Further to last week's poll on
Weird Shopping Experiences, I can now -- post delivery of
mmcpoland's birthday present -- highly recommend both
Quaff (who didn't have the item in stock, but phoned around to locate a bottle, went online and printed me a map, and were generally Very Nice) and
Toast, who did have a bottle or two in stock (plus Gosset
candles!) and have the most marvellously decadent decor.
Quaff are especially good for deals on cases. Toast are good for range, gift-packaging and shiny black counters. Both are in Hove, but have online shops, and both have helpful, friendly, sympathetic and charming staff.