The Shops at Marlborough Barn
45 N Main St, Marlborough, CT 06447
$$
PRICE RANGE
Standard Store
STORE SIZE
Store Overview
The Shops at Marlborough Barn is a vast multi-vendor antique destination in Marlborough, Connecticut, housed in interconnected barn buildings that create an expansive browsing experience. With 21+ individual vendor shops, the store specializes in antique furniture, vintage collectibles, home decor, and locally made products across multiple rooms and floors. Customers consistently praise the massive selection, friendly staff, and reasonable prices, with many spending 2+ hours exploring the ever-changing inventory. The property, originally a 19th-century dairy farm, has been family-operated since 1960 and voted #1 Best multi-dealer antique center by Best of Connecticut Magazine.
STORE SIZE
Vast Warehouse
PRICE RANGE
$$
STORE FORMAT
Multi-Vendor Mall
TYPICAL VISIT
Half-Day Destination
What Makes This Store Special
Store Features
Multiple Floors
Multi-Vendor
Auctions
Delivery Service
Shipping Available
Historic Building
Customer Insights
9/10
Satisfaction Drivers
Sheer volume and variety of merchandise across multiple interconnected spaces
82%
Exceptional customer service and staff friendliness
86%
Discovery experience - finding unexpected treasures and unique items not available elsewhere
92%
What Customers Love
Massive size and endless variety - customers repeatedly mention 'keeps going on and on', multiple rooms, and feeling like a museum
Friendly, helpful, and passionate staff - consistently praised across reviews for exceptional customer service
Reasonable prices and quality finds - customers describe treasures, unique items, and good value for money
Areas for Improvement
Not all items are authentic antiques - one customer noted 'Chinese stuff' and wished for more 'actual antiques'
Quality decline from previous era - one reviewer mentioned it changed from 'high quality furniture stores to a junk stores' after 2008 transition
Overall Customer Sentiment
Enthusiastic and nostalgic. Customers express genuine excitement, using words like 'love', 'amazing', 'magical', and describing it as a 'must visit' destination worth traveling for. Many mention it as a day-trip destination and return visitor.
Contact Information
ADDRESS
45 N Main St, Marlborough, CT 06447
PHONE
Store Hours
Checking hours...
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM