129 Best Places to Shop in Bermuda

Upstairs at the Phoenix Pharmacy, this large toy department has an up-to-date selection of toys and games for all ages. There's a good supply of kites and beach toys, as well as shelves full of board games and puzzles. Phoenix Kidz, in the same space, stocks baby equipment and essentials. There's also a small selection of children's clothes and accessories.

Close to several centrally located guesthouses, this grocery store in Pembroke Parish is always open, even on public holidays. The Arnold's Express store in Hamilton—on Front Street—is open until midnight.

Find intricate watercolors, contemporary oils, and limited-edition lithographs of Bermudian imagery and scenes on display at the home and studio of local artist Joan Forbes. The gallery isn't open every day, so check the website or call to make an appointment.

Established in 1904, this store has built a reputation for its exquisite unmounted stones; upscale jewelry, including designs by Birks and Hearts on Fire; and a wide range of Swiss watches. Baume & Mercier, Omega, and Tag Heuer watches, among other famous names, are sold at U.S. prices with the benefit of no sales tax. The shop's Bermuda Collection, designed and created in the workshop, ranges from 18-karat gold charms to bejeweled pendants representing the island's flora and fauna. Visit the Sunglass & Watch Shop on Reid Street, the sister store, which stocks a large selection of designer sunglass brands.

Stocked to the brim with brightly colored baubles, Atlantic Jewellery has many handcrafted statement pieces. Find necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and chunky rings featuring every variation of colorful gemstones.

This branch of the Italian brand has a wide variety of casual-chic women's and children's clothing, in brash, bright colors and more subdued tones. Head upstairs when there's a sale: you can pick up amazing deals on well-made, trendy clothes for kids.

If you're looking for a completely unique piece of Bermuda jewelry, this new addition to the Front Street jewelry shops is a great bet. Master jeweler and model maker Tom Palmer works closely with local artist and jeweler Hannah Emmerson to make authentic Bermuda-made and -designed pieces, including their popular 14-karat gold Bermuda moongate charms.

The agency issues and redeems Bermuda currency and also oversees financial institutions operating in and through Bermuda. On weekdays at its offices in Hamilton, it sells collectors' coins, including replicas of the old Bermuda \"hogge\" money of the early 17th century. Cahow, Hawksville turtle, and gold shipwreck coins and boxed gift sets are among the pieces for sale.

The island's oldest arts organization has four galleries, and many highly creative society members sell their work at the perennial members' shows and during special group exhibits. You can find watercolor, oil, and acrylic paintings; pastel and charcoal drawings; and some photographs, collages, and sculptures. Admission is free.

The island's largest bookstore carries plenty of contemporary titles and classics, plus a complete selection of books on Bermuda. Paperbacks and children's books are here in abundance, as well as a wide selection of popular beauty, technology, and travel books. The Hallmark store at the front of the shop offers the expected greeting cards, balloons, party supplies, and little gift items. Its café has a balcony overlooking Front Street, perfect for grabbing a sandwich or a drink after a hard day's shopping.

Named after owner Darren Booth, this shop sells a good selection of trendy brands including Puma, G-Shock watches, and jackets by Helly Hansen and North Face. It also stocks Hershel backpacks. The sister shop, Heel Quik, on the corner of Queen and Church, has an excellent selection of luggage, in case you need an extra bag for your souvenirs. 

Owned by the English Sports Shop, the store sells quality casual and work wear for women of every age, but the highlight is the selection of evening wear. Look for reasonably priced cocktail dresses along with stylish contemporary separates and trendy accessories.

Bermuda's leading footwear chain sells a wide range of men's, women's, and children's shoes. The Trends location at 22 Reid Street in Hamilton has the most up-to-the-minute foot fashions, although the Sports Locker location on Queen Street in Hamilton has a good stock of running shoes and a wide range of fashion sneakers such as Converse and Keds. The store at 70 Church Street specializes in children's shoes. There are also locations on Water Street in St. George's and in Somerset Village.

