Dobbies Garden Centre Brighton — Local services in Great Britain

What a change, Dobbies has done this garden centre up. It looks and feels so much better. We used to come here before they improved it but stopped coming as it looked and felt rundown. And the staff seemed the same. We thought as we had read that had been renovated so thought we would give it a go. We tried out the small cafe just before you get to the main restaurant. The service was so good. The lady that served us was really happy and friendly even when she was making us iced latte and the ice wasn't playing ball by staying in one lump. However she did win the fight. The pasty was nice and the viennese swirl was good as well. Didn't have to queue so a good option if you want a light bite rather than going to restaurant. We sat out side undercover and it felt really relaxing and fun people watching seeing the plants they were buying going by. The plant section looked well looked after and not a bad price, and the staff again were really friendly and helpful with advice. Nice to see staff that look like they enjoyed their jobs.

We will be coming back and next time we will try out the restaurant, hopefully we will find the same quality of food and staff there as...

Oh my goodness, where do I even begin?! This garden centre is an absolute paradise on Earth. From the moment I walked through the door, I was blown away by the stunning displays of flowers and plants. The vibrant colours and sweet fragrances filled my soul with such joy and bliss, I felt like I had been transported to a magical land.

The customer service was unparallelled - every single staff member was so knowledgeable and helpful, and they went above and beyond to make sure I found everything I was looking for. And let me tell you, I found so much more than I bargained for! They have every tool, accessory, and decoration you could ever dream of for your garden, and then some.

And don't get me started on the quality of the plants! They are so healthy and robust, you can tell they were grown with love and care. I can't wait to see how my garden will flourish with these new additions.

I could go on and on, but I won't bore you - just trust me when I say that this garden centre is the epitome of perfection. I will sing its praises to anyone who will listen, and I will be a loyal customer for life. Thank you for providing such a wonderful...

The staff are friendly and helpful, and the most positive attribute to the store. The parking is easy, and views and walks from the carpark are lovely. There is a good plant selection, and staff are helpful with tips and advice. So why 3 stars? The small Waitrose is bizarrely stocked- with random selection of items, and lacks essentials. They have mainly focussed on ready meals, I'm guessing for the more elderly customer. There is rarely fruit & vegetables and when there is there are hard to locate. Multiple eilse have seats, cakes, chocolate which has been prioritised over more staple food options. It feels like if you ate only from what Dobbies has to offer you may suffer from high cholesterol or heart conditions. When it was Sainsbury's as the partner it was better equipped as an in-house food store. Then there is the area of house stuff - so much plastic, short-life stuff- bits and bobs. As a garden centre it really lacks having any sustainability conscious approach to what they sell. They often have packing boxes which is a good option to have. The Pet shop is well stocked, and the people inside are again very...