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The Great British Shop | Online British Grocer

Welcome to The Great British Shop – your ultimate destination for authentic and imported British food and drinks in Canada! Based in Halifax, Nova Scotia, our family-run British store offers an expansive selection of traditional British food and beverages, all shipped directly from the UK. Discover our unique assortment—from the rich, indulgent Cadbury and silky Galaxy chocolates to crisp McVitie’s biscuits, tangy Branston pickles, and the iconic HP Sauce and Haywards Pickles. Whether you’re craving traditional fare or looking to explore legendary British brands, our online British shop has something to delight every palate. Enjoy low fixed-rate shipping across Canada and experience the true taste of Britain today!

Our Halifax Store

Welcome to The Great British Shop in Halifax, Nova Scotia – Canada's premier British store, recently honoured with the Canadian Choice Award for Best Grocery Store in Halifax 2025. Our flagship physical location is celebrated for its warm community spirit and 5-star customer service. Step into a true British atmosphere, complete with bunting, Union Jacks, and the lively sounds of British music.

Discover authentic British delights, including traditional meats like black pudding, Scottish haggis, and square (Lorne) sausage – rare finds in Nova Scotia and the Maritime Provinces. Your eyes will light up at our stocked bakery counters stretching 18ft, loaded with our daily-fresh baked goods, from savoury sausage rolls and meat pies to delectable Bakewell tarts and fresh cream Victoria sponge cakes.

Experience the best of British food and culture right here in Halifax, where every visit feels like a taste of home.

The Latest Great British Shop News!

  • Turns Out I'm the Weirdo: A Brown Sauce Confession - The Great British Shop
    August 4, 2025

    Turns Out I'm the Weirdo: A Brown Sauce Confession

    Back home, HP Sauce wasn’t a steak sauce. It was a lifestyle. It sat proudly on the breakfast table, next to the tea, beans and whatever else your hangover could tolerate. It’s called brown sauce for a reason, because in the UK, we don’t ask for brands, we ask for colours. “Red or brown?” is practically a national greeting. No one asks if you want ketchup. You ask if they’ve got red sauce. If you’re in a proper greasy spoon, it’ll be in a crusty old squeezy bottle that’s had the label worn off for 10 years, and still taste like home.

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  • History of British Marmalade - The Great British Shop
    July 28, 2025

    History of British Marmalade

    British marmalade isn’t just a spread for toast - it’s a piece of history in a jar. From its beginnings as Portuguese quince paste to its transformation into the orange preserve we know today, marmalade has been a breakfast staple...

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