Suck UK

Highly creative, reasonable prices. Big selection of designs, some are in the gift shop of the Tate Modern museum nearby. Post-it note origami. Umbrellas that change pattern when wet. Star Wars storm trooper bottle opener. Dinosaur bottle opener. Beer soap

We saw this on our way to dinner in London recently and we were curious what the name of the store stood for. There was a very nice guy behind the counter who explained that it didn't mean the U.K. Sucked. The store is filled with lots of unusual items. I especially liked the color changing umbrella. I wanted to buy everything I saw. He gave me a great catalogue that you can order from. Drop by and see what great things they have.

Known more for their online retail presence, this is SuckUK's primary location (they have a new one over in Westfield). I first learned about this company through Touch of Modern's website, when my sister bought me a colour-changing brolly for Christmas. I had no idea they had a store in London, let alone that it was on the 2nd level of the OXO tower on the river.
This store is great for creative and wacky gifts, with products like Edible Eyes (for children's baking time), Raunchy Wrapping Paper (double sided so you'd never know it's naughty) and solar clocks for those energy-conscious people.

A treasure trove! Perfect if you need a gift for a difficult person, or fancy treating yourself to something useful/amusing! Suck UK sell their products all over the place, you'll have probably come across some in other shops, online or by receiving them as presents! I'm a keen lover of gadgets, innovations and nerdy things, so I appreciated being able to see a wide range of their products all in the same place and in person. With well made, quirky and useful items, this is a great place to have a browse and a must visit for perfect gifts!

This shop is hard to find - but so worth it. Go up onto the balcony (which has a great view over the river). There are several cool shops but these guys are amazing. Loads of fun and unusual things. Not too expensive, ideal for stocking fillers or quick birthday gift. Awesome.