J & Star Bazaar

To anyone familiar with the rapid turnover of shops on North Street in recent years, the continued existence of the Bazaar is something of a mystery. You never see any new stock, and you almost never see anyone go in. The elderly lady who runs the place simply seems to hang around all day, watching the crowds move along North Street and muttering darkly at the hordes of school children returning from the local secondary school. There also used to be a large dog in residence which may have deterred many potential customers, but it has been some time since I have seen it around, and I suspect it is no longer with us.
However, this charmingly eccentric little place is a treasure trove of obscure books, second-​hand guitars and ancient bicycles. The proprietor is friendly enough as long as you know what you are looking for, but the chaotic layout of the shop does not encourage casual browsing, and children are certainly not welcome alone. Prices can also be fairly high, with an average, pre-​owed acoustic guitar setting you back between fifty and eighty pounds at the least.

Avoid unless you want to be insulted by a grumpy old woman — I ventured in here and she asked, kindly enough, if I was looking for something — with piles of second hand and antique-​ish style things inside I said could I have a browse? The reply was a screwed up face and big sigh followed by being told to go and browse somewhere else.
There are a couple of nice antique shops a bit further up the street (as if you are heading to East Street/​Bedminster) so head there instead.