Cancel

Open app

Search

Ycuk

5.0 (1 review)
ModerateGift Shops

Ycuk Photos

Recommended Reviews - Ycuk

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

12 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Verify this business for free

Get access to customer & competitor insights.

Verify this business

Laughing Dog - This beautiful boy came over to visit when he smelled bacon

Laughing Dog

(5 reviews)

££

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 - Nordic Light Candelabra available in 2 sizes in white, black or red

Abode

(5 reviews)

££££

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!

The Royal Pavilion Shop - http://www.royalpavilion.org.uk/visitor_services/shop.asp

The Royal Pavilion Shop

(3 reviews)

££

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.

Ycuk - giftshops - Updated May 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...