Robert Dyas

I can’t quite get my head around Robert Dyas.
Why do we have two Robert Dyas in Brighton and Hove, yet NO Wilkos whatsoever?! It’s not right! Is Wilko’s only for people north of the m25? I just feel like it’s a slightly more expensive version of Wilko’s and so I am loathe to shope there too often. I always end up going there where I need something like a fan or a glue gun though.
Oh and another thing, they sell really good bin bags???

Staff are nice enough and the product range is good. There is nothing special about this store but is good for gifts at Christmas.

My flatmate came home in a drunken daze a few weeks ago. I could hear him mumbling just outside my room. The mumbling was interspersed with vomiting, and I tried my best to ignore what was happening outside. Well, the next day, I saw what occurred. My flatmate decided to vomit inside the kitchen bin, and not only that, he left the bag of vomit inside the bin. The smell was horrendous. I not only chucked the bag out, but I chucked the entire bin out. And then I went into town to look for a new bin.
I was able to find this fantastic bin for £24.99. It’s a bit pricey, yes, but I wanted to get a bin of quality. I also purchased a light bulb because the one in the bathroom went out. Now, I just hope that my flatmate doesn’t vomit into this new bin. If he does, he’s buying the next one.

Whilst the Robert Dyas in Brighton stocks a wide range of everything from hardware to home and garden furniture, this smaller branch in Hove specialises in electronic appliances and everyday items.
Alongside toasters, coffee makers, kettles and rice cookers by leading brands, they have a cracking selection of saucepans, baking tins, muffin trays, utensils, crockery, plates, mixing bowls and mugs. If you’re looking for a present for amateur chefs and bakers, they also stock some lovely measuring cups and kitsch cupcake tins.
On a practical note, Robert Dyas is one of the best places in Hove to pick up home essentials like bin-​liners, light bulbs, cleaning equipment, screwdrivers, nails and moisture absorbers. Prices are competitive and the staff couldn’t be more friendly or helpful.

Grand little place this! It reminds me of a pound stretcher for all the stock sitting on the shelves, and for the fantastic prices, but also has more of a vibe akin to an electronics store, thanks to its sensible design and layout. There’s plenty to bolster the kitchen with, with carving knives and pans sitting alongside digital scales for weighing up foods (or yourself having eaten the food) and the respectable brands are represented pretty well here. Russell Hobbs steamer? Thanks very much!
The top floor switches from domestic and garden to DIY and PC bits and pieces, but carries the value and quality from downstairs up with it. The one thing that surprises me, is how expensive flip top bins are here… I can’t imagine one being righteous enough to be worth a £50 note, but some of them were approaching that mark and more! Maybe they were lined with gold or something… But aside from that anomaly, the place is fantastic for picking up those bits and pieces you need!

For most home appliances and general domestic stuff Robert Dyas is the place to go. In order to compete with places such as Argos Robert Dyas offer a range of bargains that’ll have most people coming back for a return visit. Whether your looking for a coffee maker or coat hangers this place will sort you out.

I agree with Jessica that this is my prefered store for the same reason. I was surprised with the extent of the ranges and with the little extras they do. For christmas I bought my brother a western shooting, drinking game and we had great times with it.
If you are unsure of a gift for somebody this place can be a treasure trove of ideas and answers as you might see something that sparks an idea of a present that you could get elsewhere.

The Robert Dyas location on George Street has a bit less than the one on Western Road, but also has a lot less shoppers swarming through it. I found it much easier to wander through the aisles here and appreciate the variety of home and garden items available.
There’s pretty much every kitchen appliance you could imagine: sandwich makers, mini hotdog grillers, cappacino machines and even the allusive filter coffee maker, crock pots, kettles, toasters and a cotton candy machine! Wowy. That one’s even on offer. Kitchen stuff also includes dishware, utensils, and a few kitschy items like Sergeant Pepper and Corporal Salt.
Homewear then moves into tools, paint and hardware as well as an aisle of household cleaners and a few electronics: telephones, keyboards, USB drives and a small selection of printers (like, two.)
For gardeners, Robert Dyas has tools in a variety of styles, plus a huge display of seeds. The prices of everything are really reasonable, and I’ll definitely be back to pick things up when I move off-​campus.