Bay Side Gift Shop & Cigar Lounge — Souvenirs and Walk-In Humidor
Gift shop with a dedicated cigar lounge and walk-in humidor on Kanaal Steeg in Philipsburg.
Why Go
Bay Side combines two shopping needs in one stop: the standard souvenir run (T-shirts, magnets, keychains, hats) and a proper cigar lounge with a walk-in humidor for enthusiasts who want to select, purchase, and smoke quality cigars in a relaxed Philipsburg setting. The Kanaal Steeg location near the Great Bay casino area puts it in evening foot traffic territory, and Sunday hours make it accessible when many Front Street shops have closed.
The Experience
The shop operates in dual format. The gift section stocks tourist souvenirs — T-shirts, magnets, keychains, hats, and assorted gifts in the standard Caribbean souvenir range. The cigar lounge occupies a separate space with a walk-in humidor maintaining premium cigars at proper humidity. Cigar enthusiasts can browse, select, and enjoy their purchase in the lounge environment. The combination format means mixed groups can split — souvenir shoppers and cigar smokers both have something to do. Open seven days a week, including Sundays until 4 PM.
What to Try
The walk-in humidor is the differentiator — proper cigar storage means the cigars you buy here are in better condition than those sitting in non-humidified souvenir shops. The lounge provides a space to enjoy your purchase rather than carrying it back to a hotel room. Sunday opening is useful when other Philipsburg shops are closed.
Insider Tip
The walk-in humidor is the genuine feature — check the humidity and ask about recent stock. Sunday afternoon opening (10 AM to 4 PM) makes this one of the few shopping options in Philipsburg on that day. The Kanaal Steeg location near the casino area means this works as an evening shopping stop that other Front Street shops miss.
The Practical Stuff
Open Monday-Saturday 9:30 AM to 6 PM, Sunday 10 AM to 4 PM. Located on Kanaal Steeg, Philipsburg. Mid-range pricing for souvenirs; premium for cigars. Gift shop with walk-in humidor and cigar lounge. Duty-free. Open seven days a week.
Pair It With
- The Greenhouse Guide — Boardwalk restaurant nearby for dining with your cigar purchase
- Lazy Lizard Restaurant & Craft Bar Guide — Craft cocktails nearby to accompany a cigar evening