Abcat Cinema 72 Caledonian Road King's Cross London N1 9DN
Licensed gay cinema club. Closed by March 2015.
News, June 2014: Unappealing Appeal
The venue was set to appeal against Islington Council revoking the cinema licence, but the loss of a very similar appeal by Oscar's cinema led to the venue dropping the appeal. The outlook
seems grim for the cinema.
News, May 2014: Under duress
The venue is under duress from moralists of Islington Council
Soho
Adult Only
Walker's Court Soho London
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, July 2017: Unpriced
Is one of only 2 stores remaining on this once bustling sordid walkway..
There's a distinct lack of pricing
Islington
Adult WorlIslington Green Islington London N1 8DU
Licensed. Closed, the unit is now To Let.
London
Agent Provocateur
Broadwick Street, Soho
Harrods, Knightsbridge
Pont Street, Knightsbridge
Royal Exchange, City ofLondon
Selfridges, West End
Westbourne Grove, Notting Hill
Unlicensed. High end sexy boutiques
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, December 2018: Beautiful
Beautiful things for beautiful women with a price tag to match in the Pont Street branch.
Review from Londonist.com April 2014: Oldest and
best
Broadwick Street Soho is still the chain's oldest and best. Styles run from the virginal to the downright rude,
Marble Arch
Ann Summers
522 Oxford Street London W1C 1LL
Mon-Sat: 9am - 9pm Sun: 10am - 7pm
Unlicensed. Listing checked in June 2015
Shepherds Bush
Ann Summers
Westfiled Shopping Centre Ariel Way London W12 7GD
Mon-Sat: 10am - 10pm Sun: noon - 6pm
Unlicensed.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, August 2018: Good
Good, but not great
Soho
Ann Summers
79 Wardour Street London W1D 6QB
Mon-Sat: 11am - 11pm Sun: noon - 10pm
Unlicensed.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, November 2014: Essentials
A very compact shop carrying just the essentials
Stratford
Ann Summers
Westfiled Shopping Centre Montfichet Rd Stratford London E20 1EJ
Daily: 10am - 9pm
Unlicensed.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, February 2018: Lacking polish
Not received much TLC since the opening and in need of an urgent polish.
West End
Ann Summers
104 Oxford Street London W1D 1LP
Mon-Sat: 9am - 8pm (9pm Thu) Sun: 11am - 5pm
Unlicensed.
This is the flagship store of a major chain of unlicensed sex shops. Note that they are unlicensed
and do not carry hardcore products such as magazines and R18 videos. They do carry extensive ranges of sexy clothing, sex toys and softcore videos.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, June 2015: Busy
Busy yet relaxed, this shop put a smile on my face
Islington
Atsuko Kudo
64 Holloway Rd Islington London N7 8JL
Mon-Sat: 10:30am - 7pm
Upmarket Couture Latex Design
Atsuko Kudo is a leading designer of women's fetish clothing. Bespoke lingerie, dresses, corset,
stockings, leggings, and hats.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, May 2016: Compact
One of the smallest shops I've been in. The space is well used.
R18 DVDs are £20 each. There are multi deals available including 2 for £30.
From Blue
Rose, Sep 2007: 1500 Titles
We have over 1500 titles of DVD's in stock and stock a large selection of Adult Toys, Mags, Poppers, Contact Mags etc.
Kings Cross
Book Shop Videos York Way
Unlicensed. Closed after a Trading SubStandards raid in May 2011.
Camden
Breathless
Kings Cross Road, Camden London WC1X 9BJ
Fetish and alternative fashions.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, December 2019: Branding free
Notable as a shop which displays no branding.
It has
buzzer entry and offers five star service.
Soho
British Sex Shop Walker's Court off Brewer Street
Now Vision Stop, see below
Finsbury
Centaurus Old Street Finsbury London EC1V 9AY
Now Urban XXX
Soho
Clonezone (CZ)
35 Old Compton Street Soho London W1D 5JX
Mon-Sat: 11am - 9pm Sun 12: noon - 8pm
Gay oriented sex shop moved to larger premises in September 2013
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, December 2019: Impressive
It's an impressive shop with a good range for the space on offer.
News May 2017: ETO Awards
The shop was nominated for
Best Specialist Retailer
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, April 2014: A nice atmosphere.
R18s at £10 (3 for 25) and £15 (3 for 40).
An excellent product range, good prices and a nice atmosphere.
News September 2013: New flagship store
Clonezone has moved from 64 to 35 Old Compton Street.
A company spokesperson said:
Due to rising demand we thought it necessary to
invest in larger premises so that we could stock more of the brands our customers love, such as ES Collection, Timoteo and our in-house brand Titus: Made for Men -- a range of aromas, cock rings and leatherwear.
Earls Court
Clonezone (CZ)
266 Old Brompton Road Earls Court London SW5 9HR
Mon-Sat: 10am - 8pm Sun: 12 noon - 6pm
Tel 0207 373 0598
Licensed. Gay oriented sex shop which also has a solarium and a tattooist.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, December 2018: Quirky
I particularly appreciated the variety of interesting quirky stock.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, May 2016: Full marks!
Gay R18 DVDs are available from £8 with bargain bucket DVDs at £2.
Full marks!
New Cross
Club 487 487 New Cross Road Deptford SE14 6TQ
Gay private member's cinema club developed from Mr B's in Finsbury that was closed down by the council for being too
sexy. Now closed but customers may be interested in seeking out The Office cinema club in Limehouse.
Covent Garden
Coco de Mer
23 Monmouth Street Covent Garden London WC2H 9DD
Mon-Sat: 11am - 7pm (Thurs 8pm) Sun: Noon - 6pm
High end unlicensed boutique was famously established by Sam Roddick and is now owned by
LoveHoney, an online sex store.
News May 2017: ETO Awards
The shop was nominated for Best Specialist Retailer
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, October 2016: Pricey
There's much to love about this shop but prices
are set to alienate all but the most affluent of customers.
News June 2014: Nominated for ETO Awards
The shop was nominated for Best Retailer in the 2014 ETO Awards. These are trade awards voted on by UK adult shop
businesses.
Review from Londonist.com April 2014: Headrush
Coco de Mer on Monmouth Street is a whirlwind headrush of lingerie, sex toys and unlikely-looking erotic art objects.
News, May 2013:
Award Nomination
Coco de Mer in Covent Garden has been nominated for Best Individual Shop for the 2013 Erotic Trade Only (ETO) Awards
Covent Garden
Coffee, Cake & Kink Endell Street London WC2H 9AJ
Closed by January 2017. Now a food shop
Soho
Colt Bookstore
3 Berwick Street Soho London
Gay shop
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, July 2017: Unpriced
Unpriced DVDs.
This isn't the worst shop I've been in but it is a long way from the best.
Soho
DVD Extra XXX Rupert Street Soho
Closed by 2012. Maybe has relocated though.
Camden Town
DVD Plus
63 St Giles High Street Camden Town London WC2H 8LE
Previously Video Plus
From Roger:
They offered me DVD's at £25 each or 3 for £60, and Videos at £20 each or 3 for £40. They will exchange for half-price. They have a huge selection of both formats and staff are
friendly and non-pushy.
Kings Cross
DVD Xtra Caledonia Road Kings Cross
Applied for licence, March 2008. Closed in 2009
Soho
Eros Movieland
28 Peter Street Soho London W1F 0AL
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, July 2017: Cellar seller
Now a cellar store with magazines and DVDs.
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, February 2012:
Gay on the street level and hetero downstairs.
The
was an odd curiosity shop.
Hoxton/ Shoreditch
Expectations Great Eastern St Hoxton/Shoreditch London EC2A 3RY
Licensed gay fetish shop
Expectations has closed its London store but is still trading online. The store is part of the Prowler Group which went into
administration in March 2017. There are plans for the sop to re-open under new ownership as GEAR in summer 2017.
Spitalfields
FairyGothMother Lulu and Lush
72 Commercial Street Spitalfields London E1 6LT
Mon: Closed Tue-Fri: 11am-6pm Sat-Sun: 11am-5pm
Corsets and lingerie boutique.
From the FairyGothMother website:
FairyGothMother is renowned as one of the world's largest and most famous purveyors of steel-boned corsets, lingerie and bridal gowns. We design and create beautiful corsetry and
lingerie under our Lulu and Lush brand, giving traditional corsetry a modern twist by using the latest fabrics and colours.
As well as our own designs, we stock modern corsetry, delicious lingerie, elegant eveningwear,
glamorous prom dresses and burlesque-inspired outfits by hand-picked designers from across the globe.
Finsbury
Fantasy Videos
City Road Finsbury London EC1V 1LA
Gay cinema that lost its licence in October 2013. It became Mr B's in 2014.
The original gay themed shop on South Lambeth Road closed and is now Fire nightclub. The shop then
moved to the Oval in 2014
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, December 2018: Leather and latex
It's not a shop for everyone but if leather, latex and bonhomie are your thing, then it's recommended.
Holloway
Fettered Pleasures
Holloway Road Holloway London N7 8JG
Fetish store. Closed as of December 2011.
Soho
Fifty & Dean
Old Compton St Soho London W1D 4UB
A licensed gay interest store owned by the Simply Pleasure chain. Previously DV8. Fifty & Dean became Prowler Red in July 2018. See below
Bloomsbury
Gay's the Word
66 Marchmont Street Bloomsbury London WC1N 1AB
Gay and lesbian bookshop. Listing checked in January 2017.
From Gay's the Word: Pioneering
Gay's The Word is the UK's pioneering first (and is today the last surviving) lesbian and gay bookshop.
Established in 1979 and located in the historic
Bloomsbury district of London, we stock an enormous range of books; from the profound to the frivolous, from the liberating to the indulgent.
Our fiction ranges from prize-winning literary works through to crime, romance and
erotic fiction.
Our non-fiction covers a wide range of issues from cutting-edge queer theory through to how to tell your mother you are gay.
The shop won Best Individual Store in the 2018 ETO Awards. These are trade awards voted on by UK adult shop businesses.
News May 2017: ETO Awards Nominee
For Best Individual Store in the 2017 ETO Awards.
News June 2015: ETO Awards: Winner
The shop won Best Individual Store in the 2015 ETO Awards. These are trade awards voted on by UK adult shop businesses.
Review from Mystery Shopper, June 2015: Busy
Large ranges of DVDs at £20 (with 3 for £50) and at £10 (with 3 for £20).
Full marks for a huge range and an unparalleled location.
News June 2014: ETO Awards: Winner
The shop won Best
Retailer in the 2014 ETO Awards. These are trade awards voted on by UK adult shop businesses. The shop manager was nominated for Best Store Manager.
Also previously nominated for the award in 2010, 2012 and 2103
Review from Mystery Shopper, November 2014: Comprehensive
Large ranges of DVDs at £20 (with 3 for £50) and at £10 (with 3 for £20)
A busy comprehensive shop well worth visiting.
Soho
Harmony
99A Charing Cross Rd Soho London WC2H 0DP
Licensed. Became Harmony in late 2013/early 2014. Previously Lovejoys
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, December 2018: Fun-n-sexy
DVDs were £25 (3 for £65). Clearaance DVDs were £25 for 3.
A fun-n-sexy broad appeal shop.
News June
2014: Nominated for ETO Awards
The shop was nominated for Best Retailer in the 2014 ETO Awards. These are trade awards voted on by UK adult shop businesses.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, April 2014: Classy
A classy grown up exterior.
R18s at £10 (3 for £25) to £20 (3 for £50).
Waterloo
Honour
86 Lower Marsh Waterloo London SE1 7AB
Mon-Fri: 10.30am-7pm Sat: 11.30am-5pm Sun: Closed
Unlicensed. Mainly a fetish shop. Very knowledgeable, good quality clothes as well.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, October 2016:
Conveniently close to the station and a comprehensive range carried.
Review from Londonist.com April 2014: More affordable
It's more affordable than the other shops mentioned for kinky lingerie. It also sells corsets, catsuits and boots.
From Honour: Flagship store
The flagship store in Waterloo,
the heart of London, is split on two levels with wooden flooring throughout, spot lit, and with all new fittings; making it a pleasure to browse around at ease. We still offer an excellent service, with an ever-increasing product range that boasts
something to suit every budget. Next time you're in London be sure to drop by and take a look.
Licensed in 2003. Renamed to Hot Passion in 2014, previously BC Books
News November 2014: Renamed
The licensed shop renamed from BC Books to Hot Passion in 2014.
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, July 2013: DVDs
Lots of £10-£20 DVDs.
From BC Books, March 2010:
10,000 DVDs in Stock
BC Books has been trading since 1996 and is considered to have the largest selection of adult DVDs in the country with over ten thousand films in stock.
We cater for all tastes from the latest releases to
the old classics. In our collection we have over 2000 gay and 700 bondage titles.
Spread over two large rooms we also stock all the latest marital aids and lots of hot! lingerie.
we are a couple friendly shop and with 15 years experience our
friendly staff are there to advise and help.
Why not pop in and see for yourselves.
Shoreditch
House of Harlot
Shop 2B, 63-65 Princelet Street London E1 5LP
Mon-Fri: 10am - 6pm Sat: noon - 6pm.
Latex, rubber and fetish fashion.
Soho
Janus Bookshop
Old Compton St Soho London W1D 4TU
Licensed. Closed in 2011. Now a fashion shop
Covent Garden
Liberation
49 Shelton Street Covent Garden London WC2H 9HE
Mon-Sat: 11am - 7pm
High end fetish shop
Described as the home of 'Libidex'. A fetish/kink store that focuses on latex dresses, corsets,
lingerie, uniforms, cat suits and accessories.
News August 2017: Samantha
The shop made the UK press, (at least the Daily Star), when it became the first stockist of the Samantha sex robot.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, November 2016: Refocused
A recent refresh has been a success with more focus on products and less on set-dressing.
Soho
Little Amsterdam
6 Brewer Street Soho London W1F 0SD
Previously Soho DVDs
Soho
Lovejoys Charing Cross Rd Soho London WC2H 0DP
Licensed became Harmony in late 2013/early 2014
Vauxhall
Master U Kennington Lane Vauxhall London SE11 5HY
Closed by January 2017 and is now Olive Valley Butchers
Buckhurst Hill
Michelle Fashions Epping New Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex IG9 5TQ
Closed in 2015
Soho
Adult Only
Walker's Court Soho London
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, July 2017: Unpriced
A compact store with mixed DVDs and mags but no prices on the R18 DVDs
Despite being so mall there is still room for clutter.
We sell a great range of Toys and Clothing at really low prices and we are the 1st of our kind locally. We also sell smoking products!
Finsbury
Mr B's City Road Finsbury London EC1V 1LA
Gay private member's cinema club that has taken over from Fantasy Video. But but was closed in 2014 by the miserable council who found it a bit too sexy.
Limehouse
The Office Limehouse
New sex cinema briefly opened in September 2016.
It has connections with Club 487 which was closed down by the authorities due to too much fun. It was reported that the cinema soon closed down as the landlord was not
impressed by the concept.
West End
One on One Goodge Street
Renamed as Simply Pleasure, then closed
King's Cross
Oscar's Cinema 42 Northdown St King's Cross London N1 9BP
Gay cinema closed by March 2015.
Victoria
Pages of Fun Terminus Place Victoria London SW1V 1JR
Closed to make way for Victoria Station expansion.
Soho
Paradiso Old Compton Street Soho London W1D 6HF
A good shop but fetish clothes only. Closed by January 2017. Now Wok on Fire
Croydon
Pillowtalk Lower Addiscombe Rd, Croydon, CRO 6AA
Licensed. Closed in 2017
Forest Gate
Pirate
30 Upton Lane Forest Gate London E7 9LN
Walthamstow
Pirate
625 Forest Road London E17 4NE
From ETO Mystery Shopper, December 2011: Nice Products
Poor atmosphere but good choice of toys for the size of the shop and some nice product lines.
Kings Cross
Pirate Bookshop York Way Kings Cross
Unlicensed. Closed in 2010 after owner was prosecuted for operating an unlicensed business. Now a coffee shop
Soho
Pirate of Soho Brewer Street
Became the Simply Pleasure shop. See below
West End
Playboy London Store
153 Oxford Street West End London W1d 2JQ
Clothes shop rather than sex shop. Just has Playboy branded clothing
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, October 2018: Little changed
Prowler is little changed by the new management save for stocking new lines from the new owners ABS Holdings.
News April 2017: New
ownership
The Prowler Group went into administration in March 2017. The Soho store has now been bought by ABS Holdings who run the Simply Pleasure chain and will continue to trade.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper,
November 2016: Shrunk
The DVD range has shrunk a little. The pricing points are £30 (2 for £50), £22.50 (2 for £40), £15 (2 for £25) and £7 (3 for £18).
R18s at £11, £17, £30 and £35. There's a multi buy
deal at each price point.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, December 2012: Full marks
R18s at £11, £17, £30 and £35. There's a multi buy deal at each price point.
A little short on
character but still gets full marks.
News May 2010: ETO Awards 2010
Prowler in Soho has been nominated for the Best Individual Store in the 2010 Erotic Trade Only Awards:
Prowler's hugely impressive Soho
branch was described by ETO's Mystery Shopper several years ago as looking 'very handsome, with its neon signs and subtle window presentation'.
From Prowler:
Prowler Soho was established 5 years ago
as a completely different concept from existing gay stores. The huge windows are filled with daring displays - themes this year have included 'Hampstead Heath', Cottaging with George Michael and 'Peep Show', complete with moving screens.
Inside the shop sells fashion, underwear, books, CDs and homewares at the front, with an entrance at the back to the Blue Room. This room is probably the smartest sex shop in London, with a range of around 300 gay videos and DVDs,
imported toys and magazines.
A separate till point within this room allows for discreet purchasing. All videos and DVDs are licensed, high-quality first generation and are generally £29.99 for both formats. Friendly,
well-trained staff are always on hand to advise.
Welcome
to Ram books, a new kind of magazine store, put together with real love and meticulous attention to authenticity and detail. Part magazine shop, part erotica museum, part time capsule, and 100% classic collection of post war men's magazines - our shop is
probably unique. We don't just sell a stock of magazines that arrives from a printer. We hunt down rare, unusual and vintage magazines that we have loved for years. Magazines we first discovered when much younger and which inspired us then and inspire us
now. There's something strangely satisfying about rediscovering a magazine you first saw years ago, it connects you to that time and place and the memories associated with both.
Our stock is constantly changing as we discover
collections lovingly stored by their owners which we can fawn over and own for a while before selling on or swopping. Many of our magazines are niche publications like spanking, corporal punishment, fetish, bondage and rubber and you will find all the
classics within our range. At the same time classic men's magazines like Cavalier, Nugget and Playboy are also stocked along with the European hard core from Color Climax, Private and Topsy . Come inside and look around.
From We Buy Any Porn, June 2015. Introducing We Buy Any Porn
With about 30 years experience in the adult industry we have built up a list of contacts, knowledge, and experience that few can
rival. We buy and sell all kinds of adult and erotic material - Magazines, Books, Posters, Cine Film, DVD's, Video, etc. We buy anything that's legal - we don't buy the nasty stuff, or sell it.
We take a pride in collecting and
trading in Vintage items from the last 50 or so years. Like the collectors we deal with we have an affection for the (mostly) magazines we buy and sell, I guess certain titles remind us of times and places, people, characters, and events. In short our
job is not really a job - its fun. That said we approach our trade with a professional attitude...
We are available by phone, text and email seven days a week
We are discreet and easy to deal with
We pay fair prices and don't try to cheat people
We buy large or small quantities and we can collect If required
We can shred and dispose of items that are sensitive or personal
We have a strong recycling ethic. Our very business is based around giving new life to old items and letting new people enjoy them.
Soho
Regulation
13A Bateman St Soho London W1D 3AF
Mon-Sat: 10am - 7pm Sun: 12 - 5pm
Gay fetish shop.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, December 2019: Relocated
The shop has relocated from Islington to Soho.
A busy, 'dirty' shop in a good way.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, November 2016: Grungy
A grungy industrial aesthetic.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, December 2012: Welcoming, relaxing and enjoyable
A small discreet entrance opens up to an industrial space.
A welcoming,
relaxing and enjoyable shop
Soho
Regulation
Bateman Street Soho London W1D
Gay fetish shop obtained a sex sop licence in June 2018. Opening soon but will not be carrying magazines or R18s.
Oxford Street
RoB Wells St Oxford Street London W1T 3PH
The London branch of the Dutch gay fetish chain
Closed by January 2017.
Soho
Seymore's World 6 Walker's Court Soho London W1F 0BU
Unlicensed shop raided in March 2011. Not sure of current status
Hoxted, Shoreditch
Sh! Women's Erotic Emporium
shop 31, 35 Pitfield St London N1 6HB
Enter
through the coffee shop
Mon-Fri: 1pm - 5pm
Sh! is unlicensed and was once notably restricted to women only,
(although men may visit if accompanied by a woman). Now open to everyone.
Review fro ETO's Mystery Shopper, December 2019: All welcome
Now relocated, still female focused but now welcoming all.
News, June 2017: ETO Awards 2017: Winner
The shop won the award for Best
Specialist Retailer.
Also nominated for Best Individual Store.
News June 2016: ETO Awards 2016: Winner
The shop won Best Individual Store in the 2016 ETO Awards. These are trade awards voted on by UK adult
shop businesses.
News June 2015: ETO Awards 2015: Winner
The shop won Most Innovative Retailer in the 2015 ETO Awards. These are trade awards voted on by UK adult shop businesses.
Review from
Londonist.com April 2014: Erotic classes
It's a great place for women who are looking for good quality advice and customer service. It sells underwear, plus toys, and runs erotic classes in the evenings.
From Sh!, February 2010: Relaxed Atmosphere
This is located between Old Street and Shoreditch High Street, a brisk walk away from Liverpool Street Station in the City of London.
Targeting sex toys for women tends make for a very different atmosphere to many shops.
The store has a unique restriction of being basically women only, although guys are welcome if accompanied by a woman.
Sh! writes: Interestingly the men who visit Sh! tell us they enjoy the relaxed atmosphere and non in-your-face stock as much the women it was created for"….
We have been invited to Downing
Street, Won an Erotic Oscar, and been voted “best women's sex shop” ( Time Out) Best Online shop (Diva) & Best Adult Store (g3).
We don't just sell women's sex toys, we make make them! We design and
manufacture silicone dildos in our London workshop plus sexy Leather Dildo Harnesses; Thigh Harness and Corset Style Harness so you can buy the perfect strap on. Famous the world over, you can only buy a Sh! Dildo or Strap On Harness at Sh! online and in
our London Store
Notting Hill
Sh! Portobello Portobello Road Notting Hill London W11 1LR
Now closed
West End
Simply Pleasure Goodge Street London W1T 2PL
Previously named as One on One. Now closed
Soho
Simply Pleasure Peter Street Soho W1F 0AD
Closed, gave way to redevelopment
Soho
Simply Pleasure
29-31 Brewer Street Soho London W1F 0RT
Sun-Thu: 10am-12pm Fri-Sat: 10am-1am
Tel: 0207 2870547
Licensed, Previously Pirate of Soho.
Listing verified in January 2017.
Review from Mystery Shopper, December 2014: Exceptional Service
Premium DVDs are £25 (3 for £65), and standard £20 (3 for £50).
Simply Pleasure won my heart with staff for whom nothing was too much trouble.
Everything a licensed sex shop should be and more.
Review from Mystery Shopper, March 2010: Attractive features
Has a massive range of magazines, toys and DVD's.
Premium DVDs are £25, standard £20 and there's a cheap box with £10 (or
£5 when purchased with a full priced DVD).
A shop with many attractive features.
Hammersmith
Simply Pleasure
123 Hammersmith Road Hammersmith London W14 0QL
Mon-Sat: 10:30am-7pm
Tel: 0207 6032402
Licensed, previously She n Me. Listing checked
January 2017.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, May 2016: Attentive
An interesting shop with attentive staff.
There's a basement of DVDs at £25 each, 3 for £50 or 7 for £100
Reader's review: An excellent
little shop
An excellent little shop. Lingerie, costumes and lots of fetish clothing in PVC, rubber and leather, toys and videos/magazines downstairs. Very friendly, helpful proprietor, who also keeps a discreet distance while you
browse.
Reader's review: Fantastic
fantastic little shop...
upstairs is fetish clothing, their speciality [massive range]
downstairs is videos and toys [massive range] and some bdsm mags
Cheerful and helpful owner, knows his stuff, he's respected in the community too. went in for a browse and spent two hours chatting! Shop is couple-friendly too, well lit and not seedy at all. 10/10
Soho
Soho Original Adult Store
12 Brewer Street Soho London W1F 0SF
Mon-Sat: 10am-1am Sun: 11am-11pm
Licensed.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, December 2019: Renamed
The store has modified name from Soho Original Bookshop to Soho Original Adult Store.
DVDs were £25, £20 and £10 with multi-buy options.
Nearly five
stars.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, July 2017: Rather Good
Toys are now upstairs, whilst DVDs and magazines are downstairs.
DVDs were £30, £20 and £10.
News May 2010: ETO
Awards 2010
The Brewer Street branch has been nominated for the Best Individual Store in the 2010 Erotic Trade Only Awards:
Its ground floor is a mainstream book store but all the fun happens downstairs in the licensed section -
ETO's Mystery Shopper called it 'smashing' and 'a sexy shopping experience'.
Review from David, August 2008: Viewing Booths
The Soho branch now has viewing booths installed at the back of the downstairs
adult area. Useful if you can't wait to get home...!
Review: Brewer Street
Brewer Street: Probably the best prices in town, a good selection but it is small and tends to get crowded. Adult department downstairs.
Soho
Soho Original Bookshop
121 Charing Cross Road, Soho London WC2H 0EW
Mon-Sat: 10am-1am Sun: 11am-11pm
Licensed.
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, May 2016: Downstairs
Mixed interest books on the ground floor and the good stuff is downstairs.
Softcore magazines are generally £5 whilst hardcore mags are £6.
There are R18 DVDs in the
range of £10 to £20.
Islington/ Kings Cross
Soho Original Bookshop
9 Caledonia Road, Islington London N1 9DX
Mon-Sat: 10am-8pm
Licensed
News July 2013: Closing
The owners have applied to the council to change the us of the premises from retail to an eaterie or bar
Farringdon
Soho Original Bookshop
Leather Lane, Farringdon London EC1N 7TE
Licensed. Closed by January 2017, now a cafe.
Soho
Super Mags
33 Brewer Street Soho London W1F 0RU
Licensed. Listing verified in January 2017.
Review from Mystery Shopper, November 2014: Attractive features
Has a selection of hardcore magazines at £5.95 (2 for £10). The shop allows browsing of the mags.
DVDs at £20 (with 3 for £50 and 7 for £100). There are
clearance DVDs at £15 and £10.
It's quite an old fashioned feeling store but that's not necessarily a bad thing.
From Super Mags:
Licensed Sex Shop. Specializes in American imported magazine's: Bondage, Gay and
Hetro holds sole rights for Hustler, Mavety and Magna on magazines DVD & video. The latest sex toys.
Uxbridge
TLC
48 Windsor Street Uxbridge UB8 1AB
Mon-Sat 10:30-5:30
Tel: 01895 271668
Licensed
News December 2013: 185th
Uxbridge was ranked only 185th in LoveHoney's survey by area of spending on sex related products. But it was enough for a local news story. Jessie Fim, who works at Uxbridge adult shop TLC commented:
People are much more open-minded. I see the way local people come in and their reaction, and they're all quite educated about the sort of products available. It's always new customers as well, because people who move to
the area hear there's a sex shop here and come to look around.
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, September 2011: DVD Prices
DVDs are £ 30 each, 3 for £ 60 and 6 for £ 90.
A shop not
winning any style marks but a bustling bijou one with its own charm.
From TLC:
The shop is in three distinct sections. At the front of the shop are Adult Novelties, Games and a wide selection of lingerie as well as
Uniforms (Nurses, Police, Army etc). Changing rooms are available. Second section includes a small variety of Toys, creams, lubricants, further selection of PVC and Bondage items. At the rear of the shop is a large selection of Video and DVDs as
well as wide selection of Adult toys.
From Philip:
They're a spin-off from the She-An-Me fetish shop in Hammersmith. It's a small shop but with good range of lingerie and fetish wear, decent selection of toys and some Videos
and DVDs - I'm fairly sure I saw hardcore on display there. The bloke in the shop was very obliging and the prices reasonable.
From a reader:
After a battle with the local council, TLC 48 Windsor Street Uxbridge was granted a
licence last October, a small intimate shop that stocks a large range of lingerie, boxed rubber wear and a range of PVC. In the front section of the shop they stock the lingerie etc, alongside a good selection of adult novelties and party gifts. To the
middle section they have a selection of shoes and thigh boots that are made to order. A large selection of stockings (often not found elsewhere) and the rear section is devoted to an excellent range of Adult toys, R18 DVD and Video. They also have a good
selection of leather bondage wear.
