The Downtown Special Services District that provides promotional, security and sanitation support for the central business district has compiled a list of destinations, restaurants and retailers to support this holiday season. See below:
We invite you to discover why Downtown is so wonderfully Colorful Bridgeport, and to Shop Locally, Give Colorfully with us this holiday season. We offer this guide to “loving your local” shop, restaurant, service, or cultural experience. Follow along on our Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube channels as we release “Shop Locally, Give Colorfully” digital features of a new business each week, that will make the season special.
Whether you treat yourself or give the gift of art, a delicious meal, the perfect handcrafted accessory, or brand-new kicks; make sure to shop locally and give colorfully this season! Our restaurants are open for delightful dine-in experiences, pickup, and delivery; retailers have offerings ready to purchase online and in-store; you can buy a gift certificate or pay ahead for personal services; and you can support your favorite arts venue in a variety of ways. Check out what’s available below. Brought to you by SCG & UI, an Avangrid company.
Culture: Experience your favorite music / art / comedy / history / culture spot by purchasing tickets and/or donating.
- The Barnum Museum
- The Bijou Theatre
- BPT Creates
- Bridgeport Library
- City Lights Gallery
- Cook & Grow
- Downtown Cabaret Theatre
- Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater
- H.I.P. Studio
- Housatonic Museum of Art And! Watch Jennifer’s Shop Locally, Give Colorfully feature.
- Karaoke on Main. And! Watch Kelvin’s Shop Locally, Give Colorfully feature.
- The Klein Memorial Auditorium
- Liz Squillace Art
- Maggie Daly Arts Cooperative
- Mary & Eliza Freeman Center for Community & History
- Neighborhood Studios of Fairfield County
- Photo Haus Studio
- Stress Factory Comedy Club
- Total Mortgage Arena
- Ursa Gallery. And! Watch Cris’s In Living Color feature.
- WPKN 89.5 Community Radio
Have you seen the neighborhood’s newest public art murals? Check out the complete list of sites on our Color It In Murals page.
Dining + Nightlife: These Downtown Bridgeport restaurants are open for dining in, picking up, and delivery.
- 29 Markle Ct. Restaurant & Lounge. And! Watch Chef Damon’s Shop Locally, Give Colorfully feature.
- Bagel King of Bridgeport
- Bank Sports Bar
- Berlinetta Brewing. And! Watch Chris and Rich’s In Living Color feature.
- Brick and Barrel. And! Watch Mike’s In Living Color feature.
- EAT Noodle
- El Pueblito Restaurant
- Elli’s Cafe & Bakery
- Fruta Juice 1000
- Funchal Americana Buffet
- Gather Tap & Tavern. And! Watch Chef Nate Smith’s Colorful Melting Pot feature.
- Grill II. And! Watch Paul’s In Living Color feature.
- Hollywood Hookah
- Hookah Kingz
- In the City
- Joseph’s Steakhouse
- Leisha’ Bakeria. And! Watch Leisha’s Colorful Melting Pot feature.
- Madeira Cafe
- Metric Bar & Grill
- Miss Thelma’s Soul Food And! Watch Eric and Gloria’s Shop Locally, Give Colorfully feature.
- Murphy’s Law Bar & Grill
- Panda Chinese Restaurant
- Queen’s Delight Cafe. And! Watch Erica’s In Living Color feature.
- Ralph ‘n’ Rich’s
- Rum & Tequilla Fusion. And! Watch Anna’s Colorful Melting Pot feature.
- Trattoria ‘A Vucchella. And! Watch Pasquale’s Colorful Melting Pot feature.
- Una Dolce Vita
- Vegan’ish
Shopping: Shop these Downtown Bridgeport retailers in-store or online:
- All Things Eyes
- An’s Jewelry & Fashion
- The Archive Vinyl and Video
- City Sound
- Contempo Suits
- Dancer’s Price
- dertbag clothing
- Drais World
- Dworken’s Wine & Liquor Shop: Call the store at (203) 333-3017.
- The Emporium
- G’s Smoke Shop
- JB Beauty Supply
- Jimmy’s Hip Hop. And! Watch Dave’s Shop Locally, Give Colorfully feature.
- JSB Cosmetics. And! Watch Janese’s In Living Color feature.
- Junior’s Jewelry
- Kindred Thoughts Bookstore. And! Watch Derek’s Shop Locally, Give Colorfully feature.
- Lee’s Beauty Supply: Call the shop at (203) 336-9022.
- Loft Chemist
- NBALAB
- Park City Wireless
- Spark City Smoke & Vape
- United Roots
Service: Book an appointment or purchase a gift certificate now to enjoy later:
- The Bananaland
- Bel Atis Beauty Lounge
- Coldwell Banker Bivins Realty
- Craig & Terry’s Hair Studio. And! Watch Percy and Terrel’s In Living Color feature.
- Creative Instinkts Tattoo
- dogsname
- Dot Think Design
- Downtown Dental
- Electric Hand Barbershop
- Evolution Tattoo
- First Class Barbers and Hair Salon. And! Watch Larry’s Shop Locally, Give Colorfully feature.
- Forever Custom Tattoos
- Hibiscus Beauty
- Indigo Massage Studio
- Lane’s Hair Designers
- New Robinhood Cleaners
- Preventative Healthcare Solutions. And! Watch Dr. Noel’s Shop Locally, Give Colorfully feature.
- QwikPack Shipping
- Rapha Massage
- Salon LaVoughn International
- Samimar Hairstyling by Mirian
- Styled By NY
- Victor’s Tailor Shop
