Bursting with sophisticated merchandise from all over the world, Bermuda’s shops bustle with must-have luxurious items for everyone.
Cecile
Brimming with family-owned shops and boutiques, Front Street, the epicentre of shopping in Hamilton, may seem quaint to visitors, even anachronistic. But look beyond the Norman Rockwell facade and you may find a bit of the glamour you have come to expect from Regent Street or Fifth Avenue.
Bermuda may look small, but it abounds with “shopportunities.” Prices are often lower than you would pay back home, because Bermuda charges no sales tax and reduces or eliminates the duties tacked onto luxury goods such as watches, perfumes and fine china.
More important, you find treasures here that simply do not exist at your hometown mall: fine British textiles, handcrafted jewellery, unique Bermudian arts and crafts, and island-made foods and spirits. And of course, you’ll want to pick up the perfect pair of Bermuda shorts.
Frangipani
Ambience, furthermore, proves equally important as selection and price, as Barbara Finsness well knows. “Retail has to be an experience, almost a social affair,” says Finsness, who owns and designs at The Island Shop. “Everything has to be just right in our stores, from the music to the flowers. We’re constantly changing our displays so that the people who come into the store are seeing something new.”
Bermuda shopping is about browsing in homey department stores, not elbowing your way through outlet depots. It’s about discovering boutiques in out-of-the-way alleys, not driving for miles to reach malls packed with cookie-cutter chain stores. Hamilton is home to a number of fine shops. In St. George’s you‘ll find many quaint boutiques. Stores at Royal Naval Dockyard offer everything from specialty gourmet foods to handmade jewellery.
What should you bring home? Here are several great gifts you may want to consider stowing in the suitcase.
Ready to shop? Here are just some of the gifts you may want to take home after an unforgettable holiday in Bermuda.
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Antiques
Steeped in history, Bermuda teems with time-tested treasures, from Queen Anne chairs and 18th-century engravings to old navigational maps and hand-blown bottles salvaged from shipwrecks. Half the fun is finding them.
Cecile
Apparel
Fashions from Bermuda and around the world are sure to please any clothes hound. Boutiques and department stores stock a full range of designer duds, as well as casual clothing and beachwear. Imported textiles are sturdy and finely tailored. Look for British fabrics, as well as fine Irish and Icelandic woollen goods, at prices often lower than in the United States or Europe.
Arts & Crafts
Bermuda’s literary heritage is rich as well. Among writers who have drawn inspiration from the islands are Mark Twain, Rudyard Kipling, C.S. Forester, Edna Ferber, E.B. White and Katherine Anne Porter.
Bermudians write lovingly of their island home. For an insider’s look, check out The Story of Bermuda and Her People by William Zuill; The Magic of Bermuda by David Raine; Hiking Bermuda by Cecile Davidson; Into the Bermuda Triangle by Gian Quasar; and the illustrated children’s book My Bermuda ABC by Dana Cooper.
Books
Bermuda's literary heritage is rich as well. Among writers who have drawn inspiration from the islands are Mark Twain, Rudyard Kipling, C.S. Forester, Edna Ferber, E.B. White and Katherine Anne Porter.
Bermudians write lovingly of their island home. For an insider's look, check out The Story of Bermuda and Her People by William Zuill, The Magic of Bermuda by David Raine, Hiking Bermuda by Cecile Davidson, Into the Bermuda Triangle by Gian Quasar and the illustrated children's book My Bermuda ABC by Dana Cooper.
Duty-Free
Like most islands, Bermuda has an outstanding selection of duty-free items, such as clothing, accessories, jewellery, watches, cosmetics, perfumes and, of course, spirits. Yet what sets Bermuda apart from other destinations is that this isle nation enjoys great imports from Great Britain, especially when it comes to quality textiles such as fine English wool, Scottish tartans and even Irish linen.
Frangipani
Food and Spirits
Bring back a taste of Bermuda with island-made goodies such as sweet local honey, sherry-pepper condiments, jams and marmalades, and Bermuda rum cakes. Such delicacies are found in stores in Hamilton, St. George’s and Royal Naval Dockyard. Swing by any supermarket and come out with culinary treasures.
A uniquely Bermudian souvenir is a bottle of Gosling’s Black Seal, Bermuda’s signature rum. Add it to Barritts Ginger Beer for a traditional Dark ’n’ Stormy cocktail.
Bacardi International Limited maintains worldwide headquarters in Bermuda, so you find a wide range of spirits at reduced prices — Bacardi Superior, Bacardi 151 and Bacardi Añejo, plus a wide range of other spirits.
Remember you'll need rum to make Bermuda's famous signature drink, the Dark 'n StormyTM.
Fill highball glass with ice, add 1.5 oz of Gosling's Black Seal Rum, top with Ginger Beer. Finish by squeezing a lemon wedge around the rim of the glass and garnish with lemon wedge.
Fragrances
Designer scents and cosmetics take centre stage at many of Bermuda’s department stores. Find the brands available in New York City and London but at lower prices. Locally made fragrances also serve as wonderful gifts to remind you of Bermuda. Lilies, oleanders, jasmine, sweet peas and passionflowers are among Bermuda’s favourite scents. Men appreciate shaving lotions bearing the scent of cedar.
AS Cooper & Sons Ltd.
Home Furnishings
Whether you wish to decorate just the dining table or an entire room, you can’t go wrong with that one-of-a-kind Bermuda look. Boutiques here carry handcrafted pottery and blown glass, as well as a wide range of adornments by the world’s finest designers.
China, silverware, crystal and porcelain are plentiful in Bermuda at attractive prices. Danish flatware, Wedgwood plates and Villeroy & Boch tableware are popular choices. And look for exquisite Waterford, Swarovski, Lalique and Baccarat crystal, along with Lladró and Hummel collectibles.
Jewellery and Watches
Shops and department stores here carry all the best-known brands at discounts you do not find back home. Also tempting are uniquely Bermudian pieces that often incorporate treasures from the sea: colourful shells, iridescent mother-of-pearl, polished sea glass, even Spanish doubloons salvaged from centuries-old wrecks.
