Nice shop with lots of English and Scottish items ! From tartans to frozen food ! Even Surname pins but I could not find mine . Bummer . read more

Bridgham & Cook - Specialty Food Near Me - Freeport, Maine

Cute place in a tourist town. I know it sounds a bit ridiculous (and I'm aware there's probably somewhere in Portland that has this) but I came here pretty much solely to get HP sauce, which I am appalled that standard grocery stores in Portland do not have! Sure, Amazon has it too and all that but I figured it made a good excuse to come out to Freeport and get HP sauce and maybe a couple other things. Tea drinkers and jelly lovers will have quite a time here. The shop is quite small and very much a gift shop. A bit peculiar to have in Freeport, Maine, maybe... but nevertheless there were a lot of worthless trinkets that could have easily been purchased. But I limited myself to just three items. I just realized i forgot to look in the fridge! Auuuugh!!! I guess I have to go back now. read more

Bridgham & Cook - a british goods sign - Specialty Food Near Me - Freeport, Maine

*Temporary Update!* I received a box in the mail the other day from Bridgham & Cook filled with all of my favorite British goodies (biscuits, crisps, oatcakes - things that are very breakable), but it was packaged SO, SO WELL that not a single thing was broken or broken open. Unfortunately, it didn't have a note from the sender! I sent a message to B&C via Facebook and they quickly responded to let me know who my mystery gifter was and what their message was supposed to say. Loved that they're able to ship things, impressed with how well things were shipped (I've ordered similar things from Amazon and have had them arrived completely destroyed), and felt acknowledged when I reached out with a concern! Still and always a big, big fan when I can't get to my home across the pond. read more

This charming little shop is chock full of all sorts of interesting British goodies. From scarves and sweaters in a multitude of tartan colors and patterns to British cookies and teas, they have a ton of interesting stuff for the Anglophile in your life. It was the roundel that caught my eye - the symbol of the London Underground - and so I stopped in for a browse and walked out with a small bunch of gifts for my wife and my daughter. Prices aren't cheap but they are definitely less than what you'll pay to have things shipped over. The store is clean and neat and very tidy. [Review 10026 overall, 1610 of 2018.] read more

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This is a unique find in the midst of the chain store outlet shopping that can be Freeport Maine. It is an independently operated store selling a variety of things all from the U.K. The holiday season is a perfect time to stop by the store or shop the web-site; you will undoubtedly find wonderful gifts for people on your holiday list. Of particular interest to me right now is their selection of tartan blankets and scarves made of 100% lambswool by Lochcarron of Scotland. These imported tartan scarves seem like a steal at $32.00. I got one as a gift and one for me. I like that kind of shopping. I love the look of a Scottish wool tartan scarf peeking out from the inside of a coat or jacket. One of my coats is all black and the hint of the nicely colored plaids can really liven things up on a drab day. The tartans include classic designs like Black Watch and Dress Campbell. Many come in both ancient and modern styles. But you'll find tartans you might not have seen before too. The scarf I just purchased for myself is Cameron of Erracht in modern styling. B&C also sells British University scarves which I think are quite cool and very fun although might be considered pretentious to wear if one did not actually attend one of these schools. But if you like the colors and designs, I say go for it. However they would most definitely be the perfect gift for an alum or family member of one. http://www.britishgoods.com/1/products/product/1013-london-school-of-economics-political-science.html This store is a purveyor of one of my favorite UK to America imports: Barbour clothing and accessories. You can also find the special Barbour wax which you'll need if you re-wax your jackets yourself. B&C has a specialty foods selection of things hailing from the England, Ireland and Scotland. If anyone is missing their favorite treats from across the pond, they just might find them here. Some of these items like the candy would make for great stocking-stuffers. I love their selection of Henry and Charlotte Watson pottery: http://www.britishgoods.com/1/products/product/listing/56-henry-watson-s-potteries.html These pieces would make charming and useful hostess gifts. In particular I love the black pottery pieces. It's well worth a visit if you're in Freeport but don't let being far from Maine stop you; the website is great and on-line service is quick and reliable. read more

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A neat shop that sells nice goods from across the Pond. This British goods shop sells a bit of everything including Barbour clothing, hats, scarves, apparel, quilts, teapots, glass sets, food (dry goods & chilled food), English tea, snacks, candy, gifts, games, decorations, and more. They also carry goods from Scotland and Ireland too. Check out the website at: http://www.britishgoods.com/ where you can shop online. Saw some Guinness beer glasses on sale for only $3 each, just in time for Father's Day. The Barbour jackets are very nice and stylish, which are priced over $300 each. Overall, it's a great little shop to for hard to find British, Scotish, & Irish goods. They have plenty of Irish Porridge Oats and Walker's Shortbread in stock, which I really enjoy! NOTE: The correct new address is 116 Main St, Freeport, ME 04032 In 2006, the store at 6 Bow St was destroyed by fire. read more

Bridgham & Cook - the front of a british goods store - Specialty Food Near Me - Freeport, Maine

Will never return to this store. The clerk was so rude that we all turned around and walked out. They may have nice things to buy but these folks went overboard regarding masks AFTER the state, federal, and CDC no longer "required" it!! read more

