Malarkey

Another reason why Brighton is so brilliant, forget Clintons and Birthdays, for something a little more individual and imaginative when looking for a silly card or gift for someone, step into the world of Malarkey.
The walls are lined with funky, unique, kitsch and humorous cards (and by humorous I don’t mean the tacky types you get in most mainstream card shops).
To give someone a card from Malarkey requires a certain level of humour, as some of them are hilariously offensive, often verging on vulgar, and therefore may not be suitable for old aunt Grace as she manages to drag herself through to yet another birthday.
There’s also a selection of inane tit tats, such as jelly boobs, funny fridge magnets, rude wrapping paper and novelty games.

Looking for a place to stock up on Halloween cards?
Head for Malarkey where you’ll find hundreds of cool and kitsch greeting cards for every occasion. Since the shop is in Brighton you’d expect a bit of slap and tickle and the stock doesn’t disapoint as it ranges from the fun to the filthy. They also sell rude and colourful wrapping paper and daft presents like comedy voodoo dolls, water-​pistols and party games.
Anyone need a selection of plastic moustaches?

A friend and I were searching for some wacky posters, prints or other such bedroom accessories to enliven the walls of his new home, when we came across Malarkey, a crazy little avant-​garde store in the North Laines area. This place is littered with an insane collection of items ranging from the useful, to the amusing, to the downright vulgar. You’ll find comical postcards, greeting cards, wrapping paper, toys for cats, and gift bags, as well as somewhat less essential novelty items, like a ‘Do it yourself cure for erectile dysfunction’, or a £15 ‘Nose shower gel dispenser’, which, like it sounds, is basically a giant nose, that dispenses shower gel.
I thought Malarkey was a really fun store and we had a great time riffling through the treasure-​trove assortment of items on display. It’s certainly worth visiting if you want to relieve a bit of stress, just fancy a laugh, or want to get something a little different for a friend.