About Modi's Newsagent & Off Licence
Modi’s Newsagent & Off Licence sits at the heart of King Street in Twickenham, offering residents a reliable daily stop for newspapers, magazines and off-licence provisions. Open six days a week from early morning, the shop has long been a familiar presence in the neighbourhood and continues to serve the local community under new ownership, which has brought a fresh energy while preserving the welcoming, attentive service that regular customers have come to value. It is the kind of well-placed, unpretentious local shop that a busy town centre like Twickenham genuinely depends on.
Local area
King Street is the spine of Twickenham’s town centre, and a newsagent and off-licence at this address is well placed to catch the natural flow of daily life — early risers heading to the station, shoppers taking a wander through the independent shops, and neighbours going about their routines. Twickenham has always had a strong sense of community, and the kind of neighbourhood convenience store that greets you by habit rather than by appointment fits comfortably into that character. For residents of the surrounding streets, Modi’s is the sort of stop that anchors a morning.
Why choose Modi's Newsagent & Off Licence
For residents in and around King Street, Modi’s offers a straightforwardly useful combination of early hours and a broad magazine and newspaper selection — the shop opens at six on weekdays, making it a practical first call before a train into Waterloo. The off-licence range adds to its everyday convenience. Under new ownership, the shop is described as undergoing a welcome refresh, so there is some freshness alongside the familiarity. Staff are noted for being genuinely kind and courteous, which in a neighbourhood shop is no small thing.
Services
- Daily newspapers
- Magazines and periodicals
- Off-licence alcohol sales
- Early-morning opening for commuters
- Neighbourhood convenience shopping
Ideal for: Local residents, Morning commuters, Regular newspaper readers, Nearby workers and shoppers, Older adults seeking a familiar local shop.
Frequently asked questions
What are the opening hours at Modi's Newsagent?
The shop opens at 6 AM Monday to Friday and closes at 7 PM. On Saturdays it opens at 7 AM and closes at 7 PM. On Sundays the hours are 8 AM to 4 PM.
Does Modi's sell alcohol as well as newspapers?
Yes — the business trades as both a newsagent and an off-licence, so you can pick up newspapers, magazines and alcoholic drinks in one visit.
Where exactly is Modi's located in Twickenham?
The shop is at 47 King Street, within King Street Parade, Twickenham, postcode TW1 3SG — right in the town centre.
Can I telephone the shop before visiting?
Yes, Modi’s can be reached by phone on 020 8892 3856.
Is Modi's under new management?
Yes — the shop is under new ownership and is described as undergoing a refresh, though it continues to offer the friendly, helpful service that established its local reputation.
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