Soho
Up West
8 Greens Court Soho London W1F 0HH
Listing verified in January 2017.
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, February 2012:
A good range of £ 20 R18s, with a 3 for £ 50 discount option. These can be traded in for £ 10.
Tidy, clean and welcoming.
Finsbury
Urban XXX
100 Old Street Finsbury London EC1V 9AY
Licensed. Previously Centaurus
Soho
Vision Stop
8 Walkers Court (off Brewer Street) Soho London W1F 0BX
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, December 2017: Engaging
DVDs were mostly £ 25 with no obvious deals.
A fairly average shop with an engaging manager.
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, September 2011: DVD Prices
DVDs were mostly £ 30 with no obvious deals
Thanks to John
The Private Shop is on the outskirts of the town centre and staffed when I went in there by a lady, the manager wasn't there at the time. There's a whole room for DVDs/videos and some more in the main room
too and you're welcome to browse at your leisure, I was encouraged to check them out and mostly at £40, or £60 for 2.
A table was set out at one end of main room with leaflets and flyers for pole-dance-tutors, events and sex-related
services. Quite a bit of bondage gear, fair selection of toys (I was taken with the good selection of anal love balls) and there were some leather (I presume) boots on display in various colours. A few of the outfits are on display on mannequin bodies
and there was a TV on a normal channel ( so it was quite relaxing - don't know if that was ever used for showing any of their videos.
Andover
Erotica Belle
2 The Broadway Andover Hampshire SP10 2JF
Mon-Sat: 10am-8pm Sun: 10am-6pm Bank Holidays: 10am-6pm
The licence was awarded in August 2012. The shop opened in September 2012. The
listing was verified in June 2016.
Erotica Belle stores focus on the female erotic market.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, December 2015: Tick
R18 DVDs are £20, £25 and £30 with some on 3 for 2 or buy 1 get 1 free offers.
A very comprehensive and clean shop that ticks a lot of boxes.
News November 2013:
Renewal
Erotica Belle Limited has applied to Test Valley Borough Council to keep trading in The Broadway. It also seeks permission for its front door to remain open in hot weather.
Tracey Whitmore won Best Store Manager in the 2016 ETO Awards. These are trade awards voted on by UK adult shop businesses.
News,
September 2017: Samantha
The shop made the local news for stocking the new intelligent sex doll Samantha from Synthea Amatus.
News, June 2017: ETO Awards 2017: Winner
The shop won the award for
Best Individual Store.
The shop was also nominated for Best Specialist Retailer
News June 2016: ETO Awards 2015: Winner
Tracey Whitmore won Best Store Manager in the 2016 ETO Awards. These are trade awards
voted on by UK adult shop businesses.
Review from Pat, Feb 2007: Behind Bars
I went to this shop purely because of the write up on this site, and I have to agree with the comments already submitted.
All the DVD's
are upstairs and priced at £25, (though they are not in defined category area's and are scattered randomly).
The downstairs has an enormous amount of toys and clothing; there is even a dungeon area, that they have given appropriate lighting to,
and set behind ‘bars', to give the right atmosphere to those who wish to buy that sort of gear.
The lady serving was none pushy, friendly, and had a very good sense of humour, really putting me at my ease. When I'm back in the area, I will definitely
be revisiting this shop.
Reader review, September 2006: Good Advice
Can only echo what's already been written but have to comment on just how helpful, knowledgeable and approachable the owners are.
I went to
the shop in Sep 06 with my girlfriend looking to buy some toys. The male owner gave the most comprehensive run down of lubes possible and got us to try each to see their effects and then showed us around the toys and let us try out what we wanted - no
not like that!
When it was obvious that minds hadn't been made up he even called his wife to see what she advised and she came back to the shop to give her 'expert' opinion.
Purchases successfully bought we went home to enjoy and I can
only say - very good advice!
I'd happily recommend this shop to anyone wanting a relaxed and non intimidating environment to explore the fun side of life. Excellent way to shop, well done and thanks.
Reader review: Industry
View
As someone working in the industry I see a rather large selection of shops of varying quality both licensed and unlicensed across the UK and have to admit that this new store in a quiet industrial estate with ample parking is one
of the best and is now fully licensed to sell R18 DVDs.
This sex superstore has vast and clearly marked sections for lingerie, toys, bdsm etc.
There are both male and female staff who are extremely friendly and helpful, the shop is bright
and fresh with plenty of room to browse and where you don't feel at all under pressure. The prices are lower than average but you don't feel that quality has been sacrificed for price.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, September 2019: Busy
There's a playful window display, a friendly welcome and a busy shop.
Review June 2006
I was in bodystyle at the weekend it has been a while
since I was in. Waaaaawooo what a difference its got vibro to sexy underwear. Good for them its a lovely friendly shop.
Reader Review
I have been in a few sex shops up and down the country which I have found most very dark and
dinghy. How refreshing, Bodystyle is very bright and modern excellent range of lingerie and of all the toys in a very good location at the top of the town. The lady behind the counter is very helpful and pleasant to chat to, all ages where coming and
going when I was in and would certainly recommend this shop highly.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, August 2016: Don't look
£ 10 hardcore magazines were marked sealed, do not open.
DVDs were mostly £ 25, with 3 for £ 50 and 7 for £ 100 offers. Others
premium titles were £ 30.
A pleasant and expansive shop.
From Pulse & Cocktails, Feb 2007: DVD Heaven
This newly
refurbished and good sized, one-stop shop in Barnsley offers a very relaxed shopping environment with excellent advice available from the shop manager. The store is open 6 days a week, apart from holidays.
The store has an excellent range of
sex toys, games and novelties along with a good assortment of lingerie, stockings and uniforms.
The store has a separate film department on the first floor and is DVD heaven with over 3,000 XXX DVDS.
Head towards Barnsley from the
Stairfoot roundabout, we are approximately 300-400 yards further up the road on the right hand side on the corner of Hoyle Mill Road. There is ample roadside parking around the shop
Closed at Smithfield Square West in February 2014. Now at Liberty Belfast
From Liberty Belfast
On the adult side of things our extensive range of goods (too much to list it all) includes everything from hen and stag night novelties, naughty adult gifts and games, lingerie, shoes-boots, dress
up, fetish wear, sex toys for him - her and couples.
Belfast
Gemini North Street Arcade Belfast BT1 1PB
Presumably lost when the arcade was burnt down in an arson attack.
Belfast
The Gresham Bookshop
2 Gresham Street Belfast BT1 1JN News June 2007: Fined
Fined for selling R18 videos without a license even though the shitty council refused to grant license
Belfast
Gresham Tapes & Video
25 Gresham Street Belfast BT1 1JL
Belfast
Miss Behavin'
Unit 2, 2-8 Gresham Street Belfast BT1 1JN
Unlicensed
News November 2014: Licence refused
Belfast City Council has said no to licensed sex shops on a city centre street. The committee claimed that the appropriate number of sex establishments in the Gresham Street locality remain as
nil .
News September 2014: Licence Application
Belfast Council moralists have in the past have refused to grant sex shop licences just because. In 2003 Miss Behavin' applied for a licence which was rejected. The
shop initiated an appeal which was escalated all the way to the UK's high court which eventually upheld the council's right to ban sex shops just because they felt like it.
Now Miss Behavin' look set to apply for a licence again and early reports from
councillors is that opinions are 'divided' which looks a lot more promising than in 2003.
Belfast
MissTique
Gresham Street Belfast BT1 1JL
Unlicensed
News November 2014: Licence refused
Belfast City Council has said no to licensed sex shops on a city centre street. The committee claimed that the appropriate number of sex establishments in the Gresham Street locality remain as
nil .
News October 2014: Licence Application
MissTique has joined Miss Behavin' by submitting an application for a licence for a second sex shop called Misstique in the same area.
Belfast
Mr Bliss Smithfield Square West Belfast BT1 1JE
Reported closed in 2014
Belfast
Naughty but Nice Smithfield Square Belfast BT1 1JE
Closed February 2014
Belfast
Perfect Pleasures North Street Belfast BT1 1NA
Reported closed in 2013
Belfast
Private Smithfield Square Belfast
Closed
Belfast
The Private Emporium North Street Belfast BT1 1ND
Closed by 2012
Belfast see also Newtownabbey
SohoBooks
31 Gresham St Belfast BT1 1JL
9:30am-9pm
Tel: 028 90 333233
Previously Private Lines
News, May 2015: Mentioned in Dispatches
The shop was mentioned in the news when a shoplifting case was heard in court.
From the archive:
The longest running sex shop in the city (and indeed
Ireland).
The shop is of a moderate size and nicely presented. A good range of DVD's and videos (yes, somebody is still selling them!) plus a wide variety of toys, novelties and adult mags. Helpful staff a plus as well. Well worth a visit.
Biggleswade see also Sandy
Dominion of Pleasure Short Mead Street Biggleswade SG18 0AP
Licensed in 2004. Listing checked in December 2017.
News May 2012: ETO Awards 2012
Scandals has been nominated for the Best Individual Store in the 2012 Erotic Trade Only Awards:
From Dawn: Recent refurb
Even before its recent refurbishment
making the shop at least 4 times as big, it was well worth a visit for all your sexual needs and more. The staff would order you stuff that they didn't have in and they nearly always had items in.
Since it's recent refurb, however, their stock
has become more widespread with new items arriving every day. The staff knew their regulars and would show the latest arrivals they knew we would enjoy. Their array of vibrators and anal toys was vast, along with their dvds and videos.
The staff
are great, they try out all the items and will let u try the open vibrators that are behind the counter before you buy. They make you feel welcome and follow our own belief that sex is completely natural and as a woman feel at ease going in their on my
own.
Edwards St, Birmingham B1 2RX (near National Indoor Arena)
Reported closed in April 2012.
Birmingham
Adult World
1 Hinckley Street Birmingham B5 4EB
Mon-Sat: 10am-10pm Sun: 11am-4pm
Licensed
News October 2019: License renewed
The licence was renewed despite a whinge from the nighbouring Old Rep theatre complaining about people handing around.
News July 2019: Changed hands
Adult
World in Hay Mills changed hands in 2013. The owners further acquired the city centre shop and sex cinema on Hinkley Street in July 2019.
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, June 2013: Perfectly Decent
No longer any
reference to a sex cinema but still has lap dancing and preview booths.
Most R18 DVDs are a basic £30 but have a 3 for 2 offer. There are also titles at £20 and a clearance line at £10.
There was a helpful manager who made for
perfectly decent licensed store.
Review from Gerry, Oct 2009: Spot On
Your current comments are spot on.
DVDs are expensive, cinema show is excellent. Striptease is fine and the young lady doubles up as the lap
dancer. Lap dance costs £20.
Review July 2006: 'one-stop' sex central
I know this review section is supposed to be about shops. How about a shop, a cinema, preview booths, a striptease (four times daily),
Oh! yes! I forgot...a private lapdance... No kidding!
As far as I know this place is a one-off! This 'shop' is simply a 'one-stop' sex central
The sex shop alone is worth a visit. They must have 2000 titles available. A great range of toys and
clothing too... there were a few ladies in there and couples. As well the usual mix of guys like myself.
It has a 100 seat cinema... playing many of the latest releases. Special preview booths are there too... and I've only ever seen these in
Amsterdam. These were great. You can check out a movie before you buy it. The striptease was free, as it was in with the cost of the admittance into the cinema.. About £10 I think. Not sure about the private dance, but this was definitely
available.
The staff were very helpful and polite and asked if their help were needed, which it wasn't as they'd already done such a good display of categorizing their movies.
As I reached to pay for my DVD's... My eye was taken to a
fantastic area for all sorts of sexual enhancers... too many to mention here.. But I'm sure they'll be needed in a few years.
A one-stop sex centre in the middle of the country a stone's throw away from New Street Station... A wonderful idea in a
great location... well worth a visit... How much was that lapdance again?
January 2006: Good Range
Shop is quite small but with a good range of films – just a token amount of other stuff (clothes / toys etc).
Only problem is the prices - £35 per DVD. I understand the cost of the licence is £9000 but London is only a train ride away and at £20 per film you would only need to buy a few to pay for a train ticket….
Birmingham
Adult World
1014 Coventry Road Hay Mills Birmingham B25 8DP
Mon-Fri: 10am-9pm Sat: 10am-6pm Sun: 11am-4pm
Previously Book Exchange. Listing confirmed in November 2016.
Birmingham
Amsterdam XXX 119/121 Hurst Street Birmingham B5 6SE
Closed in 2015.
Birmingham
Ann Summers
Bullring City Centre Birmingham B5 4BA
Monday - Saturday: 10am - 8pm Sunday: 11am - 5pm
From ETO's Mystery Shopper,
November 2018: Full range
Nothing much seemed to be missing
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, November 2018: Full range
Gay oriented store. Tired looking displays. R18 DVDs £30 but on sale at £20 at time of
visit.
Also features a solarium, funky crop shop, hairdresser and piercing studio.
Birmingham
The Adult Shop: Book Exchange
91 Oxford St Digbeth Birmingham B5 6DY
(opposite coach station)
Tel: 0121 643 1700
Licensed.
News, May 2018: Congratulations
The shop made the local news when an advertising hoarding above the shop hosted a poster congratulating the royal couple.
The prominent, but miserable, local MP Jess Phillips felt that
somehow it was 'inappropriate' for a sex shop to be so close to a poster congratulating Harry and Megan.
Employees at shop pointed out that they had no control over the choice of posters appearing in the advertising space.
From
a reader, Feb 2007: Wow, What a Shop
What a delightful experience, well modern stylish a bit classy even! 'yeah in a sex shop '
The staff were very helpful and if there was something you are looking that they don't already
have they get on the phone there and then, to order it for you.
When I got hold of the 2 back issues of my Harmony Concepts films that same week I was 'well happy' even more so as I got them at the standard rate + discount!
ALWAYS a
genuine bargain to be had on their sale shelf too starting at £14.99 seems to be a honest shop that's stood the time.
From a reader:
A bright clean (unsleazy) licensed shop near city centre , with friendly helpful staff.
Stocking over 200 R18 titles (video and DVD), magazines, excellent range of toys .
I informed the shop owner of your site, and she is gonna offer a discount to future customers who mention your site.
Birmingham
Fantasy Great Barr
Closed
Birmingham
Leg Avenue High Street Kings Heath Birmingham B14 7JZ
Looks to have closed by 2017.
Birmingham
Night Trips Adult Shop
39 Horsefair Birmingham B1 1DA
0121 622 3736
Licensed shop, listing checked in November 2016.
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, June 2013: Traditional
A very traditional shop.
DVDs range from £10 bargains to £40 for some fetish titles.
A good manager and a good atmosphere.
January 2006:
Shop looks a little drab from the outside but inside it is well laid out with a reasonable range of films grouped according to category. Doesn't stock much in the way of toys etc. I wanted to buy a couple of films but £35 each . I
asked about reduced prices such a 2 for £50 and was told no but pointed to a rack of films on offer for £20 each – unfortunately nothing took my fancy although they were all OK films (if a little old).
Staff were friendly and
helpful despite not agreeing to a multi-buy deal!
Birmingham
Private Shop
45 Pinfold St City Centre Birmingham B2 4AY
(just off Victoria Square)
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm (Fri 8pm) Sun: 10am - 4pm
Licensed. Listing confirmed May 2019.
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, June 2013: Clean and Tidy
DVDs range from £10 to £25 with multi deals at all price levels from £15.
There's an arty centrepiece to the bar, a wooden thing with a cock for a nose and a
cock for a... cock. Certainly a talking point!
First rate shop.
Birmingham
Private Shop Hockley Hill Birmingham B18 5AA
Closed by June 2016
Birmingham
Promises Promises Dale End Birmingham City Centre B4 7LS, UK
Licensed sex shop. Closed in 2016
Birmingham
Simply Pleasure Coventry Road Bordesley B10 0RX
closed by 2012
Birmingham
Simply Pleasure Dale End, Birmingham B4 7LS
closed by 2012
Birmingham
Taboo Cinema Club
90 Park Street Digbeth Birmingham B5 5JH
Mon-Sat: 11am - 11pm
Cinema club is located near Moor Street station. Listing checked in November 2016.
From Taboo Cinema Club: Adult films
Our facilities include 2 main cinemas showing a wide variety of adult films.
Films change on Mondays and Thursdays - we offer Block Tickets which
enables you to visit as many times as you like during the week.
Snacks and hot and cold drinks are available and there is a seated area for you to relax and make new friends.
Our car park at the rear of the
cinema is covered by CCTV.
Blackburn
Ann Summers
The Mall 48 King William Street Blackburn BB1 7DP
Mon-Sat: 9:30am - 5:30pm Sun: 10:30am - 4:30pm
Unlicensed
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, August 2017: Impressive
Attentive staff and a busy shopping atmosphere.
Am accomplished and impressive store.
Blackburn
Private Shop Darwen St Blackburn BB2 2BL
Licensed. De-listed by May 2019.
Blackburn
Simply Pleasure New Park House Preston New Road Blackburn BB2 6AE
Opened in 2004. Delisted by June 2012.
Blackpool
Private Shop
311 Church Street Blackpool FY1 3PF
Open: Mon-Sat: 9.30-6pm (Fri. 8pm)
Licensed. Listing checked May 2019.
Reader review, Feb 2008: Crammed Full of DVDs
The shop was your typical corner shop type and was a long walk away from the tourist resort of Blackpool.
The shop was crammed full of DVDs and magazines but was limited on toys.
The prices was reasonable for Hardcore DVDs but the deals didn't make you want to buy.
It wouldn't be my first choice in Blackpool
Blackpool
Saints & Sinners
11-15 Foxhall Square Blackpool FY1 5BJ
Mon-Sat: 10am-6pm Sun: 11am-4pm
Tel: 01253 625050
Now licensed and also with a drinks licence. Listing checked in February 2018.
News, June 2017: ETO Awards 2017: Winner
Saints & Sinners in Blackpool has won the award for Best Store Manager.
Also finalist for Best Individual Store.
News March 2016: Drinks licence
Blackpool sex shop Saints & Sinners has been granted a licence to serve alcohol on its premises.
The store already has a lounge area which serves coffee, where customers can wait while their partners try on items of lingerie, and this
will now also offer wine, champagne, Prosecco, and chilled beers. It is believed to be the first adult store to be granted an alcohol licence.
News June 2014: Nominated for ETO Awards
The shop was nominated for
Best Retailer and Most Innovative Retailer in the 2014 ETO Awards. These are trade awards voted on by UK adult shop businesses. The shop manager was nominated for Best Store Manager.
News, June 2013: ETO Awards 2013: Winner
Saints & Sinners in Blackpool has won the award for Best Individual Shop for the 2013 Erotic Trade Only (ETO) Awards
News May 2012: ETO Awards 2012
Saints & Sinner has been nominated for the Best
Individual Store in the 2012 Erotic Trade Only Awards:
From Informed Consent, February 2006: Community Store
Fantastically warm and friendly adult shop catering for the bdsm community as well. No visit to
Blackpool is complete without a visit to saints and sinners. Fetish gear for BBW's on the hangers.
Reader Review:
Saints & Sinners has to be one of the nicest, least seedy adult shops I've visited.
The store is clean and bright... unless of course you decide to take a trip to the dungeon... no it's not that bad! A really nicely fitted out basement serves as a fantastic S&M show room, while the main shop is very open and well lit (unlike some
shops!).
My girlfriend and I felt happy going in as a couple & we've even been back individually, and always felt welcome! Think Ann Summers with less purple, more light and less commercial!
Unit A7 Britannia Industrial Estate Pengam Rd Blackwood Gwent NP12 3SP
Tel: 01443 875 142
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, October 2011: Well Presented and Discreet
The shop is owned and managed by Dom Productions which specialises in fetish/BDSM DVDs. So a fair amount of related material is on sale.
There were some expensive DVDs on sale for £ 40 but there were deals of 3 for 2 on gay films and there was a promotional box of £ 15 DVDs.
Perhaps a little pricey, but overall, a well presented
discreet shop.
From Paul
New shop very friendly is in an industrial estate but this is not a problem as the shop is light and airy good range of stock which should grow with time also willing to source non stock items.
From the Shop:
We have just been granted our Licence for our first shop.
The shop decor is in blue and silver low level ceiling, downlighters, spot lights, Modern shop furniture, Huge range of DVD's, Magazines, Sex
toys and novelties.
Blythe
Tickled Pink Bowes Street Blythe NE24 1BD
A planned move from Whitley bay didn't work out in 2014
Bognor Regis
Pillowtalk Lyon Street West Bognor Regis PO21 1JG
Licence awarded to Secret Desires in April 2006. Sold on to Pillowtalk in January 2009. Now closed
Bolton
Softys' Hard Stuff Bridge Street Bolton BL1 2EF
Unlicensed and closed
Bolton
Nice 'n' Naughty Newport Street Bolton BL1 1PB
Closed by June 2018.
Bolton
Private Shop
201 St. George's Rd. Bolton BL1 2PG
Mon-Sat: 10am-6pm (Fri 8pm)
Opened in 1998 and licensed since 2002.
News September 2020: Licence renewed
The shop's licence renewal was duly approved by Bolton Council.
From Heather, July 2006: Comfy
I went in there with my
boyfriend about a year ago to make a purchase and expected to feel very intimidated being female, but I felt the opposite, I was accepted like any other customer, with just one guy behind the counter, who was most helpful, we weren't rushed or pressured,
the shop is only small but with a great choice of toys and DVDs which we looked at as well as mags, books and bondage gear.
I felt comfortable and wouldn't mind going in without my other half if I wanted.
Our purchase was wrapped in brown
paper for discretion and we left feeling comfy.
It is a licenced shop and I would recommend it to all who wish to browse and purchase.
Bolton
Temptations Blackburn Road
Awarded a licence in October 2006 but set to close in November 2009.
Bootle
Scandals Adult Store
304 Derby Road Bootle L20 8LN
Mon-Fri: 9-6:30pm Sat: 9:30-6pm
Tel: 0151 9221234
New for summer 2010, woman and couple friendly store. Listing checked in December 2017.
Offsite Review, March 2017: A look inside Scandals Adult Store
We pride ourselves on the quality of our products. This coupled with high quality service, expert product knowledge and discretion we can help
and advise you to choose the perfect product from our wide array of products.
We also stock a huge selection of sexual health products and are knowledgeable and able to assist you in finding the correct one for you
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, June 2016: Warm welcome
A warm welcome but no follow up offer of help.
Bournemouth
Blue Bazaar Christchurch Road
Closed around 2009
Bournemouth
Chez L'Amour The Triangle
Closed in 2009
Bournemouth
Easy Tiger Store
27 The Triangle Bournemouth BH2 5SE
Mon-Sat: 10am-10pm Sun: 10am-8pm
Tel: 01202 554 195
Licensed in 2009, previously listed as Triangle Adult Store and White Tiger Store. Associated
with the Erotica Belle chain of shops.
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, June 2016: Very good
DVDs are mostly £ 25 with clearance lines at 3 for £ 30 or others at £ 6 each.
There are magazines on clearance at 3 for £ 10.
Very good independent
store
News from Easy Tiger, August 2012: Expanding
Easy Tiger has been granted permission from the council to open a second retail floor in the basement. This will give extra space to expand to be one of the
largest sex shops in the south of England.
Also note the new opening times Monday-Saturday 10am-10pm, Sunday 10am-8pm.
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, August 2012: Mixed gay and straight
DVDs are mostly £ 30
with some stickered as Buy One, Get One Free.
A quirky shop offering a friendly welcome and a warm goodbye.
News, June 2012: Best Diamond Jubilee Shop Display
Bournemouth organised a Diamond Jubilee contest
prize for Bournemouth's best window display. The Easy Tiger store in The Triangle was crowned as winner for its red, white and blue display with slogans including polish your crown jewels and keep calm, keep it up .
The win was down to a
public vote, and Easy Tiger's 87 votes were 40 higher than their closest rival.
Easy Tiger was presented with the Best Independent Jubilee Window Display by the Bournemouth Chamber of Trade and Commerce at the Hotel Miramar. The chamber's
vice-president Mandy Payne said it made everyone smile when the winner was announced.
From White Tiger, March 2010: Light & Modern
White Tiger offers a huge selection of Adult Toys and R18
DVDs (from as little as £6).
It is also a place to buy Regulation rubber and leather wear, jocks, underwear, lingerie, bondage equipment as well as your naughty novelties and cards.
Owned by the
former manager of Clone Zone in Bournemouth.
The shop still has its original Victorian frontage and is light, modern and open at the front with friendly welcoming staff.
News April 2009: Spin-off from Clone
Zone
White Tiger Europe Ltd was granted a sex establishment licence for 12 months for Triangle Adult Store, a lifestyle shop for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender customers, run by the former manager of Clone Zone.
Bournemouth
Keep It Kinky The Triangle
Closed in 2006
Bournemouth
Private Shop The Triangle Bournemouth BH2 5RY
Licensed, previously Clone Zone. Closed by 2016.
Bournemouth
Private Shop Holdenhurst Road
Closed in 2008
Bournemouth
Purrfectly Discreet The Triangle Bournemouth BH2 5RY
Relocated from Poole in 2014. Closed by 2016.
Bournemouth
Simply Pleasure
333 Holdenhurst Road Bournemouth BH8 8BT
Mon-Wed: 10am-6pm Thu-Fri: 10am-7pm Sun: 10am-4pm
Tel: 01202 720770
Licensed, Previously The Adult Store
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, June 2016: A wonderfully broad range
This is the larger of the two Simply Pleasure stores in Bournemouth.
R18s are £ 30 with a 3 for the price of 2 deal.
A wonderfully broad range
of pretty much everything.
News June 2014: Nominated for ETO Awards
The shop manager was nominated for Best Store Manager in the 2014 ETO Awards. These are trade awards voted on by UK adult shop businesses.
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, August 2012: Large and friendly
DVDs are mostly £ 30 with a 3 for the price of 2 deal.
The shop was fun to visit with a friendly manageress. A really engaging licensed adult shop.
Reader review:
The Adult Store is a fairly new addition to the list and is a much more pleasant shop to visit. The shop outdoes the others on the magazine side, with a massive selection available, particularly the
Buttman and Hustler / Barely Legal range at reasonable prices.
From the Shop:
We have actually been licensed since September 02, and have just renewed our licence this Tuesday with no problems. Bournemouth's
biggest, brightest, cleanest and keenest sex shop.
This is the smaller of the two Simply Pleasure stores in Bournemouth.
It has free parking outside.
A delightfully compact store with a first class
managaress.
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, August 2012: Compact and friendly
DVDs are mostly £ 30 with a 3 for the price of 2 deal. There are also older titles at £ 15 each.
The shop is clean, compact,
friendly, convenient and has character.
News Oct 2008: Perfectly Well Run
The sex shop licence was renewed by the council with the endorsement:
Cllr David Kelsey, vice president of the licensing board, defended
the decision to renew the licence: It's a perfectly well run business. It doesn't downgrade the area at all.
Bournemouth
Secrets Kinson Road Kinson
Now closed and replaced by a party goods shop
Bradford
Private Shop
149 Manningham Lane Bradford BD8 7JA
Mon-Sat: 10am - 8pm
Licensed. Listing checked in May 2019.
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, October 2012: Best in Bradford
R18 DVDs were £25 each with multiple offers of 3 for £50 or 5 for £70 or 7 for £100. There is also a range at £2 also with discounts on
multiple buys.
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, October 2012: Best in Bradford
An extensive shop with discreet access and parking.
R18 DVDs were £25 each with multiple offers of 3 for £50 or 7 for £100.
Open, bright, fun,
welcoming and safe-feeling.
From Pulse & Cocktails, March 2007: Ultimate Experience
This is a large adult superstore and is split into two departments
This first is Cocktails, which
has an excellent range of sexy lingerie, costumes PVC, latex and hosiery in a variety of styles ranging from sizes 8-26. This department also has a huge selection of naughty novelties, games and hen and stag night products
Pulse is where the
shopping adventure really begins! The sex toys department is huge with literally thousands of toys from every corner of the globe with many items available to touch in the 'switch on and try before you buy' display area. This store also has an exclusive
range of erotic furniture.
This store has a fantastic adult film department with over 3,000 different titles covering every type and subject imaginable. This department also has a 42" plasma screen showing trailers of the latest films. The
store also has an excellent, Gay DVD section with over 300 titles. The DVDs are very competitively priced and Pulse & Cocktails offers an excellent exchange system on all films. The store has a huge range of books and magazines, none of which are
sealed and all at very competitive prices.
Head towards Bradford city centre on Tong Street and we are situated on the right hand-side,100 yards past Tong Street Motors, next door to Arctic Spas and Motosave
The free private car park is
easy to spot as it has a blue fence around it.
Loads of R18s at £25 or £50 for
3. Otherwise full priced DVDs are £30 and bargain bin titles are £15 or £30 for 3.
Like an unwashed dog, a bit smelly but loveable and sweet it its own way.
