Ricky’s Corner

Pretty archetypal local corner shop offering reasonable choice of newspapers and magazines along with a selection of basic groceries, household items, wine, beer and a wider selection of spirits.
Staff fluctuate between amiably friendly and rather sullen (often more preoccupied with their own telephone conversations than anything as lowly, or menial, as working in a shop or answering a customer’s query)
Open until around 9.30−10pm daily; useful for last minute necessities and topping-​up (old) Ken’s infamous Oyster card. Best to pay with cash here as credit or debit cards incur a 50p penalty.