Harry's reviews
Review of River Island Clothing Co
21 May 08, 10:47
Nothing special 
Too many tshirts and tops ruined by having stupid graffiti style writing on them. Don't know who buys them as I never see anyone wearing them! This River Island doesn't have a bad selection but there are similar stores within easy walking distance which are probably a better bet.
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Review of TK Maxx
21 May 08, 10:38
Maxx attack
Pretty much the only thing that's keeping the Quadrant going at the moment. Like all TK Maxxs it's fine as long as you're prepared to put in some time rifling through the racks of stuff! If you don't find what you're looking for on the cheap here there are at least plenty of other clothes stores nearby where you can find it full price!
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Review of Monsoon
21 May 08, 10:17
Bright and breezey 
Like the menswear here and not many blokes seem to know Monsoon do mens clothing now if you're someone who doesn't like wearing the exact same thing as everyone else this may be the place for you. Not all their branches stock the mens lines either so this one is definitely worth a look. Staff were helpful when I couldn't find stuff in my size and were good at suggesting alternatives.
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Review of H & M
21 May 08, 10:13
Cheap as chips
Better than most H&M stores on the basis that you don't spend half your time tripping over clothes that have been dropped and left on the floor! Always reasonably priced as well. Only downside to H&M is that whatever you buy, you'll probably know at least one other person who owns the exact same thing!
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Review of Gap
21 May 08, 10:08
Middle of the road 
Always found Gap a bit over-priced when it comes to menswear. If all you're going to do is layer between 2 and 6 different coloured tshirts or polos over each other (which is clearly the only idea they have!) then why pay so much to do it? This branch does at least have free parking and is close to some better alternatives.
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Review of Bliss
21 May 08, 10:01
Variable
Had a good time here on Tuesday but then with £1.50 drinks I'm sure you'd have a good time anywhere! Felt like a place that's full of wannabe gangsters but at least there are plenty of alternatives closeby if you decide it's not for you.
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Review of Coriander Mexican Restaurant
21 May 08, 09:58
Crayola Mexico
Really enjoyed this place. Really good fajitas, staff who could talk knowledgably about the menu and offered good banter. Love the idea of putting a blank bit of A4 paper instead of a place mat and leaving a pot of crayons for you to draw with while your food's being cooked. Nice touch.
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Review of Bournemouth Jeans
18 May 08, 15:11
Jeans central!
Really like Bournemouth Jeans. Loads of brands and styles to choose from and staff who are helpful without being too in your face. Also do a good selection of tshirts to go with your new denims.
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Review of Bourne Engraving Co
18 May 08, 15:06
Top notch 
Easily the best place to get anything engraved in Bournemouth. Rings, bracelets, pens, trophies, pretty much anything can be engraved here. Run by Nigel Hedges who's a top bloke and very well up on Bournemouth town centre!
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Review of JJB Sports
18 May 08, 15:02
busy busy
Plenty on offer here but it does get incredibly busy on saturdays so be prepared to que. Always a bit disappointed that very few local sports stores offer shirts for the local league teams (Bournemouth, Southampton, Pompey etc) but I guess if you follow any of them you get a shirt at the ground. Huge selection of football shirts and boots here and definitely recommended.
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Review of Office Shoes
18 May 08, 14:57
A shoe in
Smaller than a lot of other Office stores but a good selection nonetheless and within easy walking didtance of other shoe shops if you're weighing up alternatives. All the big brands but they don't do half sizes here so your feet will need to conform to a size!
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Review of HMV
18 May 08, 14:54
slicker than your average
Better than most hmvs on the basis it's not staffed exclusively by emos who won't help you unless they approve of your musical taste and who will offer to order stuff if you can't find what you're looking for. Not as cheap as websites like cdwow but the best place for cds and dvds in Bournemouth.
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Review of Topman
14 May 08, 16:39
Much improved
Is it just me or has Topman really come on leaps and bounds in the last couple of years? They've ditched a lot of their stupid slogan tshirts and are now concentrating on making clothes that people actually want. Their formal stuff in particular is much better than it used to be. This branch also has free parking and proximity to other big name shops to recommend it.
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Review of John Anthony
14 May 08, 16:36
One of the best
Customer service is probably the thing that stands out most here. If you're not sure about something they'll suggest different styles, sizes etc and one girl who was really helpful said "thin through the clothes you own already and work out how many of them would go with this" - a question I now ask myself before I buy anything. Great store with loads of big name brands and some really nice stuff.
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Review of Richmond Classics
14 May 08, 16:32
Sorry, can't hear you
Great selection, loads of top brands and staff that know their stuff. Only thing that lets this place down is how ridiculously loud their music is. Why some places think this encourages you to spend money is beyond me. Still one of the best places for mens clothing in Bournemouth though.
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Review of Parkwood Florists
28 Apr 08, 18:15
Comes up smelling of roses
This place put together a beautiful boquet of flowers for me at relatively short notice and were able to deliver at an exact time for me. Great service and a wide selection of flowers.
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Review of 1812
28 Apr 08, 18:11
Get what you pay for
Cliches are cliches for a reason... ie they are true. If you are prepared to pay a little more you get a better product and 1812 is a great example. Not cheap but the cocktails are great (they even make ones not on their official menu if you explain what you want) and the food is also very good. One of the best places to go in Bournemouth.
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Review of Jones Bootmakers
28 Apr 08, 08:35
Back to the old school
Good shoes that will last and friendly, knowledgable customer service. Staff here know what they're talking about and aren't just looking to stand around looking good. Bought a great pair of shoes there which I've had for a year and still look great.
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