Bridgwater
Bookworm
25 St Johns Street Bridgwater TA6 5HR
From Richard, December 2005:
A bookshop with a porn magazine section discreetly located at the back, the porn mags can be exchanged the same way as their books - so long as they are in "good condition" of course.
They also
stock a few reasonably priced sex toys and and adult dvd's
It's a friendly enough shop that doesn't attract to many weirdo's. I wouldn't go out of my way to visit the place, but for a small shop it is well stocked on porn mags - and they can be had
very cheap if you don't mind buying "pre-owned".
Unlicensed. Recently relocated from its previous site on North Street
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, March 2018: Safe space
Is Ann Summers feeling a bit too safe these day? Compared to most adult stores they are not at all edgy.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, December 2013: Basically Nice
Ann Summers still delivers on every aspect of adult retail.
Basically nice.
Brighton
Fetique North Road
Closed by August 2008
Brighton
Fetish and Fantasy The Open Market London Road
Closed by August 2008
Brighton
LUST!
43 Gardner Street Brighton BN1 1UN
(next to the Komedia)
Tel: 01273 699344
LUST! is an unlicensed adult shop.
News from Channel 4, May 2019: The Sex Shop Family
Channel 4 and Crackit Productions are going behind the scenes of an extraordinary family business for a one-off documentary. T he Sex Shop Family will follow the Richardsons, whose stock in trade is sex toys and whose staff meetings focus on the
merits of a gimp mask or the latest vibrators.
Head of the family is dad and self-made businessman Tim. He's run Brighton sex shops Taboo and Lust for over two decades.
As well as explore the intriguing
family dynamics, the film will welcome viewers into the colourful, secret world of the sex shop, where every kink is catered for, whether the customer is hankering for fluffy handcuffs or a life-sized sex doll. The family's eye-wateringly frank dealings
with their clientele will give the audience a unique insight into the nation's sex lives.
Licensed shop which changed from Clone Zone to Nice 'n' Naughty in February 2009.
Review from Les, August 2019: A gem
A Gem of a Find
Visited Brighton over Pride for the first time this year, and found this perfect shop on St James St. Been to
Brighton before, but never here, and what a mistake. It's a fantastic shop with really helpful staff and a vast array of products, and ended up with a bag full of joy! I will definitely be back and will happily tell all my friends to pay it a visit when
they are in Brighton. A true gem in the adult shops.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, September 2017: Very Nice
The shop has gay and trans ranges of DVDs along with many other genres. Prices points are 20,
24 and 35 with a 15 cheap bin. There are lots of multi buy deals too.
Very nice.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, December 2013: Excellent selection
An excellent selection of gay and straight interest
products.
There's a large display of gay DVDs with the appropriate lifestyle products and toys.
Straight R18s are £20 - £25 with no particular deals accept bargains at £10.
News May 2012: ETO Awards 2012
At this year's prestigious ETO Industry Awards, held at the NEC, Birmingham on Sunday 24th June, Adult shop Nice n Naughty Brighton won the coverted Best Individual Store 2012.
The award was accepted by Director Trish Murray and Brighton store manager
Philip Price. The award was narrowed down to a short list of five across the UK, and voted for by the individuals with in the UK adult industry.
News May 2010: ETO Awards 2010
Nice 'n' Naughty has been nominated
for the Best Individual Store in the 2010 Erotic Trade Only Awards:
Located on St James Street, this was formerly a branch of Clonezone until it was acquired by Nice n Naughty last year. The store has since been refurbished and the stock range
broadened.
News from Chris, Feb 2009: Clone Becomes Naughty
I visited what used to be Clonezone on St James' Street and it is now Nice 'n' Naughty.
I was greeted by a really nice girl (think she was the
naughty one LOL). Something that was a surprise in the shop, as normally when I nip in to a gay store, you normally get ignored by the staff!
It had some really nice bits, and seemed to cater for us gay boys and girls really well. I ended up
getting a couple of dvds on a multi buy offer, and to my surprise was actually given some customer service!
They had a suggestion box on the counter, and the boy and girl there were really sweet and helpful.
So going to wish the new guys n
gals there a lot of luck for the future, nice to see a shop that looks after its customers and willing to get them what they want in a shop.
Brighton
Private Shop Surrey Street Brighton BN1 3PA
Licensed. De-listed by May 2019
Brighton
Prowler Brighton
112 St James's Street Brighton BN2 1TH
Mon-Sat: 11am-7pm Sun: 12noon-6pm
Licensed gay store
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, September 2017: Window couldn't be gayer
DVDs were price from £ 11 to £ 30 with smallish savings on multi-buys
News April 2017: New ownership
The Prowler Group went into administration in March 2017. The Brighton store has now been bought by ABS Holdings who run the Simply Pleasure chain and will continue to trade.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, December 2013:
Impressed
The space is split in two with a 'licensed rear' section. R18's were £ 16.50 or 3 for £ 45. The shop has a large screen showing a selection from the range.
The front section features a bargain bucket of
softcore 18 rated videos.
I was impressed with what I saw.
From Prowler, January 2006:
Right in the heart of Brighton's gay village, the newest Prowler Store offers a friendly and
enjoyable shopping experience in a stylish, well-appointed environment. The store's light airy front space offers a range of fashion, books, cards, gifts, magazines and accessories. At the rear of the store is the "Blue Room" section, complete
with mirrored ceiling, which stocks our full range of aromas, sex toys and R18 titles.
Unlicensed erotic boutique for women, previously Tickled
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, September 2017: Friendly
Friendly and chatty manageress who was helpful and knowledgeable.
This deceptively compact store is still very nicely done.
News from She
Said, December 2016: Moved
She Said Boutique in Brighton is now at 32 Ship Street and is still doing what they do very well indeed. It is now on two floors with extensive designer lingerie on the ground, and
adult toys / fetish fashion / bondage etc on the upper floor.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, December 2013: Proactive and friendly
Two excellent ladies invited me in and were proactive
and friendly. They improved an already nice place to be in.
News November 2012: No Longer Tickled
Rebranded from Tickled to join the She Said chain in November 2012.
From Tickled website June 2012:
Y our pleasure is our pleasure
Tickled erotic boutique has one simple philosophy: your pleasure is our pleasure. Both the website and our Brighton store exist to help provide you with the very best toys,
lingerie, sex books and erotic accessories to help you have the sex life that you want.
All of our products have been tested to ensure that they meet our rigorous standards: if a toy doesn't do the job, we don't stock it. End of
story.
Our staff are specially trained to ensure that they can answer any question you may have about your sex life, from finding the perfect toy to hit the G-spot to introducing a little spice into your relationship; selecting a
harness that fits perfectly to experimenting with BDSM in a safe and sexy way. There's no judgement and no giggling: just good, honest advice.
We're here to answer your questions and help you have the sex life of your (naughtiest)
dreams.
Brighton
Taboo
2 Surrey Street Brighton BN1 3PA (near Brighton station)
Mon-Fri: 9am-7pm Sat: 9am-8pm Sun: noon-5pm
Tel: 01273 263565
Licensed. Listing checked in April 2020.
News from Channel 4, May 2019: The Sex Shop Family
Channel 4 and Crackit Productions are going behind the scenes of an extraordinary family business for a one-off documentary. T he Sex Shop Family will follow the Richardsons, whose stock in trade is sex toys and whose staff meetings focus on the
merits of a gimp mask or the latest vibrators.
Head of the family is dad and self-made businessman Tim. He's run Brighton sex shops Taboo and Lust for over two decades.
As well as explore the intriguing
family dynamics, the film will welcome viewers into the colourful, secret world of the sex shop, where every kink is catered for, whether the customer is hankering for fluffy handcuffs or a life-sized sex doll. The family's eye-wateringly frank dealings
with their clientele will give the audience a unique insight into the nation's sex lives.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, March 2018: Still excellent
There's a buzzer entry system.
R18 DVDs are
around £30 with 2 for £50 or 3 for £70
No convenient parking though.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, September 2017: Excellent
There's a buzzer entry system.
R18 DVDs are around £30 with a 3
for 2 offer.
Excellent.
Review from Gerry, August 2013: Full of goodies
Taboo is full of goodies, including an attractive manageress. There are lots of full priced DVDs, but also a
massive selection of quality second hand at 5 for 30 pounds.
Being Brighton there was also a large selection of gay DVDs
News May 2010: ETO Awards 2010
Taboo has been nominated for the Best
Individual Store in the 2010 Erotic Trade Only Awards:
One of the first retailers to get full marks from our Mystery Shopper, Brighton's Taboo went on to win the Mystery Shopper award for the best overall store visited at 2006's ETO awards.
From Mystery Shopper, May 2005:
Combining the best of the boutique style decor with a licence to sell real porn, it was the last and best shop I visited in Brighton. Split into three distinct sections, a lot has been done with
relatively limited space.
The main space featured fetish clothing and the third room was the BDSM and bondage equipment area.
There were no magazines nor VHS tapes. There was however a display of fiction and non-fiction books
DVDs on most
subjects could be found, with fetish titles particularly well represented. £30 each, £50 for 2, £70 for 3 and £100 for 5.
A pervy paradise and this remarkable retailers gets a remarkable score. Full marks.
From
Peter
I was very pleasantly surprised when I visited Taboo in Brighton. The salesman was very helpful, advising my partner and myself on items for experimental bondage etc. I would recommend Taboo to anyone in the Brighton area, and have been
back several times now, inspite of the 80 mile round trip to get there!
From a reader
I can concur with the positive statements about the shop. When I was shopping there was a week long special on videos/DVDs which were priced
at £30. I was also given a free DVD as an introductory offer.
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, July 2016: Complete package
The manager couldn't have been more helpful, while giving me all the space I needed.
A comparatively small range of DVD's were in the range of £ 10 to £ 25, all with a 3 for 2 offer.
Rarely do I see such a 'complete package'.
From
Will, July 2012: Friendly and Helpful
The Nice 'n' Naughty Bristol store is staffed by some really terrific guys.
I've shopped there five times in the last few
months and the store and staff are excellent.
By ETO's Mystery Shopper, April 2012: 5 Star
A broad appeal shop with a good selection of gay films and products. An impressive product
range for a mid sized shop.
DVDs are priced at £ 20 and £ 30 with a 3 for 2 deal on both ranges. There is also a £ 10 basket of gay titles.
The shop's very
friendly and helpful manager takes the shop into 5 star territory.
From Nice 'n' Naughty December 2011: A pleasurable shopping experience
The Bristol shop opened in February 2009,
taking over the unit previously occupied by Clonezone.
We offer a full range of R18 DVDs catering for all tastes, with new titles arriving weekly.
We also have a full range of
Fetish, TV, scans, European, UK/USA monthly, Gay, and contacts magazines.
Furthermore, a large range of adult toys and novelties are always in stock, together with a massive selection of clothing, leather, latex, plus
hosiery/lingerie and shoes and boots from sizes 4 to 12 - footwear catalogues are available to peruse in-store.
We aim to provide effective service for all customers irrespective of gender and orientation and our
friendly, experienced staff are guaranteed to provide the perfect atmosphere for a comfortable, pleasurable shopping experience.
News April 2009: Catering for All
Nice 'n' Naughty will cater for
people of all sexual orientations: straight/gay/lesbian/bisexual/TV/TS. So Nice 'n' Naughty will be sure to welcome both new and existing customers.
Knowledgeable, well trained staff are always on hand to offer customers help and
advice.
Bristol
Pomegranate Boutique Park Street Clifton Bristol BS1 5JA
Erotic boutique opened 16th October 2010. But closed by 2012.
Bristol
Private Shop
76 West St Old Market BS2 0BW
Mon-Sat: 10am-6pm (Fri 8pm)
Licensed. Listing confirmed in May 2019.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, July 2016: Comparable
Lots of R18s are mostly £25 or £30 each or else there's a 3 for 2 offer. There also clearance films at £10 each or £25 for 3.
Clean and
tidy with comparable prices to the local competition.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, April 2012: Well Stocked
R18s are mostly £25 each but with a 3 for £25 offer. Others were
£30, £50 for 2 and £60 for 3. 50% exchange on DVds.
A clean, tidy and well stocked shop
Bristol
Rudies
72 West Street Old Market Bristol BS2 0BL
Licensed shop with some gay product lines. Listing confirmed in April 2016
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, July 2016: Basic
A good range of R18s at £25 or £30 each with a 3 for 2 offer.
A little basic but not unpleasant
By ETO's Mystery Shopper, April
2012: Enthusiastic manager
R18s are mostly £25 each but with a 3 for 2 offer. There are a few premium titles at £30.
An enthusiastic manager helped score the shop amongst the better
UK adult stores.
News June 2010: Licensed
The owner argued that he needed to sell the films and material aimed at the gay community to save the shop from closure.
Bristol City Council's public safety and
protection committee gave the application the thumbs up after more than 20 letters and emails supporting the application had been sent in by traders and residents in Old Market. Only two objections were received.
Review from Nic, Oct
2008: Polite & Helpful
I visited a few days ago and found the guy who ran the shop quite polite. He let me just browse around with no interruptions but was helpful when I could not find what I was looking for.
The shop sells
a range of adult toys, shoes, fetish wear and looks to cater for TV, crossdressers.
Also sells a range of DVDs too. Located on a fairly quiet street with 2 other adult shops next door.
News, September 2018: Prowlers discovered in Simply Pleasure
The gay sex shop chain Prowler has opened a store inside Simply Pleasure sex shop in Bristol. Prowler specialises in gay sex toys, underwear, clothing
and accessories, as well as DVDs, books and calendars.
The Bristol branch has opened on the top floor of general sex shop Simply Pleasure on Bond Street. It is being managed by former customer Cameron Reid, who said he was inspired to help bring
the Prowler brand to Bristol after realising a huge proportion of Simply Pleasure was just unused, wasted space.
Bristol
Twilight Fashions St Nicholas Market Corn Street Bristol BS1 1LJ
Goth and fetish clothing & accessories. Now closed
Unlicensed shop opened March 2011, previously known as Heelz.
From Vape Head: Sex toys, sexy shoes & enhancements
Vape Head Adultstore is an unlicensed Adult & Vape store selling sex toys, sexy shoes, lingerie, stockings and male
toys & enhancements, creams, poppers etc. The home of Dynamite Herbal Enhancement Pills For Men & Women.
We also stock PVC, Fetishwear, Magazines & Dvds with a full selection of Vape Kits, E liquids
& Juices.
We have ample free parking at the front and back of the shop.
Licensed since 1974. Listing checked in February 2017.
Review from Alan, August 2011: Good Contacts
The Adult Shop has been selling proper porn since 1974.
The shops has over 5000, yes 5000, different adult DVDs from £ 4.95.
There are 300 sq feet of toys on display, and there is also a fantastic range of erection pills, every type of Aroma and the finest collection of contact mags in the UK.
Very friendly and helpful staff too.
Bury
Private Shop Rochdale Rd Bury
No longer listed on the Private Shop website so presumably closed
Bury St Edmunds
Secrets
25 St John's Street Bury St Edmunds IP33 1SJ
Tel: 01284 754387
Licence approved in June 2005. Listing checked in November 2018.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, April 2018: Cheery
I was greeted by a chatty manager with a cheery welcome.
DVDs are priced at £20, £25 and £30.
The visit was a very
pleasing experience.
Review from Vince, June 2007: So Many Vibrators
I found this shop the other day, and Wow, its got to be the best sex shop in Suffolk.
It's got everything
you could want, great selection of R18 DVD's from £19.99-£34.99.
OK it's not a huge shop, but I have never seen so many different make of vibrators in one shop. He has everything in there, and the prices are the best I
have ever seen.
The guy how runs it was very helpful and had a good way with customers. My partner felt very relaxed in there, and he can tell you everything you will need to know about the toys.
I would go back
time and time again, so if you are in the area its a must if you enjoy sex shops!
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, July 2015: Nice
A nice atmosphere with engaging staff
Cambridge
The Confidential Shop Devonshire Road Cambridge
Closed by May 2013 and has become a wine and chocolate shop.
Cambridge
Deviance Cobble Yard Napier Street
Cambridge Unlicensed fetishwear shop, opened in December 2013. Closed in 2016.
Cambridge
The Private Shop
38 Chesterton Road Cambridge CB4 1EN
Mon-Sat 9.30-6pm (Fri 8pm)
Licensed shop.
News July 2017: Makeover
The shop has been open for over 30 years but always looked a little run down until now.
The store design is now a classy light gray. The railings are freshly painted and the entrance area now
blends in with the historic townhouses surrounding the shop.
The store has an exclusively female staff and is licensed by the City Council. According to the shop, it is the only [licensed] sex shop within a 20-mile radius.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, July 2015:
More charm than many
Parking outside was 50p for 30 minutes.
R18 DVDs are £25 to £30 each or 3 for £60. Bargain titles at 3 for £30 and there are pre-owned films for £10 each.
A private Shop with more charm than
many licensed shops.
News January 2014: Proposed fee reduction
Cambridge's sole licensed sex shop is set for a boost as the council is set to reduce the licence fee for a sex shop by 49%, from £4,916 to £2,500.
Review from Nick, November 2009: Mainly films
Mainly films, some toys, limited clothing/bondage stuff.
The woman who works there most of the time stares as if everyone's a shoplifter to her. Avoid at all costs
Cambridge
The XXX Zone Newmarket Road Cambridge
Closed in 2008
Cannock
Darksensations East Street Bridgtown, Cannock WS11 0BU
Closed by 2011
Cannock
Simply Pleasure
Unit 16 Beechwood Business Park Burdock Close Cannock WS11 7GB
Visiting this shop is a naughty treat and this is a top recommendation.
From Leo
The shop is in a modern unit on an easily accessible trading estate just outside Cannock and Hednesford.
Good parking outside the front, very well laid out, clean, airy and great stock of R18 video/DVD, all sorts of toys, clothing
etc.
They cater for all manner of tastes and their pleasant and helpful staff that make you feel comfortable.
Cannock
Twisted Dreams Lingerie Market Street Cannock
Seems to have closed by 2011
Canterbury
Ann Summers
15 Whitefriars Centre 6 Gravel Walk Canterbury Kent CT1 2TF
Mon-Sat: 9:30am - 6pm (7pm Thu) Sun: 11am - 5pm
Unlicensed shop
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, June 2014: Top Marks
The shop was clean, tidy and fully deserving top marks for the shopping experience
Canterbury
La Boudoir Boutique
Unit 26, 1 Sparrow Way Evans Business Park Hersden near Canterbury Kent CT3 4AL
Mon-Sat: 9.30am-5pm
Unlicensed shop, new for 2013. Listing checked in December 2015.
News March 2015: The Masters Room
Following the successful launch of its Boiler Room space last year, Canterbury retailer La Boudoir Boutique has unveiled its secret back room called The Masters Room, which it describes as
a carefully put together space with a French gothic feel and theatrical decor throughout. The company said:
The room is filled with only the finest BDSM furniture to inspire and seduce anyone looking to create their
own playroom. The aim of The Masters Room is to engage the BDSM community, providing high quality, bespoke furniture from a range of respected suppliers such as House Of Eros, Slave to Love, Sling Master and Rouge Garments.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, June 2014: High Standards
Friendly manageress lived up to the high standards of presentation.
News August 2013: Grand Opening
La Boudoir Boutique was
joined by celebs, suppliers and leading industry writers at its Grand opening event. The new business introduced itself with presentations, competitions, a calendar photo shoot and readings by erotic authors Kay Jaybee and KD Grace.
From
La Boudoir Boutique, July 2013: Sex toys, lingerie and fetish clothing
We are an unlicensed sex shop, and we specialise in selling sex toys for men, women and couples, lingerie and fetish clothing and pride
ourselves in having an open and friendly shop that breaks the age old tradition of the seedy sex shop.
We will also be offering classes and erotic photography packages after working hours, although details are still to be
finalised.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, February 2019: A pleasant place to be
A few too many grumble-points but still a pleasant place to be with some great clearance deals.
Cardiff
Colin's Book Exchange Caroline Street Cardiff CF10 1FF
Licensed sex shop closed in February 2017. Set to become a takeaway.
Cardiff
Lovecraft
80 Cowbridge Rd East Canton Cardiff CF11 9DW
Tel: 02920 387168
Licensed
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, February 2019: Free parking
There is nearby free parking for up to 2 hours.
A welcome, offer or help and a run through of deals was appreciated from the manageress.
R18s were
at two price levels:
£20 each or 3 for £40
£35 each or 2 for £50
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, February 2013:
There's a huge range of fetishwear.
DVD's are £35, £25, & £20 with offers on multiples.
Review from
VG, Dec 2006: Basquing in Praise
I recently shopped here for an outfit to wear to the Rocky Horror Show. Having decided to dress as Frank-N-Furter, I felt completely at ease walking through the doors into the well lit room. I think
I happened to be served by the owner, who was very helpful and had a thorough search for the best value purchases and gave a little package-discount even though there was already a sale on.
I would completely recommend anyone wishing to get
something that little different to have a look here. Happy shopping!
From the Mystery Shopper, January 2005:
The window display was rather higgledy-piggledy but interesting and colourful enough to draw the eye. From the
outside it looks huge but it's perhaps only 10 feet wide.
The DVDs ranged from £30 to £40. (2 for £75, 3 for £100). There was also a buy 3 for £70 or 6 for £100 deal on cheaper titles.
From Karen
As a regular visitor to this store I have to agree with Tony. This shop is great, something for everyone, from outfits to a women's size 26 to the hardcore DVDs/videos on which they do great deals. As a woman I find the atmosphere
non-threatening – they're staff are friendly and approachable and as a refreshing change, not all male. For the shy women out there, my advice is to go on a Thursday when there are two women behind the counter. There is always some leniency on
price – they will try to get you the best for your money, so don't be afraid to ask for a deal on multiple items. Happy shopping!
From a reader
There is a really large sex shop in Cardiff called Lovecraft, it's a
licensed shop and they sell hardcore videos and magazines, as well as lots of toys and clothing. My self and my husband were not at all embarrassed to go in, it's bright and the staff are friendly, and prices are very reasonable.
Although they have an
extensive selection of dvds/vids/mags and toys they are pretty expensive e.g; vids are 35 quid and dvds are fifty...
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, February 2019: Quirky
Definitely the quirkiest store I visited in Cardiff.
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, October 2011: Welcome
This
enormous shop deserves its 'impressive shopping experience' rating for its range, price and welcome.
From the Shop, Dec 2006: Sexy Shop
Passion is a 2000 sq. ft. sexy shop on City Road, Cardiff just 5 minutes walk
from the main shopping area of Cardiff Queen Street.
From the Shop, Dec 2006: Sexy Shop
Passion is a 2000 sq. ft. sexy shop on City Road, Cardiff just 5 minutes walk from the main shopping area of Cardiff Queen
Street.
The shop is unlicensed, and women and couples feel very comfortable shopping there for sex toys, sexy clothing of all kinds including stripper wear, PVC, leather and quality rubber, plus menswear, over 50 styles of sexy shoes & boots, and
much more.
Cardiff
Private Shop
9 Mill Lane Cardiff CF10 1FL
Mon-Sat 9.30-6pm (Fri 8pm) Licensed
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, February 2019: New Lower Prices
The shop was adorned with signs announcing that it was Under New Management with New Lower Prices .
R18s were at two price levels:
£20 each or 3 for £40
£25 each or 3 for £50
The shop was towards the upper end f verage. Nice.
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, February 2013:
A decent store with a good enthusiastic manager.
Cardiff
Simply Pleasure
13 Broadway Cardiff CF24 1QD
Mon-Sat: 10am-6pm
Tel: 0292 0450288
Previously known as Adult Play Things
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, February 2013: Perfect welcome
The manager gave a textbook perfect welcome and offer of help.
A respectable range of £30 DVD and £15 older titles. 3 for 2 offers apply for multiple
buys.
Unit 2 Savile Road Precinct Savile Road Castleford West Yorkshire WF10 1PE
Mon-Sat: 11am-7pm
Licensed
News July 2020: licence application
The shop has applied to renew its licence.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, September 2018: Free parking
A good sized shop in a discreet location
with free parking.
Most DVDs are £25 each or 2 for £40.
The shop sells magazines.
Review from Ian, July 2014: Relaxed and welcoming
Located in a small industrial estate just out
of the town centre. Plenty of parking at front of the store and for those a little embarrassed you could park around the corner in front of shop
Store
The store was well presented. Offers clothing,
sex toys, lubes, magazines and good selection of R18 DVD's.
Movies are all sorted by genre and priced at 25 pound each.
The shop has enough choice to make the even most picky porn loving person happy.
Staff
The pretty lady working in the store was very friendly and chatty. She asked if I had been in before and knew about the return deal and also offered her advice if I needed any.
If you buy any DVD you can return the movie anytime and exchange it for another one for just 10 pound. Found this a good idea as Porn Movies don't last forever.
Some Sex Shops have an uncomfortable atmosphere
but Utopia was relaxed and welcoming.
Never visited this store before and would suggest anyone local to the area pay a visit
News from Tyler, April 2012: Moved
The shop
has moved from Speedwell Road to their new premises at Savile Road, Precinct. Utopia is located at the bottom of the yard next door to a fishing bait shop.
The
staff were very friendly and helpful.
From Utopia, updated Jan 2006:
Granted an uncontested licence and opened in July 2005.
Located in a ultra discreet location 2 minutes
from Junction 31 off the M62
We are fully licensed with a huge range of DVD's straight, Bi. Gay & Shemale. All at competitive prices. We have the largest range of toys in stock in the area and a good selection of lingerie.
Now stocking Michelle X shoes glass platform type (Jenna shoes!!). @ £49.99 per pair
New Bargain Section: DVD £15 each 2 or more £10 each
Review from Len, October 2011: Wide range but not quite wide enough
I have used this shop a couple of times. It's trading name is Darker Enterprises.
They have a great selection of
films and magazines covering pretty much any and every taste.
They also have a wide range of lubes, dolls, bondage toys and sex toys, including fists/hands, vibrators, dildo's, anal beads, double enders, glass dildo's and butt
plugs. Some of the dildo's are huge. They didn't have any really thick / wide butt plugs, various sizes and inflatable ones, but not a wide one for a good stretch!
Staff were very friendly and discrete, making sure that you
have what you need for a fun time.
Erotic Fantasy Broomfield Road Chelmsford, Essex CM1 1SN
Closed in 2018 and is now a bridal shop
Chelmsford
Adult Discount Store
167 Moulsham St Chelmsford CM2 0LD
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm
Tel: 01245 607604
Licensed. Took over from The Private Shop in 2009.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, September 2015: Full marks
In some ways first class, in others, lacking
From Adult Discount Store, February 2010: First licensed shop
Formally Private Shops UK and was the very first licensed sex shop in the UK and is now Adult Discount Store this store has been established for more than 30 years as a licensed sex establishment and is now an independently run
family business offering customers a full range of R18 DVD's, Adult Toys, Herbal Viagra! Magazines and much much more to follow!
Exchange old for new DVD'S for just £10, over 2000 Titles to choose from, Harmony, Evil Empire,
GGG, Viv Thomas, Anna Span, Ben Dover, Private, Relish, Rude Britannia, Mark Dorcel, Union, Score, and over 150 of the very latest DVDs from Holland to mention just a few
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, February 2015: Spacious
A spacious store made welcoming by being partitioned off into separate rooms.
R18 DVDs are displayed in a large room and priced
at £25 with multi buys of 3 for £50 and 7 for £100. There are also bargain DVDs at 3 for £25.
A fine superstore with great staff
From Pulse & Cocktails, April 2007: One-Stop Shop
This newly refurbished and good sized, one-stop shop in Cheltenham offers a very relaxed shopping environment with excellent advice available from the shop manager.
The store has an excellent range of sex toys,
games and novelties along with a good assortment of lingerie, stockings and uniforms.
The store has a separate film department, which is DVD heaven with over 2,000 XXX DVDS. The DVDs are very competitively priced and Pulse &
Cocktails offers an excellent exchange system on all films. There is also a good selection of XXX books and magazines that are unsealed and very competitively priced.
Free private car park at this store
From Andy: Bright
& Airy
I visited this store today for the first time. I will be going back!
The shop is not large, but is bright and airy and has space for a wide range of toys, games and potions. A
couple of walls are covered in DVDs and videos with what looked like a wide range.
The female assistant was very helpful in choosing a DVD that my wife would like, as well as a couple of small toys.
She
was happy to chat about the range and pointed out some bargains, as well as one or two of her favorites that my wife might like to try.
Cheshunt
Temptations The Cheshunt Centre 58 High Street Cheshunt Herts.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, May 2018: Enjoyable
R18s at £30, £25 and clearance lines at £10, all with multi buy offers.
An enjoyable retail experience with a friendly and helpful manager.
