Forget the mall! Shop local! Shop Southie! Pick up last-minute gifts and stocking stuffers or treat yourself to something nice! You’ll be supporting local businesses. So, really, it’s a win/win! Check back as this list will be updated! 

Stock the Pantry

The much-anticipated Hamersley’s Pantry recently released Holiday Pantry Boxes, just in time for gift-giving! 5 themes, 25 boxes each, and 100% delicious. Don’t wait — once they’re gone, they’re gone! You can check them out here! 

Food Lovers

Support our local restaurant scene by purchasing a gift card for a meal!  Capo, Hunter’s, and Lincoln are offering a special Holiday Gift Card Special – for every $100 gift card you buy, receive a $20 bonus card!

Shy Bird has gift cards and merch available.

The Dirty Italian has customized baskets filled with Italian specialty items!  The Dirty Italian has really cute ornaments of Italian favorites like a meatball sub, cheese, prosciutto, cannoli, and more!

Roza Lyons has gift cards available online and in-person.

Bottega has fun totes they can fill with specialty items plus gift cards!

Loco is offering buy a $100 gift card get a $20 gift card for yourself!

Petula’s features buy a $100 gift card get $20 gift card complimentary.

Wine Lovers

Social Wines is one-stop shopping for the wine (and beer and booze) lover on your list. They have gift cards too!

Beer Lovers

Castle Island Brewing has Holiday Packs for gift giving. They also have plenty of swag and gift cards for gift giving!

Coffee Lovers

Pick up a gift card for the coffee lover on your list! Here’s a roundup of our favorite spots to get some in Southie!

Family Fun

Get a membership to Southie’s favorite family fun spot – Clover Clubhouse.  Get the details here! 

Nurture by NAPS aims to empower parents with reliable, accessible support to navigate early parenthood confidently, offering more personalized care than often found in the standard healthcare system.   They offer gift cards for all of their services.  Perfect for new parents! 

Detox and Reset

Infrared saunas, cold plunges, private rooms, and more — @sweathouz in Southie has your recovery routine covered. Think deep detox, immune support, better sleep, and next-level recovery all in one sleek wellness spot. Perfect for post-gym, post-run, or just a midweek reset.  Purchase a gift card here! 

Moki, a modern sauna and cold plunge experience, is officially open at 385 Dorchester Ave, bringing a fresh twist on wellness to the neighborhood. This isn’t your average spa day. Moki combines Nordic-inspired sauna rituals with sleek, minimalist design and a community-minded vibe. Think cedar saunas, icy plunges, outdoor firepits (coming soon), and cozy lounge spaces — all meant to help you reset, recharge, and reconnect.  Get your gift cards here! 

Stoop Love

Market Floral Studio will spruce up your stoop! Market Floral Studio can create pretty containers of festive greens and flowers to line your front stoop or windows, customized for the space and sunlight!

For the Pickleball Enthusiast

PKL is South Boston’s original pickleball spot, complete with food, drinks, and plenty of pickleball and lots of event space.

PickleBos just opened its doors and is ready to serve (literally). Picklebos offers 11 state-of-the-art Acrytech Cushion-X courts, advanced replay and scoring technology, and a bright, welcoming atmosphere. Beyond the pro shop, bar, and event space.

Embroidery via Love Child

Love Child can customize cocktail napkins or a wine tote for someone special on your list.

For the Golfer

Broadway Golf Club has gift cards for the golfer on your list!  You can purchase them online or in person!

Bloom and Grow

Micro Plant Studio has every kind of plant imaginable and the expertise to guide you to picking up the perfect one for your living room. Stapleton Floral has grab and go fresh cut bouquets for you to surprise someone with!

The Kids are Alright

Born out of necessity, the concept for Bringing Up Baby is a fashion-forward boutique conveniently located in the heart of the neighborhood that’s warm and welcoming.

