Must-Visit Bridport Shops 2025

Brilliant, independent Bridport shopping for original gifts and thoughtful finds

We’re so lucky here in Bridport because we have some of the best independent shops in the county, making our high street a lot more interesting than most. Even if we do say so ourself!

Yes, we have names that you’ll recognise (like Boots, Peacocks and Timpson) but in-between the familiar brands are smaller, alternative retailers and long-established family shops where you can pick-up original and thoughtful gifts that you won’t find elsewhere.

From quirky antiques shops and book shops loved by locals, to fabulous artisan food and drink suppliers. There are also the brilliant, creative traders who rock up to Bridport Market every Wednesday and Saturday – and always have a smile on their face.

To kick start your Bridport shopping trip, here are our favourites that are worth a visit when you stay with us.

Ps: You can also shop onsite with us: we have a small shop of our own on-site selling gift sets from the local suppliers we work with, including bow-ties for your pet pooch!

Bridport Shops

Our Favourite Vintage and Retro Rockstars

Tucked away near the centre of Bridport (on St Michael’s Trading Estate) is an amazing antique hub called the Art & Vintage Quarter – open 7 days a week, from 10am (and host to a vintage market on the last Sunday of the month between March and October). The warehouses here are filled to the rafters with quirky and unique collectables, memorabilia and objet d’art from the 1700s right through to the swinging 40s, 50s and 60s. Be prepared, you can easily lose an

entire day looking through the treasures!

Alongside the shops, you’ll also discover artist studios and galleries, a fabulous record shop open Weds - Sat 10am - 4pm (Clocktower Records) and a lovely café (Rafters by Mega Bites) so you can grab a bite to eat. Whilst you’re shopping here for all things vintage (or elsewhere in Bridport), don’t miss:

The Alleyways – Over 50 retro and antique traders under one roof with constantly changing stock, so there’s always something new to discover. Expect period and industrial reclaimed furniture, unique works of art, retro clothing and fabulous jewellery. Unit 51, 52 & 53 St. Michaels Trading Estate, Bridport, DT6 3RR. Open 10am-5pm Mon-Sat, Sundays and Bank Holidays 10am-4pm (Closes 4pm daily 27 Oct 2025 - 17th Feb 2026).

Pebble Vintage - Specialists in mid-century furniture and homeware, offering fully-restored Danish, Ercol and other classic mid century pieces. Unit 136, St Michaels Trading Estate. Open 10-3 Mon-Friday & 10-4 Saturdays.

Tina's Retro Clothing - a treasure trove of reasonably priced retro clothing and pre-loved vintage for men and women. Riffle through the rails and you're sure to pick up something cool. Unit 4A, St Michael's Trading Estate. Open 10am-4pm Weds - Sat. 

Bridport Shops

Our Favourite Food and Drink Heroes

Bridport is well-known for its fabulous food and drink. In fact, Bridport is what’s known as a ‘Beacon Town’ due to the quality and variety of its local food – much of which makes it into our food and drink offerings here at Outbuildings.

You can sample the delicious local food at the many and varied places to eat in Bridport, including the cosy street-side cafes and warm and welcoming Bridport pubs which are dotted around the town. Some particular foodie favourites of ours to check out when you are here are:

The Fridge Cheese Shop – A veritable Aladdin`s cave of award-winning speciality local cheese. With over 100 cheeses in store to cut from fresh, you

are not going to be disappointed. 14a West Street, Bridport, DT6 3QP. Open 8.30am - 3pm Tues - Saturday.

Selected Grapes – An independent wine shop that sells over 300 wines from around the world, both old and new. Also home to a great range of natural, organic, biodynamic and sulphite-free varieties. Unit 88, St Michael’s Trading Estate, Bridport, DT6 3RR. Open 10-6pm Tues - Thurs, 10-10pm Friday & Sat.