News,
August 2013: 15th Anniversary
From chesterfirst.co.uk
Nice 'n' Naughty opened its first store in Chester on 31st August 1999. The shop's management has spent the 15 years modernising its image and making for an attractive and
enjoyable shopping experience.
The store now boasts a colourful shop front and sponsorship agreements with local football, cricket and netball teams. Managing director Simon Prescott told the Leader:
I never would
have thought of myself as a pioneer when we challenged Chester City Council's view in 2001 that adult stores should have blacked out windows, it just seemed right we be allowed to put mannequins on display. In reality Nice 'n' Naughty set a new trend,
which was not only followed by our other stores, but many of those in the industry.
The policy has worked well and the firm has expanded to 11 stores from Brighton to Newcastle.
News, May 2013: Award Nomination
Nice 'n' Naughty in Chester has been nominated for Best Individual Shop for the 2013 Erotic Trade Only (ETO) Award
Review from Tina, March 2009: Accolades Merited
I know that you have a mass of reviews
for this shop but I had to say that because of the reviews I visited the shop today and found that all of the accolades were extremely merited - very friendly and unobtrusive staff (how do they get that balance right?) excellent range and good prices -
both in and outside the sale.
I will definitely be going back!
From Nice Nice ‘n' Naughty: Doubled Up
Nice n Naughty in Chester has doubled in size taking over the shop next door and has over a 1000
titles of Original VHS/DVD's in stock. We believe one of the largest and most up to date shops in the country. Stocking all available R18 titles as they are released. Still as friendly as ever.
Chester
Private Shop
53 Brook Street Chester CH1 3DZ
Mon-Sat 10am - 8pm
Licensed
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, May 2018: Enlivened
R18s at £50, and £20 with multi buy offers available.
Notes as average shop enlivened by an attentive and chatty manager.
News, July 2014: Sundays stay private
At the time of licence renewal the Private Shop requested to open on Sundays. But following an article in the Chester Chronicle, the request was withdrawn.
Private also asked to be able to keep its front door open to signal that
the shop is open for business. This request was granted
Only one objection to the shop's renewal was received and the licence was duly granted.
Review
Visited the new Private shop in Chester at 53 Brook Street an
excellent selection of videos/dvd's and toys. Again clean bright fresh smelling and well stocked, to be honest I was surprised to see it was owned by Private. Videos /dvd's are a little more expensive than Nice 'n' Naughty just up the street, but Private
have a much better selection of non R18. The guy behind the counter was friendly but unobtrusive.
The shop has submitted its annual licence renewal application.
Thanks to Gav
It is quite small only one room, loads of DVD's and videos, something for everyone
there, not many sex toys and no clothing. They also have magazines.
The guy looks a bit freaky, but is willing to help! Its entrance is on a very main road, so people can see you go in and out, but other than that it is quite good!!
Chesterfield
Pulse & Cocktails New Beetwell Street Chesterfield S40 1QN
No longer listed on Pulse & Cocktails website in 2014.
Chorley
Sensations Bolton Street Chorley PR7 3AG
Established in 2001 and licensed. Closed in May 2017.
There were £19.00 DVDs. These were also available at £50 for 3 or £100 for 7.
Despite light wood floors and white walls, the shop felt a little dingy.
Hardcore
magazines were awkwardly displayed beside the counter.
With close-by on road free parking and a fine position, it's a shame more hadn't been made of this fair-sized shop's potential.
Clacton
Private Shop Rosmary Road Clacton CO15 1PA
Delisted from the Private Shops website in 2014 so presumably closed
Cleethorpes
Private Shop
189 Grimsby Road Cleethorpes DN35 7HB
Mon-Sat 9.30-6pm (Fri. 8pm)
Licensed
News September 2017: Licence renewed
North East Lincolnshire Council's licensing and community protection committee unanimously agreed to renew the existing sex shop licence previously granted to The Private Shop, on Grimsby
Road. No issues were raised in opposition.
Under New Management. I received a cheery welcome from the manager.
Film-covered windows helped keep the limited space looking bright and clean.
DVDs were £19.99 or Buy
One Get Second Half Price. Clearance titles £9.99
Colchester
Private Shop Butt Road Colchester CO3 3DA
De-listed from the Private Shop website by 2014, so presumably closed.
Colwyn Bay
Private Shop
19 Greenfield Road Colwyn Bay LL29 8EL
Mon-Sat 9.30-6pm (Fri. 8pm)
Licensed shop
Cork
The Adult Store McCurtin Street
The shop is now closed
Cork
Jade Winters
Grafton Street Off Oliver Plunkett St. Cork
Open 10am -10pm
Tel: 00353 21 4270608
Reader submission:
Probably the best stocked shop in the country. No R18s stocked only American, Dutch and German. The biggest collection of videos/dvd's with the biggest collection of magazines and toys. The products in this store are
continuously changing.
Licensed. Previously Adult X. Listing checked in April 2015.
News May 2016: Roof protest
The shop made the news when a drug addict took to the roof and hurled tiles t the street below. The news was reprised when the man convicted appeared in court.
Review from
Gerry, Nov 2011: A Good Shop
A good shop as per your reviews, and now with a new lady manager.
There's a good selection of DVDs, both at full price, and 3 for 30 pounds.
Review from Andy, Feb 2009: Friendly and Helpful
I have purchased a few items from this store and although it is a little small it is a pleasant shop to visit.
The goods are displayed in 2 different rooms, adult toys etc in the first room and DVD's mags etc in the second room.
All the staff I have encountered have been friendly and helpful.
Review from Gus, Sept 2008: Right at Ease
Just been to one simply pleasure store at Bondgate, Darlington, first time in a sex shop the
young female assistant was brilliant.
She made me feel right at ease and was very helpful and attended all my needs will defo go back there.
From Richard: Great Shop
This shop is not sleazy at all. The Sales
rep was very helpful and didn't make you feel uncomfortable. Great offers. All around great atmosphere, good bloke, great shop.
The previous owner of Bargain Pleasure is now asking for the repayment of the unjustified council licence fee. He cited that the hiked fee from 1500 to 4380 was a contributory factor to the
closure of the shop.
The owner said that he would put the repaid fee towards opening a new shop in Abbey Street.
Derby
Simply Pleasure
32 London Road Derby DE1 2SR
Mon-Sat: 10am-8pm Sat: 10am-6pm
Tel: 01332 297469
Licensed, Previously Aphrodite.
News May 2016: Fire
Simply Pleasure made the news due to a fire in a flat next door.
News December 2015: Sunday opening
Simply Pleasure has been allowed to trade on the Sundays in the run
up to Christmas, but now the store has asked the council to consider allowing Sunday opening throughout the year.
The request will be considered at a council meeting on 21st January 2016.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper,
September 2013: Busy, bright and attractive
The inside was busy, bright and attractive. As was the great manageress.
DVDs were £30 with a 3 for the price of 2 offer available.
News July 2013: Repaid
Excessive license charges were refunded to the shop after the High Court ruled that councils should not charge more than administration fees for licences.
Review from Greg, December 2012: Very Friendly Staff
Very friendly staff.
The shop does discount DVDs and trade-ins.
However not much in the way of magazines. They have stopped doing them almost altogether now
with just the odd one or two on sale.
Derby
Private Shop
61 Osmaston Road Derby DE1 2JH
Mon-Sat: 10am-8pm
Licensed. Listing checked in May 2019.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, September 2013: Great
R18 DVDs are £25 or 3 for £50. There are some discounted lines at £10.
A great middle-market shop.
News July 2013: Repaid
Excessive license charges were refunded to the shop after the High Court ruled that councils should not charge more than administration fees for licences.
Adult boutique opened in August 2011. Checked in 2014.
News, May 2013: Burgled
The shop made the news in early May 2013 for the unfortunate reason that the shop fell victim to a burglary
From Cupids Corner, October 2012: Friendly and fun
Cupid's Corner is a new, exciting adult boutique, offering a wide range of adult toys, lingerie and costumes, in a bright, sophisticated, friendly and fun atmosphere;
Derry
Naughty Adult Shop
8 Waterloo street Derry BT48 6HE
Previously Bliss Adult Playthings.
From Naughty Adult Shop, November 2014: Very female friendly
In the Maiden city this very female friendly shop with its really good mix across the range of adult goods, you certainly could be naughty with
what's on sale.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, August 2016: Middling
A middling Ann Summers branch
Doncaster
The Naughty Company.com
35-37 Copley Road Doncaster DN1 2PE
Mon-Sat: 10am - 8pm Sun: 10am - 4pm
Tel: 01302 340133
Licensed, previously the shop was home to Hot Planet
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, August 2016: Thoroughly OK
A large independent store.
There are magazines for £10 with a 3 for 2 multi-buy offer.
DVDs are £25, £20 & £15, also with a 3 for 2 offer.
Thoroughly OK.
Review from Ian, July 2014: Surprisingly big
Location
Very Easy to find right at the top end of Copley Road. There is no car park for this shop
but there is plenty of parking spaces on the street. There are actually two Sex Shops on this road. The private shop is located at bottom of street. So one could say they are in direct competition
Store
Was surprised just how big the shop was. Loads of products for sale
Sex Toys (Male & Female)
Clothing
Magazines
Lubricants
Very large amount of R18 DVD's for sale. Shop is well presented with DVD's. You're £ gonna have to be incredibly picky not to find a movie that suits you
DVD's start a discount price of £5 for older
DVD's and good offers on multiple buys
Staff
Male member of staff greeted me as I walked in and passed the time of day.
Also asked if I needed any help and if any questions
just ask him
Not pushy in anyway and just let customers browse. Felt like there was no pressure to buy
I Would recommend this store for anyone local to the area or worth a drive
Review from
Ian, August 2011: Looking Great
I found myself in Doncaster the other day in Copley road and found that the old Hot Planet sex shop located at number 35/37 was now called The Naughty Company.com.
I went inside and found a great stocked licensed sex shop. It had loads of R18 DVDs from £5 upwards and loads of offers on all films. Admittedly, the cheaper films were older titles but they also stocked all the latest titles at
£25 each, 3 for £50 or 7 for £100 all with half price exchange.
They also had loads of clothing and shoes at the lowest prices I have encountered. The adult toy selection was huge and all priced the same as on
their website.
Overall, I found the staff knowledgeable and non-pushy. The shop looks great and I will be going back again soon, only this time I'm taking the wife with me!
Doncaster
Private Shop
15 Coply Road Doncaster DN1 2PE
Mon-Sat: 10am-6pm (Fri 8pm)
Licensed shop. Listing checked in May 2019.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, August 2016: Busy
A compact shop with DVDs at £25 and £20 with a 3 for 2 offer. There are also 3 for £30 DVDs.
The shop has a great. chatty, well informed manageress. It is busy too,
a good sign.
Review from Ian, July 2014: Small and friendly
Location
This shop is easy to find. Its on left hand side at bottom of Copley Road. Never been to
Doncaster before but sat nav took me straight there.
Store
Compared to Naughty Company, further up the road, this shop is on the small side.
It offers sex toys, clothing,
magazines and R18 DVD's. The movies are in genre order but it's not really an extensive range. There's a mix of new and old movies.
They have offers for bulk buying movies and do a good returns policy with money off your next
purchase.
Staff
A female member of staff greeted me with a hello and asked if I was looking for anything in particular. I looked around the store without feeling pressured in anyway. She answered any
questions I had. Overall very friendly, her porn knowledge wasn't the best, but she was polite
I would have to say, if you're planning on visiting a Sex Shop in Doncaster, I would suggest you visit the Naughty Company, just for
the more choice element.
Doncaster
Direct Pleasures Warmsworth Rd Balby Near Doncaster
Donegal's only adult shop is set in a discreet area of town with great car parking. It offers all you need from an adult shop, including a great selection of DVDs and magazines.
There was a small selection of half price DVD going at 20 euros each with some stright titles too.
Most DVDs are priced 40-45
euros and there is a multi-buy offer of 4 for 3.
An upmarket store on an upmarket street.
From Basic Instincts July 2007: Adult Service
We have moved into the old part of Dublin called
Temple Bar right in the City centre. In a superbly restored early Georgian building we are located at 8, Eustace Street, Temple Bar.
Our shop is twice as large as our previous one and carry a superb range of ‘Fetish' gear from around the world.
We are 50/50 straight/gay clientele . We have a superb cinema and dvd cabins for personal entertainment in the basement. We can offer luxury apartment rental overhead with 4 suite apartments on offer along with private parking.
We at Basic Instincts provide a complete ‘Adult' service to everybody.
From the Mystery Shopper, February 2006: Quite impressed
It's a store with a big gay following but I found broad
appeal product too. In the back room were gay titles on one wall and straight DVDs on the other, mostly around 60 Euro.
I felt relaxed as I admired lots of strap-ons in leather with bright chrome. Bondage equipment made up one wall and there was a
bargain bin of discontinued lines.
Quite impressed.
Dublin
Capital Video
21 North Frederick Street Dublin 1
Listing checked in 2014
Dublin
Condom Power
57 Dame Street Dublin 2
Sex shop with full range of adult goods including magazines.
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, May 2017: Dublin's oldest
The door is in a cellar with minimal signage.
There are some DVDs at 10 euro, most at 30 euro and a few at 50 euro. There is a 3 for 2 multi-buy offer too.
The shop claims to be Dublin's oldest.
From Alan:
I would like to point out a sex shop in Dublin Condom Power. It is a very well run business.
Dublin
Eurotika South William Street Dublin 2
Now a head shop, Nirvana
Dublin
Glamworld
59 Mary Street Dublin 1
Sex shop particularly emphasising sexy costumes and glamour wear. Noted as having a sex cinema as part of swingers club with plenty of fun for participants and voyeurs alike.
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, April 2017: Kink destination
DVDs were pricey at 49 euro
There's a sex cinema upstairs making this a bit of a kink destination.
News February 2016: Swinging Fun
There are wild gay orgies and glory holes aplenty at Dublin's new sex cinema and swingers club, all for the price of a 12 euro admission ticket.
The club, in the GlamWorld sex shop on Dublin's Mary Street, shows porn films daily on
a big screen while cinema goers are provided with glory holes and private booths to enhance their movie experience. A one-stop shop for swingers and voyeurs alike.
Dublin
Good Vibrations
141 Capel Street Dublin 1
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, April 2017: Interesting
DVDs at 20 & 30 euros with multi buy offers of 3 for 2.
Clean, tidy, interesting
Dublin
Good Vibrations
33 Wexford Street Dublin 2
Daily: 9am - midnight
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, May 2017: Pleasant
There are some DVDs at 10 euro, most at 30 euro and a few at 60 euro.
Pleasant enough to visit.
From the Mystery Shopper, February 2006: Pink
I was very impressed with this retailers pink exterior. Great use of frosted glass and neon made it look very classy.
As well as a good spread of novelty lines and bondage bits, there was a display of books on the floor.
Beyond
dolls I found the DVDs, including titles you couldn't buy in the UK for €60, and more mainstream product for €50, all with a 50% exchange option.
On the third wall was a big range of lingerie. Everything seemed well arranged and clean, and I enjoyed
the relaxed shopping atmosphere.
Dublin
Laura Jane Adult Boutique Upper Clanbrassil Street, Dublin 8
Closed by the summer of 2015
Dublin
Midnight Blue Capel Street Dublin 1
Previously known as Spanish Private. Closed by 2011
Dublin
Miss Euro 2
324 North Circular Road Dublin 7
A huge collection to choose from. Toys DVDs and magazines
News November 2014: Sale agreed
The shop unit is now noted as having a 'sale agreed'
News October 2014: Fined
The shop made the news when the owner was fined €5,750 for selling a viagra
like drug.
News February 2014: For sale
Noted as up for sale, as a going concern, in February 2014.
The
shop assistant in charge of the shop at the time of a police raid was convicted for selling unclassified videos.
From the Mystery Shopper, February 2006: First Class Window
This was my favourite find in Dublin, not
least thanks to a first class window display.
It's an exotic adult boutique style store which got bigger as I discovered room after room. The first was a fashion and fetishwear space. The next had bronze bunny-girls with toys and erotic books. The
next room with more clothes, medical goodies and glass dildos led to a piercing studio out back and a DVD room. The range of DVDs stretched from €35 to €80.
I'd like to give this shop 5 stars, but I just can't shake the memory of the rather weighty
pricing.
From Jad:
It has a large selection of bondage, fetish wear, toys, mags vids and dvds. It is a fun friendly shop with a less sterile and more open approach to sex shopping, no bell for entry no white walls! Stocks
many things most other Dublin sex shops lack and has a brilliant staff. It also has a piercing and tattoo parlour. I love this shop and definitely think it one of the best in Dublin.
Dublin
Miss-Tique South William Street Dublin 2
Now Nirvana head shop
Dublin
PlayBlue Richmond Road Drumcondra
PlayBlue decided not to proceed with opening a new shop in 2015 after protests from local moralists.
Dublin
RideMeSideWays Fairview Dublin
Online retailer RideMeSideWays, (taking its name from an expression used in Father Ted) proposed to open a bricks and mortar shop in 2017. Locals were suitably 'outraged'.
(by HalfPenny Bridge, near Merchant's Arch, Temple Bar)
Shop opened in 2011 and moved from Marys Abbey Street to Wellington Quay in
June 2014
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, May 2017: Buzzing
There is buzzer entry into a rather dark shop at a good location.
Most DVDs are priced 40-45 euros and there is a multi-buy offer of 4 for 3.
From Secret
Paradise, December 2011: Discreet Entrance
Check our large range of Domination gears, Poppers, DVD, Sexual Enhancement Products, Best Brand Toys, Uniforms, Stripper Shoes, Condoms, Magazines and Lubricants.
Private Booth with
more than 500 movies to watch and the most important...
We have the cheapest prices in Dublin in a discreet entrance!
Come and Visit Us!
Dublin
Seventh Heaven North Circular Road Dublin 7
closed
Dublin
Shauna's Aungier Street Dublin 2
The shop seems to have moved from Aungier Street to Capel Street but no sign of the shop by 2014.
Dublin
Soho Adult Store Wynnefield Road Rathmines Dublin 6
Closed by 2013
Dublin
Soho
Capel Street Dublin 1
Opened in January 2014.
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, April 2017: Caesar
Stockist of Caesar 2 sex machines at 900 euros.
DVDs were 30 euro with 3 for 2 multi buy offers.
Good general arrangement and presentation.
Dublin
Spice of Life
146 Capel Street Dublin 1
Adult boutique, noted in 2015. Linked with Soho at the other end of the street.
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, April 2017: Fifty Shades
Heavily into 50 Shades of Grey.
Variable price DVDs and Blu-rays with most at 30 euros with a 3 for 2 offer. There were plenty of other multi-buy combinations too.
Another welcoming Dublin store
Dublin
Sweet Sensations
24 James Street Dublin
Sex shop and cinema
News December 2018:
Made the news over a fire, possibly an arson attack over a controversial sign.
Dublin
Utopia 2 Capel Street Dublin News February 2010: Fire
Utopia was caught up in a fire which broke out in the adjoining Nirvana, a store on Capel Street that sells so-called “legal highs,” It was later reported that the
building has had to be demolished
News October 2013: Council zoning excludes sex shops
There were worries for the shop as Central Bedfordshire Council opened a public consultation on a nil policy on adult businesses. In the end the council adopted a morality
zone ban on table dancing clubs and sex cinemas but sex shops were excluded from zoning restrictions.
From Philip:
I don't know whether they're licensed or not.
They have a massive range of toys and all sorts of
lingerie and fetish wear. The proprietor is a very obliging lady, very unlike some of the 'dodgy geezer' types in other shops. The atmosphere of the shop is more like a boutique, is quite compact and on two floors. The ground floor has a back room
displaying magazines, though I saw no hardcore on display.
The DVDs and Videos are literally from 'under the counter'. They have both first and second-hand DVDs at either 50 or 45 each - expensive to say the least. But they do have a half-price
exchange policy which I've used without quibble. The selection was rather limited and it was difficult to browse properly when faced with a pile of titles unsorted in any way. So, the good point was the service and the range of clothes and toys, the bad
points are the prices and the display of the DVDs. I also found their web-site rather poor.
Pillowtalk Railway Approach East Grinstead RH19 1BP
Sex shop opened in 2002. Closed in August 2009. Now a dentist.
East Harling (See also Thetford)
Lush XXX Lopham Road East Harling Norfolk NR16 2LT
License granted in November 2007 but planning permission initially denied. Reported in 2010 as closed for sometime.
East Kilbride
Ann Summers
East Kilbride Shopping Centre East Kilbride Glasgow G74 1LL
Mon-Sat: 9am - 6pm (Thu 8pm) Sun: 11am-5pm
Unlicensed. Listing confirmed, January 2017.
Eastbourne
Ann Summers Arndale Centre Eastbourne BN21 3NW
Unlicensed closed by 2018.
Eastbourne
Pillowtalk Terminus Road Eastbourne
Closed in August 2006.
Eastbourne
Private Shop Upperton Road Eastbourne BN21 1BA
Licensed and opened in 2008. No longer listed by 2015.
Eastbourne
Secret Desires
93 Cavendish Place Eastbourne BN21 3TZ
Mon-Sat: 9am-8pm Sun: 12am-6pm
Tel: 01323 749138
Licensed
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, March 2018: Good atmpsphere
Lack of competition can bring out the worst in a shop but that is not the case here.
R18s are mostly £30 but there are deals 2 for £45, 4 for £75, 6 for
£100...
From the shop, December 2005: Kinky uniforms
We now stock a large range of lingerie and kinky uniforms by Wild Designs as well as a large range of leather/bondage wear made exclusively
for our stores. We also now stock Honour / Skin Too Rubber etc as well as designer Toys such as the Electrastim etc.
We actually stock about 2000 DVD's and 750 Video's in each store, we will endeavour however to get any R18 DVD for
any customer and we do stock from every available distributor / wholesaler in the UK. We get approximately 50 New Release films every week. We also specialise in our range of magazines and 2000 or so toys, lubes, creams etc and likewise will endeavour to
get any item a customer may want. We don't however stock a great amount of lingerie or novelties.
All our DVD's are £25-£30 and videos are £20-£25 with discounts available for multiple buys. We exchange DVDs for £10
within 7 days of purchase or £15 thereafter. We have weekly special offers and all out staff are trained and knowledgeable with regards to our products. We pride ourselves on being clean, brightly lit and "female" friendly and also carry
a large range of gay DVDs.
We also have a film club whereby we give a free DVD to regular customers who have purchased 5 DVD's, this doesn't require any personal information, simply a password specific to that individual customer.
This is a loyalty club. we do after all appreciate and reward our regular customers as many would testify.
From Mike: Huge range of toys
Secret Desires specialises in R18 films, hardcore mags and
a huge range of toys. They stock over 1000 DVDs and the staff are ok, a very female friendly shop.
They also have another slightly larger branch at Hastings with the same name.
Review from ETO Mystery Shopper, July 2019: Full marks
Despite some reservations, this branch still deserves full marks for general presentation, cool music, enthusiastic and well informed staff, and prime
location.
Edinburgh
G-Spot Dalry Road Edinburgh EH11 2AY
Unlicensed. Exotic, glamorous lingerie, footwear, dance / club wear and toys. Reported closed by January 2015
Edinburgh
Fem 2 Dom Easter Road Edinburgh EH7 5PJ
Licensed. Previously Leather and Lace Fantasies, Ownership connections with Adult Conceptions. Specialises in fetish and bondage gear. Reported closed by January 2015.
Edinburgh
Organic Pleasures Broughton Street
Previously a luxurious, eco-erotic boutique for women. Now a chocolate shop.
Edinburgh
Private Shop
60 Elm Row Leith Walk Edinburgh EH7 4AQ
Mon-Sat: 10am-8pm Sun: 10am-4pm
Licensed.
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, July 2019: Mostly great
Mostly great but a mixed bag.
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, May 2012: Perfectly decent
DVDs are
£ 30 with many at 2 for £ 30 and others at 3 for £ 30.
A perfectly decent but rather lacklustre shop.
From the Edinburgh Evening News
Sells videos and DVDs for
between £30 and £40, and has a limited number of sex toys for sale. Most of the movies are male-female and lesbian films featuring group sex, and there are a few more explicit films. Some feature fetish sex and pregnant women having sex.
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, July 2019: Still impressed
A huge range of R18 DVDs, straight as well as gay. These are mostly priced at £36 and £26.
Still impressed.
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, May 2012: Very Relaxed
A huge range of R18 DVDs, straight as well as gay. These are mostly priced at £ 30 and £ 20.
A very relaxed
shop.
From the Edinburgh Evening News:
Caters mainly for gay men and offers videos, DVDs and magazines featuring gay sex acts. The shop also offers films and magazines containing images of straight
male-female sex.
Edinburgh
Zone Eros
49 Bread Street Edinburgh EH3 9AH
Tel: 0131 2290314
Licensed. Previously Erogenous Zone. Listing checked in 2014.
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, June 2012: Ultimately unimpressive
DVDs were £ 15 to £ 30 (with a multibuy of 3 for £ 80).
Ultimately unimpressive.
Review
from David, August 2008: Comfortable and Relaxed
Decent range of DVDs and mags, with some outfits and toys, too. DVDs appear to be priced at £35 each, with some special offers. Trade in and rental service,
too.
Friendly staff when I last visited, and you feel comfortable and relaxed as you browse.
From the Edinburgh Evening News
The outlet sells a
range of pornographic videos, DVDs and magazines from around the world for between £20 and £30. Most of the titles only feature explicit scenes of male-female sex or lesbian sex. Also offers videos featuring gay sex between men.
Licensed. Previously Fantasy World. Closed on 4th September 2018. Now set to become a craft shop.
Exeter
Simply Pleasure
156 Sidwell Street Exeter EX4 6RT
Mon-Sat: 10am-6pm Sun: 10am-4pm
Tel: 01392 258 589
Licensed. Previously Love
Shack.
News, October 2019: Window dressing
At its annual licence renewal Simply Pleasure has asked the council if it can restore window displays featuring mannequins and clothing. The council currently bans these.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, September 2016: Lovely
A thoroughly lovely shop with two floors of interesting lines.
Lots of R18 DVDs typically £ 30 with a 3 for 2 multi-buy offer. There is a 3 for 1 offer on
clearance DVDs
Thanks to Richard, December 2005: The biggest and brightest
Simply Pleasure is probably the biggest and brightest sex-shop in the south-west. The staff are
courteous and helpful and never do that irritating - hovering behind you "are you looking for anything in particular, sir" - routine. It's a nice shop.
They don't stock many porn mags because at the other end of town is the excellent
"Read&Return" bookshop which has a really big porn mag section at the back of the shop -buy new or used.
For hardcore dvd's though, Simply Pleasure is well stocked. Prices as I recall are £45 each or £60 for 2 ( not sure
tho) which is a lot, but you can return a dvd (with receipt!) to get a 50% credit on another one. It's the sex-toys that are the main feature of the shop - prices are high (as is always the case if you don't buy mail-order), but they make a point of
trying to stock good quality sex-toys that really work ( ask them about the new high tech multi- feature vibrators!). Top marks also for being female/couples friendly.
The shop is difficult to find if you don't know your way around Exeter so take
a street map (don't say I didn't warn you!) but there is a small pay-parking zone just outside the shop which is very convenient. One last thing - you might want to take your own bag if you are a little self-concious. They may have changed plastic bag
designs by now, but the old "love-shack" branded plastic bags were anything but discreet!
Well it seems that the sex shop gambit has worked and the shop has had the go ahead to return to its previous format, Waffle Shack
News October 2019: Lingerie
A previous seafront restaurant known as Waffle Shack was closed fue to lease conditions preventing food sales. So the leaseholder is looking to re-open
as Love Shack selling lingerie and costumes. Sounds to be more of a tactical move rather than a concrete proposal.
Good selection, good price... good selection of toys, the best shop for bondage gear,
Staff just left me to it until I approached them. Don't have to ring a bell or anything for
entry, (Oh, and the sales assistant was incredibly good looking!) Ranks 2nd.
Thanks to Bellinda, May 2006: Cheery Shop
The proprietor was really nice and explained all kinds of stuff, there was plenty of choice
of toys, DVDs, videos, and even kinky underwear. I would have thought this would be embarrassing, but it really wasn't.
The guy explained the workings of all sorts of gadgets, including vibrators and all kinds of things for men. The selection is
really good, and my friends tell me that it's price wise the best in Galway too.
All in all: Cheery shop on three floors, huge selection, nice guy working there (good looking too! ;-) ) - not the least bit sleazy, I give it a definite thumbs up!
Galway
Jade Winters
Unit 3 Liosbaun industrial estate Tuam Road
2pm-2am News May 2008: Cinema
Hit the news with claims that there is a cinema on the premises showing unclassified films. There are also
video viewing booths
Review by Krystal, Jan 2008: Aimed More at Guys
Huge selection of DVDS, some lingerie (in some larger sizes), reasonable selection of toys, but everything seems to be slightly overpriced. No bondage gear (unless you include
handcuffs).
