Tesco Watford Extra

Simply amazing. I can't rave about this stores recent makeover enough. I feel I should get paid like a top PR the amount I have enthused for the new store... which was long overdue being modernised and this Summer saw Tesco Watford become the talk of the town and the nation, as it's the first to get the flash new overhaul and it made the news. Literally.

The renovations were undertaken without closing the store and whilst I admit I did stop shopping here while they were being carried out, I returned, opening day, with a fist full of vouchers to entice me back.

You now have to queue to get in the car park. But...it's worth it and they now have car park assistants who direct you to spaces (layout has changed in the car park and disabled bays are now near the main doors).

Outside is the same except for the swanky new Giraffe restaurant we are lucky to have in Watford now... But that deserves its own review later!

Inside. Customer services is in same place, bit small and under staffed for a super store perhaps. There's a new 'scan and shop' section which I still need to try but I see a lot if peeps are using it.

Food to go area is fab. Think salad bar to help yourself, loads if sarnies to chose from and pre packed salad and sushi goodies. Also it's a good section to nip to if picnicking. Plus there's self serve tills for this section alone so it's super convenient.

The new bakery. Wowsers. So middle class and rustic. I lurve. Wooden table a la farm house laden with baked goods and hearty loaves. Also a counter with lots of posh desserts (quite pricey) and cakes. It's quite hard to grasp this is now where all bread and cakes are though. But it's early days. The toilet is in this section. No sign though. Annoying. And only one in whole hench store which is disappointing.

Harris and Hoole. Love the look. Great lattes. Will sample food am sure. Always busy and not keen on the buzzers they give you to wait for coffee. Bit ott. But there's a coffee cart directly outside store so I usually grab one there as less busy.

Florence and Fred. Happy days. This section looks amazing. Trolleys are able to mooch the aisles and it really feels like a proper clothes store, better fixtures and layout/feel than Marks or Next. And stock is great, fab designs and cheap as chips. I always come away with something. Fitting rooms are spacious too.

Rest of store super laid out. New pizza counter (still not a patch on Asda's counter pizzas though- listen up Mr Tesco!). Fruit and veg section is epic, so spacious and easier to navigate than before. Make up and health sections look great as does home wears. Proper department store vibes. Loving. Dangerous for my bank balance.

Opticians and pharmacy both helpful and knowledgable.

Tills are still bit queuey but lots of people are checking out the store so busier than usual I think.

Defo worth a visit. You can spend a whole day in here which I guess is the point as it has a destination shopping feel now. They even do yoga and kids classes here. Massive thumbs up!!

What can I say about a huge warehouse size Tesco. It's a big Tesco it's exactly the same as every other corporate big Tesco. So I will bullet point...

1) The fruit and veg in Tesco is always rubbish. Go to a green grocer or a farmers market if you want good fresh produce. I would write about the ones I go to on here but Yelp doesn't have them.

2) The world food aisle is excellent. Tesco really have got this section right. They even do Kool Aid for my American sister in law when she is having missing Chicago pains.

3) There is a Krispy Kreme... For all your sugar rushing can't stop eating the doughnut needs

4) They have lost a point as You used to be able to recycle plastic bags here. You can't do that now.

It's a big Tesco. They have a big car park and cheapish petrol. It's not my favourite place in the world.

I don't see what all the negative reviews are about - I love this ridiculously large, excessive Tesco and everything about it. The massive car park, the bakery and café, the ability to get lost somewhere between looking for ketchup and candlesticks...it's all good to me.

Tesco Watford is one of the biggest I've ever seen. I doubt I've ever walked in and not found something I was looking for - everything seems to be under one roof. There are toys, clothing, home goods, plenty of things for the holidays (their Christmas section is a little insane) but the down side is, you're going to have to wait or be able to push your cart around like a pro without getting annoyed because this store is always, always filled with people.

