INSIDER’S GUIDE

Shop products, Brown & Co. strives to deliver a broad range of pieces that set it apart and make each shopping venture a treasured experience. In-store items include designer fragrances, designer sunglasses, and accessories, as well as locally crafted Bermuda gifts, souvenirs, and ladies’ fashion apparel. The Hallmark department of Brown & Co. is Bermuda’s largest gift and greeting cards outlet and is the largest Hallmark store outside of North America. The Bookmart at Brown & Co. offers the island’s largest selection of books from local and internationally acclaimed authors and a fabulous café overlooking the Hamilton Harbour.

CHATHAM HOUSE

63 Front St., Hamilton Tel: 292-8422

E-mail: info@brs.bm

Chatham House, located on the corner of Front and Burnaby Street in Hamilton, is Bermuda’s premier specialty tobacconist. Established in 1895, this Front Street shop is thick with old-world ambience and sweet aromas of top-notch tobacco. Cigars here hail from Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, and, most notably, Cuba, featuring an array of authentic Cohiba, Montecristo, Romeo y Julieta, and other premium, hand-rolled Habanos. Whilst the world has significantly changed, Chatham House has remained true to its roots and continues to offer the “old world” charm of a truly historic retailer of tobacco products. Chatham House also carries English Briar and Turkish Meerschaum pipes, alongside lighters, cigar cutters, Swiss Army knives, and other smoker-friendly keepsakes and Bermuda gift items. Open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

CHURCHILL’S LTD.

27 York St., St. George’s

CHURCHILL’S CIGAR CABANA

Dockyard Terrace

Royal Naval Dockyard, Sandys Tel: 297-1650

When visiting the Town of St. George, a UNESCO World

Heritage Site, don’t miss the aptly named Churchill’s for your wines, spirits, and cigars. With the only walk-in humidor on the island, this is the place to stop for your Cuban cigars, fine wines, cold beer, and sodas. Winston Churchill said, “I am easily satisfied with the very best”; and now you can be, too. They offer the finest selection of cigars, featuring the newly formed Bermuda Cigar Co. line of cigars as well as Cubans, fine wines — over 250 references — and gifts such as cigar cases and cutters, lighters, glasses, decanters, and wine openers. Hours of operation in St. George’s are Monday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Now you can also visit them in Royal Naval Dockyard at the Churchill’s Cigar Cabana located in between the gazebos near the Ferry Terminal.

Confections

Bridge House

1 Bridge St., St. George’s Tel: 505-DIE4 (3434) www.confections2die4.com

Facebook: @confectionsbda Instagram: @confectionsbda Confections is a licensed Bermudian boutique bakery passionately dedicated to the simple beauty and nostalgia of the traditional Bermuda sugar cookie. Their recipe has been tried, tested, and painstakingly perfected for well over 20 years, thereby ensuring that each cookie has a seamless and delectable blend of airy lightness, a respectable crunch, and just enough sweet persuasion to keep you coming back for more. Experience their exquisite Bermuda Pink Sand Sugar Cookie, inspired by the beautiful beaches and baked fresh in Bermuda. Want to take the “beach” home with you to share with family and friends? Grab their hand-crafted Bermuda Pink Sand Sprinkles and make your own Bermudaful treats at home. They’re perfect for cookies, cupcakes, and ice cream. Order your gourmet treats online, arrange for delivery to your hotel, or pick them up at their new home in the Bridge House in St. George’s — a Bermuda National Trust gem of a property which is 400 years old. Just behind the King’s Square (Town Hall) in St George’s, Bridge House and Confections are two experiences not to be missed during your visit.

CRISSON & HIND

AFRICAN

Gallery

1 Church St., Hamilton

(Up the stairs by the Bermuda Book Store)

Tel: 295-1117 / 735-8833 www.crissonandhind.com

Since 1999, the Crisson & Hind African Gallery has been the showcase for breathtaking stone sculptures by the Master Shona Fine Artists of Zimbabwe, amongst the most impressive and soughtafter works of art from Africa. No wonder one Tripadvisor visitor called it the most magical, most interesting store in Bermuda. The new 2,500-square-foot location teems with spectacular lifelike carvings of powerful tribal chiefs, elaborately braided women, graceful leopards, antelopes, rhinos, and herds of elephants. Owner Dusty Hind says it is one of the most extensive galleries in North America dealing in Shona Fine Art. Thirty different artists, 12 different hard beautiful stones, every piece carefully selected. And don’t forget, original works of art are duty-free.

Crisson Jewellers

16 Queen St., Hamilton

Clocktower Shopping Mall

Royal Naval Dockyard, Sandys Tel: 295-2351 www.crisson.com

Facebook: @Crissons

Over 100 years and three generations of a family dedicated to quality, integrity, and reliability set Crisson apart from the rest. Established in 1922, Crisson is the iconic Bermuda store, renowned for world-class collections of fine watches and jewellery. The expert customer service team and aftersales professionals always create a memorable shopping experience and cater to the individual needs of every customer. With the latest collections from the most respected designers, you are sure to find that special piece to cherish forever.

Crisson has for many years been entrusted as theofficial Rolex retailer in Bermuda. They take great pride too in their accreditation as an Authorised Rolex Service Centre. You can purchase your Rolex watch from Crisson with absolute confidence and knowledge that you have been expertly informed and guided every step of the way with your choice.

You will also find an exclusive selection of other leading Swiss watch brands at Crisson, such as Tudor, Frédérique Constant, Movado, and Victorinox Swiss Army, as well as many other iconic and trendy brands like Bulova, Citizen, Seiko, Casio, and Bering.

When it comes to jewellery, Crisson is also famous for being the exclusive source for the most sought-after designers, including Fope, Roberto Coin, Marco Bicego, John Hardy, and Effy. And of course, the internationally popular Pandora collection can be found at both their Hamilton store and in their Clocktower Shopping Mall store in Royal Naval Dockyard.

Crisson’s own house jewellery collection boasts an impressive array of diamond, gemstone, gold, and silver jewellery and, most recently, their own exclusive selection of lab-grown diamond jewellery called Radiance. And absolutely not to miss, the original Island Sand Collection, beginning with a single charm in 1992 and now a selection of over 200 designed in Bermuda pendants, earrings, bracelets, and rings.

CROWN POINT

Grocery Services

Tel: 705-0804 www.crownpointbda.com

Your experience in Bermuda means everything to Crown Point, and not a moment should be wasted on the