Not a bad shop, but definitely aimed more at guys than girls! Ranks 3rd.
Galway
Pillow Talk
4 Buttermilk Walk Review by Krystal, Jan 2008: Watched
Very small shop, lots of DVDs and Mags, but not much of a selection of anything else!
I felt really uncomfortable in here! Kinda has
a sleazy feeling about it. I felt like I was being watched the whole time! Least favourite.
Galway
Laura Jane Adult Shop
20 Upper Dominick Street Galway
Mon-Sat: 10am - 8pm Sun: noon - 6pm
Previously known as Sarah Jane's Underworld. Listing Checked in September 2020.
From Laura Jane, November 2014: Discretion
Specifically catered towards those who value discretion and privacy when shopping for sex toys in Galway
Review by Krystal, Jan 2008: My Favourite
Definitely my favourite shop, didn't feel at all embarrassed, was just like doing grocery shopping! When I entered, the sales assistant asked me to leave my bags at the till, and said if I needed any help to just
ask him, the left me to it until I approached him again.
Wide selection of toys for both guys and girls, and lingerie (though no large sizes.) Some bondage gear. Sales assistant was very helpful, opening packaging for me etc.
Ranks 1st.
Blaydon Business Park Tundry Way Gateshead NE21 5SJ
Mon-Sat: 10am-6pm Sun & Bank hols: 11am-5pm
From ETO's Mystery Shopper April 2020: Very large
A very large out of town shop.
The DVD range is exhaustive with plenty of deals.
An all round impressive shop
News September 2008: Licence Restored
Pulse & Cocktails' sex shop licence was restored in court.
Magistrates in Blaydon said: Even if we had found the [no pornography advertising] condition had been
breached we would still have set aside the revocation as we feel that Mr Kidd runs his business in a responsible manner.
We believe Mr Kidd would not knowingly breach the condition, and when the alleged breach was brought to his attention he
immediately took steps to have the advertisement removed.
News April 2008: Licence Revoked
Pulse & Cocktails' sex shop licence was revoked in April 2008 in a ludicrous response to complaints about
posters for the shop.
Pulse & Cocktails has appealed and the case will be heard in September. In the meantime the shop is continuing to trade.
From Pulse & Cocktails, April 2007: Massive Superstore
This is now a newly licensed and fully refurbished massive superstore and is split into two departments.
This first department is Cocktails, which has an excellent range of sexy lingerie, costumes, PVC, latex and hosiery in a variety of styles ranging from sizes 8-26. This department also has a huge selection of naughty novelties, gifts, games and hen
and stag night products.
Pulse is where the shopping adventure really begins! The sex toys department is huge with literally thousands of toys from every corner of the globe with many items available to touch in the 'switch on and try before you buy'
display area. This store also has an exclusive range of erotic furniture.
This store has one of the largest adult film departments with over 5,000 different DVDs covering every type and subject imaginable. This department also has a 42" plasma
screen showing trailers of the latest films. The store also has an excellent, Gay DVD section with over 300 titles. The DVDs are very competitively priced and Pulse & Cocktails offers an excellent exchange system on all films.
There is also
huge range of XXX books and magazines, none of which are sealed and all at very competitive prices.
Pulse and Cocktails is situated at Blaydon Factory Shop near. There is ample free parking outside and around the store on the industrial estate.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, September 2020: Wide selection
A wide selection of DVDs including sections for gay, fetish, trans and granny porn. Titles were either £10 or £20 both with multi buy offers.
Review from The Adult Shop April 2011: Biggest all round stock in Glasgow
Run by Tommy and Joe, both former managers of Private Lines, we will be carrying the biggest all round stock in Glasgow. We are friendly and discreet and
extend an offer of 10% off (or a free gift of similar value - at our discretion) to anyone who mentions melonfarmers
We offer a wide range of:
Sex toys, Rabbits, vibrators, DVDs, vibrating strap ons, strapless strap ons, hollow strap ons, realistic dildos and dongs, glass dildos, vibrating vaginas and butts, love dolls, penis developers, cock cages, cock rings, anal probes, butt plugs,
vibrating butt plugs, double enders and much, much, more.
Poppers, Action spray and cream, Delay spray and cream, Stop Stop cream, Enlargo cream, Female Climax Cream, various lubes, Flavoured lubes, flavoured massage oils, The Original Blue
Pill, SMC 600 pheromone spray and much, much, more.
A full range of Bondage gear, Restraint wear, sexy lingerie, latex and PVC wear. We are constantly getting new stock in, and can get what we don't have in stock, next day. We should have a
changing room up and running by the end of May
Entering the newly-opened Agent Provocateur store on Glasgow's Ingram Street, with its complex, splendid set
pieces, concept lighting and legions of housecoat-clad glamour girls, is a bit like shopping in a Busby Berkeley musical. Busby probably wouldn't have got the display cases of glittering whips past the censors, right enough.
‘The Agent
Provocateur experience is about avoiding that very British prudery, where we insist on categorising anything to do with sex as sleazy or smutty,' said their spokeswoman Jacqui Soliman.
Glasgow
The Barras
36 Bain Street
Sat-Sun only: 9am - 4pm
Tel: 07985 607470
sales@glasgowbarras.co.uk
News from the shop, July 2006: Busted
The Baras has been busted for not having a licence, (Glasgow have a rights abusing policy of refusing licences anyway)
Still operating for now though.
From the shop, April
2006: Ben Dover Toys
We are now selling a large range of adult toys and we also run adult promotions such as speed dating, and adult party nights, also we will be stocking the new range of Ben Dover toys
Our new special offers
are 3 DVD's for £25 10 DVD's for £75
From David: Cool Smoking Section
They sell a wide range of products from toys DVDs and also a cool smoking section
Glasgow
Clone Zone Virginia St Glasgow
Closed, now Luke & Jack
Glasgow
DVD eXchange
180 Saltmarket Glasgow G1 5LA
Mon-Fri: 10am - 6pm Sat: 10am - 5pm
Tel: 0141 552 0070
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, September 2020: Decent pricing
DVDs iwere priced at £10 or £20 both with multi buy offers.
Untidy shop but with a friendly and helpful manager and decent pricing.
Glasgow
Joy 4 Us Dixon Street
News from Stuart, closed by July 2007
Glasgow
Luke & Jack
45 Virginia Street Glasgow G1 1TS
Tel: 0141 552 5699
A new store which took over from Clone Zone in 2010. Listing checked in April 2020.
News May 2017: ETO Awards Nominee
For Best Individual Store in the 2017 ETO Awards.
Review from Joanna, April 2012: An amazing shop
Walk into most sex shops and what do
you see? Plain walls, with scruffy looking boxes and crude or lewd pictures.
This isn't what sex shops should be. They should be sexy, alluring, and most of all, as undaunting as possible.
Luke and Jack is
an amazing shop which goes above and beyond everything Clone Zone ever did when they owned the shop.
When you walk into the shop, there is a wide range of magazines, mostly (but not completely) aimed at LGBT clientele and books.
As well as the usual erotic novels, they have books on sex, such as guides to anal/lesbian sex, strap ons, and more, books on queer culture and films, and an absolutely stunning range of erotic photography books. This theme is continued throughout the
shop, with photos and other artwork lining the top of each wall, and sold at a reasonable price. Also in the opening of the shop, there a is wide range of jewelry for sale, as well as some kinky, funny and erotic cards.
It's not
until you reach the corner of the shop that you realise that the main part of the shop is a sex shop. With a wide range of sex toys, arranged prettily against some nice, classy wall paper, and some extremely helpful members of staff on hand to provide
information, advice, and order items in, the shop is the sexiest sex shop I've ever been to.
I was slightly disappointed by the lack of sex toys for women, but they had a small amount and were willing to order in anything I
wanted.
As I left, I asked whether the shop continued downstairs - no, the Virginia Gallery is downstairs, with some beautiful pieces of art which wouldn't be displayed elsewhere. the gallery only adds to the classy service
provided at Luke and Jack.
Luke and Jack is well worth a visit,
News from Luke & Jack, February 2011: Mainly gay but all are welcome
Luke & Jack is a gay owned
business filling the gap that Clone Zone left behind. Although aimed mainly at the gay and lesbian market ALL are welcome.
We provide a personal shopping service that matches customers to the right product. We are also proud to be
the first UK shop-in-shop for Mister B providing quality leather, rubber and fetish wear.
And that's not all. At the same location we have The Virginia Gallery, an exhibition space in the basement beneath the shop.
Glasgow
Me-licious
4th Floor, 90 Mitchell Street Glasgow G1 3NQ
Tel: 0141-221-6449
Boutique
Review required
Glasgow
Party Times London Road Glasgow G40 1PB
Closed in 2015
Glasgow
Private Lines Gallowgate
Now closed
Glasgow
Silks & Secrets
308 Argyle Street Glasgow G2 8LY
Mon-Sat: 10am-6pm Sun: 12pm-5pm
Exotic wear, lingerie, shoes, DVDs and more...
Glasgow
SoHo Glasgow
281 Gallowgate Glasgow G4 0TR
Mon-Sat: 9am-7pm Sun: 11am - 5.30pm
Tel: 0141 552 0540
Selling sex toys for men, sex toys for women, magazines and books.
From SoHo Glasgow, April 2014:
New Owner - New Trendy Interior - New Staff and Fantastic Atmosphere.....the locals are loving it already!!
SoHo Glasgow......Has a Huge selection of sex toys,
vibrators, cock rings, lubes and a variety of adult toys of from brands you love! You can now Shop our huge selection of new porn movie releases and bestselling adult DVDs, in the Stylish New Look Shop.......Every Day
From Soho Books,
December 2011:
Situated in the Gallowgate, Soho Books Glasgow is one of Glasgow's original Adult Stores with up to date stock & products.
Check in store for our special offers & sale products.
From Soho Books
Soho Books has had a complete revamp and looks brilliant! Still the buzzer for staff safety but you just have to see the place.
Glasgow
Temptus
344 Victoria Road Glasgow G42 7RP
Mon-Sat: 10am-8pm
Tel: 0141 423 1199 News March 2008: Mean Minded Glasgow
The shop was raided in mid March by the mean minded authorities of
Glasgow who thrive on denying adult entertainment from their citizens
From Temptus, March 2008: Novelties
From drinking games great for birthdays, to naughty novelties and hen essentials, the perfect gifts are in Temptus.
It's cheeky, cheerful fun at the cheapest of prices…and with over 130
novelties to choose from.
Its not about sex, its about great sex.......and thats what we are about too!! We might be a very small shop, but we are packed with naughty fun goodies, and look forward to welcoming you.
Temptus also has the
full Anna Span range of DVD's, a selection of erotic fact and fiction books, and lots of sexy DVDs and magazines.
Kings Walk Shopping Centre 4 Kings Walk Gloucester GL1 1RW
Mon-Sat: 9:30am - 5:30pm Sun: 10:30am - 4:30pm
Unlicensed
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, February 2015: Welcoming
An attractive welcoming store.
Gloucester
Private Shop
Unit 7 Ashville Trading Estate Empire Way Podsmead Gloucester GL2 5HY
Mon-Sat 9.30-6pm (Fri 8pm)
Licensed. Listing checked May 2019.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, February 2015: Welcoming
The retail space was practically an airship hangar.
DVDs are £ 20 ( 3 for £ 40) for or £ 25 (3 for £ 50) each. There are also £ 10 bargains.
Sheer scale makes
this a four star store with vast potential.
Review from David, May 2010: All very pleasant
The Private Shop has moved from the cattle market to their new location which is MUCH bigger and more organised!
Plenty
of parking, and the last few times I've been in there, it's been run by two ladies.
All very pleasant, with a large mag and DVD section.
Reader review
The shop is located in a small precinct of shops next to the
cattle market. A general market is held there on Wednesday's and Saturdays so parking could be a problem.
The shop itself is relatively small, only a medium sized room for a selling area. It is run by a man and woman, presumably husband & wife
who are quite friendly. They stock hardcore magazines at £15 each or four for £30. Their hardcore VHS format videos are £40 each or four for £100.
(videos are generally £20 in London, magazines <= £10)
I
didn't price the DVD's but I presume they will be more expensive than the videos.
They sell the usual range of dildos and sex toys at the usual sex shop prices.
Gloucester
Pulse & Cocktails Chase Lane Ind Estate Eastern Avenue Gloucester GL4 6PH
Previously Adult Warehouse. No longer listed on Pulse & Cocktails website in 2014.
No longer listed on the Pulse & Cocktails website in 2014
Gravesend
Pillowtalk Parrock Street Gravesend DA12 1EY
Now closed.
Gravesend
Private Shop
36 Queen Street Gravesend DA12 2EE
Mon-Thu: 10am-6pm Fri: 10am-8pm Sat: 10am-6pm
Listing checked May 2019.
Grays
The Adult Store
23 Broadway Grays Essex RM17 6EW
Tel: 01375 399255
Mon-Sat: 10am-7pm
Previously a Private Shop. Under new management from November 2009
News, October 2014: Licence renewal refused
Thurrock Council's licensing sub-committee have rejected the sex shop licence renewal for the Adult Store in Grays, Essex.
The committee considered a list of offences committed by
the store's manager - including displaying for sale hundreds of sex DVDs that were not licensed and hazardous sex-enhancing products that were not properly labelled.
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, July 2013: Friendly Manager
The shop seems to be connected with BC Books in Dagenham.
There's a friendly manager who knows what he is talking about
From The Adult Store, March 2010: Totally transformed
The shop has now been
totally transformed with over 4000 DVDs catering for all tastes.
There's a dazzling array of sex toys that will blow you away. A new addition is a large range of lingerie stylishly displayed.
This shop is a pleasure to browse for couples and
singles alike. So come on down and give us a try. Our professional and friendly staff are there to help.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, April 2018: Decent
R18 DVDs were £25 each or 3 for £50. Clearance titles were 3 for £30.
It's a thoroughly decent adult retailer.
Review from Suzy, July 2011: Revamped
Now open 7 days a week, including late night openings during the week and on Saturdays, this small but friendly shop has an excellent selection of R18 DVDs, dirty magazines, toys and poppers.
Manager Dave offers discreet, polite service to all-comers and last year the outside of the building was tidied up, with smart new signage, in an attempt to promote a more couples friendly image.
I visited Temptations in Halifax a week ago. I was enticed into the shop with the promise of 1/2 price DVDs, Upon entering I found a throwback to the 70's! This dark and moody shop
stocked DVDs and videos that covered EVERY topic you could imagine at a price of £40 each or 3 for a £100. There were about 3000 titles to choose from.
The guy behind the counter wasn't a modern shop keeper but a surly guy who offered me a
Bully Boy Vibrator for £45 - no discount but he'd give me Free Batteries! I asked about the 50% discount and he told me the prices had been cut in half already.
I found a very strong German film and purchased it. Not a couple friendly adult
outlet, just a seedy sex shop full of porn!
Halifax
Private Shop
Crown Street Halifax
Closed by May 2019.
Harlow
Private Shop
Cawley Hatch Shops Pinnacle Business Park Elizabeth Way Harlow CM19 5AN
Secret Desires Prospect Place, Hastings, East Sussex TN34 1LN
Closed by 2015
Hastings
Secret Desires
Moorhurst Rd Castleham Ind. Estate St Leonards East Sussex TN38 9NA
No longer listed on the Secret Desires website so presumably closed
Hastings
Xanadu Hastings Queens Road Hastings TN34 1QY
Unlicensed Adult boutique closed by 2018.
Haverhill
Naughty But Nice 40a Queens street Haverhill, Suffolk
Now Closed.
Hemel Hempstead
Private Shop
193 London Road Apsley Hemel Hempstead HP3 9SE
Mon-Thu: 10am-6pm Fri: 10am-8pm Sat: 10anm-6pm
Licensed. Listing checked in May 2019.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, April 2019: Tidy
Tidy and mostly well presented with a friendly manager.
News January 2012: Side door
The shop made the news after it installed a
discreet side door. The main street front door was apparently overlooked by a pub, where the locals would raise a light hearted cheer every time the sex shop door opened.
Previously known as Sixx. Listing checked in February 2015.
Review from Pulse & Cocktails: One-Stop Shop
This is a good sized, one-stop shop in Hitchin and offers a very relaxed shopping environment with excellent advice available from the shop manager.
The store has an excellent range of sex toys, games and novelties along with a good assortment of lingerie, stockings and uniforms.
The store has a separate film department, which is DVD heaven with over 2,000
XXX DVDS. The DVDs are very competitively priced and Pulse & Cocktails offers an excellent exchange system on all films. There is also a good selection of XXX books and magazines that are unsealed and very competitively priced.
Free private car park at this store
Holyhead
Good Vibrations William Street Holyhead
The shop was licensed in January 2009. Shop closed in June 2011 after it did not attract sufficient trade.
Horsham
Ann Summers
13 Swan Walk Horsham West Sussex RH12 1HQ
Mon-Sat: 9:30am - 5:30 pm Sun: 10:30am - 4:30pm
Unlicensed
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, September 2017: Lacklustre
The shop will benefit from a licence fee reduction. A court recently ruled that councils must base licence fees on administration costs and cannot be used to raise cash for other purposes.
From Empire X, January 2013: A wide variety of adult films
The main adult cinema studio 1 also offers striptease on Monday and Thursday. Our second adult cinema 2 studio shows a wide variety of
adult films.
Our facilities also include a coffee lounge & 2 smaller rooms showing a wide variety of adult films.
From Empire X, 2003: The cinema club shows R18 videos.
The shop is new only 10 weeks old the cinema club has been here for 22 years. We have a large stock instore approx 300 titles in Video and DVD with a further 500 titles to order 7 Days turnaround.
The cinema
club shows R18 videos.
Reader Shop Review: A Class Act
Large selection of DVDs and Videos which are all £20 each, £10 trade in on each disk when you buy another so it can be used just
like a rental store.
Staff are great, do not hassle and there is never any pressure. A class act.
Huddersfield
John's Books
322 Manchester Rd Huddersfield HD4 5BR
Licensed
News January 2018: Set to close
The owner of John's Books has announced that he is retiring and that he will close the shop in June 2018 when the sex shop licence is due for renewal.
News September 2013: Fees
reduced
The shop will benefit from a licence fee reduction. A court recently ruled that councils must base licence fees on administration costs and cannot be used to raise cash for other purposes.
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, February 2017: Impressive
A large floor spaces allows for a wide variety of products, eg for bondage furniture.
Standard R18 DVD's were £25 each or 3 for £50, 7 for £100.
Premium titles are £5 more.
A very impressive shop.
Review from Pulse & Cocktails: One of UK's Largest
This massive superstore is split into two departments
This first department is Cocktails,
which has an excellent range of sexy lingerie, costumes, PVC, latex and hosiery in a variety of styles ranging from sizes 8-26. This department also has a huge selection of naughty novelties, gifts, games and hen and stag night products
Pulse is where
the shopping adventure really begins! The sex toys department is huge with literally thousands of toys from every corner of the globe with many items available to touch in the 'switch on and try before you buy' display area. This store also has an
exclusive range of erotic furniture.
The store has a separate film department, which is DVD heaven with over 3,000 XXX DVDS. The DVDs are very competitively priced and Pulse & Cocktails offers an excellent exchange system on all films. There is
also an excellent selection of XXX books and magazines that are unsealed and very competitively priced..
If you are after the ultimate sex shop adventure then this massive store in Hull is the one for you. This is an absolutely amazing store and can
only be described as an erotic theme park; many customers browse for over an hour and still only see a small amount of the thrilling products on offer.
The store is very easy to find – it is the large yellow building on the right hand side, 500 yards
further along from Mount Pleasant Retail Park.
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, February 2017: Accomplished
Ample parking includes 4 disabled spaces close to the front door.
A very accomplished shop.
From press reports of the opening
The refurbished Little Chef building is now serving up a menu of sex toys, lingerie, adult DVDs and a range of hen party costumes, novelties and games.
Boss Graham Kidd said: Our new store is aimed at couples wanting to spice up their
sex lives. The store has been specially designed to create a modern, spacious and female- friendly atmosphere for couples to shop together.
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, February 2017: Strong offering
This shop scores highly for a great manageress.
Most R18 DVD's were £25 each or 3 for £50.
A very strong offering.
Review from Al,
May 2009: Best in Hull
This is in my opinion the best adult shop in Hull. It is situated directly opposite the train and bus station and has the best prices.
The best thing about this shop is that the woman who runs it REALLY
knows what she is doing...sadly she employs a woman who often has trouble finding the DVDs for the empty case you've chosen, and an irritating man who asks if you're alright every 2 minutes without fail which gets very annoying. The owner is extremely
friendly though, you can ask her anything and she will not embarrass you and make sure you know that she's heard much worse!
The amount of toys is quite small compared to Pulse & Cocktails, but they are generally far cheaper and the buy 2
toys, get 1 half price deal is hard to beat.
There are also fantastic deals on pre-owned DVDs... £15 per dvd or 3 for £30 on most used DVDs and £10 per DVD or 3 for £25 on the others.
I would definitely recommend all
Hull residents who are interested in this sort of thing visit it before anywhere else!
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, April 2018: Has it all
R18 DVDs were £25 each or 3 for £50 or 7 for £100.
Hardcore magazines are £10 each or 3 for £25.
This
branch has it all.
From Louise, November 2009: Unimpressed
I went in here a couple of years ago and it was a great experience, I was served by the manager (who was male) and he couldn't have
been more helpful. I ended up getting everything I wanted (and a few extra bits and pieces), and at the time there was an offer on toys so it actually didn't work out too expensive. It was so clean, friendly and welcoming I wish I could have stayed all
day!!
However, I recently returned to the Ipswich shop and it couldn't have been a more different experience. For a start the display in the window is nothing like your photo, the lights weren't on, the display was bare and to be
honest I wasn't sure whether to try go in as I thought it may be closed down.
My boyfriend went upstairs to look at DVD's whilst I looked downstairs (toys and clothes).
As I went through to the back part of
the shop it was bare to say the least, the shop looked like it had been in a robbery, boxes were ripped and hanging off pegs. The carpets were filthy and there was a horrible damp smell.
My boyfriend later told me the managaress
had been very pushy trying to sell DVD's and had made him feel very embarrassed about being there.
If you want a relaxed, pleasant experience do not go here. I will definitely be looking for recent reviews on other adult shops in
my area.
From Pulse & Cocktails, April 2007: Relaxed Environment
This store in Ipswich is an excellent, one-stop shop and offers a very relaxed shopping environment with sound advice
available from the shop manager.
The store has an excellent range of sex toys, games and novelties along with a good assortment of lingerie, stockings and uniforms.
The store has a large, separate film
department on the first floor, which is DVD heaven with over 2,000 XXX DVDS. The DVDs are very competitively priced and Pulse & Cocktails offers an excellent exchange system on all films. There is also a good selection of XXX books and magazines that
are unsealed and very competitively priced.
The store is located in the town centre on Upper Orwell, which is between Star Lane and St Margaret's Street. From the former Martin and Newby building head straight along Upper Orwell
Street and the store is situated a further150 yards on the left.
There is ample town centre parking and Cocks Lane Car park is only 100 Yards past the store on the same side of the road.
Reader review: Much
Better Shop
Sixx is now closed- but in its place is a MUCH better shop called Pulse and Cocktails. It is quite expensive, but it only uses female staff, so is great for women to go in as they are very friendly.
Downstairs (cocktails) they have a toy section, that you can try out (not in a rude way!) their rabbits. They also have other toys and clothes, condoms, lube, magazines, etc.
And upstairs (pulse) is all videos and dvds, with no sales
assistant up there- so you do not feel silly looking at dvds with your boyfriend!
This is a great shop and I would certainly go back again.
Simply Pleasure Blackwell Street Kidderminster DY10 2EE
Licensed. Now closed
Kidderminster
Taboo Adult Toys & Lingerie
57-58 Blackwell Street Kidderminster DY11 2EE
Mon-Thu 9:30-6 Fri-Sat 9:30-8
Tel: 01562 823231
Has a well stocked shop with very large range of R18 videos & DVDs.
Orders online are cheaper and get to you within 2 or 3 days max.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, September 2020: Admirably well
DVDs are £20- £25 and there's a £10 bargain bin with a good range of trans/fetish/gay films.
Kidderminster's Taboo does admirably well.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, March 2016: Paypal
A friendly manager chatted about the option to use Paypal in the store.'
There was a fair range of R18 DVDs in the £20-25 price bracket.
Kilkenny
Cheri Lee
Ormonde Street Kilkenny
Noted as re-located and re-opened by November 2015.
Kilkenny
PlayBue
1 Pudding Lane Kikenny.
Scandalous became PlayBlue in 2015.
News from Louise, November 2015: A Scandalous Rebranding
Scandalous has now rebranded as PlayBlue
From Scandalous website, June 2015: Near online prices
Over
3,000 different product lines with pricing close to online prices.
We have products exclusive to Scandalous that we do not sell online like a huge selection of adult DVD's with all genres covered. Priced from €10. We also
offer a 50% exchange on our €30 DVD range.
Also stock a wide range of seasonal and novelty items for Stag's and Hen's and novelty gifts.
Finally we have one off costumes, lingerie and sex toys at
bargain prices when we have managed to wrangle a special deal from our suppliers, you will need to check them out in store as they change constantly and when they're gone they're gone.
Kilmarnock
Lovelust
3 West George Street Kilmarnock KA1 1DH
Tel: 01563 534977
sales@lovelustdirect.com
An unlicensed adult gift store which opened in September 2009
From Lovelust, December 2009: Sexy in Ayrshire
Lovelust has a new raunchy range of lingerie, which is very popular due to customer requests. We also cater for Stag and Hen Nights.
Lovelust's main priority will always be
bringing fun and keeping it sexy in Ayrshire.
A wide range of fun and sexy stuff is available to buy online and free delivery is available within the Kilmarnock area. Or if you prefer you can browse our new glossy catalogue which is available in
store.
Unit 2, Beveridge Way Hardwick Narrows Kings Lynn
Norfolk PE30 4NB
Mon-Fri: 9am to 6pm Sat: 9am to 5pm Sun: 10am to
4pm
Tel: 01553 776242
Licensed
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, May 2018: Interesting
Easy to find and there's handy parking.
There's interesting stock with a lot of room for display.
DVDs are £25 for new titles and £15 each for the older
ones with lots of multi-buy deals.
News July 2015: Sunday opening
The shop is now open on Sundays from 10am until 4pm.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, November 2011: Price Update
Most DVDs are £ 26 with multi-buy options of 3 for the price of 2. New titles are £ 30. DVDs can be returned for £ 10 off the next purchase.
There are also bargain DVDs at £ 10 and £ 15.
From Adult Warehouse, March 2008:
Lots of Toys
Over 1000 R18 DVD titles in stock, Evil Empire, Ben Dover, Red Light District, Hustler, Marc Dorcel & lots more.
DVD's from £15
DVD Offers, Buy 1 get 1 free, Buy 2 get one free, 5 DVD's for £50.
Lots of toys and a big range of fetish items.
R
eview from Ray, July 2007: Endorsement
Been there this morning and would endorse everything Paul says including about the Missus enjoying going (mine that is, not his!).
Nice shop, pleasant staff, excellent selection and sensible prices.
From
Paul: Excellent store
Excellent store with everything including R18 DVDs and Videos. They also do an exchange service
allowing £10 off your next video or DVD when you take the others back. It's easily found at the end of an industrial estate on the outskirts of Kings Lynn, so out of the way of prying eyes etc. Not at all seedy and also very helpful plus non pushy. Well
worth a visit ...even the missus enjoyed going! We will be going back again...and again!
Kings Lynn
Ann Summers
Vancouver Quarter Kings Lynn PE30 1DS
Unlicensed
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, May 2018: Hidden
Hidden behind large 'sale' and 'final clearance' posters.
Kings Lynn
Private Shop
41 Norfolk St Kings Lynn PE30 1AH
Mon-Sat: 9.30-6pm (Fri. 8pm)
Licensed
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, November 2011: Welcoming
Standard DVDs are £ 20 with multi-buy options of 3 for £ 40 and 8 for £ 100. Premium titles are £ 25 with multi-buy options of 3 for £ 50 and 7 for £ 100. There are
free mags for DVD buyers.
A welcoming shop to explore
Kings Lynn
The Annex Riverside Farm, Kings Lynn Garage Lane News June 2015: Licence Application
A licence application has been lodged with West Norfolk Council for a sex shop and swingers club.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, October 2014: Quirk appeal.
A large choice of R18 DVDs, albeit with many old titles. Mostly at £25, with 3 for price of 2 deals, and 8 for £100. There were also DVDs at £20
with 3 for £40.
Somewhat lacklustre, this generously sized shop had quirk appeal.
The manager was happy and helpful .
Leeds
Pulse & Cocktails
Armley Road Off Armley Gyratory Leeds LS12 2DR
Mon-Fri: 10am-7pm Sat: 10am-6pm Sun & Bank hols: 11am-5pm
Closed only Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years
Day and Easter Sunday L
icensed. Listing verified in January 2018.
