Excellent selection. High-quality clothing. Very stylish. The proprietor is very helpful in his recommendations.

I recently went in and was just casually looking for a new sport coat, some pants that go with it, and a few dress shirts. Lynn the owner was there, and very helpful to show me some and get them out of their storage facility. The jacket fit so well, and then her son got involved, said he had a nice pair of pants to go with it, then some dress shirts he got out and prepped for me. I told them "it's almost like you knew I was coming!", as it was a good experience. Thanks so much. read more

Loved this curated collection of clothing art and accessories! Lovejoy would surely have found a treasure in this storefront. Gracious and welcoming Male who greeted us and encouraged browsing. The Anglophile in me would surely need another visit!! read more

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Highly recommend coming here! Lynn and her sons are amazing and very courteous!! The selection is vast but definitely not cheap! However, the quality is worth it as these are lifetime pieces you'll cherish! Definitely recommend checking out at the very least, I wouldn't be shocked if you're like me at first were skeptical at price but in love after the fact! read more

One of the things I love about living in New England is experiencing all 4 seasons so fully. And because each season is so gloriously intense, I love having the opportunity to carefully select the appropriate wardrobe for each of them. Particularly for the wet, raw, muddy, cold weather that reminds us of the old country for which we are named, enter Royal Male. Despite the "Male" in the name of the store, there are clothes for both genders. This independently owned store could not be more lovely or charming. It's an absolute delight to open the door as you hear the tinkling of vintage bells to then find yourself transported into such an extraordinary place. What you'll find here are a fabulous assortment of high quality goods hailing primarily from Britain. I've always loved stopping by whenever I'm in Newport. The selection of goods is top-rate and the service is simply and perfectly top-notch. This is an absolute A-plus shopping experience. I am often disillusioned and wearied by most shopping experiences these days when no one seems to care or take pride in salesmanship. Here, you are greeted, you are coddled, you are cared for and you are helped. You are assisted into the things you try on, your purchases are wrapped and packaged with care, your concerns are taken seriously, your questions are answered knowledgeably. Amen and thank you! We visited recently because I needed to update my nasty-weather gear. I was here specifically to purchase a pair of DuBarry Galway Boots and a waxed Barbour jacket. http://uk-shop.dubarryboots.com/galway-boot-women http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._Barbour_and_Sons We were assisted by the most wonderful Etienne, the son of the owners of this shop and its sister shop a few blocks away on Barrister Wharf. His extremely kind, knowledgeable and gentlemanly manner made my day as I pondered over the Barbour Beadnell versus the Barbour Beaufort style jackets before I finally settled on the latter. Etienne and I next tackled which color combination of DuBarry boots suited me best. It wasn't simple but his guidance was essential. The Barbour Beaufort I purchased is made to be a hunting jacket with a pocket in the back meant for game for example. I love the mole-skin lined hand-warmers and the secret inner pocket too. And although I'm not a hunter the longer length felt more protective and the pockets well-suited to fit things when I want to ditch carrying a handbag which is much of the time. It was nice to have Etienne to point out all the features. He told me he has several of his own Barbours and so knew the ins and outs first hand. There are gorgeous silks and woolens and leathers to be fondled and tried on. Yes, it all may seem quite pricey but these are things you will have forever. The looks focus on the traditional and prep which really never goes out of style. Purchases like this are money well-spent and you'll never be accused of being penny-wise but pound foolish. And oh be still my heart, not a thing here made in China or a third world country. I am thrilled with my Barbour "Beaufort-style" oil cloth jacket. I am now ready for almost anything nature throws my way. I can keep up with the hardiest of New England or Irish fishermen/women in my leather DuBarry boots. I'm told I could stand knee-high in a bucket of water for days in them and my feet would never get wet. Tough, beautiful, well-made, high-quality merchandise; that's what I like, that's what I want. read more

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One thing I like about Newport is that they really have unique merchandise in many of the shops. In an age where "good shopping" is sort of moot if you live in New York or, duh, have the internet, this is one place where you actually can find some unusual items. Royal Male has a lot of Barbour and St. James clothes, but also high quality clothing from smaller manufacturers. The best reason to shop there, though, is that the two guys who are usually in the Mary St. location actually know clothing . Yes, they want to sell you pieces, but they know their inventory, they know how clothes are supposed to fit, they have some idea if a color compliments your complexion, and they won't let you leave unless something looks good on you. That's a vanishing skill, and it's priceless. Stop in. My wife (yes, they have women's clothes) and I always do, every time we visit Newport. read more