The Island Shop/Cathi McClure
Tobacco
Cigar aficionados will find Bermuda to be the perfect place to smoke that hand-rolled Cuban without censure. Although illegal to bring into the United States, Cuban cigars are sold, smoked and enjoyed freely in Bermuda. If you want to bring some great smokes back to the States, the cigar shops here have plenty of other brands available.
Some of the great brands you will want to sample include Montecristo, Romeo y Julieta, Trinidad, Cohiba, Partagas and Hoyo de Monterrey. And don’t overlook Punch English Briar and Turkish Meerschaum pipes.
Generally, store hours in Hamilton are Monday to Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. At the Clocktower Mall in Royal Naval Dockyard from Jan. 1 to March 31 hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and from April 1 to Dec. 31 hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m, seven days. Both in Hamilton during Harbour Nights on Wednesdays and in Royal Naval Dockyard during Destination Dockyard on Mondays, you will find many stores stay open until 9 p.m.
No matter what you seek, you’re sure to find it in Bermuda’s many charming shops. So get out there and start shopping!
Dock and shop at Dockyard
Destination Dockyard takes place in the spectacular setting of The Royal Naval Dockyard every Monday night from 8-11 p.m., June - August. Start the adventure by taking a leisurely ferry ride to Dockyard. Step off the ferry and be greeted by local vendors displaying their crafts and sharing their many talents, not to mention great food.
Take advantage of the many retail stores within The Clocktower Shopping Mall, which stays open late for your shopping convenience. A must-see is the Craft Market with all its original Bermuda-made items. Many of the surrounding businesses have specials on Monday nights. The Snorkel Park has live entertainment, Dolphin Quest Bermuda puts on dolphin shows and Dockyard Glassworks offers free demonstrations throughout the night. There are a wide variety of activities for children, such as go-carting, a jumbo slide, fun castles, face painting, hair braiding, airbrush tattoos and so much more.
The Perfume Shop in the Clocktower Mall in Dockyard, is a unique and luxurious Gibbons Company boutique featuring a wide variety of favourite perfumes including exclusives Guerlain, Betsey Johnson, Marc Jacobs, Moschino, Vera Wang & Versace. Here you’ll also find Aqua di Parma, Boucheron, Lacoste, Kenzo, Dior, Dolce & Gabana and many more.
The festive atmosphere is enhanced by a variety of weekly entertainment. Gombey dancers and drummers dressed in vibrant costumes and rhythmic, age-old dances never fail to delight the crowds.
By the end of the evening you'll be amazed with the delightful shopping, excellent food and great entertainment! For a grand finale to your visit to Dockyard, check out the dazzling overhead graphics of the colorful laser light show Coastal Colors each evening. Call for more info (441) 238-2975.
For more information on Destination Dockyard, read our Royal Naval Dockyard section, check local newspapers, inquire at the front desk of your hotel or call the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce at 295-4201.
Harbour Nights: A Fun-Filled Street Festival for the Entire Family Courtesy of the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce
The scenic harbour front is closed to all vehicular traffic and offers fun for the entire family every Wednesday from 7-10 p.m. between April and October. Locals and tourists gather to enjoy a wide variety of Bermuda's unique culture — including live entertainment, more than 100 street vendors, children's activities, an extensive food court, shopping, dining and more.
Harbour Nights features a variety of activities from train rides to face painting, and the live music, local bands and musicians will keep you dancing in the streets. Besides Gombey performances, steel pans, dancers and craft demonstrations, revellers enjoy the Bermuda Regiment band, which marches down Front Street in full regimental apparel with pipes and drums.
Children can choose from a range of activities at the Children's Court, including fun castles in all sizes, the ever-popular train, face painting, tattoos and hair braiding.
With so many activities, visitors inevitably work up an appetite. The food court fills the bill. Here you'll find Bermudian and international specialties, including the popular fried fish, as well as a range of snacks, refreshing drinks and cool treats. The restaurants — many of which overlook Front Street — also serve full dinners and offer good selections of wine, beer and cocktails. For more information, contact the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce at 295-4201.
Getting there: The great news is that every Wednesday, Sea Express is putting in extra ferries for the event, so it's even easier to get from St. George's or Dockyard to Hamilton. From Dockyard, ferries will run every hour (except between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.); there will just be a 7 p.m. ferry. Returning ferries will be every hour until 11 p.m. From St. George, there will be a 6:05 p.m. ferry to Hamilton and a return ferry at 10 p.m. direct to St. George with no stops along the way.
For more information on Harbour Nights, read our Royal Naval Dockyard section, check local newspapers, inquire at the front desk of your hotel or call the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce at 295-4201.
Shopping Paradise: Where To Shop - What to Buy In Bermuda
27th Century Boutique
92 Reid St., Hamilton
Tel: 292-2628
In Bermuda, the 27th Century Boutique is the forerunner of fashion, with an enviable reputation for providing men and women with the latest fashions over the past 33 years. As buyer and coordinator, Sharon Bartram travels several times a year to purchase clothing for the boutique, and has travelled to Costa Rica, Jamaica, Holland, Belgium, Paris and London as a wardrobe coordinator and makeup artist for the television show “Style Bermuda.” The store’s most exclusive ladies’ lines are Joseph Ribkoff, Lyn Richie, Comfy and Orly, and they have a variety of outstanding lines for men.
A.S. Cooper & Sons
A.S. Cooper & Sons, Ltd.
A.S. Cooper & Sons Ltd. has been the premier store for fine crystal, dinnerware, figurines and gifts since 1897. They have expanded in the retail market and proudly opened a new building on Front Street in Hamilton.
Cosmetics & Fragrances, on the ground floor, has duty-free perfume and popular lines of Estée Lauder, Clinique, Bobbi Brown, Lancôme, Clarins and more. Fine Jewellery features Links of London, Judith Ripka, and jewellery with diamonds and precious and semiprecious stones in gold and silver. Gifts & Collectibles carries Lladró, Waterford, Wedgwood, Swarovski and Belleek. Studio, on the second floor, has fashions and accessories for ladies, from Lauren, Ann Klein, Michael Kors, DKNY Jeans, Calvin Klein, Jones New York and more — all at U.S. prices.
