If you don’t believe the notion that ‘sex sells’ then this small pub in the Karoo will definitely prove you wrong. The story goes that Frank Ronald (Ronnie) Price bought a tiny farmer’s cottage on a remote section of the R62. His aim was to open a farm stall, selling fresh produce to the passing trade. He painted the name ‘Ronnies Shop’ on the side of the building, but business didn’t get off to a cracking good start.
Then one day, his friends decided for a laugh, they would add the word ‘Sex’ to the name, making it read ‘Ronnies Sex Shop’. Pretty soon this irresistible sign brought in loads of passers-by, and Ronnie’s initial irritation was transformed as he began to see the business opportunity his establishment’s newfound popularity presented. On the advice of these very same friends, Ronnie opened a pub… and the rest, as they say, is history.
Today Ronnie’s Sex Shop is one of the most popular route 62 pubs and bikers, travellers and holidaymakers make a point of popping into Ronnie’s for a pint or two, something to eat and a photograph of themselves next to the ‘Ronnies Sex Shop’ sign. You can also get something to eat.
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