Beautifully curated store ran by a family. My husband makes it his business to stop by every time we come to Newport and owners always find an amazing and stylish outfit for him. It's the kind of store you need to spend time in and enjoy. read more

Charming little shop that sells top quality British & Scottish clothing for both men and women. They carry a great selection of pieces from clothing companies such as Barbour, Hunter and Le Chameau. They stock gorgeous cashmere sweaters, great leather bags and fabulous outerwear. The service here is top notch as well. There was a lady and a gentlemen (not sure if they were the owners?) working when my husband and I came in to shop last week. They were both very friendly and helpful. The lady kindly offered to order anything I wanted that they did not currently have in the store in my size. I left there quite happy, having bought an adorable Barbour rain hat. If I hadn't recently bought myself a raincoat, I might have snagged one there as well ;-) Although this place is not cheap, you are getting top quality for your dollar. The prices are comparable to NYC boutique prices, which explains my lack of "sticker shock" here. I did notice quite a few really nice pieces on sale as well. This is the shop to go to if you are looking for timeless, classic, good quality pieces of clothing to add to your wardrobe - things that you can wear for many years to come. Oh - and they have the cutest shop "mascot": this adorable dog that you just might find sleeping in a chair back in the ladies' section of the store. read more

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Exquisite boutique that's beautifully appointed. Classic forever in style apparel and investment pieces. Friendly helpful patient staff

It was a beautiful sunny, though windy day today, so I decided to take a stroll around my neighborhood. Having passed by this cute little shop a million times, I finally decided to check it out. Normally, during the weekday when I work, I dress up in my nice clothes. But today, being the weekend, I wear jeans and sneakers and my warm Columbia jacket. As soon as I walk in, I notice the warm wool sweaters and tweed jackets. Everything does look high quality, but the prices were high - $895 for a wool sweater! Then an older woman greets me. She gives me the customary greeting and then immediately points me to the "SALE" section. Hmm... thanks lady... Not only are your prices exorbitant, but your customer service is snobby as well! A word to sales people: Never treat customers, no matter how they are dressed, with disrespect. Just because a customer comes in with jeans and sneakers does not mean you should judge them to be "poor" and hence not worth your time. read more

Royal Male is a wonderful little store staffed with very knowledgeable people. I hummed and hawed over a certain Barbour jacket for weeks, a Christmas gift for my boyfriend. I nearly ordered it from Orvis, but a friend steered me to Royal Male and I'm so glad she did. I like the idea of supporting a local family business, and they offer free shipping on orders of $150+. Etienne at Royal Male was extremely helpful when we spoke by phone & email. After telling him my boyfriend's height & weight, he steered me away from my original choice to a different style. He was spot on and couldn't have selected a better jacket. The service here is exceptional and the quality of apparel is unbeatable. read more

Great window shopping, swank tweeds from Ireland, Scotland, and England. But unless you've recently discovered a diamond mine in your backyard, you'll likely suffer from sticker shock as I did. $125 for a belt was the cheapest I saw, $450 for cashmere sweaters and $950 for a tweed jacket. It's out of my league for sure. It's good brand names that ooze money, but again - rich people stay rich by penny pinching, poor people can't afford this stuff, so who is shopping here? read more

My wife and I are in Newport for a week on our "baby-moon" and decided to do a little shopping. We are from Bermuda, so finding quality apparel at reasonable prices is some what hard on a small island. Have only gone into the store to browse, I left with a pair of Austin Heller shoes, tie, and two pocket squares. While not inexpensive, I didn't feel like I got ripped off. So I'm a little surprised at some of the reviews slating the store and it's owners as "snobby" It's really too bad because Etienne couldn't have been more friendly and accommodating...in fact, we spent about 20 more minutes in the store just chatting it up. If you want high end quality products, then you have to pay for them...this stuff is not made locally! Thanks Etienne, we'll be back! read more

Not worth the trip. Not very accommodating to tourists and tourism is what feeds the town. I will never waste my time with this place again.

