St. Vincent

The 12 small blocks that hug the waterfront in downtown Kingstown make up St. Vincent's main shopping district. Among the shops that sell goods to fulfill household needs are a few that sell local crafts, gifts, and souvenirs. Bargaining is neither expected nor appreciated. The cruise-ship complex, on the waterfront in Kingstown, has a collection of a dozen or so boutiques, shops, and restaurants that cater primarily to cruise-ship passengers but welcome all shoppers. The best souvenirs of St. Vincent are intricately woven straw items, such as handbags, hats, slippers, baskets, and grass mats that range in size from place mats to room-size floor mats. If you're inclined to bring home a floor mat, they aren't heavy and roll or fold rather neatly; wrapped tightly and packed in an extra (soft-sided) suitcase or tote, it can be checked as luggage for the flight home. Local artwork and carvings are available in galleries, from street vendors, and in shops at the cruise-ship complex. Hot sauce and other condiments, often produced in St. Vincent and sold in markets and gift shops, make tasty souvenirs to bring back home.

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  • 1. C.K. Greaves Supermarket

    Food/Candy

    Whether you're putting together a picnic, stocking your kitchenette, provisioning a yacht, looking for recognized brands or locally made seasonings...

    Whether you're putting together a picnic, stocking your kitchenette, provisioning a yacht, looking for recognized brands or locally made seasonings and sauces, or just want some snacks, C.K. Greaves Supermarket is the main supermarket and your best bet, though there is another branch in Pembroke. Sunrise Supermarket, in Arnos Vale and across the road from the E.T. Joshua Airport, is owned by the same company.

    Upper Bay St., , across from Grenadines Wharf, Kingstown, St. Vincent, VC0130, St. Vincent and the Grenadines
    784-457–1074
  • 2. Market Square

    Food/Candy

    Don't miss visiting the Kingstown market, a three-story enclosed building that really bustles on Friday and Saturday mornings, when vendors...

    Don't miss visiting the Kingstown market, a three-story enclosed building that really bustles on Friday and Saturday mornings, when vendors bring their produce, meats, and fish to market.

    Bay and Bedford Sts., Kingstown, St. Vincent, VC0130, St. Vincent and the Grenadines

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  • 3. Nzimbu Browne

    Crafts

    This self-taught craftsman, artist, musician, and drum maker is best known for the original banana art that he creates from dried banana leaves...

    This self-taught craftsman, artist, musician, and drum maker is best known for the original banana art that he creates from dried banana leaves, carefully selecting and snipping varicolored bits and arranging them on pieces of wood to depict intricate local scenes. Prices range from $35 for smaller items to several thousands of dollars for larger works sold in galleries. Browne has a kiosk in front of his house but sometimes sets up shop on Bay Street, near the Cobblestone Inn.

    McKie's Hill, Kingstown, St. Vincent, VC0130, St. Vincent and the Grenadines
    784-457–1677
  • 4. St. Vincent Craftsmen's Centre

    Crafts

    Locally made grass floor mats, place mats, and other straw articles, as well as batik cloth, handmade West Indian dolls, hand-painted calabashes...

    Locally made grass floor mats, place mats, and other straw articles, as well as batik cloth, handmade West Indian dolls, hand-painted calabashes, and framed artwork are all available at this store that's three blocks from the wharf. Cash only; no credit cards.

    Frenches St., Kingstown, St. Vincent, VC0130, St. Vincent and the Grenadines
    784-457–2516
  • 5. Voyager

    Duty-Free

    Among the few duty-free shops in St. Vincent, Voyager I has a small selection of cameras, electronics, watches, china, and jewelry. A second...

    Among the few duty-free shops in St. Vincent, Voyager I has a small selection of cameras, electronics, watches, china, and jewelry. A second shop, Voyager II, is nearby on Bay St.

    R.C. Enterprises Ltd., Halifax St., Kingstown, St. Vincent, VC0130, St. Vincent and the Grenadines
    784-456–1686
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  • 6. Wallilabou Craft Centre

    Crafts

    Established in 1986, this local cooperative teaches villagers various techniques for weaving straw and other natural fibers. Workers create...

    Established in 1986, this local cooperative teaches villagers various techniques for weaving straw and other natural fibers. Workers create baskets, handbags, hats, toys, and other items that are sold in the Kingstown market; they make good souvenirs of a visit to St. Vincent. The workshop is on the leeward coast, about a 45-minute drive north of Kingstown.

    Leeward Hwy., Wallilabou Bay, St. Vincent, VC0350, St. Vincent and the Grenadines
    784-456–0078
  • 7. At Basil's

    Household Items/Furniture
    Closed Permanently

    St. Vincent's only antiques and fine furniture store is near the Young Island ferry dock and the Mariners Hotel. Owned by Basil Charles, proprietor...

    St. Vincent's only antiques and fine furniture store is near the Young Island ferry dock and the Mariners Hotel. Owned by Basil Charles, proprietor of Basil's Restaurant in Kingstown and Basil's Beach Bar in Mustique, it specializes in 200-year-old Asian pieces and the latest creations from Bali, India, and Africa. The merchandise here appeals to collectors, as well as to anyone seeking interesting, affordable items for either home or garden. Even if you're just looking, you might be attracted to the French wines, chocolates, and cheeses.

    Young Island Cut, Villa Beach, St. Vincent, VC0274, St. Vincent and the Grenadines
    784-456–2602

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