Brilliant performance shop. Huge range of pet food in store and staff are happy to try and source anything they don’t have in stock. Staff knowledgeable about pet care and a fantastic vet offers fr... See more
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Stumbled across this pet store by chance, after trawling the Internet trying to find good quality cat food which didn't involve me bulk buying food that my fussy senior cat potentially wouldn't eat. O... See more
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First time ordering a prescription ever and I choose A coombs from their reviews on trust pilot. I submitted the prescription online, I then called the store to check on delivery time, I spoke to a lo... See more
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What a wonderful experience it was to buy from an independent pet store. I bought some cat toys and tunnels for my two indoor cats, and the A Coombs team couldn't have been more helpful. They messaged... See more
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A Coombs Pet Centre is an independent, family-run Pet Store in the heart of Brighton and Hove. Established back in 1934 and winners of Pet Retailer of the year we pride ourselves on our service and extensive product range. We use our experience and knowledge to bring our customers the very best products for their pets and we are constantly learning and researching the latest innovations so that you have access to the newest products on the market. With two stores and a website delivering nationwide via DPD, we are excited to welcome new and old customers to visit our website at www.acoombs.co.uk. If you can't see what you're looking for simply give us a call on 01273 738016 and we will try our very best to source the items for you.
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155 - 157 Portland Road, BN3 5QJ, Brighton, United Kingdom
- 01273 738016
- Natasha@acoombs.co.uk
- www.acoombs.co.uk
4.5
Excellent
353 reviews
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Great experience!
Great customer support,the team is so helpful and really goes above and beyond for their customers. Highly recommend A Coombs Pet Centre!
February 11, 2026
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Reply from A Coombs Pet Centre
Miguel, this is such a lovely review to read, thank you.
Fiver stars is not enough
Fiver stars is not enough. Best pet shop ever - great range of products and they have a free in house vet to offer advice and now a groomer every Saturday
February 7, 2026
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Reply from A Coombs Pet Centre
“Five stars is not enough” is about the loveliest thing we could read. We work so hard to create these local events and we are so glad you have been enjoying them! We hope to see you there again soon.
Fantastic service very fast delivery…
Fantastic service very fast delivery could not be easier. Would highly recommend.
February 5, 2026
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Reply from A Coombs Pet Centre
Steve, thank you so much for the brilliant review!
We’re delighted everything was quick and easy for you, that’s exactly how it should be. Your recommendation really does mean a lot to us.
We look forward to helping you again soon 💚
Subscription service
The subscription service is extremely efficient and reliable. Communication is excellent
February 4, 2026
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Reply from A Coombs Pet Centre
Tony, thank you so much for your kind words.
We’re really pleased to hear the subscription service has been efficient and reliable for you, that’s exactly what we aim for. Good communication is so important to us, so it’s lovely to know that’s been your experience also.
Amazing customer service and a…
Amazing customer service and a fantastic variety of goods.
February 3, 2026
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Reply from A Coombs Pet Centre
Nicola you are a star! Thank you for the kind words, it means a lot to us all.
Fast & reliable service
We've been using A Coombs for a couple of years for our preferred dog food. Service is always reliable and efficient, with good prices. Thank you for your services A Coombs!
February 2, 2026
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Reply from A Coombs Pet Centre
Hi Holly,
It always means a lot when a regular customer takes the time to leave a review. You've been a customer of ours for a long time and so your words do carry a lot of weight with us. It means a lot to know you are happy with our service.
Great service
Great service. Been buying our dog food from A Coombs for years and they have managed to keep the prices competitive throughout.
February 1, 2026
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Reply from A Coombs Pet Centre
Thank you so much for choosing to buy your Dog food with us. We try our hardest to bring you the best products at competitive prices and so reading this we feel proud to have been able to do this for you.
I ordered a cat play tunnel on line and…
I ordered a cat play tunnel on line and from an on line purchase received a really friendly and prompt service! And had a personal note from them in the delivery parcel.Kindness and personal touches makes all the difference. Thank you. That’s all in addition to the excellent product!!
January 29, 2026
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Reply from A Coombs Pet Centre
Deborah, this is such a lovely review to read – thank you.
We’re so pleased your cat play tunnel arrived quickly and that the little personal note made a difference. We truly believe those small touches matter, especially when shopping online.
And we’re delighted you’re happy with the product too – we hope your cat is thoroughly enjoying their new tunnel!
Thank you again for your kind words and for supporting us!
Prompt postage with a reliable courier
Prompt postage with a reliable courier, beautifully packaged wouldn't hesitate to order from this family company again. Min say's thank you for the little gift!!
January 28, 2026
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Reply from A Coombs Pet Centre
Kim, this made us smile :) thank you.
We’re so pleased everything arrived promptly and beautifully packaged. We take a lot of care with our parcels, so it’s lovely to know it was noticed.
And please give Min an extra fuss from us :-) we’re delighted they enjoyed the little gift!
Thank you for supporting our family business, we’d love to help you again anytime 💚
Exception service
Exception service. I use Coombes for delivery of my raw frozen dog food and other bits. I ordered a bag of 12kg dog food this morning and it's just arrived. Super friendly staff, great selection. Superior service. Thanks for always being so helpful.
January 28, 2026
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Reply from A Coombs Pet Centre
Pam, this is such a wonderful review to read :)
We’re so pleased your 12kg bag arrived so quickly, especially with raw and frozen food, we know timing really matters. It’s lovely to hear you’ve found our team friendly and helpful, and that the service continues to meet your expectations.