From Pulse & Cocktails, April 2007: One of UK's Largest
This massive superstore is split into two departments.
This first department is Cocktails, which has an excellent range of sexy lingerie, costumes, PVC, latex and
hosiery in a variety of styles ranging from sizes 8-26. This department also has a huge selection of naughty novelties, gifts, games and hen and stag night product.
Pulse is where the shopping adventure really begins! The sex toys department is huge
with literally thousands of toys from every corner of the globe with many items available to touch in the 'switch on and try before you buy' display area. This store also has an exclusive range of erotic furniture.
The store has a separate massive
film department, which is DVD heaven with over 6,000 XXX DVDS. The DVDs are very competitively priced and Pulse & Cocktails offers an excellent exchange system on all films. There is also an excellent selection of XXX books and magazines that are
unsealed and very competitively priced.
From the Armley Gyratory head towards Armley on the dual carriageway. Take the first right (approx 400 yards) onto Old Armley Road so you are heading back on yourself, the store is slightly elevated 300 yards on
the right.
Large free private car park at the store
From a reader: Supermarket
I can tell you it is clean almost like a supermarket. Friendly staff and all you could need in the range of products.
Leeds
Pulse & Cocktails Vicar Lane Leeds LS2 7JF Closed by 2014
Leeds
Simply Pleasure
6a Lower Briggate Leeds LS1 4AF
Mon-Sat: 10am-8pm Sun: 11am-4pm
Tel: 0113 2457979
Licensed. Previously Adult X
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, September 2018: Impressive
A broad range of stock in a shop split over two levels.
DVDs were mostly £25 with a 3 for the price of 2 offer.
An impressive shop.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, October 2014: Five Star
The manageress couldn't have been more helpful.
DVDs were mostly £35 with a 3 for the price of 2 offer. Others were £30.
Not quite perfect
but still mighty impressive.
Thanks to Emma: Very cheery
I've only been in once to look for fetish wear..
The Lady who (as far as I'm aware) owns the shop is very cheery, very helpful and a great laugh.
She even offered myself and my friend a cup of tea and biscuits.
Leicester
Ann Summers
Haymarket Shopping Centre Unit B, 18 Humberstone Gate Leicester LE1 3PH
Mon-Sat: 10am - 5:30pm Sun: 11am - 5pm
Unlicensed
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, July 2019: Sales
The chain's windows are seemingly for huge sales posters rather than displays these days.
Leicester
Frontline Books
73 Humberstone Gate Leicester LE1 1WB
Sat 10-4
Tel 0116 2512002 Frontline Books is the East Midlands' largest radical bookshop.
Our sexuality section includes gay, lesbian, bisexual
and transgender books; and books about polyamoury, erotica, bdsm and fetish.
Leicester
In Harmony London Road Leicester
An ABS Group shop. Now closed
Leicester
Latex, Leather and Lace
Unit A1, Dawsons Lane Barwell Leicester LE9 8BE
Tues: 12:30pm - 4pm Wed-Fri: 1am - 4pm
Unlicensed. Gay centric fetishwear.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, July 2019: Quirky
All in all quirky fun. Quite a range of gay centric sexy products, perhaps more than the name of the shop suggests.
Leicester
Private Shop
116 Granby St Leicester LE1 1DL
Mon-Sat 10am-8pm Sun: 10am -4pm
Licensed.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, July 2019: Purple Privates
I find myself thinking of 'Purple Privates' to describe the latest chain decor.
A very strong showing for this chain which
continues to improve rapidly.
Leicester
Simply Pleasure
25 Narborough Road Leicester LE3 OLE
Mon-Sat: 9am-7pm Sat: 9am-6pm Sun: 10am-4pm
Tel: 0116 2543883
Licensed.
Previously A Taste of Amsterdam.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, July 2019: Excellent
An excellent shop with a knowledgeable chatty manageress.
Press coverage, January 2014: Bright and Clean
People think sex
shops are just for weirdos and perverts. But, really, this is just like any other store. It's bright and clean. It's just that we sell a different product.
By Andy Brewin, Simply Pleasure's shop manager in Leicester
The shop re-opened after the coronavirus lockdown on June 14th albeit with slightly reduced hours.
Local Newspaper review, December 2019: What it's really like inside a sex shop
There are some great characters, we have one man who comes in wearing nothing but flip flops and a thong, some who come in full drag, one woman who is an exhibitionist and loves to take her top off whenever she
comes in and an older couple who go to swingers' clubs - they even invited us along.
The shop was mentioned in passing as the owner was involved in an unrelated court case.
News November 2014: Paid to move
According to the Irish Examiner, utopia was paid
€90,000 to move out from the Opera Centre site when it was acquired by the local council. Much to the embarrassment of the council, the shop did not vacate the area so much simply move across the road. And so Utopia continues on Ellen Street
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper: April 2016: Cheery
Cheery yet flawed.
Lincoln
Private Shop High St Lincoln
Closed by 2016
Lincoln
Pulse & Cocktails
Old Little Chef Gainsborough Road Lincoln LN1 2LX
Mon-Fri: 10am-7pm Sat: 10am-6pm Sun & Bank Hols: 11am-5pm
Licensed.
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, April 2016: Impressive
A huge store with free parking.
R18 DVDs are £25 and £30 with multi-buy options.
An impressive store.
From Pulse & Cocktails, April 2007: Saxilby Little Chef
Formerly a Little Chef restaurant, this brand new store near Lincoln is one of Pulse & Cocktails exciting new stores. It is a bright and spacious store that offers a very relaxed shopping environment with excellent advice
available from the shop manager.
The range of sexy lingerie is excellent with raunchy sets, sexy costumes, PVC, latex and hosiery in a variety of styles ranging from sizes 8-26. This department also has a huge
selection of naughty novelties, gifts, games and hen and stag night products.
There are hundreds of sex toys at this store literally from every corner of the globe with many items available to touch in the 'switch on and try before you buy'
display area.
The store has a separate film department, which is DVD heaven with over 2,000 XXX DVDS. The DVDs are very competitively priced and Pulse & Cocktails offers an excellent exchange system on all films. There is also a good selection of
XXX books and magazines that are unsealed and very competitively priced.
This store is incredibly easy to find located next to the filling station on the A57, Gainsborough Road approximately one mile from Saxilby.
The store has a very large car
park with a separate entrance and exit ideal for coaches and lorries.
Lincoln
Simply Pleasure
72 High Street Lincoln LN5 8AD
Mon-Fri 10am-8pm Sat: 10am-6pm
Tel: 01522 545 197
Licensed. Previously Adult X
Littlehampton
Private Shop
Surrey Street Littlehampton BN17 5BG
Closed by May 2019.
Liverpool
Simply Pleasure London Road Liverpool L3 5NF
Licensed in 2004 as Adult X.
Noted as closed in August 2015.
Liverpool
Nice 'n' Naughty Seel Street Liverpool L1 4BB
Closed in March 2013.
Liverpool
Nice 'n' Naughty Colquitt Street Liverpool Merseyside L1 4DE
The store opened in 2007 and closed in 2019
Customers are now invited
to shop online with a 10% discount (excluding sales) using the discount code LIV10 at
Last week I was out and about shopping in Liverpool with a friend, we stumbled upon Private adult
shop. Me and my friend couldn't resist going in for a nose round as neither of us had been in there before.
We walked through the door and the sales assistant who was on the phone made no eye contact. Browsing through the very
small toy section and the assistant who was still on the phone was now shouting his whole conversation all over the shop. He was getting angry with the person on the other end of the phone he didn't even acknowledge that we were in the shop.
I have now been in all the adult stores in Liverpool and know that Nice'n'Naughty are the best by far, and their customer service in exceptional compared to other stores in Liverpool,.
Liverpool
Special Moments Erotica Erotica House Rice Lane Walton Liverpool
Licensed. Previously Chameleon. Closed by May 2019.
Loughborough
Simply Pleasure
81 Nottingham Road Loughborough LE11 1ES
Mon-Sat: 9am-7pm
Tel: 01509 231819 Licensed
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, July 2019: Entertaining
A compact but competent Simply Pleasure.
Entertaining and educational
From Philip, February 2006: And the Choosing is
Easy
The As a change I tried 'Simply Pleasure' in Loughborough, which happens to be only 200 yards from the Private shop.
I recall the lady who ran Chameleon saying
'You should see how much a DVD costs up the road!', implying they were expensive. Well, if they were, there's nothing like a little competition to lower the prices.
The shop suffers, as does its competitor, from the lack of decent parking. You're
limited to finding a gap in the side streets; the shop in question is exactly on the apex of the junction of the main roads, so you have to find some parking in the roads behind the shop and walk a little.
Once you've made the effort and found
somewhere to park, it's worth it. The shop has a small entrance partitioned off from the rest of the shop. Once in, it's brightly lit and all in one room. There is a great selection of DVDs (all major studios) and most tastes are catered for. They ask
£30 per DVD but buy 2 and you get one free, so its 3 for £60 which is the price you can expect to pay in most shops now.
There seems to be a good selection of toys and mags, though they were not my main focus on my visit. They had a
good selection of 'Score' DVDs, so if you're into big tits, this shop is for you. The guy behind the counter was friendly without being over the top.
I'll go again, it was well laid out and made choosing easy.
As the last reviewer stated, there is a huge amount of adult DVD's on offer, covering just about everyone's taste, with £20 being the standard/maximum price. There were some
cheaper ones that they were trying to get rid off, but they also seem to run a DVD rental service as well now, so you don't have to buy.
Friendly, funny guy serving too, which along with the good stock, makes you want to return to the store again.
Thanks to Jason, Dec 2006: Highly Recommended
The cheap adult dvd store has a massive selection of films well over a thousand, probably nearer to 1500.
I'm a gay guy and the selection in that department is
about 200 titles. £20 to buy and a tenner to exchange, they also had old vids 3 for a fiver, mental.
The guys were very friendly and even gave me a free local magazine that had a cover price of £7. Highly recommend the place, and as Jim's
review says, the guy offered me a exchange for £5 if it was back in 7 days
Thanks to Jim, Oct 2006: Cheap Adult DVD Centre
Foxy Lady has changed into the cheap adult DVD centre. much cheaper, DVDs start at 10
quid, then go to 15 and then all other titles are 20 including all new titles.
They don't stock clothing anymore and all DVD exchanges are a tenner. all videos cost ten quid to buy.
The staff has changed and sad to see the girl Gemma gone but I
found they guy in there a laugh. He also told me that if I brought my DVD back within 7 days he would exchange it for a fiver.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, October 2019: Impressive range
Well placed to serve the LGBT community.
An impressive range of products.
Review from Eve, April 2010: Expensive
This shop is really the pits.
They were selling underpants for £45 and they were just plain and nothing special, The R18 titles were very expensive at £39.95 and the toy selection hadn't been dusted in years.
I asked a
member of staff for help choosing my toy for the weekend who just snarled at me from behind the counter and said I wouldn't know what a women would want! (baring in mind they are trying to sale lesbian mags and books!).
My friends popped around
the corner to another store and got a couple of DVDs for £10 each.
Manchester
Helen Berlin Fetish Fashion Exchange
Oldham St Manchester M4 1LW
Reported as closed in Feb 2009.
Manchester
Love Boutique
78 Tib St Manchester M4 1LR
Listing checked in November 2017.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, June 2019: Mix 'n' Match
There's a gap, I'd better fill it approach to displays
The owner explains how her intention was to create a sophisticated environment where men and women could shop for
erotic products. The focus is on high quality, elegance and of course, fun.
The vibrator selection is excellent and really shows how the design and innovation of these products has er, ‘come on' in recent years. There are of course the obligatory
rabbit vibrators, but as well as these there are Rock Chick and Mantric vibes designed by women and the more high end LELO products, which are rechargeable, popular and really very cute. They look like very ergonomic mobile phones. As well as the
vibrators, there is a super selection of strap-on harnesses and dildos, spanking paraphernalia, oils, gels and beautiful glassware.
Manchester
Options Wilmslow Road Didsbury Manchester
Seems to have closed
Manchester
PlayDreams Poland St Industrial Estate Manchester
Formerly Fetish UK. Seems to have closed
Manchester
Private Shop
54 Oldham Street Manchester M4 1LE
Mon-Sat: 10am-6pm (Fri. 8pm) Sun: 10am-4pm
Licensed.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, October 2019: Well rounded
DVDs were around £20 with a 3 for 2 multibuy option.
A well rounded, properly presented, basics all covered experience.
Manchester
The XXX Factor
71 Oldham Street Manchester
Unlicensed shop raided in November 2010. Still listed in Nvember 2017.
Mansfield
Private Shop
Ratcliffe Gate Mansfield
Closed by May 2019.
Mansfield
Simply Pleasure
2 Station Road Mansfield NG18 1LP
Mon-Sat: 9am-5.30pm
Tel: 01623 420425
Licensed, previously Promises, Promises
Review required
Margate
Pillowtalk
12 Marine Drive Margate CT1 9DH
Mon-Sat: 10am-6pm Sun: 11am-5pm
Tel: 01843 299122
Licensed
Margate
Brief Encounters
13 Marine Drive Margate CT1 9DH
Mon-Sat: 10am-6pm Sun: 11am-5pm
Tel: 01843 290992
Licensed in May 2010
A new Lifestyle store for gay and straight gentlemen
28 Watling Street Fenny Stratford Milton Keynes MK2 2BL
Mon - Fri: 10am to 7pm Sat: 10am to 6pm
Tel: 01908 379147
Foxy Lady has been established in Milton Keynes for over a decade.
From Foxy Lady, February 2013: Fantastic Stock
We have a fantastic stock of adult DVD's, magazines, toys and lingerie.
Look at our video on Touch Local - Milton Keynes
From Foxy Lady:
We consider ourselves to be very customer focused and helpful. We are more than happy to help anyone no matter what they need or want (within reason). We also welcome people in to the shop to just have a look and see
the kind of stuff we do. Anyone wanting to pop in for a chat is always welcome...
Each week we have a managers special whether it be 3 for 2 on DVDs or a discount on toys there is always a deal to be had.
From Dave:
Licensed shop has been there for a few years and has an excellent range of DVDs, with most subjects catered for. There is a good range of toys and the shop staff are very friendly. I would recommend it. DVDs are from
£15 each.
Morecambe
Just a Treat Yorkshire Street Morecombe LA3 1QE
Mow closed
Morecambe
Sin-til-Late
13 Queen Street Morecambe LA4 5EQ
Licensed
News, October 2009: More Enticing
Sin-til-Late have asked Lancaster City Council to vary their licence so they can create a more 'enticing' display with 'lingerie, hosiery, fancy dress costumes, lotions, potions and novelty
items'.
The strictly over-18s store also sells pornographic DVDs, sex toys and sexual aids, but owners say these would not be placed in the window.
Touch is a High End Lingerie & Adult Sex Toy Store featuring products from top US and European brands @ Competitive Prices. We supply Pole Fitness accessories from
leading Pole Fitness supplier X-Pole.
Licensed. Previously Tickled Pink. Listing checked April 2020.
News, August 2017: Advert censor
Somebody complained about a 4Play advert in the street but advert censors at ASA cleared the advert saying:
Although the model was wearing a matching
lingerie set, we noted that it was not overtly revealing and the ad did not show any nudity. We noted that the name of the shop was a play on words and acknowledged that some might find the name distasteful, but considered that the pun was unlikely to be
understood by most children. We also acknowledged that some might find the products sold by the shop distasteful, but noted that such products could be advertised as long as ads complied with the Code and were not irresponsible, harmful or offensive in
their presentation.
News from 4Play, November 2016: Re-opened
4Play re-opened on 5th November 2016
Male & Female staff, Large free private car park, Discreet Location, excellent selection of R18 DVD's, Lingerie, Costumes, Latex, PVC wear, Wigs, Hosiery, Ranging from sizes 6-22. Large
selections of sex toys: rabbits, masturbators, Strap on's, anal toys, dildos, double enders, dolls and many more. Fetish, essentials, naughty novelty, hen & stag night products, herbal Viagra, aromas, sexual health products.
4Play's brand new fully licensed store is split into 3 sections, Lingerie, Toys & DVD'S, making it very spacious and relaxing shopping environment for all our customers. 4Play pride itself on service and quality of our products, ranging from all around the world. Fully charged Demo stock available to try. All our staff have expert product knowledge that will make your experience pleasurable.
Newcastle
Amy's Attic
58 High Street Easington Lane Newcastle DH5 0JN
From Amy's Attic
Amy's Attic offers a wide range of BDSM & fetish products, clothing in PVC, latex & leather. We are constantly adding new lines of Equipment, furniture & toys. Extensive range of hoods
& masks, electro sex kits & toys, body bags, cock rings, tit clamps, whips and restraints. We have 100's of excellent products to add so please visit regularly. Amy guarantees a discreet and friendly service.
Newcastle
Cheeky Cherubs
42 Hartside Leamington Newcastle NE15 8BZ
Newcastle
Nice 'n' Naughty Scotswood Road Newcastle NE4 7JE
Originally Clone Zone but became Nice 'n' Naughty in early 2009. Closed in 2019
Customers are now invited to shop online with a 10% discount (excluding sales) using the discount code NEW10 at
Unit 2, Building 9 Central Park Mallusk Newtownabbey
BT36 4FS
Tel: 028 9084 9007
Northern Ireland's first licensed sex shop
Review Aug 2007: Lingerie, toys, magazines & DVDs
There are various lines in lingerie, PVC and rubber outfits and a range of novelty adult gifts which would be popular for hen and stag nights. As you move further into the
shop the shelves stock multiple condoms and lubricants as well as sex toys.
Right at the back are the magazines and DVDs.
News June 2007: Northern Ireland's First
Northern Ireland's first legally operated sex
shop has opened on the outskirts of Belfast.
Newtownabbey Council has granted a licence for the business, which is based in a Central Park industrial estate in Mallusk.
Owner David Christie said: There were some councillors who had
issue with the application. But I must applaud the council for making what is a brave decision, given all the hype and attention that has been focused around licence applications that have been made in the country.
From Naughty Adult Leisure Wear, March 2006: Recently moved from North Street premises.
We have moved to our new store, it is several times the size of are old shop. It is very bright and trendy, big selection of
toys, pvc, latex, lingerie, uniforms, shoes, boots, dvd's and lots more.
Call for our new mail order catalogue.
From the shop, 2005:
Very clean and bright shop, very woman friendly shop. nice staff,
large range of toys, lingerie, uniforms, pvc, latex, shoes & boots, hen and stag night, DVDs, mags, fetish S/M. mail order catalogue.
Rights Marital Aids Wellingborough Road Northampton NN1 4D2
Now closed
Northampton
Adult Shop
178 Wellingborough Road Northampton NN1 4DZ
Review Required
News January 2016: Calls for banishment
Labour councillor and feminist called for sex shops and a table dancing club on Wellingborough Road to be banished from the town centre. Thankfully the council
did not take heed of the call.
Northampton
All Things Adult 84 Wellingborough Road Northampton
Closed by 2016
Northampton
Private Shop
8 Regent Square Northampton NN1 2NQ
Mon-Sat 10am-8pm
Licensed. Listing checked May 2019.
Review Required
Northampton
Simply Pleasure
86 Wellingborough Road Northampton NN1 4DP
Mon-Fri: 9am-8pm Sat: 9am-6pm
Tel: 01604 634445
Licensed. Previously
Playmates
News January 2016: Calls for banishment
Labour councillor and feminist called for sex shops and a table dancing club on Wellingborough Road to be banished from the town centre. Thankfully the council did not take heed of the
call.
Review from Nick (II), June 2013: Well Laid Out
Having recently visited the shop in Northampton I was pleased at the bright interior and layout.
The manager Lisa left me to myself when browsing which I was happy with and I was impressed by the selection of DVDs
available.
Downstairs has a good selection of DVDs and a good number of magazine titles as well as the range from we-vibe, whilst upstairs is a slightly limited range of vibrators, strap-ons, bondage equipment and fetish outfits.
It's a small space up there, they fill it quite well.
I asked Lisa if she could order a couple of titles they didn't have and she looked into it and found she could. The DVDs arrived a couple of days later and were included in the
three for £ 50 deal they have on. They have started offering 7 DVDs for a hundred and are doing a loyalty card along the lines of buy ten at full price, get one free. Two stamps for fifty pounds and so on...
All in all the
shop is well laid out, the manager is very helpful and the shop well located.
News October 2011: Window Shopping
As with all sex shops across Northampton, Simply Pleasure in Wellingborough Road currently has a
blanked-out front window.
But the Dorset-based firm applied to Northampton Borough Council for permission to show off lingerie and “club wear” in its window and, despite concerns, the authority’s licensing committee this week approved the plans.
Thanks to Nick (I):
Well lit, tidy ‘high quality' shop. Good range of DVDs and other stuff – very good for DVDs in fact except for the prices which are very steep compared to London - £35 for DVD, £30 for video.
Perhaps others negotiate but I decided to get the same DVDs next time I am in London for £20 each....
Worth visiting if you aren't traveling far
Norwich
Ann Summers
intu Chapelfield St Stephens Street Norwich NR1 3SH
Unlicensed.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, May 2018: Rough edges
With windows abandoned to posters, the rough edges are rougher than most.
Norwich
Private Shop
39 St Augustine Street Norwich NR3 3BY
Mon-Sat: 10am - 8pm
Licensed. Listing checked May 2019.
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, May 2013: Friendly
DVDs mostly £25 (3 for £50). Others £25 (3 for £60) and £15 (3 for £30).
A friendly and helpful
manageress edged the shop into 4 star territory.
Norwich
SinSins Boutique of Love
14 St. Benedicts Street Norwich NR2 4AG
Unlicensed shop
News from ETO's Mystery Shopper, May 2018: Moved
SinSins Lovestore has moved from Charing Cross Road. It is now a couple of minutes walk away on St Benedicts Street. The shop has also renamed itself slightly to SinSins
Boutique of Love.
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, May 2013:
A significantly improved store (from 2005)
From Michael, Jan 2006:
Excellent shop, no
R18s, much more of a couple friendly shop. All staff are knowledgeable about their range of toys etc, and if you have any fetish needs they can help out there too.
From Paul:
Good range of toys,
gear and lubes for both male and females + jokey novelty stuff. Staff seem sort of young and could be off putting if looking for serious stuff. Worth a visit though, but it is near the centre of Norwich near a busy street, so not for the shy. Didn't see
any R18 videos or DVD's. Bit of an Ann Summers sort of shop and not at all seedy. Worth a visit if in Norwich.
News from The Adult Gift Shop, March 2012: Sorry We're Closed
The Adult Gift Shop was a fully licensed sex shop that used to be based in the Hockley area of Nottingham, UK, but then moved closer into the city centre.
Unfortunately, due to the council increasing our licence renewal fee to a massive £11,100 we were forced to close the store. The store is still trading online.
The licence was routinely renewed as there were no issues or complaints arising over the last year.
The Council also noted a change of procedure, such that future renewals will not require council
meetings or officer visits unless issues arise.
News July 2014: Licence Renewal
The owners of Delta Love said they had bought in some new items on the back of Fifty Shades of Grey but had sold about a dozen .
One owner explained: 50 Shades of Grey didn't give us such a big boost. It was really for about a week and then it went back to normal.
They were speaking after a licence to run the shop was renewed by Nottingham City Council.
From Delta Love Productions, Jan 2007:
New Management
Delta Love Productions is now under new management and has increased its DVD stock to over 1000 titles, with a good range of adult toys etc in stock.
DVDs start from £15
We are a licensed shop in our seventh year.
Nottingham
Private Shop
81-85 Upper Parliament Street Nottingham NG1 6LD
Mon-Sat: 10am-8pm Sun: 10am-4pm
Licensed since 2004. Listing confirmed n MY 2019.
News May 2015: Licence renewal
The annual licence is due for renewal and no objections have been received.
From International Displays:
A new look Private shop has recently
opened in Nottingham. It was fitted by International Displays and shows a great leap forward in retail displays for the Private group. The store has been open for a number of months now and has been very well received by customers and employees alike.
I'm sure your readers would be very interested in visiting this store to see what it has to offer.
This shop is a very clean, friendly and helpful place. It has a joint car parking area. When I went in I was surprised at how bright and colourful the
place was. Their was also a friendly atmosphere. Their was also women who were shopping in there as well as couples (they outnumbered the single men).
The number of sex related things to buy ranged from video's/dvd's, books, magazines, clothes
(stocks sizes for the larger ladies) to toys and novelty items (i.e. games and party toys).
The shop itself as two floors with the videos and magazines upstairs whilst the clothes, toys and novelty items on the ground floor. At the time of
opening it was the UK's biggest. Its been open for about 5 or 6 months now.
Video's and dvd's are generally priced at £24.95, which is a good price. I noticed they have all the latest video's and dvd's catering for most tastes (i.e. hetro,
gay, transsexual etc).
As I mentioned earlier the range of clothes is amazing. From casual lingerie to fetish clothes covering all sizes and shapes. The sex toys available was huge, covering a wall display, and also priced reasonably.
They also had a bondage room (which I didn't go in but could see from the main upstairs room). I assume you can buy bondage gear there.
The staff were friendly and helpful. The whole atmosphere was very relaxing and I didn't have a feeling that I was being watched (which does happen in some sex shops, usually if your the only customer).
I recommend it.
Readers comments: Fabulous
This was my second visit to a store of this type the first being a disaster (Private shop) this visit could not have been more different, lovely people , male and
female staff and lots of them, they had so much knowledge it was almost overwhelming my partner was completely at ease in many ways more than I, and the stock selection was huge it was like HMV when I asked I was told there were over 2700 titles in dvd
and vhs totalling some 22000 items .......a fabulous place.
From the Independent: Ann Summers of the North
The town's newest shop is the creation of Suzanne
Winfield, 42, who is quietly laying claim to the title of the Ann Summers of the North.
Her store, Simply Pleasure is second only to the Hustler store on Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, in an industry where size definitely matters.
The 3,000sq ft Oldham store raked in more than £40,000 in its first week – with customers spending an average of £50 a time.
Winfield wanted to offer clothes and videos in a store with
windows and shopping baskets. Her Bury establishment turned over more than £1m to 31 January. we wanted it orientated towards the women, she said, armed with customer analysis. A 71% majority of her sex shop customers are couples –
most of whose purchase decisions are led by women; 22% are women shopping on their own and just 7%are men.
There's already evidence of the same trend in Oldham, where a "soft" Ann Summers-style ground floor leads to the
first floor with videos and an S&M parlour. Last week, 70% of videos were sold to women or couples.
Her insistence on providing free drinks and leather couchettes to recline in on the "hard core" floor delivers the
uninitiated into the realms of the bizarre, as they sip coffee to the sights and sounds of a pornographic video. The multitude of books for sale in the coffee area – including The Function of the Orgasm or Mars & Venus in the Bedroom –
gives the shop something of a Waterstones atmosphere. But there are no hard-core magazines. They're a kick-back to mucky bookshops , said Winfield.
Omagh
Laugh Out Loud
Unit 3 Old Market Place Omagh BT78 1BT
Mon-Sat: 10am-6pm
Previously known as Bliss Adult Playthings
From Laugh Out Loud, December 2014: Fun
the focus is on putting fun into the adult shop experience and in the products with a huge range of naughty novelties.
From Bliss Adult Playthings, Oct
2007: Relaxed & Friendly
Bliss Adult Playthings is a chain of market leading shops, with professionally merchandised stores stocking an extensive range of quality products.
Bliss shops provide a
relaxed and friendly shopping atmosphere, with trained and knowledgeable male and female staff in all of our branches.
With the modern day approach we have taken, no one should feel embarrassed about using our adult shops. Call and see for
yourself!
Oswestry
Good Vibrations
Leg Street Oswestry
Unlicensed and opened in August 2008
News August 2008: Fancy Dress
Good Vibrations will be selling adult fancy dress costumes to cater to the ever growing stag and hen party industry.
The shop also sells novelty items, but it is not licensed to sell adult
films or magazines.
Much of the shop's products are typical fancy dress costumes, with the more adult items towards the back of the shop and not in view of the front window.
The shop is nearest to the city end of the road which is also the B480.
Mon-Sat 10am - 8pm Sun: 10am - 4pm
Licensed since 1981. Listing checked in May
2019.
News December 2017: Licensed renewed
The shop has been open since 1981 without troubles so it is not surprising the local council dismissed just 2 objections and duly renewed the shop's licence.
From ETO's
Mystery Shopper, October 2015: Helpful
DVDs at £ 25 or 3 for £ 50.
There's a friendly and helpful manager.
News August 2013: Licence renewed
Normally a routine licence renewal
but this year objectors seized on the opportunity to cite the conviction of a gang of child abusers with connections to the area. However the licence was renewed anyway.