Very unexpected find in downtown Freeport. I love British import stores. I usually find something in the food aisle to find and this was no different. They have a huge assortment of British snacks and a fridge full of dishes including haggis. I only bought some potato chips that featured grouse. Interesting. They really didn't taste that unique but had a blueberry flavor (which is one of the ingredients) that was oddly appealing. A great assortment of jewelry, kitchenware and clothing. Prices were very high on the clothing and other items but that's normal for anything that's imported. The chips were only $2.50 which was a great price. Definitely worth checking out! read more

Bridgham & Cook - Outside the store - Specialty Food Near Me - Freeport, Maine

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Cute good selection from candy and job nobs to tea, chochkies and to wool hats and scarves But out of Jaffa cakes read more

Found this place while I was shopping the Outlet stores in Freeport last summer. What a treasure! Could not believe the selection of British food that they stock. All my favorites from home. The back wall was filled full of yummy chocolate/candies from the UK. They also have a fridge/freezer that sells rashers/bacon etc. You can also order off their website. I emailed them last week to see if they will be getting any Easter Eggs in and was told they would have in stock after April 1. Well worth the drive from Boston to stock up!! LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!!! read more

A wonderful shop that will definitely be able to meet all of your British needs, may they be food, clothes, or gifts. Pricing was pretty standard for British imports (or at least comparable for to the prices in NYC) and the staff was very pleasant and helpful. Check out this little Freeport gem! read more

Bridgham & Cook - Storefront - Specialty Food Near Me - Freeport, Maine

I love all things British, and I couldn't resist this little treasure when I passed by on an afternoon spent shopping with the family. This small, independent establishment is adorable and carries a surprising amount of stuff in the small amount of space. I was here mostly for the food and looking for some specific things - Minstrels, Cadbury Chocolate Buttons, Double Chocolate Digestives, and M&S tea. They were out of stock on Minstrels, the Buttons, and M&S tea. They did not have the double chocolate digestives. I did end up with dark chocolate digestives, and PG tips tea which is not bad, just not what I was looking for. I get that these things are imported so being OOS is understandable especially because Buttons and Minstrels are pretty popular. In addition, they have a mail order service. So I can just have them send me some when they get more in. Place has a nice atmosphere, service wasn't excellent (cashier didn't even make eye contact with me) but it was passable, and prices were a tad high on the food stuffs but not so high as to be ridiculous. Some of these items you may be able to find elsewhere at a cheaper price so just keep that in mind. All in all, I liked this store. I would definitely go back. I just would recommend watching prices and checking to see if some of the things you want, if you're there for a specific food item, you cannot find elsewhere I.e. In the international section of your regular grocery store. read more

We shop here for food items, mostly. They have a great selection of British sweets, as well as various condiments, etc., which we can't find elsewhere. I'd love it if they had Jelly Babies in stock all the time, as we could easily go through one box per week, but for now, it's an occasional indulgence when we happen to spot them. The staff is always very pleasant! read more

I find food-shopping in a strange place an interesting anthropological experience and almost as much fun as going to a museum. Being a hands-on person. there are the added benefits of being able to handle the wares, as well as the occasional free sample. Museums, on the other hand, generally frown on touching and tasting the art. Just try licking the Mona Lisa and see where that gets you. Somewhere in my travels, I developed a taste for Nestle Smarties, a strangely-flavored, M & M-like candy that's not unlike munching shards of broken glass, if glass were edible and contained a milk chocolate center. Although Nestle Smarties are popular in the UK and in British Commonwealth countries, they are not widely available in the US of A so when I was in Freeport last week, I stopped in at Bridgham and Cook, Ltd, purveyors of fine British goods, to see if they had any Smarties and sure enough, among the lemon curd, marmalade with whiskey, and McVitie's Digestives, there they were. A happy man, I grabbed a box, spent a few minutes examining some of the more interesting items the Brits call food (Anchovy paste, anyone? Marmite? How about some nice Vegemite?) and proceeded to the cashier, whom I found sipping from a can of Moxie soda, a strange brew originating in Maine and popular in some parts of New England. I commented that I tried Moxie once and found the beverage so foul that I could not finish the bottle. The cashier informed me that although my reaction was not uncommon, I had to try Moxie three times before I acquired the taste. For support, she pointed me to an instructional film posted on youtube, which I later watched and found quite informative. I might or might not give Moxie another shot but the next time I'm in Freeport, I'll stop by Bridgham and Cook, Ltd for a quick browse and a box or two of Smarties. I might even pick up some anchovy relish. read more

I love his place! British goods and some other assorted UK goods and snacks. Love the selection of candy. Fancy tartans, clothing, you name it. This place has it. Next time I am there I will pick up a bunch of Crunchie bars :) read more

A charming little shop filled with British goodies. It made me feel as if I was actually in Britain. They have a great variety of imported chocolates, teas, cookies, candy, and gifts. They're all reasonably priced. They also sell the loveliest sweaters, scarves, and hats. And though they're on the more expensive end of the spectrum, they're well-made and good quality. Definitely worth a look! read more