SPAR EXPRESS SUPERMARKET AND KING OF THE PACK TOBACCONIST

SPAR Express Supermarket and King of the Pack Tobacconist in Bathurst, New South Wales is one of those handy combo spots where you can grab your tobacco supplies and a few groceries under the one roof. It’s the sort of place locals can pop into pretty early, with the doors opening at 6:30am Monday through Friday and a slightly later 7am start on weekends, all wrapping up at 6pm seven days a week. So whether you’re after an early-morning run or a late arvo top-up, there’s a decent window to swing by.

Now, the feedback on this place has been a bit of a mixed bag, sitting on a 3.4 rating from a small handful of reviews. On the brighter side, a few happy punters have given it the full five stars, reckoning the prices are great and there’s a big selection of goods on the shelves. One regular even sang the praises of Mr Singh and the staff, with a special shout-out to one helper who got described as an absolute jewel of the place. When the service is on song, folks have found it quick, friendly and genuinely helpful.

That said, it hasn’t been all smooth sailing. A couple of visitors walked away pretty unimpressed after feeling rushed and unwelcome while they were just having a browse, copping a sharp word from behind the counter before they’d even worked out what they wanted. It seems the experience can swing a fair bit depending on the day, so your mileage may vary.

All up, SPAR Express and King of the Pack is a convenient little stop in Bathurst with broad daily hours and, by some accounts, a solid range at fair prices. If you know roughly what you’re after when you head in, you’ll likely be sorted in no time. Worth a look if you’re in the area and need to tick off both a snack and your tobacco gear in the one go.