Also on Front Street opposite the Ferry Terminal is A.S. Cooper Man, the island’s largest men’s store, featuring Polo, Ralph Lauren, Helly Hansen, DKNY, Calvin Klein, Claiborne and IZOD — all at U.S. prices. Next door is A.S. Cooper Children for outfits from newborn to age 14.
A.S. Cooper Harbourside has fragrances at duty-free prices, your favourite sportswear for missy and fuller figures, as well as fashion accessories and costume jewellery. A.S. Cooper Express sets the trend in fashion and accessories for juniors.
For over a hundred years, it is the A.S. Cooper & Sons Ltd. family of fine stores in Bermuda.
Executive Offices
29 Front Street - 3rd Floor East Side Entrance
Hamilton HM 11
mail: P. O. Box HM 1071, Hamilton HM EX
tel: 295-3961
fax: 295-2961
A. S. Cooper HARBOURSIDE
Pier 6, Front Street, Hamilton HM 11
tel: 296-1342
fax: 296-0752
A. S. Cooper HOME
26 Church Street, Hamilton HM 11
tel: 295-1227
fax: 295-0420
A. S. Cooper FINE JEWELLERY & GIFTS
53 Front Street, Hamilton HM 11
tel: 295-0244
fax: 295-0988
A. S. Cooper MAN
29 Front Street, Hamilton HM 11
tel: 295-295-1637
A. S. Cooper STUDIO
27 Front Street, Hamilton HM 11
tel: 292-9872
A. S. Cooper EXPRESS
Washington Mall, 12 Reid Street, Hamilton HM 11
tel: 296-6525
A. S. Cooper COSMETICS & FRAGRANCES
7 Front Street, Hamilton HM 11
tel: 296-8816
Fairmont Hamilton Princess
77 Pitt’s Bay Road, Hamilton HM 08
tel: 296-6401 (Gift Shop)
tel: 296-5401 (Polo Ralph Lauren Shop)
Fairmont Southampton Resort
South Road, Southampton SN 02
tel: 238-8000 (ext. 6383) (Island Shop)
tel: 239-7094 (Polo Ralph Luaren Shop) BRANCH STORES:
Royal Naval Dockyard
Freeport Road, Sandys MA 01
tel: 234-4156
St. George’s
22 Water Street, St. George’s GE 05
tel: 297-0925
STORE HOURS:
summer: 9:00am to 5:30pm
winter: 9:15am to 5:00pm
Wednesday Harbour Nights in summer
Front Street stores are open until 9:00pm
Email Address: customerservice@ascooper.bm
Website Address: www.ascooper.com
Astwood Dickinson
Astwood Dickinson Jewellers
Main Store: 83–85 Front St., Hamilton.
Branch Boutique: Walker Arcade, Front Street, Hamilton
Tel: 292-5805
E-mail: ctaylor@astwooddickinson.bm
Website: www.astwooddickinson.com
Astwood Dickinson has an outstanding reputation for bringing the world’s finest jewellery and watches to Bermuda. At substantial savings over U.S. retail, jewellery such as Tiffany & Co, Judith Ripka, Hearts on Fire and Baccarat is available. Also available, the Original Bermuda collection, designed and manufactured on-site by master goldsmiths. The first of its kind in Bermuda, it features aspects of the island’s culture and traditions in 18kt gold.
Our jewellery workshop also offers individual designs and a full alteration department. Exclusively available at Astwood Dickinson’s watch department are some of the world’s most prestigious timepieces, such as Patek Philippe, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Cartier, Omega, Montblanc, Tiffany & Co. and Gucci. They also carry Tag Heuer and Tissot. Their Swiss-trained watchmaker will care for your luxury timepiece, from battery replacement to full service. Astwood Dickinson Jewellery Boutique carries the Bermuda collection, plus DKNY and Fossil watches, as well as a wonderful selection of gold and silver island charms, chains, diamonds and semiprecious jewellery.
The Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard
Maritime Lane, Royal Naval Dockyard
Tel: 234-2809
E-mail: artcentre@ibl.bm
Website: www.artbermuda.bm
Voted Best of Bermuda’s Best Art Gallery 2006, the Bermuda Arts Centre at Dockyard is one of the island’s premium galleries, featuring both traditional and contemporary art, all created by local artists. On location are four working studios where you can meet the artists and see them at work, including an oil painter, a cedar-wood sculptor, a jeweller, and textile and ceramic artists. The gallery also has a large selection of prints and locally crafted gifts, ensuring no one need leave empty handed. The centre opens daily 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Bermuda Beauty Crafts / BBC’s Sun Shop
6B Penno’s Drive, St. George’s
Tel: 297-1605
Nestled in St. George’s, at 6B Penno’s Drive, is Bermuda Beauty Crafts, a treasure trove of items for everyone by local artists, artisans and the like. Its BBC’s Sun Shop offers UV-protection clothing, hats and accessories for those wanting superior protection by such brands as Tilley Endurables, Coolibar and Panama straw hats.
CableVision is Bermuda’s most advanced video and broadband network, spanning the islands. Customers are cared for by an integrated team of technical specialists and live customer representatives available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Choose from 11 tiers of television with over 160 channels from around the world; plus broadband at 4 Mbps, 6 Mbps or 8 Mbps; high-definition DVR; Pay-Per-View; and more.
Bermuda Clayworks is a full-time production pottery store open year-round and is one of the primary cultural attractions in Dockyard, with on-site working studios. It has evolved into a collective gallery for ceramics, incorporating the work of several artists offering a broad range of styles. Bermuda Clayworks Designs offers functional tableware in vivid contemporary and traditional designs, as well as the popular customised house plaques seen island-wide. Jon Faulkner creates unique, salt-glazed, studio ware fired utilising recycled vegetable oil. The range of ceramics also includes jewellery, sculptural vases and wall hangings.
