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Best pub/ shop names ever!

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honeybeeq · 04/05/2018 22:06

Doing some research on the house we're moving to and it's very near to a pub called.. the Malt Disley!

I love it!! I'm having a bitch of a time with the letting agent and this house is very worth it but aibu to ask you to cheer me up with funny shop/ pub names?

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bawhair · 06/05/2018 13:50

Local pub called. FANNY BY GASLIGHT.
Known locally as Fanny's

somewhereovertherainbutt · 06/05/2018 13:53

Mobile bacon roll etc van near Bristol: Breakfast at Timothy's

BikeRunSki · 06/05/2018 14:39

The next village to me is called Xxxxx Dale. A florist opened last year called Bloomindale.

dietcokemango · 06/05/2018 20:07

Fast food van in Wrexham called Chris de Burgher

There was an Irish pub in Cap Salou with names like that for their food.

Best pub/ shop names ever!
BikeRunSki · 06/05/2018 21:17

Ludwig Van Hire used to be in Leeds.

gearandloathing · 07/05/2018 08:01

A chippy called 'Assault and battered'.

BikeRunSki · 07/05/2018 11:34

Chippy in Mirfield, W Yorks, called “Wibits” (with bits).

SatNavRequired · 07/05/2018 11:37

Fishing tackle shop called Master Baitz

Chinese takeaway called Tak A Wa

TroysMammy · 07/05/2018 17:22

A computer repair shop called Mike-O-Soft

Angiefernackerpan · 07/05/2018 18:09

My favourite wool shop (which sadly closed a year or two ago) was called The World of Woolcraft.

Grilledaubergines · 07/05/2018 18:19

Tree Wise Men - tree surgeons

They’re in the same town as me.

FuzzyCustard · 07/05/2018 18:27

I was always enamoured of a shop in south London called "Bimmy Boutique", Strapline "skimpy fashions". Doesn't really sell it to me!

BalloonSlayer · 07/05/2018 18:44

There is a dog walker/groomer near me called The Ministry of Hound.

TheFuckfaceWhisperer · 07/05/2018 18:48

Haven't RTFT yet but there's an Off Licence in Sunderland called Amy's Wine House

Chottie · 07/05/2018 18:53

Get Knitted - knitting shop
Annie O'Hare - hair dressers
Gore Brothers - undertakers

Idrinkandiknowstuff · 07/05/2018 18:57

Used to have a Chinese in town called Shatin. Changed it’s name now for some unfathomable reason Grin

RuggerHug · 07/05/2018 19:17

Paddy field- Chinese take away in Dublin.
Camán Inn pub in Offaly (pronounced come on in).
Sofantastic.

And hopefully the picture works but...Argue and Phibbs solicitors. Ex BF grew up where they are. And it's real😁

Best pub/ shop names ever!
MyBreadIsEggy · 07/05/2018 19:23

Pet grooming place near my mum’s called “Doggy Stylin’” Grin

itstheyearzero · 07/05/2018 19:26

Mobile gardener called "The Lawn Ranger" Smile

itstheyearzero · 07/05/2018 19:27

Oh and a yarn shop called "Vivienne Westwool "

youdialwetile · 07/05/2018 19:38

We have "Dr Gravity's Kite Store" in a seaside town near us, and right next door: "Dr Cavity's Candy Store".

MyGastIsFlabbered · 07/05/2018 19:38

The frog and nightgown is near me.

gearandloathing · 08/05/2018 11:16

'Lino Richie (is it me you're looking 'floor')'... lino shop.

BikeRunSki · 08/05/2018 19:41

Perfect Daze - bridal shop in my village

BikeRunSki · 08/05/2018 19:41

Walter Wall Carpets in Exeter

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