What a cute and unique shop! If you are looking for decor, treats, tea, snacks, toys, skincare, anything from England, Ireland or Scotland, this is the place! The best part of the shop is the customer service! Everyone is so friendly and willing to help. I will definitely be back! read more

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What better place to support and sharing this is where I restock my tea from, this lovely family owned specialty shop! I have never been to England, but my friend, British is he, had let me try this elderflower cordial and when I tried it, I immediately became a fan and now I find myself shopping here at least once a month. Parking is somewhat limited. Shop is on a shopping strip shared with UPS store and optometrist. I've been fortunate to get parking on my visits. But you can park around in the Rice Village area and make a day of it to walk around and dine and shop. The place is cozy and it feels like you're in someone's home with all the collectibles, groceries, tea sets and decor. You can find everything from tea, trinkets, sweets and fine tea sets to Guinness and Manchester United collectibles. If you love Paddington, you'll find a nice selection of official Paddington items too. The staff is friendly, and helpful. Even though I have never been to England, the shop is reminiscent to what I've seen on tv and hopefully I get my self to experience it someday soon. Until then, I'll continue to enjoy the delights that British Isles provides me with. read more

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Lovely selection of teas, treats, home goods, fine china, and other imported items from the British Isles. Knowledgeable staff and cheerful service. read more

Nice quirky store, some traditional British snacks in the back of store. The parking is something I didn't like but eventually you find a spot. Kool store to see read more

Lovely selection of the wares of the Isles. I can always find something I can't find elsewhere. Love making a trek to find my 'tea and biscuits'. read more

A lovely pocket of the UK in Texas. So much to look at and friendly staff. Enjoyed my experience here and will return.

this store is fun to look around and browse. some good gifts etc. the foods selection was not very big. friendly service. read more

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if you need it form England they have it. Charming store in Rice Village with friendly staff. Great place to secure a special gift.

Love this shop!!! Found my favorite china pattern and a great cool new one from Spode curious creatures .... Could spend hours in this place! P read more

Adore this store. So much merchandise I could spend the entire day there. Definitely recommend this to anyone interested in British products. read more

It's a fun place for an Anglophile! If I could, I'd stay for hours bc there's so much to see and ponder: purses, sports merch, royal fam merch, history merch, children's toys, books, food, drink, clothing, stationary, art, collectibles, and everything you need for King Tea. 10/10 will return, do recommend! read more

One month later, I'm still mad about how rude the owner was to us about Scotland. Absolutely unnecessary and uncalled for. We won't be back

All things British, gracious service and the perfect spot for those hard to find delicacies. Recently I was looking for a specific serving piece that I had seen online in England. When I called to see if they had it in stock, they proactively offered to check all stock and get back with me so I didn't have to hold. Within half an hour I received a return call. I've shopped here since they opened about 30 years ago. Nothing like great, local shops. read more

ALL THINGS BRITISH ARE HERE!!! If you're going crazy for british stuff or being swept up in the Downton Abbey craze... Well give your best british accent a go, put on your knickers and get ready for tea time because you'll definitely have to give this place a whirl. They have everything from trinkets to snacks and candy, and even the whole Downton Abbey bear family!! The staff is very friendly and can help you locate anything you're looking for. The stuff is sort of pricey though...so prepare your wallet. Overall, it's just a neat place to explore if you're ever in Rice village! read more

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What a delightful find! After watching the Royal Wedding of Harry and Meghan, I felt the need to get a few British-inspired treats. So, I did a quick Google search and found this place. Lucky for me, I went early and was greeted by two lovely ladies celebrating the nuptials too. The events were playing on a big screen tv and there were yummy finger sandwiches and lemon and elderberry cake for customers...FREE! I asked for what I wanted, a particular flavor of tea which they carried, and then took my time browsing around the store. It is filled with cut tea cups and accessories, jellies, cookies, smell goods, etc. I'll definitely be back for a little self indulgence in the future. read more

A very comfortable place. Feels like home. Lots of amazing candy as well. I can't get enough. The owner/manager is a warm and sympathetic gentleman. A nice place to have a peek into our cousin culture too. The prince and princess turned out to be twits, but can't blame the good public for that! read more