Although there are several standout sections in this sprawling store, including a perfume department, home decor, and a fun assortment of upscale Bermuda-inspired gifts and trinkets, it's also the location of the Body Shop and sells a large range of its natural and ethically produced products. Look for the deliciously scented body butters and the popular gift sets.

While there are plenty of stuffed animals in the gift shop of the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo, the real stars here are the wide selection of educational science toys and the well-curated book section—many titles featuring stories about animals and the environment. The shop also stocks Bermuda-made products and souvenirs, and all proceeds go toward the Bermuda Zoological Society's education and conservation projects. Even if you're not planning on visiting the aquarium, you can still stop in here, especially if you're looking for fun ways to keep kids occupied.

This shop's focus is on tobacco and smoking-related gifts. In business since 1895, the store has an old-world charm with shelves filled with cigar boxes and a life-size statue of a Native American princess that greets you as you walk in. You can find top-quality cigars from the Dominican Republic, Jamaica, and Cuba (Romeo y Julieta, Bolivar, Partagas, Punch); briar pipes; tobacco; and Swiss Army knives.

Bright neon hues and funky styles dominate the selection of shoes at this store. Look for on-trend, reasonably priced sandals and sneakers, as well as a wall of brightly colored accessories.

The only store in Bermuda carrying Rolex, Crisson's attracts well-heeled customers who come here to buy merchandise at U.S. prices with no sales tax. The shop also carries a selection of David Yurman and Pandora charms and jewelry. Earrings are a specialty, and there's a large selection, as well as a handful of gold bangles and beads. There's also a branch in the Dockyard at the Clocktower Mall.

Focusing on one-of-a-kind and specially designed jewelry, husband-and-wife-team David and Avrel Rose Zuill can create anything you dream up. While the design studio originally began on the wharfside in St. George's, the current location on Front Street still stocks all of their unique statement pieces, all inspired by the colors and sights of the island.

Upping the souvenir T-shirt game, Davison's offers a great selection of shirts with stylish logos in great fits and designs. It also offers brightly printed dresses and separates for women, light comfortable clothes for men, and a large selection of children's clothes from infant to about nine years. The store carries plenty of gift ideas and accessories as well as the perfect beach hat and bags. There are branches on Front Street in Hamilton and in the Clocktower Mall in the Dockyard.

Diamonds International elevates the island shopping experience with high-quality, conflict-free stones sourced from around the globe. Friendly knowledgeable staff are on hand to help as you browse their selection of diamonds and more. With gems and precious metals that glitter in the island sun, you’ll find well-known brands like Bulgari, Fendi, and Crown of Light—all duty- and tax-free—to bring home as a sparkling reminder of your trip.

This wine and spirits merchant has a great selection in stores all over the island, including spirits from Bacardi. Visitors who want to take duty-free alcohol back home make significant savings on the retail price. One other retail location is on Harbour Road in Paget.

This natural-food and health shop sells everything from tea and supplements to organic body products and home cleaners. Don't leave without grabbing a fruit smoothie or a vegetable juice from the bar in the corner. There's seating on the porch.

On any given day you may run into the creator of one of the unique pieces for sale in this cozy art gallery, as it's run on rotation by the artists themselves. Specializing in unique locally made pieces, you're as likely to find Bermuda landscape watercolors by Jill Amos Raine as well as cedar chessboards by Ian Birch and salvaged rope placemats by Chris Cabral.

Gold, sapphires, colored pearls, and tanzanite (a rare gemstone) are the specialties of this Hamilton jeweler. The store also carries a large selection of certified diamonds and promises to match prices as long as they can be verified. There are additional locations on Queen Street and in Dockyard's Clocktower Mall.

Day or night, this gas station sells a good range of fast food and sandwiches, as well as cigarettes, hot drinks, chips, soda, and aspirin. This is the only true 24-hour place on the island .