I love this shop!…read more It's full of weird, random and quirky bits and bobs, and it is usually my first port of call when I am looking to buy a gift or present for someone. If you're a cat lover you are in for a treat, as there are plenty of cat related items in the shop, from lamps, to nail stickers and mugs! I spend a good ten minutes laughing out loud at a book of pigeons that was in there (who knew some pigeons could look so bizarre!? I probably should have bought the book; I'm laughing to myself about the pigeons now). There really is so much stuff in there, that you would have to spend an age in there to see everything. There are bits and pieces crammed into every corner of the store! My only qualm is that because everything is piled everywhere, there is not a lot of room to move! If there are more than 3 people in the shop or you are carrying a few shopping bags, you aren't going to last long in there.

Came into this shop for my birthday shopping spree. I was surprised to find lots of random things…read moreand came out with a few things like a sleep mask and a nail drier (for nail polish). What I bought was fairly good. I will be coming back for my next birthday for sure.

As an avid dog lover, it makes me happy to see dogs allowed in a business establishment. Aside from…read moreservice animals, dogs are not usually allowed in restaurants in Canada, so I absolutely love seeing them when I visit the UK. This cafe / gift shop serves casual fare, which was exactly what we wanted when we popped in for a light lunch. I adored the cups with the dogs on them, too. The food was very nice - I really enjoyed my avocado toast with streaky bacon - but the highlight for me was the lovely dog who came over to say hello when he smelled bacon. So calm and sweet and loved getting pets. I wish we had a place like this in Toronto. The gift shop side had some really pretty things and I purchased a couple of cute greeting cards. I wish I had an extra suitcase for my return trip as I probably would have bought a few more things here. Really lovely shop and I hope to visit again when I'm back in England.

Laughing Dog is well worth the brief, affordable taxi ride away from the Laines part of Brighton to…read morethe Brighton Marina. Bandit is the resident Laughing Dog - calm, friendly, and a great ambassador for this mom & pop business. The entire establishment was very clean and nicely laid out. If you aren't a dog lover, or are iffy about dogs/pets being in a business, I'd still give Laughing Dog a chance before making up your mind. Bandit's presence can be pretty discreet so don't let that put you off from enjoying this Brighton offering. Laughing Dog brings together a locally sourced cafe, a shop with a good variety of offerings form local artists at a wide range of price points, and a mini "art gallery" experience in showcasing local art exhibits. I think it's a great concept to experience some of the Brighton local creative flavor and menu in one place. I visited during an impromptu afternoon getaway during a London business trip. I thought I'd be able to snag a sandwich to go, but unfortunately by the time I arrived, the kitchen was closed (it currently closes at 5:30 p.m.). I was still able to get a slice of not-too-sweet, handmade cake from their display to go and while I can't remember the name, I can tell you it was delicious as breakfast the next day! Way better than hotel food. I heard a "woof" while I was ordering and it made me happy to know there was a furball running around somewhere. I bought some cards from the shop and on my way out, got to finally meet Bandit in person although he was on a mission and was quickly on his way. Beautiful dog! Tip 1: To catch a cab back, ask the shop staff for directions to a hotel a few minutes away where there is a taxi queue. I was able to catch a cab back to the Brighton train station without a wait. Tip 2: Check their Facebook page and website. Laughing Dog sometimes organizes evenings with local bands, dancing, food, and drinks. They also may have a special art exhibit going on.

Abode is the perfect place to find homeware gifts for a loved one…read more Or for a loved one to find gifts for you! Situated about halfway down Kensington Gardens, it's charming boutique store that has lovely side tables, console tables, room dividers, fringe panels, floor lamps, table lamps, pigeon lights, marimekko fabrics, wall stickers, mirrors and luxury bedding. If you already have everything you need in the lounge and bedroom department, they also sell gorgeous kitchen and bath accessories from china, glasses, tea-pots and coasters to candles, soaps and towels. Don't know if they still have any in stock, but last time I went in I fell in love with the wicker bulls head and the Ibride ostrich console table.

Abode is a lovely little lifestyle boutique, which sells all sorts of fancy things for your home…read more Scented candles, velvet cushion covers, vases and more are laid out in uncluttered, attractive displays around the shop. They also sell small items of furniture, including some really classy wooden side tables and stools. Christmas is by far the best time to visit the store, as they have all sorts of beautiful decorations for your tree. They have a gorgeous selection, including gold Christmas trees and stars as well as some really beautiful glass decorations in the shape of parrots and other pretty birds. I bought a few last year in turquoise, white and gold and they really transformed my tree! In fact, they're so lovely that I've hung them up in my bedroom all year. Abode is a shop full of things you'd rarely buy yourself...quirky light fittings, gilded bird cages and some really delicate chinaware. It is almost impossible to walk around without starting a mental wish-list, making it the perfect place to start your Christmas list, whilst picking up a few gifts yourself! You can even create your wedding list at Abode! NB. Everything feels a bit delicate, so it's not a great place to bring the kids!

