16 of the best · The Bahamas
Shopping in The Bahamas: Straw Markets, Bay Street and Batik
The Straw Market and fine watches on Bay Street, Graycliff cigars, Port Lucaya Marketplace and Androsia batik.
Our 16 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love The Bahamas.
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Bahamian straw work
Straw Market
Nassau’s famous straw market, for handmade straw work, crafts and souvenirs.
Bay Street, Nassau, New Providence, The BahamasExplore View on map
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The unofficial fabric of the Bahamas
Androsia Batik
Hand-made batik from Andros, which the official tourism site calls the unofficial fabric of The Bahamas.
Androsia Street, Andros, The BahamasExplore View on map
The full list: Shopping, A–Z
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Nassau 7
Bay Street and beyond.
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Jewellery, watches and eyewear
Carlo
A luxury boutique for fine jewellery, watches, designer sunglasses and ready-to-wear, at Atlantis.
Crystal Court, Atlantis, Paradise Island, The BahamasExplore View on map
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Conch pearls and Bahamian coins
Coin of the Realm
A downtown jeweller for conch pearls, gems, Bahamian gold coins and stamps.
Charlotte Street, Nassau, New Providence, The BahamasExplore View on map
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Designer fashion since 1956
Cole’s of Nassau
The leading ladies’ boutique in Nassau, dressing clients head to toe since 1956.
Parliament Street, Nassau, New Providence, The BahamasExplore View on map
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A Graycliff original
Graycliff Cigar Company
Graycliff’s cigar company, part of the historic Graycliff estate in old Nassau.
Baillou Hill Road & West Hill Street, Nassau, New Providence, The BahamasExplore View on map
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Fine watches on Bay Street
John Bull
The Bay Street house of fine watches and jewellery, with branches at Baha Mar, Atlantis and Harbour Bay.
284 Bay Street, Nassau, New Providence, The BahamasExplore View on map
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Local flavours by the glass
Rip Ty’d Bahamian Craft Beer
A small-batch Bahamian brewery with a taproom, beer garden and tasting flights, a walk from the cruise port.
Dowdeswell & Armstrong Streets, Nassau, New Providence, The BahamasExplore View on map
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Bahamian straw work
Straw Market
Nassau’s famous straw market, for handmade straw work, crafts and souvenirs.
Bay Street, Nassau, New Providence, The BahamasExplore View on map
Out Islands 9
Grand Bahama and Andros.
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Grown on an organic farm
Abaco Neem
Health, body and garden products made from neem grown on the family’s certified organic farm in south Abaco.
1 Don McKay Boulevard, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, The BahamasExplore View on map
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The unofficial fabric of the Bahamas
Androsia Batik
Hand-made batik from Andros, which the official tourism site calls the unofficial fabric of The Bahamas.
Androsia Street, Andros, The BahamasExplore View on map
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A herbalist’s recipe
Bahamaro
An Eleuthera herbal rum and tea made in the tradition of Bannerman Town herbalist Mitchell McPhee.
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Logo shirts and sundries
Bimini Big Game Outfitter Shop
The Big Game Club’s shop for sports apparel, books, gifts, sundries and logo merchandise.
Kings Highway, Alice Town, North Bimini, The BahamasExplore View on map
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Gifts on Briland
Iola Lily Company
A Harbour Island shop for designer perfume, jewellery, watches, handbags and Bahamian-made jewellery.
South Street, Harbour Island, The BahamasExplore View on map
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Provisioning in Abaco
Maxwell’s Supermarket
A full-service supermarket in Marsh Harbour, with a deli, butcher, gourmet foods and a home store next door.
Stratton Drive, Marsh Harbour, Abaco, The BahamasExplore View on map
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Shops and live music by the marina
Port Lucaya Marketplace
The largest open-air shopping, dining and entertainment centre in the Bahamas, with live music in Count Basie Square.
Sea Horse Road, Freeport, Grand Bahama, The BahamasExplore View on map
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Bags made from old sails
W Sailbags (Hope Town Canvas)
One-of-a-kind bags hand-made in the Bahamas from recycled sails.
Front Street, Hope Town, Abaco, The BahamasExplore View on map
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