from working on the confectioner's table. Aside from the delicious smell and delicious chocolates (my favourite was always the Lilac Crème), it was a privilege to see a niche industry in action. Now Guilbert is in a 'proper' shop. Go up Corn St, follow the road around to the left and there it is. A traditional chocolate shop! They deserve their success, the chocolates are utterly delicious and always beautifully presented. Birthdays, St. Valentine's Day, Mothering Sunday, special occasions...look no further :-)

The most delicious chocolates for miles around. A beautiful quaint little shop making the shopping…read moreexperience delightful. Lorraine Haskins

I bought the chocolate as a gift for a family member who lives abroad, and they liked it! It was…read morebeautifully packed, and the chocolates are delicious. Thank you very much.

When people tell me they don't like chocolate, I feel suspicious about them. When people tell me…read morethey don't like Minerva Chocolate, I trust them even less. This may seem a little unfair, but trust me - anyone who doesn't enjoy a hot chocolate in their cafe, or one of their Belgium treats is NOT my sort of person. This cafe-cum-chocolatiers on Cheap Street is a chocolaholic's paradise. The friendly staff are at hand to tell you everything you want about these sweet treats, and will lure you into buying more than you wanted with free samples of the wickedly tempting stuff. They also host confectionery making parties for an alternative hen party; but brides beware. You may not fit into your dress after an evening at Minerva!

They have amazing sweets. And you can custom make your own hot chocolate: dark, milk, white…read morechocolate to coconut, almond, soya and regular milk. I love this place.

Hi, my name's Lisa and I am a chocoholic…read more Seriously it's terrible. I have to change the way I walk to avoid this shop, as I will doubtlessly pop in for a quick Viennese truffle. (Honestly the best truffle I have had, only in contention with Lindor chocs.) Try the ice cream from here too, if you're not on a diet, that is. Also a brilliant place for gift boxes and large chocolate items with iced messages on top. My mouth's watering as I write.

Right in the heart of historic Monmouth town centre on Monnow Street, this independently owned…read morechocolatier founded in 2006 was a real find. Its small, well ordered premises were brimming with chocolate based goodies. Best of all much of it was made on the premises, using Belgian Callebaut couverture chocolate as the base. Under their own brand Mon Cacao range, more than 46 varieties are available, with a variety of dark, milk and white chocolate on offer. They also sold milkshakes, ice creams etc. Well worth a visit. You can also order online via their website.

This shop has closed now (pretty much like most of the other independent shops in Monmouth!) It's…read morebeen replaced by Topstak, they sell and install stoves & fires http://www.topstak.co.uk/monmouth-showroom.php

This is a small branch of Whittard. It is usually bright and colourful and packed with cute mugs,…read moreplates and teapots as well as speciality teas, coffees and luxury hot chocolate. Whittard is a good place to buy Christmas gifts or just to look around every now and then. I particularly like Whittard's hot chocolates which come in a variety of flavours including Devon Fudge, chocolate mint and caramel. The prices can be a little high but there are often sales on at Whittard. I think I heard on the news that its one of the company's that has recently gone into administration it would be a real shame if Whittard closed down.

Every childs dream! (And of course, every adult who is not afraid to let thier inner child out!)…read more I walked in and my mouth dropped, still possesing my sweet tooth, which I might add I hope I never lose, I was in heaven, all the bon bons under the sun, sugar coated jelly sweats, gobstopper, massive gobstoppes, sugar laces, liquorice alsorts, boiled sweets... oh it was just wonderous! No one in thier right mind can walk into this place and not feel the smile burst onto their face. There is something about sweet shops that just make everything with the world ok. So, if you need a bit of joy in your life visit scrumtiously (not enough shops use this as a name!) sweet and get that inner child buzzing with wonder and excitment about which sugary susbtance will soon be hitting your taste buds and filling you with complete satisfaction!

If I'm planning to walk from Gloucester Road to Bristol Temple Meads Station rather than be lazy…read moreand jump on the bus, I always make sure I stop by at Scrumptiously Sweet to treat myself for being so healthy. Yes, yes - a contradiction in terms! Just walking through its doors brightens my day. The shop assistants greet you with a warm smile, offers you an array of childhood delights from strawberry laces to chocolate bon bons. With a bag of sweet treats in my pocket, even a long walk in the cold is an attractive proposition!

Small chocolate shop, we stopped in for hot chocolate. It was delicious, nice quick service. Also…read morevery pleasant. Melted chocolate and warm milk equals some the best hot chocolate. If your close by, I would say try this.

We found this little gem while walking the town of Cirencester. Delicious locally made ice cream,…read moregorgeous chocolates and coffee served by friendly helpful waitstaff. The ice cream comes with complementary choice of sauces. Tables outside are nice.

Chocolate wasted! Literally. These boozy chocolates are like having a shot... Wow! Go home drunk,…read moreyou're chocolate. I mean... Go home chocolate, you're drunk. I mean... I'm moving to Wales just for this alcoholic's dream: boozy chocolates! Hiccup. Oh. And, they have a ton of non-alcoholic, delicious chocolates too, for those who don't understand what kind of magical-bliss-heaven-paradise is found in a piece of delectable chocolate that serves as a shot too. Also, I suggest a chaser. This is one STRONG, POTENT bite. Trust me. I wouldn't (hiccup) steer you (hiccup) wrong (hiccup). Goodnight. Oops, I forgot to say we tried the whiskey one and the pink champagne truffles. Beautiful. Ok. Goodnight. Hiccup.

What other name could you call a sweet shop really?…read more This is a tiny little shop big enough for maybe a handful of people at any one time, but it packs a mighty punch. All the old favourites line the shelves like wallpaper in the old fashioned tall pots. You pick what you want, the lady weighs it up and that's it - cue memory lane. Sherbet Lemons will always be my favourite but there are so many others too. This is also a good shop to find sugar and gluten free sweeties - which is pretty rare so fair play!