Tarot Reading

Lilah’s Crystals and Tarot Parlor has gift cards!  You can learn more here! 

It’s called fashion

The Point Clothing Lounge is a super cool retail men’s shop offering top-quality clothing, sneakers and accessory brands on Emerson Street. – For Black Friday, the Point is offering 20% off!

Habit has plenty of fashionable finds!

Covet has unique consignment finds from vintage gems to classic staples like cashmere!  They also have have an impressive selection of designer handbags!

Luxe Leisure – a women’s and men’s contemporary fashion boutique that has everything from apparel to accessories and more!

Bohdii Boutique features on-trend apparel, including dresses, rompers, tops, leggings and more.

Cattivo is located directly next door to Bohdii Boutique and features contemporary looks for women including swim, dresses, casual wear and accessories!

Harry & Lou is bringing effortlessly cool style and curated finds to the neighborhood, with pieces that make getting dressed feel fun again. From elevated everyday dresses and standout accessories to a few surprises for your pets, Harry & Lou is all about helping you find something for every occasion.

Wear Southie – Show your Neighborhood Pride!

Southie pride just found its home for the holidays. Beginning December 1, Wear Southie will open a month-long pop-up shop at 124 Dorchester Street, offering high-quality South Boston-inspired apparel—think cozy sweatshirts, tees, and gear that reps the neighborhood. Get all the details here! 

Gift-a-Palooza

In Good Company – a lifestyle and gift shop featuring local, handcrafted and small batch goods on East Broadway.

Philip’s Chocolates

Philip’s Chocolates have been around since 1952. They have a wide variety of chocolates that are perfect for gift giving! Some of our favorites include their “Build Your Own” 15 Piece Turtle Box or their Dark Chocolate Covered Cherries. 

Book a Workout

Southie has so many fitness studios in the neighborhood and many are having Black Friday deals on memberships! Here’s a roundup of neighborhood fitness studios!

Fitness Deals + Steals:

Handlebar is offering:
🗓️ Dec 15 – Jan 1

Every $50 you give, we’re sending $15 back your way!
✨ GIVE $50 → GET $15
✨ GIVE $100 → GET $30
✨ GIVE $250 → GET $75

Studio 78 has Buy a $150 gift card get $50 free available online or at Old Colony Studio

Format is featuring holiday class packs:

5 pack for $100

10 packs for $200

20 packs for $400

• 1 free guest pass per month
• 15% off merchandise
• Free mat rental

Beauty Treatments to Try

From beauty drips to brows, our neighborhood is morphing into a beauty epicenter!  We’ve rounded up some new services to try in the neighborhood!

Lifebloom

Lifebloom – a candle bar + shop that creates handmade candles from start to finish right here in South Boston – is now open on West Broadway. Lifebloom was created by husband-and-wife duo Eric and Megan after a weekend getaway in Vermont. Wishing to bring their favorite aspects of the outdoors home, they created candles that evoked memories of nature. All their home fragrance products are 100% natural and crafted by hand, including candles in concrete vessels, wax melts, Palo Santo incense, and Palo Santo smudge bowls. Another bonus? Lifebloom’s vessels can be repurposed as planters and home decor items after the burn.

Visit the Current

The Current features an après-ski inspired theme to kick off the fall and holiday season in the neighborhood. Open through February 28, 2026, this festive seasonal pop-up destination will feature nine uniquely curated brands offering guests a chance to explore, savor and celebrate the most wonderful time of the year and beyond!. You can learn more here! 

Shop the Snowport Holiday Market

Boston Seaport by WS brings the holiday spirit early, announcing Boston’s beloved holiday tradition, the Snowport Holiday Market Presented by Constant Contact, is back for its fifth magical season. This year, the Holiday Market will showcase over 130 local small businesses, many of which are minority and/or female-founded. A festive way to shop small!  Get all the details here!

Did we miss your favorite small business in the neighborhood? Email us at [email protected] and we can add them to the list!