Treasure Island Sweets is a charming, nostalgic sweet shop nestled within the historic Covered Market section of St Nicholas Market in Bristol. Stepping inside feels like taking a trip down memory lane, as the shop is packed from floor to ceiling with an incredible variety of treats that evoke childhood memories for visitors of all generations. It has an inviting, old-school atmosphere that makes it a must-visit for anyone with a sweet tooth exploring the market. 

Massive Retro Selection: The shop is famous for its extensive wall of traditional sweet jars, packed with classics like pear drops, cola cubes, bonbons, and sherbet lemons sold by weight. 

Modern and American Treats: Alongside British nostalgic favourites, they stock a wide array of trendy international candies, American sodas, and popular contemporary confectionery. 

Gifts and Novelties: They offer beautifully packaged sweet hampers, retro gift boxes, and themed treats that make perfect presents for birthdays or special occasions.

Opening hours

• Tuesday to Sunday: 9.30am to 5pm

Where we are

Covered Market

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Studio 7 Music Repairs is a highly regarded, independent repair shop located within the historic Covered Market known for its welcoming atmosphere and exceptional craftsmanship, it serves as a go-to hub for musicians across the Bristol area looking to restore or maintain their instruments. 

Expert Instrument Care: The skilled team handles complex woodwind and brass repairs, ranging from routine servicing to restoring heavily used or battered instruments like saxophones. 

Highly Rated Service: Reviewers consistently praise the shop for its friendly staff, extreme transparency regarding costs and repair processes, and highly efficient turnaround times. 

Great Location: Being situated right in St Nicholas Market makes it a convenient and vibrant spot to drop off an instrument while exploring the local stalls.

Opening times

Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 4pm, closed Thursdays.

Where we are

Covered Market number 51 and 52

Contact us

Studio 7 website

The Rock Shop is a specialized independent record store and merchandise hub catering to fans of rock, heavy metal, punk, and alternative music. Managed by local promoter Jon Murray, the shop is a staple of Bristol's alternative music scene and sits among a vibrant community of fellow indie retailers.

Music & Media Selection: The store buys, sells, and trades a dedicated collection of new and secondhand vinyl records, CDs, and DVDs, frequently stocking rare punk and metal releases.

Alternative Merchandise: Beyond music formats, it features a wide range of alternative lifestyle apparel and accessories, including band t-shirts, alternative clothing, and rock memorabilia.

Scene Connections: The shop operates in tandem with local alternative event promotions, with the owner being a prominent figure in organizing regional punk and rock gigs.

Payback Records inside the historic South Arcade of St Nicholas Market in Bristol. Trading for roughly 25 years under owner Paul Craine, this compact and intimate stall is highly regarded by local collectors and DJs alike for its friendly, welcoming atmosphere and fair pricing. The shop is widely celebrated as a premier destination for sound-system culture, though its crates span a vast musical landscape:

Reggae & Dub Specialization: The stall heavily focuses on all eras of Jamaican sounds, carrying everything from classic Prince Buster and Protoje to deep dub cuts and contemporary reggae artists. 

Diverse Multi-Genre Crates: Beyond its Jamaican music specialties, the shop stocks a well-curated selection of vintage and new vinyl across hip-hop (including plenty of old-school gems), soul, jazz, rock, drum and bass, and urban music. 

Vinyl Buying Service: In addition to selling, the shop frequently buys used vinyl collections from the public, offering fair trade values particularly for high-quality reggae records.