Bayside Bakery - This brilliant family-run artisan bakery makes the most deliciously gooey, award-winning chocolate brownies. You’ll find them at Bridport Market (where you may also find Ed or Dom tucking into a Heavenly Honeycomb, Dark Chocolate and Ginger, or Bayside Blondie!).

RJ Balson and Son - Britain’s oldest family-run butcher shop, established over 500 years ago! It’s a family favourite of ours and sells seasonal game and local, free-range meats. 9 West Allington, Bridport, DT6 5BJ. Open 7-1pm Mondays, 7-3pm Tues-Sat.

Bridport Shops

Our Favourite Market Trader Titans

Bridport market is an absolute must-visit whilst staying at Outbuildings. Twice a week, on Wednesday and Saturday from 8am till the afternoon, pavements fill with traders in front of Bridport’s shops.

You can find just about everything here: clothing, furniture, flowers and plants, food vendors, bric-a-brac and a whole lot more. In fact, Bridport has five markets which take place regularly in the town. The other three are the monthly farmer and vintage markets, and the pop-up markets that hit the streets buzzing with atmosphere.

We are big fans of Bridport market, so don’t be surprise if you bump into us whilst browsing. Our top recommendations are:

Oleo – Olivia of Oleo Skincare hand makes award-winning, vegan products in Bridport. And we love them! So much so that we worked with Oleo to create our own-brand hand wash and body lotion products for Outbuildings (which you can buy to take home when you stay).

Eleanor Terry Garden Design – If you’re a bit of a green fingers, then get yourself along to this stall run by the Eleanor Terry. She sells some lovely plants and flowers and is always happy to answer your horticultural questions.

Red Van Man – Head to the Electric Palace in Bridport and just outside you’ll see a stall packed with quirky antique treasures. We love hunting through the bric-a-brac to pick up a steal – and Mark, the man who runs the stall is always happy to cut you a good deal.

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Our Favourite Gifting Gods

Bridport’s shops spread out in three directions along South, East and West Streets, so taking a slow stroll around the town is a great way to get to know them. If you’re on the hunt for a gift to bring back from Dorset for loved ones, you’re sure to go home with something original in your suitcase, trust us.

For something unique and individual, make sure you pop along to these Bridport shops:

Chilli by the Sea – An enchanting den of handmade crafts, textiles, restored and collectable items for around the home, vintage tools and equipment and plants (including chilli plants – naturally!). 18 South St, Bridport, DT6 3NQ. Open 10-4pm, Tues- Sat.

Cilla and Camilla – Right in the middle of the town (on East Street), are two CiIlla & Camilla shops facing each other: No.4 and No.11. No 4 is a gift shop with an incredible range of greetings cards. No 11 stocks a great selection of cooking equipment. No. 4 and No. 11 East Street, Bridport, DT6 3LF.

Gemma’s Flowers – the fresh blooms included in many of our packages come from this wonderful family florist in Bridport. The colours and scents inside the shop are dreamy – and we find it almost impossible to not go inside when we’re in town! 45 East Street, Bridport, DT6 3JX. Open 9-3pm Mon-Fri, 9-1pm Saturday.

Our all-in packages come with treats form our local partners

Smith & Smith – Step back in time to when men wore suits and the Germans were the enemy. This traditional 'Gentleman's Outfitters' has been trading since 1884, but don't be fooled by its traditional facade and old fashion British service. This place is filled to the brim with suits, socks and even underwear for every occasion, even for the most modern of gentlemen! No.8 West Street, Bridport, DT6 3QP.

The Book Shop - This lovely independent book shop has been at the heart of Bridport's artistic and literary community on South Street for over 45 years. Pop down to browse its wide-ranging reads for adults and children - and make sure you bring something back to Outbuildings with you. There's a plush room and bathtub waiting for you and your book! 14 South Street,Bridport,Dorset, DT6 3NQ. Open Mon-Sat 9.30-5pm.

Happy Shopping!

The Outbuildings Team

Outbuildings is 100% family-owned and run. We hope to see you here soon!