It is such a joy to walk the aisles of this store - it is filled to the brim with British goodies that you will be hard-pressed to find anywhere else in town. I came in around the holidays, so the store was extra festive - it was so hard not to go crazy and buy all of the fun candies, teas, cookies, etc that I miss from my short stint overseas. The staff was friendly and willing to help customers who came in with questions and who were looking for specific items, so if you have something on your list from the UK that you just can't find anywhere else, give this place a shot! read more

Just got my Dentist's bill. WTF I could have flown to Kazhakstan and had a head transplant for what they have charged me. Ouwwwwch Make a note Moneypenny..get some fekkin insurance!! read more

Grim selection. Sends out of date inedible food, had to chuck it out. Sends melted chocolate, and melted before they sent it, as a mate in the UK sent me some and it travelled 3000 miles no prob. Order elsewhere PLEASE! read more

The best place in Houston to buy gifts for every member of the family. A must shop place in Rice Village. Customer service is outstanding.

Absolutely love this store. Hidden gem in Houston ! I'm so happy they survived the pandemic lock downs. Support local and drop in!!

The most interesting and awesome store in Houston. A panoply of everything British (and Irish) for seasoned Anglophile and enthusiast outside Great Britain. It takes love to craft a store like this, with its incredible selection of goods that amaze me every time I visit. The employees are remarkably affectionate and beyond polite. Their memory in remembering me and our previous conversations astounds me; I feel like we're good acquaintances when I visit from out of town. Quite simply, my favorite store anywhere. read more

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Cute store! Got my fill of my fave chocolates from childhood that I have to buy from specialty stores here. read more

British Isles - Gift Shops Near Me - Houston, Texas

I'm Scottish, been an expat for about 7 years now and besides when my wonderful family bring me over a case full of goodies, I'll go here to get a taste of home. It really does help when you are feeling the home sick blues! I love this wee store, I'll continue to be a customer! read more

Blood Pudding here. Helpful & friendly staff. Tons of knick knacks and small selection of European treats and a bit of fish meats and dry goods. Easy parking at lunchtime, not to crowded, clean environment a bit cluttered so mind your children if you bring them inside. read more

I'm on the quest for "the perfect teapot." I actually go on the quest for a great many things (hence all of the lists), but presently it's teapots...and the perfect smelling perfume...and a vinyl pressing of a Sprawl album (I think I know who stole my cd!). It's not the journey really, it's the epiphanic end. The found missing puzzle piece. The "ta-da! I've been hiding here!" moment. Well, that's not entirely true as at the rate I was going, I would have ended up with a teapot made of Yixing clay in the shape of a dragon cradling an egg. More importantly, I would have been stuck drinking green tea for the rest of my teapot's life. Healthy and pretty, but monotonous. I mention all of this because my teapot quest led me to British Isles. It was in my back pocket all along, but I wanted to search a few places first. I needed to whet my palate as it were. I really love this shop. Teapots and settings, Crabtree & Evelyn (the Galleria location has gone bye-bye), a great selection of chutneys and curries, all the tea (bagged and loose) you could hope for, Liquorice Allsorts, Bay Rum, Peter Rabbit, and Paddington Bear. I usually head straight to the "grocery store" in back, but this time I wandered through the teapots first. All range from Brown Betty to Wedgwood, very simple to blindingly fussy. I think I have found my teapot, but the journey necessitates a few more stops. read more

Love this place! I recently discovered this gem 2 years ago. I love stopping by here every time I shop in Rice Village. I love buying the cookies and chocolate. They have all kinds of knick knacks from greeting cards to tea sets and jams. The staff is friendly. They even let my dogs come in :) The best part is I can always find parking in that area. read more

Great British store in the Rice U. vicinity. A lot is crammed into this store but definitely a go-to if you're looking for UK goods. They have everything from teas to tea sets, crisps and Paddington Bear goodies. Really great selection and helpful staff. And always note that this is in Rice U. area so congestion and parking is a challenge almost always. read more

