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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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PostcodeJack · 05/05/2018 09:52

I live in South london. An area known for diversity (and I'm an ethnic mix). Thai place a mile or so a way is called Thai Coons. Makes me giggle but I think it's brave.

MrsDilber · 05/05/2018 09:53

The Bucket of Blood in Hayle, Cornwall. Google it.

Paleshelter · 05/05/2018 09:56

dietcoke that is funny! Also didn't get Shoezone before!

LakieLady · 05/05/2018 10:03

There used to be a shoe shop in Brighton called R Soles.

The shopfront was signwritten with the slogan "Slip into ... R soles" (The "slip into" bit was in small writing compared to the R Soles bit).

Jen10M · 05/05/2018 10:12

We have a plumbing spares shop called Ballcock and Bits

ilovetvandchocolates · 05/05/2018 10:15

In Lindos, Rhodes there is a pub called "The sunburnt arms"!

FlamingGoat · 05/05/2018 10:36

Any one mentioned BJs on the Beach in Camber yet?

Rednailsandnaeknickers · 05/05/2018 10:47

Coffee shop in SAN Francisco called Shaky Grounds. Really hope they survive any future earthquakes Grin

2kidsnopets · 05/05/2018 14:38

There used to be a scuba diving shop ona junction of the A38 through Bristol. I think it was called Bristol scuba centre.
The funny bit was that their sign also said, in huge letters "For all your wet dreams"
I don't think it's there any more though.

Damnthatonestaken · 05/05/2018 14:50

Sofa king, their sofaking cheap!

Damnthatonestaken · 05/05/2018 14:51

Lakielady their used to be an r slicker bakery in my city. Swear im not making that up

Ki0612 · 05/05/2018 14:53

Bits and PCs- computer repair shop

LegallyBronde · 05/05/2018 14:56

I love these!
We have a pallet company nearby called Buckingham Pallets, a hair salon called curl up and dye and a car wash called the ultimate hand job. My life is very happy Grin

Dowser · 05/05/2018 15:00

We have fish shops called
Almighty cod and fishface

Love the builders van, you’ve had the cowboys now try the Indians

I probably would

TooManyPaws · 05/05/2018 15:05

Dog grooming places I've seen -
Wags to Riches
Scrub a Dug (my favourite)

Former pub Dander Inn, though mebbe you need to be Scots to appreciate it.

HexeSauerkraut · 05/05/2018 15:14

In Hong Kong there’s a restaurant called Ho Lee Fook.

WhatTimeIsItCuckoo · 05/05/2018 15:17

I was once on holiday in Lanzarote and there was an Indian restaurant called Mahatma Coat Grin

BabloHoney · 05/05/2018 15:25

A hairdressers called Hairy Styles. I think it’s near where Harry Styles is from too!

Also a window glaziers called Glazing Squad, haha

WineAndTiramisu · 05/05/2018 15:37

SheldonCooper77
Chippy called The Cods Scallops

You obviously live near me...! Their chips are amazing Grin

pinkmagic1 · 05/05/2018 15:49

Pub in Grantham called 'Nobody Inn'.
Also driving on the motorway many years ago and saw a scaffolding lorry with 'Steve's Erections' emblazoned on the side!

PanPanPanPing · 05/05/2018 16:08

I remember, when I was a child, my Mum and I used to sometimes drive past a 'pet parlour' called Oodles Of Poodles. Sadly long gone now!

billsbills · 05/05/2018 16:13

Kebab shop up the road from me called Jason Donervan

SilverySurfer · 05/05/2018 16:16

Years ago company I worked for used a bike courier co. called Justin Time - the owner's name was Justin. Also remember there being an R soles shoe/boot shop in London

SteamTrainsRealAleandOpenFires · 05/05/2018 16:16

And there was a tanning salon called Tanzinere

IoM?

Lallypopstick · 05/05/2018 16:17

Another one in Sunderland - a phone shop called Why Aye Phone.

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