New Bedford’s best local businesses

The 338 spots we’ve checked and stand behind — the ones we’d send a neighbor to. No stars, no pay-to-play.

BaseLocal's Best

● Updated Aug 7

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338 businesses across 13 categories — pick a shelf, or search them below.

• 01Restaurants130 places · newest: 168 Sushi & Kitchen, Aug 7
• 02Beauty44 places · newest: 3L Barber Co., Aug 7
• 03Shopping30 places · newest: Anime Zakka, Aug 7
• 04Entertainment11 places · newest: Fenway Park, Aug 7
• 05Nightlife31 places · newest: Avery Bar, Aug 7
• 06Bakeries & Sweets18 places · newest: Dairy Maid, Aug 7
• 07Antiques, Thrift, & Vintage11 places · newest: Commonwealth Books, Aug 7
• 08Health & Wellness5 places · newest: Adara Spa, Aug 7
• 09Arts & Culture19 places · newest: Boch Center - Wang Theatre, Aug 7
• 10Home & Garden7 places · newest: BoConcept Newbury Street, Aug 2
• 11Hobbies, Books, & Crafts13 places · newest: Barnes & Noble, Aug 7
• 12Sporting Goods3 places · newest: Padanaram Outfitters, Aug 2
• 13Cafes11 places · newest: Chinatown - Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar, Aug 7

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More spots

Businesses in categories too small for their own page — yet.

• Charles River Esplanade

  Parks & Outdoors

  This green space along the river offers a walking/jogging path, various events & views of the city.

  Storrow Dr (Boston) · esplanade.org ↗

• Fan Pier Park

  Parks & Outdoors

  Manicured & landscaped walk on the marina with grassy seating areas, benches, tables & fire pits.

  1 Courthouse Wy (Boston) · fanpierboston.com ↗

• Diamond in the RUFF Grooming Spa Daycare & Training

  Pets

  Give your four-legged roommate a win with Diamond in the Ruff Grooming Spa Daycare & Training, offering spa-like grooming, roomy daycare…

  211 Middle Rd (Acushnet) · diamondintheruffspa.com ↗

• Emma Marie's Groom & Daycare

  Pets

  Kennel offering grooming services.

  19 County Rd (Mattapoisett) · emmamaries.com ↗

• Restaurant Depot

  Services

  Members-only chain selling wholesale food, beverages, equipment & supplies for restaurants & bars.

  500 Kings Hwy · restaurantdepot.com ↗

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