The Department of Tourism and the Chamber of Commerce established the craft market in 1987. It is the largest, most extensive craft outlet on the islands, featuring the works of 60 Bermudians. Every day, you find artists here who are happy to explain their crafts as you watch them work, and many will produce customised crafts as unique gifts. Candles, Bermuda cedar work, ceramics, jewellery, fabric art, painted glassware, three-dimensional decoupage, needlework canvas, Christmas ornaments and quilts are just some of the items available. The co-operative is open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Sundays and public holidays. Hours are extended when cruise ships are in port.
Bermuda National Gallery
2nd Floor, City Hall and Arts Centre, Church Street, Hamilton
Tel: 295-9428
E-mail: director@bng.bm
Website: www.bng.bm
Located at City Hall and Arts Centre in the heart of Hamilton, the Bermuda National Gallery is at the centre of the islands’ vibrant arts scene. Since 1992, BNG has been dedicated to bringing the world of art to Bermuda and Bermuda’s art to the world. Each year, BNG shows several temporary exhibitions, with the Ondaatje Wing committed to telling Bermuda’s rich, multicultural history through its fine and decorative arts. Admission is free. Join in!
Bermuda Perfumery
The Bermuda Perfumery
Stewart Hall, 5 Queen St., St. George’s
Tel: 293-0627 / 1-800-527-8213 (U.S. / Canada)
E-mail: info@bermuda-perfumery.com.
Website: www.lilibermuda.com
The Bermuda Perfumery welcomes visitors to its location in St. George’s. Since 1928, the perfumery has created and blended fine fragrances for women and men under the brand Lili Bermuda. Come for a unique olfactory experience and to discover how perfumers create fragrances. The Bermuda Perfumery recently introduced its unisex Water Collection. Fresh Water, created exclusively for Tucker’s Point Hotel & Spa, is a favourite for lovers of energising, clean citrus fragrances. More fruity, South Water is delicious with notes of coconut milk, guava and sea salt. The shop opens Monday to Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. in summer, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. in winter.
The Bermuda Philatelic Bureau
Bermuda Post Offices, 56 Church St., Hamilton
Tel: 297-7865
E-mail: philatelic@gov.bm
Website: www.gov.bm
Other Philatelic agencies and bureaus function as separate businesses apart from local postal services, whereas the Bermuda Philatelic Bureau is a department of the Bermuda Post Office. The primary function of the bureau has been to provide sufficient stamps for the general use of the post. It has always been the BPB’s endeavour to keep in mind the philatelic collector and stamp enthusiast to ensure that stamps produced will be appealing and interesting.
Issues for 2010 include 100th Anniversary Girl Guiding in Bermuda (Feb. 18), Dockyard Apprentices (May 20), Lined Seahorse (June 17), African Diaspora (Aug. 19) and Presentation Year Pack 2010 (Nov. 4).
The Bermuda Rum Cake Bakery
Royal Naval Dockyard
Tel: 234-4216
E-mail: mail@bermudarumcakes.com
Website: www.bermudarumcakes.com
At the Bermuda Rum Cake Bakery, you can enjoy an authentic taste of the islands with traditional rum cakes baked in the Cakery, a microbakery custom-designed for this Bermudian indulgence. All nine flavours are available daily to sample. It is believed that the forerunner of the rum cake may have been hard sea biscuits with a regulation tot of black rum. The Bermuda Rum Cake Bakery’s rum cakes are made exclusively with Gosling’s Black Seal, the Bermuda rum. Take home a mouth-watering, duty-free cake, available in a variety of flavours, including traditional black rum, rum and ginger, rum swizzle, banana rum, coffee, coconut rum, and rich dark-chocolate rum. The bakery opens daily 8 a.m.–6 p.m., until 9 p.m. when ships are docked.
Bermuda Triangle
Clocktower Mall, Royal Naval Dockyard
Tel: 234-0837
The Bermuda Triangle shop is full of treasures and is the most eclectic shop in the mall, packed with interesting items. Most of the products are Bermuda-inspired and unique designs, so they are not to be found outside of the island. Merchandise includes island summer clothing; a large selection of costume jewellery, many pieces made with shells; hand-painted wood carvings like boxes, tropical fish, doorstops and magnets, many with the signature pink Bermuda cottage design; candles; wind chimes; sterling silver; Bermuda Christmas ornaments; plus T-shirts for the whole family. There are gifts for any price range. Step inside and get lost!
The Birdsey Studio
5 Stowe Hill, Paget
Tel: 236-6658
E-mail: linberg@northrock.bm
Jo Birdsey Linberg, daughter of Bermuda’s first modern artist, Alfred Birdsey, painted for many years with her father at the Birdsey Studio before his death in 1996. Today she continues the family tradition. Created predominately in watercolour, her impressionistic landscapes, figurative paintings and whimsical animals reflect her mentor’s artistic legacy through simple lines and orientally inspired brushwork, but they also establish Jo’s own artistic niche and creative stamp. Her watercolours have been exhibited in Bermuda and overseas, whilst collected and commissioned internationally. Jo’s paintings reflect her love of life and Bermuda. Her father’s spirit is alive and well in her humour, hospitality and creative energy. The Birdsey Studio, in the back garden of the family home, remains a special place for many, with its tranquil natural setting and rather unusual appearance. Studio hours are 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. weekdays. Appointments are recommended.
Blucks
Bluck’s
4 Front St. West, Hamilton
Tel: 295-5367
E-mail: blucks@ibl.bm
Website: www.blucksbermuda.com
Bluck’s is Bermuda’s leading merchant for the finer things in life. Since 1844, Bluck’s has been the destination of the very discerning when they shop for superior china, art glass, crystal and unique gifts. The store in Hamilton provides personal service and a dedication to elegance and refinement reflected in the enticing high-quality products. Call Bermuda’s exclusive distributor of Herend porcelain, Royal Crown Derby, Lalique and Baccarat crystal.
