Sex Shops List

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.

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

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.

Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, June 2018: Busy

A busy shop with a good atmosphere.

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.

Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, February 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.

Review rom ETO's Mystery Shopper, April 2019:

A specialist outlet for the fetish-fans, but one that felt inclusive and welcoming rather than niche or judgmental.

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.

From ETO's Mystery Shopper: July 2013: Back to Basics

Basic shop decoration for back to basics pricing.

A good range of toys and DVDs at £20.

Unsophisticated, but not unpleasant

News from Bissy-B, August 2008: Been Bissy

The West Thurrock licensed sex shop previously known as Little Amsterdam has moved premises and is now known as Bissy-B

We stock a vast array of DVD and VHS titles:

DVDs start from £10
VHS Tapes from £5

We also sell a wide range of Lingerie & Outfits
as well as Magazines (Contact & Monthly).

Some fancy dress costumes are also available along with bespoke bondage equipment

From the shop:

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”

I think we've got it pretty right.

Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, May 2021: Happy

A good selection of DVDs mostly at £20 and there's a multi buy offer of 3 for £40.

I left broadly happy.

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.

News, July 2018: Licence granted

The shop applied for a sex shop licence which will then allow the store to sell R18 DVDs and Blu-rays. The licence was duly granted in July 2018.

See review from essexlive.news , May 2018: A simple tickler to something more fetish

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.

Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, December 2014: Rough Charm

R18s are mostly £25 with some at £15.

A shop with rough charm.

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.

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!

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.

Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, February 2020: Nicely displayed

A good range of OK products nicely displayed

Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, March 2016: Good service

Nice atmosphere and very good service.

Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, December 2020: One of the best

One of the best Private shops on offer. Charming and artfully done.

There's a large range of DVDs and £20 and £25 with a 3 for 2 offer.

Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, February 2020: Clean and tidy

It's close to free parking. Boasting a polite, helpful and friendly manager and a clean and tidy shop.

R18s are £25 with plenty of multi buy discounts.

Review from ETO's Mystery Shopper, March 2016: Much improved

Another much improved branch of UK's largest sex shop chain.

An extensive range of DVDs were mostly £25 with some at £20. Multi-buy options are available.

Good presentation, variety and atmosphere.

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.

Large Free Private Car Park

From connections of Cherry Bliss, Jan 2008: Sexy Erotic Boutique as a sexy erotic boutique feel about rather than a typical sex shop.

Cherry Bliss has every area covered, sexy playwear, lubes & lotions, bondage gear to the very latest adult toys on the market.

The staff are friendly and are very well trained on all the products. They also stock a wide range of adult DVD tiles with prices starting from £4.99.

Cherry Bliss is an Aladdin's cave of all things sensual and sexy and would be ideal for those who get slightly nervous about visiting a sex shop.

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.