Very well stocked selection and inventory. Fair prices and respectful staff. Glad to see businesses…read moreopen in Bridgeton.

I worked in a hardware store when I was in high school and the parts of the store that were…read moreactually a hardware store reminded me so much of that place I worked. An old time hardware store is not like a big box hardware store, like the place that rhymes with Dome Stepo. This place has the items that you need for your project except they don't sell lumber (that I saw anyway). The other parts of the store had some great crafty items from both local, from near local places in North Carolina and also globally. I was truly blown away. A great place to stop in while you are walking the downtown New Bern area.

Cool spot! Nice souvenirs that aren't the same junk you find everywhere else- I got a sweet…read moreChristmas tree ornament based on one of the New Bern bears I'd seen while walking around. Cashiers were super friendly (maybe everyone in New Bern is friendly!). They also had a lot of regular hardware store kind of things, so could be nice for locals. Would recommend!

Wow! What an epic store. Walking into here made me wish I was the opposite of a minimalist. Or at…read morethe least that I had some camping or outdoor gear with a hole in it needing replaced. When you enter in one section of the building you think you've seen it all. But here it's like they slowly expanded by adding segments of neighboring buildings and coming up with something hella dope to shove in the new spot. To start with I was perplexed by the broad selection of colorific ukuleles positioned next to a litany of hats. Can anyone say Instagram-worthy gear? Somebody told these guys that ukuleles and patch hats were in, so they jumped on the bandwagon. Slide to the back and whada we got here? Longboards. You tryna cruise down a mountain pass wearing a 3-percenter hat playing Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams" on a ukulele and somehow drinking Ocean Spray for TikTok likes? YUP! Right here; come getcho contradictions. And after a long day of sidewalk surfing, find yourself right back here at the BAR taking in the scenic views of kayaks strung from the rafters (there's a pun there I just know it) and dreamy tents on high. Wait is that a flannel? Need! Or maybe you're too beat from your hike. Sleep in and drop by for a nitro and double down on the hang-ten. Gnarly, brother! This shop is righteous!

Came in today to find some New Bern merchandise and this place does not disappoint! I loved the…read moreflexible almost rubbery type cups they had plus they were on sale..lots of sweatshirts and tshirts with New Bern on them! The staff was very helpful telling me the prices and what was on sale. Then I turn and on side of store was a small sip and shop.. cheapest beers in new bern from what I got told..lol.. all kinds of beers to choose from. I will definitely have to bring a friend and come back for that. The very nice lady I spoke to that works there said it keeps the customers around for a bit longer lol.. pretty smart plan if you ask me! I walked further into the store and they have all kinds of clothing and things for the person that enjoys the outdoors.. prices were not bad at all and with sale going on made it even better. I look forward to coming back and spending more time. The life is good store is right next door too and attached inside to this store..

Do yourself a favor. Please take a few minutes to stop by and soak this place in! We casually…read morestumbled upon this shop and decided to walk in and check it out. You're greeted by a friendly face and a warm welcome upon walking in. We were walked through the process of choosing our scents, candle size and got to work. We created two candles, (1) large and (1) small. The process was fun, and we enjoyed learning how candles are made. They did an amazing job explaining every step. Simple, fun and a unique experience! You get to name your candles! Choosing a fun, uniqure name added to the experience. We named our candles and were told we needed to wait for them to set before we picked them up. They would call us when they were ready, which was a few hours later. We bought a car diffuser and wax melt while we were in store. By the way, I had to come BACK later in the week and buy another one because I regretted not buying one for my car. Do yourself a favor, buy one for every car. You won't regret it. We picked up our candles, which were beautfiully wrapped and packaged to perfection! We kept the lid on them for a few days before burning them for the first time. Once we burned them, we were sold! The wax melts burned beautifully, and the scent filled the room. Usually you have to scrape the old wax off, but their wax melts pop right off! (I'm never buying another wax melt from anyone else.) This is a perfect date night spot, girls night out, or just a fun experience with friends, family or yourself! Support your local small business! Great people, great service, and quality products!

If you're thinking about it, just do it! My boyfriend and I had the most amazing experience candle…read moremaking here. Tiffany and Carl were so welcoming and gave us clear instructions throughout the entire process! Carl even took some cute pictures of us! This is a perfect date night activity and well worth it! They also offer refills on your candle for $15! The vibe in the studio is perfect and very clean! Will definitely be returning next time I'm in town!

They are awesome they usually have what I need Supper friendly please people go cheek it outread more

Well organized and the employee was very helpful! I always search for books from my childhood first…read moreat used bookstores, so I was thrilled to walk in see the children's books immediately next to the entrance. I walked right in and hit the mother load! The cashier knew the value of certain rare items, which was comforting, though it made it a little pricier for me. Still wonderful to find so many books I was looking for in one place, and in person (as opposed to online). Would definitely return!

By far, one of our favorite places to visit when we are in town! Derby makes for a great host and…read morewe always find interesting books to bring home!

Extremely knowledgeable staff and well stocked selection of both instruments and accessories…read more There was no pressure to make a sale, they were honestly concerned about what I did and didn't need.

Great and knowledgeable employees .... Professional and helpful. You're treated as important. They…read morewill help you get what you're looking for.

The Boathouse is adorable shop in New Bern, NC. I spent the last day of my birthday weekend in this…read morecharming little town wondering through all the cute shops. This shop had a lovely window display with a sailboat that brought me into the store. There are so many cool things to check out. From skulls, to pirate lamps, and of course boats! If you have a nautical-theme anywhere in your home you will find a treasure to add to your collection! I found the blue sailboat which I fell in love with before I even walked into the store. It was $49, which I thought was a little pricey. But the painting detail was amazing and I loved the colors of blue and green. Plus it was the day before my birthday so I bought myself a gift lol! And it looks great on my home! If you're ever in the New Bern area you must stop by and check out The Boathouse. Even if you don't find something to purchase you will enjoy browsing all of the items in the store!

If anything nautical is your passion then this store is a must-see. It has everything you need to…read moredecorate your den, or your boat, or even your office, with nautical inspired gifts. They have hats, t-shirts, build-your-own ships in a bottle, signal flags, nautical charts, throw pillows and more. My favorite was the colored glass prisms used to bring light onto the lower decks of boats. I had only seen them in blue, but the Boathouse had several other colors. The old nautical charts are interesting as well, and make you appreciate the old-school way of charting the seas. Once you've finished relaxing or fishing on your boat tour, then stop by here to recapture the moment.