New in 2010: Herend porcelain jewellery, Murano glass bracelets, stunning necklaces from Seguso Viro and hand-embroidered pillows and throws from Jan Constantine of England. Bluck’s is still fresh after 165 years of trading.
Blucks
Brown & Co.
Hallmark, Reid Street, Hamilton
Tel: 279-5442
The Bookmart, Reid Street Hamilton
Tel: 279-5443
The Birdcage Café, Reid Street Hamilton
Tel: 279-5462
Front Street, Hamilton
Tel: 279-5524
Brown & Co., with over 7,500 square feet of floor space, is the island's most comprehensive department store. Located in the heart of Hamilton, the stores are stocked with everything you need for yourself, friends, family and home, featuring tourist-oriented gifts, greeting cards, books from local and internationally acclaimed authors, perfumes and fragrances from top designers, home décor from around the world, fashion jewellery and so much more. Nestled at the back, the stores' book departments are beautifully designed cafés offering gourmet coffees, snacks, desserts and sandwiches. Visit Brown & Co. Monday to Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Brown & Co.
35 Front St., Hamilton
Tel: 279-5524
3 Reid St., Hamilton
Tel: 279-5442 (Hallmark) / 279-5443 (Bookmart) / 279-5462 (Birdcage Café)
Website: www.phoenixstores.com
Brown & Co., with over 7,500 square feet of floor space, is the island’s most comprehensive department store. Located in the heart of Hamilton, the stores are stocked with everything you need for yourself, friends, family and home, featuring tourist-oriented gifts, greeting cards, books from local and internationally acclaimed authors, perfumes and fragrances from top designers, home decor from around the world, fashion jewellery and so much more. Nestled at the back, the stores’ book department is a beautifully designed café offering gourmet coffees, snacks, desserts and sandwiches. Visit Brown & Co. Monday to Saturday 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. and Sunday 1–5 p.m.
Caesar’s Health Store
Clocktower Mall, Royal Naval Dockyard
Tel: 234-3728
Caesar’s Health Store offers a wide selection of souvenirs and T-shirts, including many must-haves for family and friends back home, all at reasonable prices. Don’t leave without some of their island teas, spices and sauces. Take home a Bermuda windbreaker, great for breezy days. Caesar stocks a range of health, beauty and toiletry supplies for personal care, as well as non-prescription medications and other essentials like suntan lotion, snorkel gear and beach equipment. Of course you can find drinks, snacks, locally made cookies and coconut cakes, and English chocolate bars. They look forward to welcoming you.
Cécile
Cecile
15 Front St., Hamilton
Tel: 295-1311
Website: www.cecile.bm
Specialising in designer fashions for women, this boutique offers exclusive labels from around the globe. Evening wear, swimwear, suits and resort wear are featured by foremost fashion names at favourable prices, often lower than U.S. retail. Collections include Emilio Pucci, Basler, Missoni, Anne Fontaine, Valentino Red, Armani Collezioni, Manuel Canovas, Gottex, Tibi, Milly, Trina Turk and Lilly Pulitzer. The dedicated professional sales associates and elegant atmosphere make Cecile the island’s premier shopping experience.
Chatham House
63 Front St., Hamilton
Tel: 292-8422
E-mail: chathamhouse@logic.bm
At Chatham House, on Front Street across from the flagpole, you are sure to find something for everyone at prices below those you would pay back home. Chatham House is the authorised distributor of Habanos, and there is a wide selection of gifts for the smoker, including English Briar pipes, Turkish Meerschaum pipes and a splendid array of Havana cigars, including brands such as Punch, Partagas, Romeo y Julieta, Montecristo, Bolivar, Cohiba and H. Upmann. The shop opens Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Churchill’s
27 York St., St. George’s
Tel: 297-1650 / 799-8260 (cell)
E-mail: churchills@myoffice.bm
Website: www.bermudawines.com
When visiting the Town of St. George, don’t miss the aptly named Churchill’s. Winston Churchill once said, “I am easily satisfied with the very best,” and you can be, too. With the only walk-in humidor on the islands, this is the place to stop for a fine selection of Cuban cigars, fine wines (250 references), cold beers, spirits and sodas. Gifts include cigar cases and cutters, lighters, glasses, decanters, wine openers and the Clef du Vin wine-ageing tool.
Conscious Vibes
Conscious Vibes Fair Trade
8 York St., St. George’s
Tel: 297-0208
E-mail: misela1999@yahoo.com
info@conscious-vibes.com
Website: www.conscious-vibes.com
Conscious Vibes Fair Trade imports beautiful, unique, handcrafted items and fair-trade foods from across the globe. Fair trade is making a significant difference in breaking the cycle of poverty, helping some of the most impoverished people on earth. Be an informed consumer. Choose fair trade.
Cracker Box
York Street, St. George’s
Tel: 297-1205
Hodge Podge
Point Pleasant Road, Hamilton
Tel: 295-0647
When visiting the historic Town of St. George, a must-stop is Cracker Box on York Street by the main bus stop, where you find a large selection of seashells, T-shirts, silver and shell jewellery, Bermuda caps, straw hats, and beautiful Bermuda watercolour prints by Amy Evans. Also find many Bermuda-themed gift items from mugs and shot glasses to wooden frogs, cats and Bermuda houses. When in Hamilton, remember to visit their other store, Hodge Podge, behind the Hamilton ferry terminal.
Crisson Jewellers
Crisson Jewellers
16 Queen St., Hamilton
55 and 71 Front St., Hamilton
Clocktower Mall, Royal Naval Dockyard
Tel: 295-2351
Water Street, St. George’s
Tel: 297-0107
E-mail: info@crisson.com
Website: www.crisson.com
Crisson Jewellers embodies Bermuda’s finest and most cherished traditions. A family business since 1922, the Crisson name is synonymous with quality and value.
The fabulous array of jewellery and watches reflects the style, sophistication and taste of their discerning customers. When you explore the exciting collections, they are sure you will agree that a visit to Crisson is the crowning moment of your Bermuda shopping experience.