Thank you for trusting us with your dog’s food and for your continued support, it genuinely means a lot to us 💚
Great service and price
Best price on the web right now for the particular drug I need for my Shih Tzu. Website simple to use and intuitive, immediate email to confirm order and kept updated on processing and shipment. 2nd time using and will use again. Great service and price
January 26, 2026
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Reply from A Coombs Pet Centre
Hi Emma, thank you so much for your lovely review.
We’re really pleased you found the website easy to use and that the communication kept you fully updated, that’s exactly how ordering should feel. It’s also great to hear we could offer the best price for your Shih Tzu’s medication. We always try to bring you the best prices possible.
Thank you for choosing us again and for trusting us with something so important. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to helping you next time 💚
Speedy
Good range, decent prices and free speedy local delivery in 24hrs- perfect service when ordering heavy bags of cat food. So pleased to replace my previous online pet food delivery service who used Evri couriers- always late, totally hopeless.
January 26, 2026
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Reply from A Coombs Pet Centre
Hi Laura,
Thank you for your review! We are so proud of our Local delivery service (performed by our lovely Dave). We appreciate how heavy some of those Cat litters can be and having it delivered really does take the stress out of it.
Thank you so much for choosing to shop with us and we hope to see you again soon.
Found this company whilst looking fir…
Found this company whilst looking fir reasonably priced dog food, so far ive them very accommodating and pleasant to deal with, well done keep it up.
October 6, 2025
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Reply from A Coombs Pet Centre
Hi Anne,
Thank you for choosing to shop with us! I personally parcelled your order up and so I was especially pleased to see this review! Thank you so much for shopping with us. We will look after you and your Doggy and ensure you have a pleasant and enjoyable shopping experience with us.
Coombs is a great pet store
Coombs is a great pet store, both sites, Hove and Brighton, have a huge range for all pets, and the staff are knowledgeable and helpful. I especially like the delivery option, saves a journey.
January 26, 2026
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Reply from A Coombs Pet Centre
Hi Simon,
Thank you so much for your review. Thank you for taking time out of your day to add a little joy and happiness into ours. What a great guy you are!
Thank you for your kind words about our staff and service. I will pass this on to them as I know it will brighten their day!
Excellent prompt response to query made…
Excellent prompt response to query made over WhatsApp and fast delivery of order. Competitive pricing and effective ordering process. Will definitely use again. Many thanks
January 19, 2026
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Reply from A Coombs Pet Centre
Hi Victoria,
We are so grateful that you took the time to leave us a review. It really does make a big difference. I am glad to hear that you are enjoying our new Whatsapp chat, we wanted to make it easier for our customers to chat to us and I'm so happy it is going down well :)
We hope to continue to serve you into the future and again thank you for the lovely review :D
Simple friendly ordering and delivery
Every three weeks my order for frozen raw food for my dog is automatically fulfilled and arrives with a smile (or a friendly phone call to alert me to my doorstep delivery) - simple ordering and delivery!
January 19, 2026
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Reply from A Coombs Pet Centre
Hi Alison,
Thank you so much for choosing to shop with us. We love looking after your frozen deliveries :) Your continuous custom means a lot to us!
Amazing customer service and very fast…
Amazing customer service and very fast delivery! My dog was having health issues and needed her special food fast, the shop sorted it for me so fast I was impressed. Happy customer!
January 15, 2026
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Reply from A Coombs Pet Centre
Hi Anna,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We’re really glad we could help get your dog’s special food to you quickly when it mattered – that’s exactly what we aim to do.
Wishing your dog all the best, and thank you again for your support.
First time ordering and won't be my last
First time ordering a prescription ever and I choose A coombs from their reviews on trust pilot. I submitted the prescription online, I then called the store to check on delivery time, I spoke to a lovely helpful man who said about 2 days, that was Tuesday, order was delivered today (Thursday), as promised. My dog is on long term medication and I won't hesitate to use this company from now on. Many thanks 😊
January 15, 2026
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Reply from A Coombs Pet Centre
Hi Kirsty,
Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing us for your first prescription order. We’re really pleased everything went smoothly and that your dog’s medication arrived exactly when expected.
It means a lot to know you felt confident using us, especially for something so important. We’re always here if you need anything at all in future.
Many thanks again for taking the time to leave a review 😊
We bought a Pet Corrector spray from…
We bought a Pet Corrector spray from this company. It was very quickly delivered and came with useful instructions on how to use it correctly for best results. We have tried it on our young cat that scratches all our carpets at doors , if the door is closed. It has definitely helped.
January 2, 2026
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Reply from A Coombs Pet Centre
Thank you for leaving a review :)
Many thanks
Great experience
Stumbled across this pet store by chance, after trawling the Internet trying to find good quality cat food which didn't involve me bulk buying food that my fussy senior cat potentially wouldn't eat. Ordered on Thursday night and received items by Saturday afternoon. The team added a lovely freebie (which my cat actually did eat!) Great service, will definitely use again! (Verdict is still out on his other food!) Thank you 😊
January 10, 2026
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Reply from A Coombs Pet Centre
Hi Carly,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! It means a lot to us. We’re glad to hear that we were able to help you with your kitty’s food and we hope you’ll come back soon so we can do it all again!
Many thanks :)
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