It's a bit out of our way but I'd rather shop here to get the variety of things I need (bigger section of cheeses, fresh foods, wine and alcohol) than run around like a crazed maniac to find what I need. The staff is always helpful, but sometimes hard to find. The photo section, which we've bought personalized gifts from, is timely and professional. I have never had a hard time here, unless it's with that damned 'Scan Yourself' system (so disorganized, don't even bother!)...!

On a side note, all American shoppers, they have a very generous selection of American goodies, from really good maple syrup and pancake mixes to American candy and cereal and treats of all sizes. It made the Michigan girl inside of me almost explode from excitement but be warned! - the prices are outrageous! (No surprise there)

I'll be back with my list in hand!

This Tesco is a huge store and being a Tesco Extra it is one of the largest in this chain. It has an extensive range of food, grocery items and non grocery items such as clothing, toys, electricals and household produce.


I regularly visit this store for my shopping and find that it is busy all of the time, despite being a 24 hours store. It has its own cafe as well as a large Krispy Kreme cafe and take away on site.


There is able parking with a designated area for disabled and parent and child parking, which depending on when you go isn't always full. Be warned spaces near the front of the store fill up quickly so you may have to walk a bit to the store.

Best tesco I have been in for range of goods, its absolutely massive with everything you could think of on offer.


The Krispy Kreme smell does make me feel ill though.


Also some of the staff are rather obnoxious and can give the impression that you are putting them out by making them work ie scan your items

This is a very, very large Tesco, the biggest one I've been to. You'd be hard pressed to find something they didn't stock there. We even buy toys from there when we have to buy a gift in a hurry, they have such an extensive collection. I have also found some good bargains among the toys and books in addition to groceries.


Having a Krispy Kreme outlet is another plus. It's nice to be able to have something fresh and tasty while grocery shopping, we always wait for the sign to light up. They have plenty of trolleys for different needs. For two babies, or a baby and a toddler or those car type trolleys that the toddler drives. They are open 24/7 so we have the option of late night shopping too. Great supermarket for the whole family.

The Tesco in Watford is simply too big. Each time I visit it takes far too long to do a normal weekly shop. There is too much choice and the store doesn't seem to have any logical order to it. Yes it has a lovely toy department but I don't want to shop for toys each time I do a food shop. The electricals seem quite good value but I prefer branded goods I and would rather get them from John Lewis. The clothes department is quite big and it's convenient just to pop a couple of items in your trolley, try them on at home and return them next time if they aren't suitable.
I would not choose to shop at this Tesco unless I was in the area.

a great store that has just has a major makeover. The store is well laid out and has pretty much everything you'd need from a Tesco.

The only negative points about this store is
1. why close the clothes changing rooms in the evenings . you can buy clothes but not try them on? I've had to return several items as every time i go the rooms are closed.
2. The new trolleys for kids are great (toy car integrated into the trolley) but what they don't tell you is that you can't take the trolley to your car to unload it. you will get stopped at the door and will have to unload there and haul your bags to the car yourself. which makes the trolleys nice but totally unusable.

Its a very good place to go shopping and just get your monthly or even daily food supply or if that's not enough you can do a variety of things like get your eyes check or purchase a new par which comes cheap with there amazingly low prices and good deals, you can also purchase games, films and even electronics like the makers iPhone or if you don't like them they have android devices as well!
For the adults at the end there is a huge selection of wine and alcohol for party's and gatherings!
They also sell the greatest donuts of all time wether you like glazed or sprinkled they have a huge selection of flavours also they have an attached restaurant if you get hungry also they have there own butchers so you can get instant fresh meat! They also sell sausage rolls for you to enjoy at low prices.
This is just an all around good place to shop and all in all great low prices with quality products!

This is a Tesco Extra and it's open 24/7. It's huge! They have a pharmacy, optician and cafe as well as a Krispy Kreme outlet. The petrol station has the cheapest petrol you'll find in the area.