Feb 2005: Clean & Tidy
Brightly lit
interiors contrasts with the extremely unpromising exteriors. Well displayed products, everything clean and tidy, light wooden floor and a busy, business like atmosphere.
R18 videos at £30 and DVDs at £35. Three for two offers on both
formats. Rabbits from £25. There was a fine display of bondage gear in the corner.
From Tim: Light & Airy
Parking is a problem, the nearest car park is behind Tesco's which is about 300 yards east from the
shop. It is a small car park and I had to wait some time to get a space, although there is some street side parking on the Cowley road itself this is limited to 30 mins. The shop has two doors, one facing onto the busy Cowley Road and directly
opposite a bus stop, or for the more self conscious there is a back door which is more discrete. The shop itself is quite light and airy and reasonably spacious and the manager quite friendly. Magazines are the best deal here, reasonably priced and
with quite a good selection - I got 4 hardcore mags three of them the 300 page “Pleasure” series for £30. Videos and DVDs are rather more disappointing, I saw no R18 videos/DVDs at all in the shop, they were all the censored 18's and
were offered at £40 each although if you buy more than one, the price comes down (The normal Private shop routine). The shop stocks the usual sex toys at the usual Private shop prices - Dildos for £40 etc, (Although I'm sure one can
haggle) as well as poppers, and a limited selection of lingerie. Overall – worth a visit if all you want are magazines and know what you're looking for, but somewhat disappointing in the video dept. Score (Out of 5 for each heading) Parking 2
Access 4 Staff attitude 4 Shop Environment 3 Mags/Publications 3 Videos/DVD's 1 Toys/Lingerie 2
Licensed shop. Listing checked in June 2020 when it re-opened after lockdown.
News August 2019: Licence application
The shop has applied to renew its licence. It's not expected to be an issue
News December 2017: Staff required
The local newspaper seems well
keen on Private Shop as it runs another major article this time noting that the shop is recruiting. See article from
plymouthherald.co.uk
Offsite Review, November 2017: What's it like inside?
The local newspaper ran an informative article about Private Shop
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, September
2016: Improved
A vast array of R18 DVDs at £ 30 with a 3 for £ 60 deal, and £ 25 (3 for £ 50).
Clean, tidy and significantly improved.
News July 2016: pokestop
The Private Shop made the news for being pinpointed on the game App Pokemon GO as a 'pokestop' where people can meet and trade.
News October 2014: Purple patch
PrivateShop in Plymouth city
centre has had its licence renewed - opening the door to a revamp bosses say will give it a more inviting new look.
Under the new terms, the store will be allowed to change its front window to display a sign saying your intimate lifestyle
and the adult store you can trust
From the Mystery Shopper
A rather tough shop location is reflected in the shop where you are met by a metal faced door that an H-Block would be proud of.
There was a wide
choice of £40 DVDs (4 for £100)
Serviceable but a sober and unexciting shop
Plymouth
Slinkies Manor Street Stonehouse Plymouth PL1 1TL
Licensed shop closed by November 2017
Plymouth
Westward Bound
44 Drake Circus, Plymouth Devon, PL4 8AB
Tue-Sat: 10am-5pm
Tel: 01752 221416
Unlicensed shop
From Westward Bound website, March 2008: Latex Clothing
Latex designs and kinky essentials.
We pride ourselves in offering you a vast range of latex clothing styles, in a wide range of sizes and colours. A bespoke
service, at off the peg prices.
All latex garments are handmade in England, and we gladly provide a full after-sales service.
This store is situated just off the A1 motorway on the North Bound carriageway. I think this used to be a restaurant or
something like that as the location is not your usual place for a Adult Store.
Located next to a petrol station, it is signed, but only just before the turn off into the car park. Plenty of parking spaces. If you want to be little
more discreet or are a bit nervous of being seen heading to an adult shop, then I suggest you park around the side of the store
The Shop
The store is large, open plan and it seemed well organised and
set out.
Plenty of choice of sexy clothing, sex toys and R18 DVD's. DVD's had been separated in genres and the choice was good. A television at the back of the store was playing some R18 Movie which caught my eye.
Prices
The DVD's are not cheap at £30 each, but the prices are pretty much the same across any location now. They do discount deals if you buy several DVD's and you're feeling flush.
Staff
When I visited this store I was the only person there. The female member of staff was reading something at the counter. I said Hello and she replied. I was looking around the store around 10
minutes she never once came over to speak with me.
I am used to the usual If you need any help speech but didn't even get that. I did have a few questions but decided to leave it.
Overall
The Location is rather unusual, but if you are travelling on the A1 its probably worth a stop.
I didn't bother me in the slightest that the staff didn't ask me if I wanted any help, but this would of been nice.
Worth a visit if you're passing.
Poole
Erotique 4 You Ashley Road Parkstone Poole
The shop applied for a sex shop licence in February 2010. Now closed/
Poole
Purrfectly Discreet High Street Poole BH15 1DB
Opened in May 2013. Moved to Bournemouth in September 2014
Port Talbot
Secret Desires Commercial Road, Taibach Port Talbot SA13 1LG
The shop has a novel approach to hurrying up long time browsers by suggesting that they risk being reported to police as potential perverts along with CCTV footage. Hopefully tongue in
cheek, but in Stasi Britain one can never be quite sure that there isn't an element of truth.
Reader review
There was a good range of R18 material available, amounting to 350 video and another 350 DVD titles according to
the staff with more expected soon. There was also a fair selection of sex toys and some magazines.
The two male staff were very friendly and unassuming and quite willing to let people browse on their own or provide advise if requested. Portsmouth
City Council's foolish provision that *anyone* entering the shop *must* show proof of age had already been abandoned by the time I arrived at midday, which was a shame as no one has asked me for proof of age for more than 20 years.
The DVD's and
Video's are expensive with every one marked up at £40, but there are also numerous offers available such as 2 for £60, 4 for £100, bundled packs of 10 for £60 and 20 for £100. There is also 50% off for part exchange (with
receipt) and it is well worth asking to see what other offers they are willing to make. I bought Private Gladiator parts 1 and 2 (3 discs) for £40.
Overall a bit expensive, but still worth a visit and definitely a massive improvement over
previously.
Licensed and trading since December 2001. Moved to new premises on the same street in 2013. Previously known as The Adult Shop.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, August 2017: Cluttered
The shop was busy perhaps due to R18s being priced at £20 each or 3 for £40.
Magazines are also on sale but the shop is a little cluttered.
From The Adult Shop:
Has recently been extended and a new toys and clothes section has been fitted with a new fantastic dolls selection extended. With all the new videos, dvds and mags there's something for everyone so come and meet our friendly staff who
will be happy to meet you!
From Trevor:
Visited recently, NOT as stated in description by owner: one to avoid...Poor customer service...when will people learn that politeness and friendliness are the key to selling, not
haggling and cynicism...
Preston
Private Shop
64 Lancaster Road Preston PR1 1DD
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm (Fri. 8pm)
Licensed since 2001. Listing checked May 2019.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, August 2017: A good range of DVDs
A good range of R18 DVDs with most at £25 or 3 for £50. There were also videos at £15 and £10 with equivalent multi-buy deals.
The location is good
being close to the town centre.
News March 2014: Sign of the Times
The request for new signage was rejected by Preston Council. Vice chairman, Councillor Carl Crompton, spouted:
If it hadn't had the couple on it would have gone
through. But with the couple in, some of the members thought it could possibly lead to younger children asking questions that the adults might not want to answer. It was just inappropriate for something that's opposite the Town Hall and one of the main
thoroughfares through the city.
News March 2014: New Signage
The shop has applied to the council for new signage. The council have asked the shop to be more discreet than at present.
The council has approved plans to add a warehouse extension to the site. It was also reported:
With 7,000 sq ft of retail space and selling 8,000 different
products, the Rotherham branch was reported to be the biggest sex shop in Europe when it opened, and the second biggest in the world after the Hustler store in California.
Review from Ian, August 2014: Massive
Situated close to Junction 33 of the M1 Motorway, this store is very easy to find.
Located on industrial estate, it has its own big car park which is discreet, and if your feeling rather nervous,
don't worry at all.
The store is massive and split into two halves. There are two entrances for a huge clothing department and through to a massive DVD/Sex Toy Section.
There are literally more Porn DVDs in
this store than any other store in Europe. All DVDs are arranged by genre and each genre has a massive choice. The shop even has a large selection of gay and transsexual movies for those that like that genre.
Staff are friendly
and welcoming, and offer advice if needed but after initial hello leave you to browse this superstore of porn without distraction.
As with all Pulse and Cocktail Stores, movies are priced a bit more expensively than other places.
However they do offer multi-buy deals and do have a discount movie selection.
This shop is an absolute must for lovers of porn, either men, woman or couples. You would find it impossible not to find what you are looking for here.
A Must Visit!
From Pulse & Cocktails, May 2007: Europe's Largest
This flagship store in Rotherham is the largest sexy superstore in Europe and made the BBC News upon its opening. This
gigantic superstore is made up of two exciting departments.
The first department is ‘Cocktails', which has an amazing range of sexy clothing and lingerie of both conventional wear and fetish wear including PVC, latex and leather. The store also boasts
the largest selection of uniforms with over 20 different sexy dressing up outfits on display. The diversity at this store is massive, stocking a very comprehensive range of sizes from 8-26. This store also has a full range of wigs, shoes and a fantastic
selection of hosiery.
Cocktails also has an excellent choice of naughty novelties and games as well as an excellent range of hen and stag night products.
Pulse is where the shopping adventure really begins and is situated on the ground floor!
The sex toys department is huge with literally thousands of toys from every corner of the globe with many items available to touch in the 'switch on and try before you buy' display area. This store also has an exclusive range of erotic furniture.
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Turn off at Jctn 33, M1 (Near Meadowhall Shopping Centre Jctn 34) • Head towards Rotherham (A630) • First left roundabout onto A630 • Continue for approx ¼ mile (Passing Halfords and Dunelm Mill on the left) • Turn left off the
dual carriageway at the side of Wickes. • Turn right at the T junction & continue for approx 100 yards • The entrance to the car park is at the end of the road on the right.
This store has a two-acre car park so there is ample parking for
lorries and coaches.
Thanks to Tim: Supermarket Like
In Sheffield and Rotherham there are a couple of pretty large shops called Pulse & Cocktails. These are quite supermarket-like in layout and atmosphere - very
bright and airy and the staff are friendly and fairly non-intrusive. The prices are a bit steep I think (£30 for an R18 video or 2 for £50), but they do have preview facilities and an exchange facility where you can swap any tape for
£10 within (I think) 2 weeks.
They've got a good selection of magazines too, but I wasn't totally impressed by them all being bagged up (no preview copies) even though there are signs saying that if you want anything opened then just ask.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, November 2015: Appealing
An appealing atmosphere and a successful store.
Salisbury
My Amazing Fantasy
105 Fisherton Street Salisbury SP2 7SP
Mon-Sat: 10am-7pm Sun: 10am-3pm
Licensed shop, associated with Erotica Belle. Listing checked in February 2019.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, November 2015: A playful approach
A packed 3-level store is slightly cramped.
R18 DVDs are £20 and include a free £10 magazine.
A comprehensive rage, competitive prices and a
playful approach.
News July 2013: Protest and a change of direction
Local neighbours have raised a petition against the shop's window display.
Manager Jonathan Spencer noted that the shop is trying to change
its image a little and has reduced its R18 stocks, presumably to open up the appeal to women and couples.
The protestors managed just an 40 signature petition but the shop gathered an 80 signature protest supporting the shop.
Review
from Gerry, February 2013: Friendly
Both Salisbury shops are still in business, but prices are a bit high.
It's a large well lit well stocked shop, lots of toys vids
mags dvds etc, they also have hard-core viewing booths great fun as they allow couples to use them too. Male and female staff nice and friendly with it.
Licensed with the full trading name Sex Shop A1 Happy Lovers Sandy . Listing
confirmed in August 2016
News from Sex Shop A1, March 2015: Re-fitted
Sex Shop A1 has been re-fitted, and the opening hours are now 10am till 9pm 7 days a week.
The Sandy shop is also is the warehouse for
J&G Trading, UK's Adult Magazine Distributor. It distributes over 20 Imported magazine lines every month.
News January 2014: Update
R18 DVDs are priced at £10.00 (no exchange),
£12.00 (no exchange), £20.00 and £25.00 with £5.00 off for exchanges for the last two price ranges.
News October 2013: Council zoning excludes sex shops
Central Bedfordshire Council have
adopted a morality zone ban on table dancing clubs and sex cinemas but sex shops have been excluded from zoning restrictions.
News from Adult Pit Stop, September 2013: Council policy and a continuing Adult Pit Stop
Central Bedfordshire Council has opened a public consultation, on what is reported by the press as
a nil policy. However this is a policy proposal that would be applied to future licence issuing and does not affect existing businesses. So thankfully Adult Pit Stop's future is not in any doubt.
The name on the licence was recently changed,
but the same team is still running the shop.
The shop continues to be a very popular shop with the customer base built up over the last eight years.
From Pat, March 2007: Industry Standard
Revisited just before Xmas, and they have increased their DVD prices to match the industry standard: £30 each.
From Pat, May 2006: Quality & Value
I was recently on my way North from London on the A1, and
found this shop. It's just after the Bedford turn off on the Northbound A1, called the Tempsford road, and is situated behind a 'Shell' garage. I think it used to be a cafe, as inside.
It is really roomy, well laid out, and has a large selection of
fetish clothing, a large magazine rack, half a dozen 'island' stands with DVD's, a reasonable space for gay porn, and the walls are covered in sex toys.
It does seem very women friendly, and when I was there, the shop was being run by a (very
attractive) woman, who was very helpful when I asked a few questions about some of the items on sale. I didn't ask, but she may be the owner of the shop, as it was so well lit and laid out, it seemed to have the feminine touch to the design, and I'm sure
any ladies that visit would find it very welcoming.
All new DVD's were priced at £25, but all the others were at £20, and outside of London, you would be hard pressed to find somewhere that matches the quality and value of this shop.
Sawtry
Pulse & Cocktails
Toll Bar Way A1 Northbound Sawtry Huntingdonshire PE28 5XW
Hours:
9am-9pm
Received a licence in December 2010, but the shop opened on 2nd September 2011.
Huntingdonshire District Council's Licensing and Protection Applications Sub-Group approved the renewal of the licence after hearing there had been no objections during a consultation
period.
News, May 2013: Littered with morality
A licence renewal met with two trivial objections, one citing an item of litter from packaging of an adult product. The licence was approved with the condition that
shops makes a litter patrol once a day.
Review from Tim, December 2011: Impressive Range of Stock
I have just been and made a few purchases at the new Sawtry branch of Pulse & Cocktails. I was impressed with
their range of stock, and as with previous P&C establishments, they have everything there that you could think off and in good quantities.
Staff were friendly and attentive when required, but didn't get too over the top, and no pressure selling.
Probably due to the fact they were two women, they were knowledgeable and helpful.
The only issue I had was the prices of DVD's some other local sex shops are selling them at £10 P&C were £25 to £30, but they do offer a trade in.
News September 2011: Opened
The shop opened on 2nd September 2011.
Bizarrely it has a condition on the licence stating that it is not to be called the Sawtry Sex Shop.
Mon-Fri: 10am-7pm Sat: 10am-6pm Sun & Bank hols: 11am-5pm
Closed only Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day and Easter
Sunday
Licensed shop opened in 2001.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, April 2016: Considerably better than average
There was a 4 for the price of 3 promotion on everything and an exceptionally good manageress.
There were magazines at £7, £10
and £12.
Considerably better than average.
News November 2013: Licence Fees Reduction
Scunthorpe's only sex shop Pulse and Cocktail took its case to the Civic Centre and the council agreed the
sex shop's fees should be cut by £ 1,220 a year. Councillors agreed that the processing work involved did not warrant the present £ 3,620 a year fee for renewing the licence. So now the fee is £ 2,400
Review from
Pulse & Cocktails: Large Adult Superstore
This is a large adult superstore and is split into two departments.
This first department is Cocktails, which has an excellent range of sexy lingerie, costumes PVC, latex and hosiery
in a variety of styles ranging from sizes 8-26. This department also has a huge selection of naughty novelties, games and hen and stag night products
Pulse is where the shopping adventure really begins! The sex toys department
is huge with literally thousands of toys from every corner of the globe with many items available to touch in the 'switch on and try before you buy' display area. This store also has an exclusive range of erotic furniture.
This store has a
fantastic adult film department with over 3,000 different titles covering every type and subject imaginable. This department also has a 42" plasma screen showing trailers of the latest films. The store also has an excellent, Gay DVD section with
over 300 titles. The DVDs are very competitively priced and Pulse & Cocktails offers an excellent exchange system on all films. The store has a huge range of books and magazines, none of which are sealed and all at very competitive prices.
The
store is located in the town centre on Trafford Street, Brigg Road opposite the bingo hall, 200 yards from Wickes.
Parking is available outside the store on Trafford Street or at Cross Street Car Park directly behind the store.
Reader review:
Chain Store
It's part of a chain with branches in and around Yorkshire, so I expect it to be typical of the chain in style and stocks. Good for parking, part of a row of shops north of Church Square, close to the market.
The front
has the lingerie and fetishware, from almost respectable to outright kinky., and you zig-zag through to the back area for the hardcore: videos, magazines, a bewildering array of sex toys. The staff are helpful. When I was there, both female and fairly
ordinary in looks. Seemed to have some practical experience of some of the toys on offer, based on the advise they gave.
Clean, modern, shop design and layout, comparable to High Street shops in general. More PVC and latex than the usual High
Street clothes shop; none of the branding feel you get from one of the big clothing chains, but the front is very much a clothes shop.
The back half doesn't hide what it is, but again its the goods rather than the decoration which defines the
shop. And the further from the front you get, the more extreme things seem to be. Bondage, it seems, still has limits, but there's stuff on display right at the back, and it's enough to get an idea of what some things might be like.
Certainly a
place I didn't feel dreadfully uncomfortable visiting. But I think I'd feel embarrassed anywhere.
The shop made the local news describing the up turn in sales inspire by the release of the Fifty Shades of Grey film.
The range of BDSM equipment on sale at Playtime comes in varying shades of naughty , from a Wartenberg
Wheel, with spikes which you can run up and down a partner's skin , to silk ropes, for tying up people nice and gently .
Playtime has been quietly going about its saucy business for almost 20 years. It's about to undergo a refurbishment,
which Carl hopes will make it more couple friendly and reduce the seedy element some people associate with such stores.
And the shop is already looking forward to Mr Grey's red-hot return to the cinema in 2016.
From
Stuart, June 2011: Traditional
Went into Playtime on Saturday and it is the best sex shop I've been in.
It has loads of DVD's from £ 9.99 a massive selection of toys, mags, lubes and tablets.
It is a traditional sex
shop not a boutique so has a limited range of lingerie, but does stock rubber wear.
Well worth a visit ,and the fella behind the counter is really helpful, and not pushy at all.
From Tone, May 2008: Tardis
Went
into Playtime upon recommendation from a friend, this shop is like a tardis. If you're looking for a great selection of DVDs and a huge choice in sex toys this is the shop for youf
The bloke behind the counter is really helpful and not pushy. You are
left alone to browse, also trailers are shown on two TV screens.
Probably one of the best shops outside of London.
From Steve, Aug 2007: Compared to London
Went into a local shop for the first time outside of
London. When I walked through the door at Playtime I was amazed by the size of the place it had a better selection of DVDs then some of the London shops.
Prices from £9.99 a great selection of toys at good prices and a very friendly tall fella
behind the counter this shop is how sex shops should be!
From Kevin, Feb 2007: Tardis
Went into Playtime last week for the fiorst time,its like a tardis, one of the best DVD collections I have seen outside of London,
Prices from £14.99 great selection of toys ,Lubes and dolls. Great help from the bloke behind the counter would recommend and give this shop 10 out of ten. ps Loads of free parking
From Craig
Playtime is a privately
owned, licensed sex shop discreetly positioned with ample free parking right outside. It's a fairly large shop with a separate section to the back where you can happily browse the DVDs and vids at your leisure.
They stock a great range of recent
R18 releases - Straight, Gay, Bi and T.S, and get new stock in on a regular basis. I noticed Evil Angel, Private, Ben Dover, Load, Cazzo and more. They tend not to over stock on one title, therefore offering a better selection to suit individual tastes.
DVDs were selling at 30 and they offer a part exchange service - I even noticed a For Sale bin.
The guy behind the counter was genuinely friendly, approachable and, despite not being part of a large chain, was happy to negotiate a good
deal on several DVDs I purchased.
They also sell lingerie, glamour/fetish wear, magazines, novelties and toys.
The discreet location, atmosphere and choice make the drive onto the island well worth it. Oh and they have an equally well
equipped, though smaller sister shop on Rainham High Street.
Meadowhall Shopping Centre 40 High St Sheffield S9 1EN
Mon-Fri: 10am -9pm Sat: 9am - 7pm Sun: 11am - 5pm
Unlicensed chain store
Comment from ETO's Mystery Shopper, May 2014: Very Popular
It was a very busy shop. Perhaps I was a victim of its success.
Sheffield
Fantasy Locker Attercliffe Rd Sheffield S9 3RA
Licensed. Trading since 2002. Closed in 2016
Sheffield
The Naughty Company.com
619 Attercliffe Rd Sheffield S9 3RD
Tel: 0114 244 2626
Mon-Fri: 9:30am -8pm Sat: 10am-6pm Sun: 11am-4pm
Licensed, previously Desire
Comment from ETO's Mystery Shopper, May 2014: Enjoyable
A good sized shop with a friendly and welcoming manageress.
Banded prices on R18 DVDs at £25, £20, £15, and £10, with all included in a 3
for the price of 2 offer with the cheapest being free.
There's still a few VHS tapes left at £5 (with 3 for the price of 2 offer).
An 80% enjoyable retail experience
News August 2011:
The shop is
now part of the small Naughty Company chain of shops, with a sister store in Doncaster.
Sheffield
Nua Ecclesall Road Sheffield S11 8PX
Unlicensed shop opened in April 2009 stocking energetic and sexy lifestyle products for ladies. Seems to have closed by 2014.
Sheffield
Private Shop Division St Sheffield S1 4GF
Licensed, previously Sven's Bookshop. Closed in 2017 and is now set to become a Mangobean Coffee Shop. The shop had a minor claim to fame as it is next door to house where Jarvis Cocker of the
Sheffield band Pulp, fell out of a window at party when trying to impress a girl with his Spiderman impression.
Sheffield
Pulse & Cocktails St Marys London Road Sheffield S2 4LA
Mon-Fri: 10am-8pm Sat: 10am-6pm Sun & Bank hols: 11am-5pm
Closed only Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New
Years Day and Easter Sunday
Comment from ETO's Mystery Shopper, May 2014: Highly Recommended
DVDs at £25 with 3 for £50, 7 for £100, 11 for £150 and 16 for £200, that covered every BBFC approved genre
A huge open
plan retail space . Highly Recommended
From Pulse & Cocktails: One of UK's Largest
This massive superstore is split into two departments.
This first department is Cocktails, which has
an excellent range of sexy lingerie, costumes, PVC, latex and hosiery in a variety of styles ranging from sizes 8-26. This department also has a huge selection of naughty novelties, gifts, games and hen and stag night products
Pulse is where the
shopping adventure really begins! The sex toys department is huge with literally thousands of toys from every corner of the globe with many items available to touch in the 'switch on and try before you buy' display area. This store also has an exclusive
range of erotic furniture.
The store has a separate massive film department, which is DVD heaven with over 5,000 XXX DVDS. The DVDs are very competitively priced and Pulse & Cocktails offers an excellent exchange system on all films. There is also
an excellent selection of XXX books and magazines that are unsealed and very competitively priced.
The store is located on Old Penistone Road, which runs parallel to Penistone Road, approximately one mile towards the city centre from Hillsborough
football ground.
Large free private car park at this store
Sheffield
Simply Pleasure
Chesterfield Road Sheffield S8 0RL
Previously The Adult Shop. Closed by 2012
Shrewsbury
Erozone
Dorrington Business Park Dorrington Shrewsbury SY5 7JP
I was met by a charming couple who showed me around. The main room was fairly large and
held lingerie and PVC outfits and lots of sex-clubesque designs. I was also shown into the leather and bondage themed side room.
After that we toured the toy room. The grey carpet and white walls left it feeling rather clinical and the small range
of vibrators did little to fill the walls.
With no films, magazines or atmosphere, this was a rather curious, but pleasant shop.
I One of the nicest located Privates I've been in, close by the striking English Bridge over
the Severn, sadly this wasn't one of the nicest presented, at least externally. The door was distinctly grubby-looking, but the inside was pleasant enough. Classic blue carpets didn't leave it feeling dingy thanks to plenty of lights and a funny,
talkative lady manager.
£30 R18 DVDs (with offers on multiples) and £25 ones on shelves marked 'Bargains'.
The displays, particularly toys on gondolas, had been artfully done.
Big display of mags, including fetish and TV/TS
titles.
Lots of stock in limited space can overwhelm, but in this shop didn't, and even with a lack of music,I enjoyed its character and ambience. A solid all-rounder.
Previously Licensed to Thrill. No longer listed on the Pulse & Cocktails website in 2014.
Sligo
Yutopia
95 Connelly Street Sligo
Slough
Simply Pleasure
32 Windsor Road Chalvey Slough SL1 2EJ
Mon-Sat: 10am-7pm
Tel: 01753 694023
Licensed. Previously Cupid's
Shop
From ETO Mystery Shopper, July 2011: Comprehensive range
A busy shop with space to offer a comprehensive range.
R18 DVDs were priced at £ 25 with a multi-buy price of 3 for 2.
From Simply Pleasure, Sept 2008: Forces Discount
Yes we do try to make everyone welcome and comfortable when they visit.
Our opening hours have been revised Mon-Sat 10-7. We also give
10% to forces personnel with I.D.
Review from Keith, My 2007: Well Priced
The store is well-located with two multi-storey car parks bang opposite.
Store is nicely laid out and well-stocked.
I was a little
disconcerted to see a middle-aged lady behind the counter, but she was very helpful and did not make me feel at all uncomfortable; that said I was buying "ben wa" balls for my wife - might have been a bit more embarrassed if buying a doll or
pussy!!
My purchase was very well-priced, even better than the lowest-priced similar item on their website. (I noted that the prices were the same in store and on their site, which I think in excellent). However costumes & lingerie did seem a tad
expensive - there was on outfit on the "sale" rack for 25quid which I've just bought (admittedly on eBay, but as a new item) for a tenner including postage - had the store gear been say 15 or 16 that would seem fair.
I'd certainly shop there
again, and would feel quite comfortable taking my wife into the store. Out of interest I walked past an Ann Summers after I went into Simply Pleasure, and the item I bought for 4.50, and for which other versions we're available at Simply Pleasure for
6.99 were a tenner in Ann Summers.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, February 2016: Disappointing
DVDs were £20 or £10 each but otherwise a disappointing store.
Review from Peter, November 2010: A good way with customers
On entering the shop l was greeted by a man watching Sky Sports News. We talked about football and he told me he has been licensed for about 3 weeks.
OK it's not a huge shop, But as l look around
and the shop had some good bargains. Video all at £10 clearance each. All the new DVD titles at £30.00 each all 2 for £50.00 and a good selection on one display again at £10 clearance (he liked these sticker) I brought two off this display Euro
Domination 5 by Evil Empire and Orgazm Addictz by harmony two good films for a tenner each.
It's got everything you could want, great selection of R18 DVD's from £10.00- £30.00.I also brought a jelly butt plug again with a £10
clearance sticker on.
Spent 20 minutes in this shop and was never rushed The guy who runs it was very helpful and had a good way with customers.
The shop had a back door which exited on to a large free car park.
(ideal for any customers that are shy and nervous) Spent £30.00 in this shop and left happy with the items l had brought
Southampton
Ann Summers
93 Above Bar Street Southampton SO14 7FG
Unlicensed
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, February 2016: Excellent staff
Excellent staff who did all the right things in terms of greeting and offering help.
Southampton
Forbidden Desires Rumbridge Street Totton Southampton
Book shop closed in 2010.
Southampton
Private Shop
Hanover Buildings Southampton City Centre SO14 1JX
Licensed. Cloeed by May 2019.
Southampton
A Taste of Amsterdam Millbrook Road West Southampton SO15 0HX
Licensed. Now closed
Southend
Ann Summers
88 High Street Southend-On-Sea SS1 1JN
Unlicensed store with listing checked in September 2015.
Southend
Harmony
312 London Road Westcliff-On-Sea Southend-On-Sea SS0 7JJ
Licensed, listing checked in 2015.
Southend
Private Shop
9 Alexandra Street Southend-On-Sea SS1 1BX
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm (Fri. 8pm)
licensed. Listing checked May 2019.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, September 2015: Appealing
Close to the seafront and a lovely shop.