This is a really quirky little place, absolutely packed out with gift-giving paraphernalia - floor…read moreto ceiling gift cards and ridiculous stocking fillers. Most of the things in here are extremely tacky, but that's all part of the appeal from the array of multicoloured and fancy-dressed rubber ducks to the brightly patterned tissues to the pair of 'bouncing boobs'. Nice. A word of warning: this isn't a shop to bring kids into despite it's innocent-looking exterior. The messages displayed on the greetings cards are rather (ahem) rude and most of the gifts are DISTINCTLY adult. If you get what I mean. A great place for humourous greetings cards and tacky tat, but that's about it. A brilliant place to get joke presents or to pop into with your mates for a laugh, but don't expect to find anything remotely useful or genuinely likeable.

Peter the shop keeper is very friendly,accommodating and helpful I mainly use his shop for watch…read morerepairs and batteries he has such a good selection and at very reasonable prices!

I struggled choosing a category for Yellow Shop... I just went as vague as shopping! I had to,…read morebecause this place sells so many odds and ends its hard to classify... Batteries, photo frames, clocks, toys, can openers, torches, cigarette tins! Yellow Shop is a place you go not knowing what you want to come out with, and its owner knows that, feeling happier than most at you having a browse about without buying anything. He seemed quite the friendly sort of guy, and busied himself with a bit of casual tuneful whistling while helping with a customers order. The funny little shop didn't exactly make me fall in love with it, but its fun design and eclectic collection of products means I wouldn't be adverse to going again. And if I need to by mains adaptors, I'll know where to go!

You need not enter the actual Royal Pavilion museum, in order to get into the shop (funny that…read moreeh...turns out they want to sell their knickknacks and stationary to everyone!). The Royal Pavilion is funny shop- there is shelf upon shelf of historical books, posters, tea towels and all manner of other memorabilia celebrating the Pavilion, mixed in with all sorts of Brighton tourist tack...snow globes, sticks of rock, pencils, fudge bars...essentially if you can wrap it in a ribbon that says 'Brighton', this shop will have it! In addition to overpriced tourist merchandise, there is also a good collection of greetings cards, postcards and wrapping paper, as well as posh stationary and even chinaware. There are some really pretty floral tea sets, but be warned, they are quite pricey. As a resident of Brighton, I haven't found much need for this shop as it is aimed so explicitly at visitors. I have bought a couple of really lovely art deco posters but that's about it. I have seen a lot of stuff my mum would like though, including some interesting gardening books-there's probably a few good mum and gran gift ideas in store. And if you're interested in finding out more about the Pavilion and its Royal history, without paying to get in, this is obviously the place to do it!

The Royal Pavilion Shop is adjoined to the tourist information rooms that sit between it, and the…read morePavilion itself. This is a not too subtle move to try and get visitors to spend they're pounds and pence on holiday goods to remember what a grand place Brighton is. For those of us living in Brighton then, its not exactly the local hangout, as we get a good helping of Brighton everyday... But even then, there are a few quirky ornaments and snacks that may make for fun birthday treats for friends and family, or for yourself if you suddenly find yourself in need of a calendar. Its actually a surprisingly pleasant store to look around, as everything is organised and laid out to give a comforting sense. There's no higgledy piggledy feel despite the presence of Tea and jewellery boxes alongside dragons and history books. Its certainly geared towards the older shopper, with focuses on gardening much more likely than the latest crappy "Indie" music... But this is a fact to embrace! So if you are visiting, pop down, and if you've lived here but never been, if only to see how Brighton represents itself, its an interesting place to swing by.

I was initially drawn but the bright colours in the window display - this is a wonderful shop with…read moreall sorts of gifts and household items that are bright, colourful, unusual & quirky. A great place for fun gifts and stocking fillers for kids too. Hidden at the back, by the tills are a tray of glass rings filled with coloured liquid & glitter - they are such fun & I will be back on payday to treat myself!!!!

I like this place, I really do. Cute little novelty shop filled with fun, colorful goodies & nice…read morestaff. While it's fun to wander about and see all the little kitchy things and marvel at all the neat-o designs, I do find the prices to be a little out of whack. I had the pleasure of going into one of these shops while in Paris (the chain was founded in Paris, after all), but felt the merchandise there included a few things (some of which I actually purchased) that were unique and high enough quality to warrant a little greater outlay. Here, however, most of the goods were plastic and just didn't look as though they'd survive the tests of time. I had wanted to get a few kid gifts before heading back to the states, but sadly I just couldn't reckon quality and value sufficiently to get them anything from here. Definitely worth a look around, though, it's a fun little shop with fun little things!

If I'm buying cards for friends or loved ones, Scribbler is usually my first port of call…read more You can find quirky, unusual, and generally very funny cards and gifts, as opposed to somewhere like Clinton's that sells your run of the mill, generic and rather boring cards. Sells some funny little gift ideas too. Reasonably priced!

I absolutely love this shop - it is filled with beautiful & unusual flowers…read more Neil really knows his stuff & the bouquet and flower crown I got from him were just beautiful - 2 weeks on and the flowers are still going strong. If you are looking for a florist with style & creativity, then you must visit Hunters.