Along with the wonderfully eclectic collection of hand-selected pieces from all parts of the world, Crisson is Bermuda’s exclusive source for famous designers, including David Yurman, Roberto Coin, Marco Bicego, Picchiotti, John Hardy, Kabana, Pandora, Bixby, Rebecca and Thomas Sabo. As for diamonds of distinction, Crisson has Bermuda’s largest collection of spectacular cuts from Cento to A. Jaffe.
When it comes to timepieces, Crisson is definitely the place! Crisson is the officially authorised Rolex retailer in Bermuda. You can also find Tag Heuer, Ebel, Movado, Tudor, Philip Stein, Christian Dior, Rado, Elysee, TX and Raymond Weil. The collection is rounded out with Seiko, Swiss Army, Citizen, Casio, ESQ and Guess.
Crisson has two main stores on Front Street in Hamilton, with another on Queen Street.
There is another store in St. George’s and one in Clocktower Mall at Dockyard. If you are staying in one of Bermuda’s major hotels, you will find a Crisson store there as well. Each of these boutiques features pieces selected from the collections in Hamilton. The shopping experience is relaxed and intimate, and the quality, value and prices are the same whichever store you visit.
Daisy & Mac
Daisy & Mac
Washington Mall, Upper Level, 22 Church St., Hamilton
11 Front St., Hamilton
Tel: 295-7477
Clocktower Mall, Royal Naval Dockyard
Tel: 234-7477
E-mail: daisyandmac@logic.bm
Website: www.daisyandmac.com
Daisy & Mac is where it’s at! Your No. 1 shop for great kids’ stuff, including dolls, dollhouses, stuffed animals, puzzles, Playmobil products, trains, books, arts and crafts, educational toys, and the latest in children’s fashion and care items. Check out the wide selection of European specialty toys and items from around the world, now with three locations to serve you: Washington Mall on Church Street in Hamilton; 11 Front St. in Hamilton across from HSBC; and Clocktower Mall in Dockyard. Daisy & Mac is the biggest little store in town!
David Winston
2 Reid St., Hamilton
Tel: 295-4866
Website: www.davidwinston.bm
Essentials for men: Beautifully designed and offering great customer service, this modern menswear store offers the best selection of fashionable clothing for the contemporary man. From the collections of Hugo Boss, find classic and casual styles for any occasion. Matinique, Cotton Reel, Profumo, Tankfarm and Joseph Aboud round out the collection of designer styles sure to become wardrobe favourites. For making any occasion a stylish one, be sure to visit David Winston, the most welcoming menswear store on the islands.
The Desmond Fountain Gallery is an essential destination for art lovers, showcasing international and local artists’ works alongside the oeuvres of acclaimed Bermudian sculptor Desmond Fountain FRBS. Fountain creates eminently collectible bronzes, etchings and paintings, the smaller works being easily transportable. Listed in publications such as Debrett’s People of Today and recipient of local and international honours, Fountain’s commissions take him far afield and his collectors are global. Aficionados can tour his public sculptures throughout Bermuda.
Experience Bermuda’s true hot spot. Glass is like light on the move. Molten at 2,300 degrees, it captures the colours of gemstones, elements and minerals and focuses them forever in glass art originals. Watch Dockyard Glassworks’ artists as they manifest their unique visions. Visitors may sit in the spacious studio’s armchair theatre and watch flame-work artists, lamp workers and bead makers at work. Buy pieces right off the iron. Most popular are collectibles reflecting Bermudian life, including the whistling tree frog, honeymoon hogs, multicoloured angelfish and local birds. The glassworks opens daily 8 a.m.–6 p.m., and until 9 p.m. when ships are docked.
Dockyard Linen and Gifts
Clocktower Mall, Royal Naval Dockyard
Tel: 234-0341
E-mail: roblyns@ibl.bm
Dockyard Linen and Gifts is the place to shop when you are looking for elegant — but not too expensive — gifts to remind you of Bermuda. Its fine collection of Bermuda tea towels, bun warmers, tablecloths and place mats, as well as novelties and accessories, makes excellent gifts for any special occasion.
Duchess Boutique, located in the Clocktower Mall at Dockyard, is where you can find the latest women’s trends — clothing for all ages: shoes, accessories and handbags. In addition, you can find lingerie, a fine line of shimmering makeup and Crave by Duchess body oils and lotions, which are made locally. All can be great as gift ideas.
The English Sports Shop
The English Sports Shop
49 Front St., Hamilton
Tel: 295-2672
With departments for men, women and children, housed in a charming, classic Front Street location as well as branch stores throughout the islands, there is a wide variety of items available. From classic colourful Bermuda shorts and blazers to suits and ties, along with an array of knitwear in cotton, wool and cashmere, the store offers an opportunity for a unique, fashionable souvenir of your visit. Don’t miss their own collection, Island Casuals, a fun way to remember your vacation. This historic shop is a must stop on your way through the city.
The Fair Trade Bermuda Shop, where “trade is aid,”at the Clocktower Mall, is the place to find exotic, one-of-a-kind items from Bermuda and around the world, including arts and crafts, instruments, Asian eccentricities, clothes and household furniture. Enjoy this old-style shopping experience in the Clocktower Mall store where owners Boyd and Muna Vallis work to serve you. As they say, “We are in sales, not storage, so everything is priced to sell.” There is something for everyone in this most interesting of shops.