DVDs are £25 and £15 with 2 for 1 offers available at both price brackets.
Clean, well stocked, and appealing with courteous staff.
Review from Gerry, September 2011: Usual Offers
The shop is near Southend Central Station.
There's the Usual Private DVD offers (ie 3 for £ 25 of a small selection). The rest of the stock is too expensive.
Pulse and Cocktails have submitted plans for a new branch of the sex shop chain at an old roadside restaurant, Little Chef. It is located on the the East Lancs Rd at Windle, St Helens.
St Helier
Ann Summers
18 Bath Street St Helier Jersey JE2 4ST Unlicensed
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, September 2014: Attractive setting
Attractively located in a street containing a public sculpture of giant outdoor chess set.
There are some excellent prices (maybe to do with the Channel Islands
VAT status).
Was greeted by a very friendly bubbly woman who asked if I needed any help shortly after I started looking about. (I declined so can't comment on how knowledge of the stock.)
Fairly standard sex shop bearing this name, one wall dedicated to DVDs, the opposite dedicated to vibrators and the like.
Not much in the way of clothing, and a limited range of magazines (all of which were sealed in plastic bags).
A little of the common boxed rubber skirts, opera gloves, masks etc, but nothing to interest the experienced fetishist.
Stevenage
SWALK Adult Store Queensway South Stevenage Herts SG1 1DA
Opened in November 2007 as SA Lingerie. Later re-branded to SWALK. Now closed
Stockport
Ann Summers
Merseyway Shopping Centre 64 Mersey Way Stockport SK1 1PL
Monday - Saturday: 10am - 5pm Sunday: 11am - 4pm
Unlicensed
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, October 2019: Middling
A pretty middling example of the chain.
Stockport
Cheeky Blue Adult Shop
42-44 Lower Hillgate Stockport SK1 1JE
Tel: 0161 476 4548
Licensed
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, October 2019: Rudimentary
DVDs were mostly £ 20 with a 3 for £ 40 multi-buy option.
Rudimentary but certainly not
unpleasant
From Mystery Shopper, August 2011: Decent Selection of Toys
DVDs were mostly 25 but new releases were 30. A decent selection of toys but the shop was not at its best at the time of the visit.
From Dave
Small and dingy. What few R18 videos they had were in a box on the counter ("I've more out back if you you want something else") I assume they are unlicenced and the small stock is
"insurance" against a Visit? What they had were all 40 - when I said I was used to paying much less they magically came down to 25. I passed, thank you.
Stockport
Harmony
26 Lower Hillgate Stockport SK1 1JE
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm (Fri. 8pm)
A Private Shop
Licensed.
From ETO's Mystery Shopper, October 2019: Impressive
Sports a banner proclaiming new lower prices.
DVDs were mostly £ 30 with several multi-buy options.
Mighty
impressive.
From Dave
I was very impressed by Harmony. The guy behind the counter was unobtrusive - there was a bloke in browsing as I entered, he left after a bit without buying and the
shop guy was quite OK with that, no 'sales patter', very good. I always like to buy something when I visit a sex shop - but I like it to be MY CHOICE to buy.
An average selection of vidoes and slightly fewer dvds - 24.95 being the going rate
which you can't really argue with these days?
A light and airy shop - you can actually see outside!! - with a good atmosphere. As good a porn shop as I've visited in the UK. (oh, and they sell toys etc.)
Stockport
Personal Lives Great Portwood St Stockport SK1 2DW
Previously Personal Lines. Seems likely to be the closed shop burnt down by arsonists in August 2015.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, August 2019: Utilitarian simplicity
R18s were £20 or 3 for £40. There were cheaper titles at £10 or 3 for 25.
There's a good manager but limited stock.
News April 2015: Licence fees
The owner of Adult World was interviewed by the local press to respond in a welcome reduction of council licence fees from about £7000 to about £400.
From Adult World, May 2007: Vibrant
Located just on the outskirts of Hanley City Centre, in an up and coming part of the city, AdultWorld in Stoke opened in April 2004. We spent over £75K on an extensive and complete shop re-fit. This shop
covers the whole of Staffordshire
Uniquely for AdultWorld this shop is split into two floors. The ground floor covers magazines, novelties, clothing and Sex Toys. The 1st floor sells DVD's and VHS.
We at AdultWorld base ourselves on being
the very best in leading Adult Entertainment. Our customer ratio is 50-50 split between men and women.
Our vibrant young staff here at AdultWorld in Stoke On Trent are always on hand to lend a hand.
We have thousands of DVDs at very
competitive prices. We get deliveries daily from our head office, of DVD's as well as magazines and books. This gives us a leading edge by having the very latest content available that is always new, fresh and up to date.
We offer a unique range
of lingerie and sexy costumes. We have in store catalogues that offer you everything you need under one roof here at AdultWorld in Stoke on Trent.
We're just off the A500, with a very large customer car park at the back of our premises. 10 mins
from junction 15 of the M6.
Stoke
Ann Summers
Potteries shopping centre 10 Parliament Row Hanley Stoke ST1 1QD
Mon - Sat: 10am - 5:30pm Sun: 10am - 4:30pm
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, August 2019: Mixed
A mixed bag.
News November 2013: New in Stoke
A new branch of Ann Summers has opened up in Stoke.
Stoke
Discretion
30/32 Hope Street Hanley Stoke on Trent ST1 5BS
Mon - Sat: 10am - 5:30pm
Licensed shop
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, August 2019: Massive
A massive selection of fetish/stripper/playwear clothes and lingerie, fetish footwear, toys and DVDs.
DVDs were £7, £10, £13 and £20.
Wonderland meets bedlam.
News April 2015: Licence fees
The owner of Discretion was interviewed by the local press to respond in a welcome reduction of council licence fees from about £7000 to about £400.
News June 2014:
Mentioned
Mentioned in the news being next door to a derelict bar considered a fire risk.
From Discretion, May 2008: Innovative Designs
We have been a licensed sex shop for
4 years, and before that, a fetish and fantasy shop for 16 years.
We have male and female staff on hand to help with the huge range of products that we sell.
We pride ourselves on stocking a lot of new
innovative designs that very few other shops carry, at a very realistic price.
Stoke
Pulse & Cocktails
530 King Street Longton Stoke-on-Trent ST3 1EZ
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm Sun & Bank hols: 11am-5pm
Previously Pleasure Palace
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, August 2019: Superstore
R18s were generally £25 or 3 for £50.
From Pulse & Cocktails, March 2007: One of the UK's largest
This is massive new superstore and is split into two departments.
This first department on the ground floor is Cocktails, which has an excellent range of sexy lingerie, costumes, PVC, latex and hosiery in a
variety of styles ranging from sizes 8-26. This department also has a huge selection of naughty novelties, greeting cards gifts, games and hen and stag night products
Pulse is where the shopping adventure really begins and is located on the first
floor! The sex toys department is huge with literally thousands of toys from every corner of the globe with many items available to touch in the 'switch on and try before you buy' display area.
The store has a separate massive film department,
which is DVD heaven with over 4,000 XXX DVDS. The DVDs are very competitively priced and Pulse & Cocktails offers an excellent exchange system on all films. There is also an excellent selection of XXX books and magazines that are unsealed and very
competitively priced.
If you are after the ultimate sex shop adventure then this exciting new store in Stoke is the one for you. This is an absolutely amazing store and can only be described as an erotic theme park; many customers browse for over
an hour and still only see a small amount of the thrilling products on offer.
The store is located on King Street almost directly behind the railway station.
About 500 people
visit the store on the A1 southbound at Grantham every week, estimates manager Michaela Snell. She said most will buy something and roughly 25% of people walking through the doors are regulars. It's intriguing to a lot of people - they might drive by
several times before they eventually come in, but they will come in to see what it is about. Image caption Some customers find visiting a shop helpful when choosing merchandise
The uninitiated will often turn right into the less
intimidating lingerie department, while more seasoned shoppers head straight for the sex toys or bondage area.
We say hello to everyone that comes in, said Ms Snell. Some will come straight up and ask questions, others will look
as if to say 'oh God, don't talk to me', which is fine - we can gauge what people want and leave them to it. We get a real mix of people in here... we do get a lot of people just asking for directions as well.
Offsite Review, April
2016: A1 sex shop reveals all... including 5 best-sellers
A new sexy adult superstore is now open on the A1 southbound, near Stoke Rochford, Grantham.
Formerly a McDonald's
restaurant, the premises near Grantham are now a brand new and exciting adult store.
It is a bright and spacious store that offers a very relaxed shopping environment with excellent advice available from the friendly staff.
Thousands of
people will drive past the Sexy Superstore every day on their travels and now many people will plan their journey so that they have plenty of time to visit the UK's most thrilling, new Sexy Superstore.
The store has 3 departments; the first has a
fantastic range of sexy lingerie and dressing-up wear from sexy nurse to PVC and rubber, sexy hosiery and sexy shoes and boots.
The store also has an excellent choice of naughty novelties and games including hen and stag night products.
The second department is the most exciting one with thousands of adult sex toys, catering for all needs and tastes. A selection of the best toys are on show in display areas so that customers can see and touch before making their choices. This department also has an excellent bondage selection with restraints, whips, paddles and also handmade, life size stocks.
The third department is the separate adult film department, with over 3,000 XXX DVDs.
The store also has a huge, private car park, with plenty of room for lorries and coach parties. A visit to the new, A1 sexy adult superstore is an
absolute must!
Stratford upon Avon
Romeo and Juliet's Adult Boutique 20 Rother Street Stratford upon Avon CV37 6NE
News June 2009.
An unlicensed sex shop has been granted to planning permission to open soon.
Sunderland
Ann Summers
259 High Street West Sunderland SR1 3DH
Mon-Sat: 9:30am - 5:30pm Sun: 11am - 5pm
Unlicensed sex shop. Listing checked March 2015.
Sutton Coldfield
Six 30 In Shops (indoor market) South Parade Sutton Coldfield
Unsure of status in May 2011
Unlicensed shop opened in September 2009
It is an adult boutique selling upscale lingerie and a few toys.
Sutton in Ashfield
Supermags Market Sq Huthwaite Sutton in Ashfield
Now closed
Swansea
Ann Summers
20 Whitewalls Swansea SA1 3AA
Mon-Fri: 9:30a-6pm Sun: 11am-5pm
Unlicensed high street store. Listing verified in February 2017.
Swansea
Little Amsterdam King Edward Road Swansea
Now closed
Swansea
Private Shop
Dillwyn Street Swansea SA1 4AE
Licensed shop closed in 2019. The shop looks set to be converted into flats.
Review from Ian, July 2014: Lacking a discreet entrance
Location
Situated on a very busy road that leads to and away from the city centre. Very busy with traffic and the store has
no off road or car park so it was a matter of trying to park along the road. The Shop is surrounded by takeaways and other shops. Managed to park quite a way up the road and walked to the shop
The entrance is located at the front
facing the road and I got numerous looks from car drivers who were stationary due to volume of traffic
Rather embarrassing to say the least.
Store
The store is small with the
usual range of clothing, sex toys, magazines and R18 Movies as available in most Private Shops
Maybe it was just the walk down passed the line of dirty looks from the car drivers but I just didn't feel comfortable in this store
had an atmosphere I cant explain really.
Staff
The staff member passed the time of day and left me to have a look around.
Seemed to feel uncomfortable.
I was thinking about the leaving the store and walking out onto the busy main road carrying a DVD and could hear the blasting of horns and shouts coming from car drivers in my head
Felt even more uncomfortable leaving the store
and walking back.
The location for this store really needs some sort of car park or rear entrance as Could not see this location making the start of the whole experience a good one.
Would advise if your
anyway little shy about visiting sex shop visit another one.
Unit 5, Frederick Street Town Wharf Business Park Walsall
WS2 9NJ
Tel: 01922 635544
Licensed. Also known as Angels of Walsall
Review from Malcolm, September 2012: Seeking High Definition
I visited a shop called Angels of Walsall requesting High Definition (HD) videos only. I was told most DVD'S are HD. The fella in there pointed to whole racks of them
and said they are all HD DVD's. Of course they weren't....
There was in fact one rack with some HD videos priced at £ 30 each, £ 70 for 3. Quite ridiculous when you consider what the private shops charge. So for me, Angels of Walsall was deceptive
about the nature of their products and overcharge by a mile and a half.
Review from Gerry, September 2011: 5500 Adult DVDs
Still an excellent shop which now claims to have 5500 adult DVDs in stock.
I can well
believe it. The price of 8 for £ 100 is available, and there is also a value bucket of older DVDs.
The cinema was doing good business yesterday as well.
Some of their website clothing offers are extremely good value
News from
Gerry, February 2011: R18 Cinema
I visited Angels and Sinners again yesterday. Still an excellent shop as per my past comments.
However they have now added an adult cinema at the back of the shop showing R18 films. The cinema is
rather different to the Odeon (apart from the films it shows) in that the seating is all comfortable leather sofas, well spread out. Very nice indeed.
Shortly the shop will be changing its name to Angels of Walsall to avoid confusion with the
wholesaler using the A&S name in Birmingham
Review from Gerry, Oct 2009: Superb shop
Superb shop on small trading estate, they have taken over two units.
As you enter shop, the left hand unit is full of undies,
toys, lotions, etc whist right hand unit is crammed with great selection of DVDs. Bulk price of 8 for £100 is competitive.
From Angels, Dec 2006
We are a large friendly business, catering for the discerning customer
requiring, top quality sex aids, toys, lingerie, lotions and potions, videos, DVD's and magazines. Visit or buy on line. Always competitive prices.
News from Nice 'n' Naughty, January 2020: From Back Street to Boutique
Eighteen years ago, when Nice 'n' Naughty first opened on Crown Street in
Warrington it was the very first licensed adult store in the Borough. On the 15th June 2020 we will bring adult retail into a modern retail environment when we open the doors to our new luxurious Boutique store on Sankey Street.
The location of our new store, in a retail shopping area, surrounded by specialised businesses, licensed bars and eateries, is not only keeping with the new boutique image we are launching, but was selected due to the ever-changing face of UK retail in general.
The Crown Street store that opened in 2002, has become a victim of its own success, with the modern-day customer demanding a more intimate, sophisticated shopping experience that a store in a railway arch just cannot provide. The
new boutique store has given us the opportunity to consult with interior designers to create a shopping experience deserved of this new era in retail. Nice 'n' Naughty has in conjunction with the designers and Warrington based shop fitters, created a
boutique store that will ensure we continue to cater for our core market, which over the last 5 years has seen an increase in females and couples of all genres.
Trish Murray, a Warrington lady herself and a driving force behind
the new store shared her thoughts:
"We are proud to be part of the Warrington community and share the vision of equality and diversity. We have spent 20 years working to change the stigma and preconceived ideas of
the 'Adult Retail Store', and have always preferred this label, but in this new era the customer demands a "Boutique", which is more in line with 2020 and the female and couples' market that we attract. We have worked closely with Warrington
Borough Council and their Licensing Department to ensure the requirements of the licence we have been granted are not only met but have been exceeded"
After trading in the town for 20 years, we have built a very
loyal customer base who have been the backbone of the store along with the staff who have a combined experience of over 35 years . Our customer loyalty was recently reinforced with the positive comments that were received across multiple social media
posts during our licence application process for the Sankey Street store, with the company receiving overwhelming support from customers and local businesses alike, many of whom demonstrated this by writing to the council in support of us.
With the High Street changing dramatically over the past 10 years, businesses need to adapt to survive. Nice 'n' Naughty are no different than any other retailer out there who are competing with Online shopping trends. Relocating and
upgrading to a boutique style store shows our commitment to continue to provide a new and improved shopping experience to our existing customers, and the ability to attract new customers who may be more aware of our online competition. Bricks and mortar
retailers need to ensure that they offer high quality products, knowledgeable staff and a luxurious shopping experience to compete with the online competition and this can be found in abundance at our new Nice & Naughty Boutique.
Our new store located at Unit 2, 66 Sankey Street, will be open from 9.30am to 6.00pm Monday to Saturday, in keeping with many other retail stores in the area and in the near future will open on a Sunday.
Nice
& Naughty obtained the license to ensure it can continue to supply our loyal customers with R18 hardcore DVD's and a vast selection of adult products.
Warrington
Nice
'n' Naughty Crown Parade Under the Arches - Central Station WA1 2AE
Nice 'n' Naughty in Warrington closed the Crown Parade shop when shops closed for coronavirus lockdown in March 2020. After the end of lockdown on 15th June
2020, Boutique by Nice 'n' Naughty opened nearby at 66 Shankey Street.
Warwick
Fetters
3 Emscote Mill Wharf St Warwick CV34 5LB
Monday - Friday 10am - 6pm Saturday: 11am - 3pm
Unlicensed bondage and restraints specialist
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, September 2020: Outstanding
Buzzer entry with a this is not a sex shop sign.
An outstanding shops with sex machines, BDSM gear and leather/latex wear.
On visiting Watford's only licensed sexshop (featured on Channel 5's Gender Swap with Rebbecca Loos) I was pleasantly surprised!
The shop is stocked from top to bottom with an amazing variety of toys.. Rampant Rabbits
take pride of place with lots of different colours, sizes and designs! I would hazard a guess that there are at least 150 different types of vibrators for women alone, which pleased my wife!
Then for me they had a large variety of pumps and
vaginas! That's not to mention the whole top shelf surrounding the shop being home for realistic dolls of all sizes! The Manageress behind the counter was very friendly and able to give us great advice about everything we asked her! she was very
confident and not at all intimidated by my query of how a penis enlarger worked! As well as all this they have a wide selection of lingerie, bondage equipment and DVD's and VHS all well priced!
I was really pleased with my visit and between
myself and the manageress we managed to persuade my wife to give the 'Love Swing' a whirl which she know tells all her friends about!!! We cant wait to go again!
From Peter
Firstly, the shop seems to have
metamorphosed from Harmony. It's now called 'Simply Pleasure'. I don't know whether or not this represents a change of ownership, though I suspect that it might.
It was a major disappointment. As a single man visiting the shop, I felt unwelcome.
It seems to me that it caters almost solely to women - plently of clothing and toys for them, but nothing (apart from the videos/DVDs at the back) for men. There was one man staffing the shop when I visited. Whilst he was quite pleasant, he appeared not
to have a clue what he was doing, and was a long way from being helpful to me. I won't bother to go there again.
From David
My wife & I visited the shop. It is brand new shop front with a very tasteful window
display of erotic lingerie, Inside just about every toy & gadget you could wish for are on display. A collection of whips, floggers & bondage gear if that floats your boat!. A very good selection of lingerie, pvc silky gear, erotic games.
A huge range of R18 rated dvds & videos the videos were £30 each which I thought was good value. There was one girl on the counter who was very friendly and answered all our questions. The shop has a very good atmosphere for couples or singles. We give the shop ten out of ten, a breath of fresh air in the world of sex shops! There is a security camera which covers the whole shop. The range of Rabbit vibrators every shape & size to please any girl!! We look forward to our next visit
Wednesbury
Nice 'n' Naughty Lower High Street Wednesbury West Midlands WS10 7AQ
Fully licensed shop opened on May 8th 2007. Now closed
Review from Malcolm, September 2012: Seeking High Definition
I visited the Private shop in West Bromwich and received accurate information and good deals.
I took one disc back because the
content was poor and even though I had time to have watched it, they took it back and I was allowed to swap it for another with no trade in charge made.
On another occasion I tuned down one of their free magazines while buying 3
videos for £ 50 and was told I could choose another HD DVD at no extra charge.....(4 for £ 50 that day). Excellent service. I highly recommend the West Bromwich store.
I have also been offered, when they have them, Blu-ray's for
the same price as 3 for £ 50 normal HD videos.
Harmony is a clean bright, newly licensed shop with a large selection of stock in all areas, R18 videos, DVD's, sex toys & sex aids, clothing, lingerie and a selection of leather clothing etc..
We always have
about 300 titles of R18 films in stock. All at great prices (as low as 20) and a part exchange facility. Although most titles are hetero, we do have a selection of Gay, Lesbian & T.S. films.
In excess of 100 different vibrators & dildos
always in stock. Plus a full range of artificial vaginas and masturbating units and dolls. We also stock a range of vacuum pumps and other erection aids including various creams. Our staff are fully trained in the usefulness of all items we stock as well
as being trained in how to make the customer feel at ease in what may be an embarrassing situation for them. Once again all prices are competitive.
We carry a large range of clothing and lingerie including nurse & maids outfits etc. Once
again staff are trained in converting sizes, as many people know only one type of sizing. We always stock a range of top quality leather clothing: Bodies, Basques, Bikinis etc..Further to this a range of handcuffs and restraints made from top grade Hide.
Plus harnesses, gags, masks, hoods and Kat o Nine Tails. As always prices are competitive.
One more thing, whilst looking at your site I saw some customers' comments relating to them being intimidated in certain shops. Sadly there are still a few
companies entrenched in that old fashioned style. However I can assure you not so in Harmony, our staff are fully trained in all areas of our business, with a very large emphasis on customer satisfaction. To run a successful business you need regular and
repeat trade, to achieve this you must a) Give good value for money b) Have a great selection of stock c) Keep the customer satisfied We try our very best to achieve all of these criteria. Our staff are repeatedly told “ It's the
customers who pay our wages”
Joy Adult Shop Whitecross Road Weston super Mare BS23 1EJ
Closed by 2014.
Weymouth
My Amazing Fantasy
1 Ranelagh Road Weymouth DT4 7JD
Previously named Discretion and then Erotica Belle. Licensed since 2005. Listing checked in June 2020.
News, June 2020: Screen size limits
The shop successfully renewed its annual licence in June 2020 but failed to get council permission for a large screen TV display in the shop window.
Review from ETO's Mystery
Shopper, September 2012: Highly Recommended
A good selection of DVD mostly at £25 with a Buy 1 Get 2nd Half Price offer. There are also titles available in a Buy 1 Get 2 Free offer. There's a £5-10 bargain selection too.
A very
friendly manageress made for a high recommendation from the Mystery Shopper.
News September 2011: Under New Management
New owners of the Weymouth's licensed sex shop in Ranelagh Road are making several fundamental
changes.
The shop was renamed in July 2011 from Discretion to Erotica Belle. And in a change of direction the new owner, Jonathan Spencer, has been given council permission to display lingerie in the shop window.
Spencer said that it an effort to
move his business on from what he described as the dirty mac brigade reputation of sex shops.
Weymouth Council's Licensing Committee one letter of objection, 18 letters of support and a petition signed by around 120 people in favour of the move
to change the building's appearance.
Spencer said: I've changed the products in the shop so they are less adult. I want to go more down the lingerie route and the gift route.
One of the biggest sex shops
in Essex has opened its doors on the A12 near Chelmsford and Witham .
Store manager Hannah beamed:
A lot of thought has gone into the design and the products we offer. It's spacious and modern and welcoming. Our
lingerie is classy and we have a real mixture of products and toys to suit all tastes. You can go from a simple tickler to something more fetish.
New employees at Pulse & Cocktails have a whole month's training before they can
start work in the stores. They learn about every single product in detail and about how to deliver the best customer service in an adult store.
Licensed adult cinema and sex shop. Open since 1995. Listing confirmed in November 2016.
News December 2016: Foxy Lady Dance Bar
A lap dancing club is set to open next to an adult cinema in Bilston in the new year -- if they can get the girls.The opening of Foxy Lady's Dance Bar has been delayed because they cannot
recruit the staff.
The new bar, which features three poles, a stage, several booths and a bar set in the backdrop of darkness, is due to open in mid to late January.
It will be open from 12pm to 4am.
News April 2014: Licence renewal
The Foxy is a licensed adult cinema and sex shop. The owner hopes to open a dance bar at the end of June. The owner said:
We take strict control of the property. The licensing people have been down and
double checked and there has been no problem.
The business was awarded a Sexual Entertainment Venue licence in 2012, which is when the licences were introduced by the Government. Until then it met the legal requirement for the time.
The sex shop sells toys and DVDs. Opening hours are 11am to 11pm, seven days a week. The owner said the busiest times were in the evenings and on weekends. To go in it will set you back between £5 and £8, depending on the time of day.
The licence
is now up for annual renewal by planning bosses at Wolverhampton City Council and the renewal will be subject to a public consultation.
From Guy:
My main object was to visit the cinema but
whilst waiting for the woman behind the counter to serve me I browsed around the shop. I found a vast selection of video's and dvd's which were priced individually or grouped at three for 100.00 pounds, which seemed a little expensive compared to
internet prices, but it does avoid the embarrassment of having delivered to your home, the range would cater for most peoples tastes.
The shop had a range of toys which was not huge, I found the stock to be mostly video's and dvds. Where this
establishment excels itself is the staff, the woman behind the counter was pleasant and helpful, she pointed out where the entrances to each of the two cinema screens were and where the toilets were situated and that refreshments were available. Upon
leaving a gentleman was behind the counter and he said goodbye and have a safe journey.
All in all a very friendly establishment.
Wolverhampton
Pulse & Cocktails
40 Church Lane Near St. John's Retail Park Wolverhampton WV2 4DD
Mon-Fri: 10am-7pm Sat: 10am-6pm Sun & Bank hols: 11am-5pm
Open every day except Christmas Day,
Boxing Day, New Years Day and Easter Sunday.
Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, December 2014: Huge and handy!
R18s are £25 with multi-buy offers of 3 for £50, 7 for £100, 17 for £200
Huge and handy!
From Pulse & Cocktails, March 2007: The Midland's
largest
This is massive new superstore and is split into two departments.
The first department in the store is Cocktails, which has an amazing range of sexy lingerie and clothing in both conventional and raunchy styles,
including leather, latex PVC and also a fantastic range of dressing-up uniforms. Due to the size of the store the product range and diversity is vast and the sizes range from 8-26. Also at this store is an excellent selection of hosiery, realistic wigs
and shoes.
This department also has a large range of naughty novelties, greeting cards, gifts, games and hen and stag night products
The second department is Pulse and is where the ultimate sex shop adventure really begins!
The toy
department is huge with literally thousands of toys from every corner of the globe with many items available to touch in the 'switch on and try before you buy' display area. There is also an excellent bondage section and an exclusive collection of erotic
furniture.
This store has a fantastic adult film department with over 5,000 different DVDs covering every type and subject imaginable. This department also has a 42" plasma screen showing trailers of the latest films. The store also has an
excellent, Gay DVD section with over 600 titles
The store has a huge range of books and magazines, none of which are sealed and all at very competitive prices.
This store in Wolverhampton must be visited for the ultimate sex shop
experience. It is an absolutely amazing store and can only be described as an erotic theme park.
The store is located on Church Lane, which runs parallel to St Johns Ring Road (dual carriageway)
By Car:
From the top of Snow Hill,
turn off left as if heading towards St Johns Retail Park. Do not turn into the car park, continue down Church Lane for approximately 300 yards. The store is the last building on the left.
There is a large free private car park at this store with
an additional, discreet entrance direct into the toy and film department from the car park.
By Foot:
Head towards St Johns Ring Road from the city centre, down Worcester Street, cross over the dual carriageway by Penn Road Island and follow
the footpath around the car park and onto Church Lane.
Mon-Sat: 10am-6pm Sundays: closed Bank hols: closed
From Pulse & Cocktails, March 2007: Large Adult Superstore
This is a large adult superstore and is split into two departments.
This first department is Cocktails,
which has an excellent range of sexy lingerie, costumes PVC, latex and hosiery in a variety of styles ranging from sizes 8-26. This department also has a huge selection of naughty novelties, games and hen and stag night products
Pulse is where the shopping adventure really begins! The sex toys department is huge with literally thousands of toys from every corner of the globe with many items available to touch in the 'switch on and try
before you buy' display area. This store also has an exclusive range of erotic furniture.
This store has a fantastic adult film department with over 3,000 different titles covering every type and subject
imaginable. This department also has a 42" plasma screen showing trailers of the latest films. The store also has an excellent, Gay DVD section with over 300 titles. The DVDs are very competitively priced and Pulse & Cocktails offers an
excellent exchange system on all films. The store has a huge range of books and magazines , none of which are sealed and all at very competitive prices.
Visit this store in Worksop for the ultimate sex shop experience
From the A57
turn off at Claylands Avenue, signposted Dukeries industrial Estate the store is 400 yards further down on the left hand side opposite the old Nestle factory.
Licence granted in July 2009. Locals tried to kick up a fuss about the historic plaque on the building
commemorating the birthplace of a Crimean war hero by the name of Balaclava Ned.
Listing checked in December 2014.
From Fantasy House, October 2009: Well received
We are aiming to encourage females and couples along with
the steady male DVD buyers offering a large range of up market lingerie, footwear and toys as well as a vast selection of R18 DVD's and imported magazines in bright pleasant surroundings.
So far everything we are doing is being
well received.
Wrexham
Private Shop Yorke Street Wrexham LL13 8LW
Licensed. Closed by 2018 and is now set to become housing