Summary: Excellent selection of men's shaving products. Staff even comes with the slightly stuffy British attitude. I have recently taken up the art of shaving with a double-edge razor. After researching the ins and outs of what to use, it became apparent that the best products for a good shave are made in the UK by companies such as Truefitt & Hill, Geo. F. Trumper, and Taylor. British Isles carries all three brands in home and travel sizes. They offer a full line of skin care products from creams to balms and other face treatments. Their prices are less than what you'd pay online. The service is excellent. The first time I went in there I told them what I was up to and they gave me several samples of other products to try, which was cool. The staff is polite but not overly friendly. I sort of expect them to tell me my fly is open or something whenever I'm in there but that's ok. I'm sure they'd do it in a discreet British manner. read more

I LOVE THIS STORE! I used to go here all of the time when I lived in Houston & always go in when I am there for a visit. I load up on chocolates, crisps, scone mixes, chocolate puddings, biscuits, toffee & tea. The owners and employees are very helpful. I see complaints about the prices...can you imagine what it costs to send over the bulk of that food refrigerated from the UK? And yes, being a small company gives them little buying power. Plus, you are getting the convenience of getting everything your heart desires in one spot. You can get help picking the perfect gift & then they will gift wrap it while you wait! The store has always been a bit cluttered, but it adds to the character & makes you feel like you have "found" something extra special. Support this local small business & the families who run it. Everybody wins! read more

Best tea selection in Houston. My fiance was looking for straight up verbena tea, not verbena and something else, for months. I literarily stumbled on to it here. TWO AISLES OF TEA. The store is packed with stuff. Stuff and more stuff. You can spend an hour or two just browsing and you'll keep finding more stuff. Interesting stuff. Stuff you didn't know you needed. They have the full Cadbury line plus lots of other goodies, including every flavor of Aerobar. Downside? Not enough kitschy corgi stuff. They had a few kitschy corgi things, but nothing that made me go "dawww, I need this now." read more

This is THE best British store I've been in period and I've been in a few (East coast and West coast). Pleasant and helpful staff too. Great selection of gifts (and not just the tacky souvenir type), household items and especially foods from all 4 countries that comprise the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland. This is THE place to go for all things British. Yes, I am British read more

Hello, Vicar! This little shop is a taste of fun and sophistication. Personally, I love the British / Anglican culture and as such I do enjoy their teas, their snacks, and their way of life. This store is a slice of heaven. I have been unable to find Polo mints anywhere but at British Isles (the Fiesta that once existed at Nasa Road 1 and the Gulf Freeway was the last place I found them) - and the Polo mints make Altoids look like amateur hour. Likewise, since I like to shave with an old fashioned straight razor and shaving soap (yes, you know, the old school stuff with the handle and long blade) - British Isles actually has the equipment I need. From razor sharpening pumice stones to leather strops to soaps and badger brushes for shaving soap application - British Isles has the manly stuff us guys need to look great and smell great. Their Taylors of Old Bond Street line of men's cologne, after shave, and soaps are worth the trip alone. Ladies, they have plenty of elegant perfumes going back to the old days when perfumes were made painstakingly well - be advised, whether you buy male or female grooming or care products, they will cost a pretty penny. Why? Because they are made the old fashioned way, and they don' t skimp on quality. Also at British Isles are the whimsical brick-a-brack of the Anglican culture - fine tea china, little British pride souvenirs, and the usual assortment of books on British culture. The food selection is phenomenal - having all the things one can love from the Queen's pantry, and I do a portion of my grocery shopping there. Enjoy a day shopping here, and enjoy it often. read more

Woah, you can get crisps in Houston? I'm there! Okay, Jim and I actually wandered in to check out the men's shaving equipment, but in the process I discovered the raison d'etre (can I use French in the review of a Brit store? Hmmm) for this store's existence- the card selection. As in, greeting cards. Oh man, such gems they had. I knocked out my mom and dad's birthday at the same time, and got a weird one to randomly mail my sister (we have an ongoing contest). Oh, so they do have an impressive display of toiletries here as well, and tea, of course. The other important thing about this shop is the chocolate bars, which are generally better in the UK than they are in the US (if you don't believe me, try them. Good lord.) This place is filled with goodies I haven't had since I used to get occasional care packages of British goodies from a friend or two from "across the pond". Oh Houston, is there any country you don't have at least one dedicated store for? That's why I love thee. Bonus round- Irish pride goodies. For my proud Irish butt. read more