Frangipani
Water Street, St. George’s
Tel: 297-1357
E-mail: bermudatrader@logic.bm
Wander up Water Street in the 400-year-old town of St. George and you will find the lively new shop Frangipani. From the cheerful batik sundress in the window to the dramatic wall of jewellery inside, you will be delighted at the eclectic range of beautiful and elegant clothing, shoes, bags and gifts found within. Open six days a week from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The Island Shop
The Island Shop
47 Front St. (Old Cellar Lane), Hamilton
3 Queen St., Hamilton
Somers Wharf, St. George’s
Fairmont Southampton, Southampton
Tel: 292-6307 / 292-5292 / 297-1514
E-mail: sales@islandexports.com
Website: www.islandexports.com
The Island Shop is a must visit for unique ceramic and linen products, all designed by Barbara Finsness. Resident and visitor comments include, “Finally a beautiful shop to buy our gifts,” and “I want to buy everything in your store.” Barbara’s designs are colourful and tropical, reflecting the best and lasting images of Bermuda. Each item is specially made and labelled with her signature. The Island Shop won Best of Giftware in The Bermudian magazine. New designs are continuously added to the collection. Now the store at 47 Front St. in Hamilton also hosts an art gallery selling originals and prints.
Juice ’N’ Beans
61 Front St., Hamilton
Tel: 292-6454
Experience the unique selection of premium-quality products on offer at Juice ’N’ Beans, Bermuda’s first and only all-vegetarian eatery, with exciting choices of custom fruit smoothies, health-boosting add-ins, and distinct and delicious varieties of premium organic coffees and teas. Juice ’N’ Beans also offers an all-vegetarian buffet of freshly prepared dishes and homemade baked goods, open from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Saturday, 1 p.m to 6 p.m. on Sundays.
The Littlest Drawbridge Gift Shop
Clocktower Mall, Royal Naval Dockyard
Tel: 234-6214
E-mail: beljones@logic.bm
Website: www.littlestdrawbridge.free.bm
The Littlest Drawbridge Gift Shop is packed with unique hand-made gifts from Bermuda featuring the aromatic Bermuda cedar treasures, including boxes, pens, goblets, vases and bowls, as well as sachets, cedar essential oils and incense cones. In addition, you will find authentic Bermuda bags with cedar handles, jewellery, Cuban cigars and Royal Naval Dockyard souvenirs.
Lusso
Lusso
51 Front St., Hamilton
Tel: 295-6734
Website: www.lusso.bm
In the heart of Hamilton on Front Street, Lusso is the ultimate in designer shoe, handbag and accessory shopping in Bermuda. For men and women, the collections of leather goods from Europe’s leading designers include Fendi, Salvatore Ferragamo, Prada, Miu Miu and Jimmy Choo. Silk ties and scarves, sunglasses, wallets and great gift items round out these luxurious collections. With prices favourably compared to U.S. retail — and no additional sales tax — you will often find the same item for significantly less than you would in North America.
Makin’ Waves
75 Front St., Hamilton
Tel: 292-4609
North Basin Building, #16
Camber Road, Royal Naval Dockyard
Tel: 234-5319
E-mail: info@makinwaves.bm
Website: www.makinwaves.bm
Makin’ Waves has been Bermuda’s headquarters for active sportswear for over 20 years, featuring surf brands such as Quiksilver, Roxy, Fox, Hurley, O’Neill and Billabong; sunglasses from Oakley and Maui Jim; and dive and snorkelling equipment by Sherwood, Mares, Dacor, Atomic Aquatics and U.S. Divers. With two locations — Front Street in Hamilton and in the historic Royal Naval Dockyard — Makin’ Waves has been supplying residents and visitors alike with the very best in active sportswear for island fun in, on or under the water.
The Masterworks Museum of Bermuda Art
Botanical Gardens, 183 South Road, Paget
Tel: 236-2950
E-mail: mworks@logic.bm
Website: www.bermudamasterworks.com
Set in the Botanical Gardens in Paget, Bermuda’s first-ever purpose-built museum houses a collection of over 1,200 pieces of Bermuda-inspired art. Renowned artists such as Georgia O’Keeffe, Winslow Homer and Albert Gleizes are found in the permanent collection, and a continuously evolving show of local artists is on display in the Rick Faries gallery. Local art and a selection of museum merchandise are for sale. A gift shop and café are planned for 2010. Masterworks opens Monday to Saturday 10 a.m.–4 p.m., and closes on public holidays. General admission is $5, free for members and children under 12, and the museum is wheelchair-accessible with a ramp and an elevator.
Nicholas Lusher Antiques & Fine Art
Tel: 236-2773 (appointments) / 747-8747 (cell)
E-mail: nicholas@nicholaslusher.com
Website: www.nicholaslusher.com
Nicholas Lusher Antiques & Fine Art buys and sells by appointment at Nicholas’ residence by telephoning first. The firm has had two brick-and-mortar galleries on the islands, and Nicholas has been in the business for 30 years. In the early 1980s, he trained at what is now Sotheby’s Institute. He pursued a degree in modern history at King’s College at the University of London, has taken courses at New York University and is presently enrolled at Pratt Institute. He has served as trustee and member of the Director’s Circle at the Bermuda National Gallery. Nicholas has also been a trustee of the Bermuda Society of Arts, established for the contemporary arts. On the occasion of the marriage of Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, to Britain’s Prince Andrew, he was approached by the government of Bermuda to find an appropriate gift on behalf of the people here, and the piece he suggested was accepted. Nicholas has bought and sold Bermuda-related antiques and fine art for his entire career and has a wealth of expertise in this area. Driven by his passion, Nicholas aims to trade items of beauty, history and cultural significance.
North Rock Communications
Washington Lane, Hamilton
Tel: 540-2700
E-mail: info@northrock.bm
Website: www.northrock.bm
North Rock Communications is Bermuda’s premier telecommunications provider, with more than 10 years of outstanding service. Corporate and residential customer offerings make North Rock your telecommunications one-stop shop, featuring wireless and wired Internet access, local and long-distance calling, hosting services, co-location facilities and more. Winner of Bermudian Business magazine’s Best ISP award three years in a row, North Rock is known for high-quality products and unmatched service.
Perry Footwear
44 Reid St., Hamilton
Tel: 296-8097
Perry Footwear is a hidden treasure chest for shoe, handbag and accessory addicts. Located at the top of Reid Street, to the left of Butterfield Bank, passers-by are bound to find something to sneak away with. To whet your palate, brands such as Lacoste, BCBG Max Azria, Marciano, Guess, BCBGirls, Stuart Weitzman, Donald J. Pliner, Emilio Pucci, Donna Karan Collection, Marc by Marc Jacobs and Herve Leger can be spotted adorning the store’s decor. From high fashion to affordable flare, the fashionista is bound to discover a trendy find. See for yourself. You won’t walk away dissatisfied.
