The Coventry HMV store offers a hands-on experience browsing records that online shopping simply can't match. The staff are friendly and genuinely passionate about music; they're happy to help you che... See more
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Quick and easy. Vinyls came in good packaging and and again surprisingly quickly. Hopefully the concert in December will be not good but a great evening.
Tickets to a signing in Birmingham were non transferable so they got wasted! The queuing to a concert at HMV Coventry was not very well organised. No staff outside guiding ppl where to queue until the... See more
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Always a great experience at HMV Empire or in store. I go to gigs alone sometimes and never feel intimidated. The staff are always happy, helpful and go above and beyond. Great venue. Recently saw Ja... See more
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About hmv (UK) - Coventry
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At hmv, we’re totally obsessed with entertainment and pretty thrilled that we get to discover amazing new music, films and pop culture every single day. And of course we want to be able to share our top finds with other entertainment fans like you!
Discover new bands and artists, read about the latest films, find out about all the great live signings and gigs going on in your local area and own the music, film and pop culture you love.
Make yourself comfortable in the real home of entertainment.
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13/15 Smithford Way, CV1 1FY, Coventry, United Kingdom
4.8
Excellent
330 reviews
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I thought the charge for the cloak room was too expensive and the music was too loud in the bar that you had to keep repeating your order to the bar staff because they couldn’t hear. But the staff were lovely and friendly and the band was amazing
October 14, 2024
Reply from hmv (UK) - Coventry
Hi, thanks for leaving us a review. Whilst we are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the event, we thank you for your valuable feedback regarding the cloak room and ordering at the bar. We apologise for any disappointment with regards to the price of the cloakroom and the loudness of the event.
These notes will be logged with the relevant department for review. We hope to earn the remaining 2 stars from you next time.
Reply from hmv (UK) - Coventry
Hi Rachel,
Thanks so much for leaving us a 5 star review - we’re over the moon!
Thank you for shopping with hmv and we hope to see you again soon :-)
Great Experience
Great experience- easy entry system, pretty good bar service considering the amount of customers. Fantastic venue for music!
October 14, 2024
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Hi Customer
Thank you for leaving a 5 star review! We pride ourselves on offering our customers the best experience and we’re so pleased to hear this has paid off.
See you soon :-)
Quick Service
On line order and postal delivery service for a CD was quick and reasonably priced.
October 12, 2024
Reply from hmv (UK) - Coventry
Hi Paul,
Thank you for leaving a 5 star review! We pride ourselves on offering our customers the best experience and we’re so pleased to hear this has paid off.
See you soon :-)
I haven't even received the purchase so…
I haven't even received the purchase so bloody rubbish I haven't had a email at all so not happy 🙁
October 12, 2024
Reply from hmv (UK) - Coventry
Hi Shirley
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to hear about the delay with your recent order, apologies for any disappointment caused. We can see you have been in contact and we have advised you.
Kind regards
These are great lights
These are great lights, although small they let out a lot of light
October 12, 2024
Reply from hmv (UK) - Coventry
Hello Jan
Thanks for taking the time to leave us a 4 star review!
We hope to earn that last star from you soon ;-)
Very helpful staff in store to order
Very helpful staff in store to order. Arrived in excellent condition when promised
October 6, 2024
Reply from hmv (UK) - Coventry
Hello David,
Thanks for leaving us a great review, we’re delighted to read your kind comments and can’t wait to see you again soon!
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Hello Andrew,
Thanks for leaving us a great review!
We were so pleased to read your comments and look forward to seeing you again soon.
Good day to buy some films and TV shows
Sales selection on the day were plentiful, Customer Service was very good, and I had an overall lovely experience. Happy to shop there again for movies and music.
October 4, 2024
Reply from hmv (UK) - Coventry
Hi Ben
Thank you for leaving a 5 star review! We pride ourselves on offering our customers the best experience and we’re so pleased to hear this has paid off.
See you soon :-)
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Hello Devina
Thanks for leaving us a great review, we’re delighted to read your kind comments and can’t wait to see you again soon!
Not sure of the name of the girl who…
Not sure of the name of the girl who served us but she worked on the top floor, she was absolutely fantastic, very helpful with all our enquiries and helpful with our purchases
September 26, 2024
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Hi Carl
Thank you for leaving a 5 star review! We pride ourselves on offering our customers the best experience and we’re so pleased to hear this has paid off.
See you soon :-)
Great staff they were very helpful and…
Great staff they were very helpful and friendly and very efficient
September 28, 2024
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Hi Dale
Thank you for leaving a 5 star review! We pride ourselves on offering our customers the best experience and we’re so pleased to hear this has paid off.
See you soon :-)
I bought tickets and a cd for the hmv…
I bought tickets and a cd for the hmv empire Coventry. Both items arrived on time
September 25, 2024
Reply from hmv (UK) - Coventry
Hello Noah
Thanks for leaving us a great review, we’re delighted to read your kind comments and can’t wait to see you again soon!
HMV on line tickets
Easy to use and easy to set up an account to receive your tickets
September 25, 2024
Reply from hmv (UK) - Coventry
Hi Kim
Thanks for your review, we love seeing 5 stars and happy customers!
Hope you choose to shop with us again soon,
Thanks.
Decent price and great venue 💜
Decent price and great venue 💜
So glad to have the Empire im Cov for music.
September 25, 2024
Reply from hmv (UK) - Coventry
Hi Lindsay
Thanks for your review, we love seeing 5 stars and happy customers!
Hope you choose to shop with us again soon,
Thanks.
Tom Walker at Coventry
The atmosphere was great when we to see Tom Walker. Sounds was clear, good service at bar and people with disabilities catered for. Great local venue
September 24, 2024
Reply from hmv (UK) - Coventry
Hello Ninda
Thanks for leaving us a great review, we’re delighted to read your kind comments and can’t wait to see you again soon!
The shop assistant explained the app.
The shop assistant explained the app.
She was very friendly and polite.
Great service with a smile.
September 24, 2024
Reply from hmv (UK) - Coventry
Hello Deborah
Thanks for leaving us a great review, we’re delighted to read your kind comments and can’t wait to see you again soon!
A gem in Coventry
Have loved this little gem of a venue in Coventry, lots of great acts on.
Ticket prices are always reasonable, events run smoothly, staff are friendly.
September 25, 2024
Reply from hmv (UK) - Coventry
Hi Customer
Thank you for leaving a 5 star review! We pride ourselves on offering our customers the best experience and we’re so pleased to hear this has paid off.
See you soon :-)
On line orders
I order vynyl records on line and have them delivered to store and when I collect them the staff are always friendly and helpful
September 26, 2024
Reply from hmv (UK) - Coventry
Hi Tony
Thank you for leaving a 5 star review! We pride ourselves on offering our customers the best experience and we’re so pleased to hear this has paid off.
See you soon :-)
Reply from hmv (UK) - Coventry
Hi Yolande
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are sorry to hear about the issues with your recent order, apologies for any disappointment caused. Please contact us at website.service@hmv.co.uk so we can assist you further.
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