For anyone who loves anything associate with Great Britain, this is the perfect place to buy gifts. They have everything from tea sets to Guiness ties. I make a point of coming here a few times a year to buy random awesome stuff. After gathering an arm full of books and assorted other bits I rang up. While waiting for my mom to finish browsing I noticed that they forgot to ring up a mug I picked out. The lady asked if I would like her to ring it up. I said, "Naw, I don't really need it." But then she decided to GIVE it to me. She said it had been sitting on the shelf forever, and no one else would ever want it. Apparently I'm the only person in Houston who wants a Monty Python tea mug. Score for me! read more

Being half Irish, I miss the food that reminds me of my childhood. Whether it's Barry's Tea, black pudding, or a bag of Tayto's (they carry the UK version), they have what I need to bring me back to my summers in Ireland. My wife likes coming here to pick up clotted cream, and various jams and jellies. Their collection of British foods is unmatched in the Houston area. With all of the ex-pats living here, British Isles serves as a reminder of home when it's needed most. read more

I adore this place! My family and I are from England and my Mom had missed clotted cream, minced pies and British bacon... (have no idea what the difference is) but I took her to British Isles and she found so much stuff that she missed from back home. The selection of chocolates and teas are fantastic as well. The whole place has everything that you can ask for, my favorite being Paddington Bear :-) but the best part is the owner who is reminds me of John Cleese from Monty Python. Great dry British wit that made me laugh. So, if you are in need of something from across the pond please visit this place. They are AWESOME! read more

Nestled in Rice Village, this is a unique store carrying items imported from England, Ireland, and Scotland. Food, books, tableware, decor, all of it from across the pond and ready for purchase. The owners are very friendly and more than willing to assist you in your search. Need something they don't have? They'll order it for you if it is available in their catalogs. They have a lot of BBC merchandise in stock, which makes perfect gifts for fans of Downton Abbey and Dr. Who. I've picked up many hostess gifts at this store. Professors/loved ones/co-workers can't say no to Cadbury chocolates, or a tin of imported tea. At Christmas they have a wide selection of "British" themed ornaments that are hand sewn; along with traditional English decorations. Do you collect teapots, salt and pepper shakers, or kitchen linens? Every season they have different offerings for the special collector in your family. Personally, I love this store! This has been one of my favorite stores ever since I got to college. When I say the owners are lovely, they really are lovely. Stop by this place whenever you are in the Village. You won't be disappointed. read more

I've been here twice so far with my friend, and we both love this store! Anything british that you can think of, they heave it: tea, chocolate, chips (or crisps you want to be true to the British way), cookies, frozen foods, all sorts of toys, tea sets, and other little mementos. Are you into the Beatles? They've got something for you. Are you a Whovian? They've got something for you. Are your kids (or you) into Thomas the train or Paddington Bear? They're got something for you. The only British pop culture thing that we couldn't find in the store is anything related to the show Sherlock. But everything else is fair game. As far as the food goes, there's a lot of different snacks to try. They have the biggest selection of Cadbury stuff that I'd ever seen, and they have all sorts of weird (and delicious!) flavors of chips (Roasted chicken chips = surprisingly yummy!). They also have frozen foods in the back, but we haven't had the chance to actually try them yet. We probably will in the future. Overall, great store! They have a wide selection of awesome things, and every time you go there, you will find something new. I highly recommend this store, especially if you're near the Rice College area (PS They purposely stock owl themed things for the Rice students *wink*) read more

I reviewed this lovely shop on Google+ already, but I love it so, I had to add my words to Yelp as well. How I have managed to remain ignorant of your existence for 20-something years, I'll never understand. Today, this injustice was remedied. British Isles is my oasis in the sea of typical Texas culture. Thank you! Thank you so much! My favourite teas, my favourite shortbreads, excellent service. The husband and I have decided to make this our weekly Saturday destination. There was so much more I wanted. British Isles, I love you. read more