Phoenix Stores Ltd.
Phoenix Centre, 3 Reid St., Hamilton
Tel: 279-5451
Collectors Hill Apothecary, South Road, Smith’s
Tel: 279-5513
Paget Pharmacy, Rural Hill Plaza, Paget
Tel: 279-5511
Clarendon Pharmacy, 31 Victoria St., Hamilton
Tel: 295-9137
Claredon Pharmacy, 2 Church St., Hamilton
Tel: 279-5444
Woodbourne Chemist, Gorham Road, Hamilton
Tel: 295-2663
Dockyard Pharmacy, Royal Naval Dockyard
Tel: 279-5410
Website: www.phoenixstores.com
With six full-service pharmacies, Phoenix Stores have been caring for customers and assisting with their health care needs for over 100 years. Should you need answers to health-related questions whilst you are on vacation, come into one of the pharmacies and speak to a Phoenix pharmacist. The professional team is always ready with a friendly word to support you and your family’s good health. Emergency prescriptions are dispensed whilst you wait, and each store carries an extensive range of over-the-counter medications.
All stores stock local and foreign newspapers, magazines and phone cards so you can keep in touch with friends, family and world events whilst vacationing. Each store also carries a comprehensive range of health and beauty products, a medley of toiletries and chocolates imported from the U.K., together with cosmetics, first-aid supplies and postcards, etc. See the ad for locations. All stores are open six days a week; three stores are also open Sunday and holidays.
Robertson’s Drug Store
24 York St., St. George’s
Tel: 297-1828
Robertson’s Drug Store is located in an attractive building between York and Water streets. Recently refurbished, it provides a relaxing and enjoyable shopping experience with friendly staff. There is a pharmacy for expert advice, plus food and drinks, which may be consumed in the patio area. The store stocks local items and imports from over 100 companies, many from the U.K. This allows Robertson’s to offer a unique range of merchandise to their customers.
Somers Wharf Shopping and Dining Complex
14 Water St., St. George’s
Tel: 295-4176
Website: www.somerswharf.com
The Somers Wharf Shopping and Dining Complex, created in 1978 by developing the historic St. George’s waterfront, sits on land reclaimed from St. George’s Harbour. Buildings in Somers Wharf, including the rugged Coal Shed, the long, pink Longhouse and the newly restored blue Hunter, were built in the late 1700s.
Today Somers Wharf is situated ideally in the middle of St. George’s, within easy walking distance of bus, ferry and cruise ship terminals, idyllically on the harbourfront. A vast selection of men’s, women’s and children’s apparel can be found in the shops and boutiques along the wharf, as well as treasures like fine crystal, artists’ collections, and Bermudian crafts and souvenirs. Don’t forget that weary, parcel-carrying husband: A casual pub and fine-dining restaurant at the dock await to satisfy hunger and thirst.
Unlimited Supplies represents retail electronics at its best, specialising in design of home theatre, home audio and video at any level. Whether you need a single telephone or whole-house telephone, security, cable TV or CCTV systems, Unlimited can take care of it, plus audio-video furniture, the best massage chairs on the market, and brands such as Atlantic, BDI, Denon, Draper, Jamo, Klipsch, Mirage, Motorola, Nokia, Panasonic, Parasound, Prepac, Samsung, Sanus, Sanyo, Sony and Swann Communications. Look for them behind St. Theresa’s Church on Cedar Avenue.
Vera P. Card
7 and 20 Water St., St. George’s
Tel: 297-1718 / 295-1729
E-mail: vcard@ibl.bm
Located at 7 and 20 Water St. in St. George’s, Vera P. Card offers jewellery, watches, figurines, crystal, clocks and gifts from around the world at duty-free prices. Selections are varied, and prices are guaranteed to offer savings over stores in the United States. Jewellery is “value guaranteed” against an appraisal of your choice. Vera P. Card features the largest collection of Lladró, M.I. Hummel and Nao-by-Lladró in the Caribbean, along with the complete Swarovski silver-crystal collection. The shop also has a wide collection of fine crystal and glass. The jewellery collection emphasises unusual, high-value stones, as well as exceptional workmanship in gold and sterling silver. There is also a wide collection of beautiful gemstone globes, which are shipped free to North America.
Walker Christopher
Walker Christopher Goldsmith’s
9 Front St., Hamilton
Tel: 295-1466
E-mail: walkerchris@cwbda.bm
info@walkerchristopher.com
Website: www.walkerchristopher.com
Bermuda’s best for fine jewellery, Walker Christopher is the store to visit if you are looking for something unique. From fancy-coloured diamond bands and strands of South Sea pearls to contemporary designs, the workshop specialises in crafting one-of-a-kind pieces. Walker Christopher also showcases an excellent collection of authentic coins: gold doubloons and silver pieces of eight salvaged from sunken galleons, as well as Greek and Roman coins dating to 350 B.C., are mounted in pendants, earrings and cufflinks.
Museum-quality Egyptian artefacts have been transformed into wearable art. The workshop produces its own line of Bermuda-inspired jewellery and sterling silver Christmas ornaments, and some antique and art nouveau jewels are shown. The shop opens Monday to Saturday 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Don't miss late night shopping hours in Dockyard, St. Georges, and Front Street during summer festivals.
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Harbour Nights features a variety of activities from train rides to face painting, and the live music, local bands and musicians will keep you dancing in the streets. Besides Gombey performances, steel pans, dancers and craft demonstrations, revellers enjoy the Bermuda Regiment band, which marches down Front Street in full regimental apparel with pipes and drums.
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Make your Bermuda trip even more memorable with dolphins! Dolphin Quest offers fun, interactive dolphin encounter programs for all. Book your adventure today!
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