My father has lived around the corner from the Royal Male for ten years, and I often stop in when visiting. Yes, the prices are high, but if you're familiar with the brands they carry I'm not sure why you'd be surprised. They stock very high end British items that will last you a lifetime. I'm a little skeptical of the other reviews citing rude customer service -- the service I've received has been nothing but top notch. The son even helped me track down a Barbour bag I had been searching for and couldn't find anywhere in Boston. My father has purchased several coats from this store over the past decade and has had no problems with them. If you're looking for top quality, and are willing to pay for it, this is the store for you. read more

Superb gentleman's (and women's) clothier, offering a wonderful assortment of European and locally crafted jackets, ties, trousers from celebrated quality brands including Drake's, Belstaff, Barbour and other speciality Austrian and German smaller manufacturers, as well as a number of items made specifically for the Royal Male. The service is excellent and helpful, the vibe is friendly and welcoming. The store has been in existence for over 40+ years with a loyal customer base across generations and is now run by the son of the founder. If you are looking for a certain stylish scarf, a Locke & Co. hat, a Tyrolian jacket or hand-tipped tie, a fur-trimmed great coat, together with an unlined Neopolitan-cut tailored jacket, this may be the place for you. Highly recommend stopping by! There just aren't many shops like this still around and thriving these days for the discerning customer of quality clothing. I bought a few items, and the shipping was not only free but incredibly fast, arriving the next day via UPS in New York City. read more

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I was in search of a few pairs of high quality socks with fresh designs and I found them at Royal Male. The Corgi brand socks are hand-finished in Wales and are very distinctive. I could see that Royal Male prides themselves on classic tweeds and wares of the UK, but I was thrilled when I found out that they carried socks like this! The service was helpful, courteous, and knowledgeable. If you're ever in the market for a pair of statement socks speak to Etienne at Royal Male, and he'll steer you in the right direction! read more

Royal Male is one of the best shops in Newport! Both locations are superb and have the best quality goods. Outstanding customer service, super friendly and all around good people. Maurice and his wife have gone out of their way to offer great customer service. I have read a few reviews where people had sticker shock of what was in the shop. Sorry folks.. That's first quality shirts, Blazers, Jackets and footwear all made in England and Europe. This isn't the commercial stuff in the chain stores. My wife has purchased 2 jackets from Royal Male over the last 2 years. We will be back for more. Royal Male is a true Gem in Newport. Cheers!!!! read more

I was in the store yesterday because I fell in love with an item in the window. The overly packed store was obnoxious, but not nearly as obnoxious as the man who clearly didn't want my business. I was ready to overpay for an impulse buy -- I'm a shopkeepers dream visitor! This guy, however, didn't want to help me find the window item nor did he care to answer questions. Benefit of the doubt -- probably the end of the season, and he has had it with tourists. If that's the case, I have very little sympathy. I have to put on the face everday at work so that I can get paid to buy impulse cashmere. Suck it up, buddy and hussle the sale. read more

My buying experience with Etienne and the staff at Royal Male had been nothing short of perfect. Their very user-friendly and easily navigable website was the first hit when I was looking to purchase the elusive Bond Barbour Beacon Heritage jacket. Despite the jacket's high demand, and Barbour having to produce an entire new round of jackets, RM made the delay seem short and easy. Oh, and I live in Texas, and the experience was cake. I'd definitely do business w them again, and would recommend them to anyone/everyone interested in buying Barbour. Aces all-around. read more

Cannot say enough about this charming shop. It's my first and usually last shopping stop whenever in Newport. Their style is impeccable and the staff goes above and beyond to help everyone that enters their shop find exactly what they are looking for. They are patient, attentive, professional, and welcoming but I must say, it is their eye for style, curated quality merchandise from socks to jackets that will last you a lifetime and unprecedented customer service that keeps me coming back. It is no wonder they have such a following. Thank you Etienne! You are remarkable. Can't wait to see you next time we're in town! read more

I purchased a Barbour jacket from this shop. Etienne was the person who helped me. His service was excellent and I received my jacket (in NJ) the day after I placed my order. Stores like the Royal Male are special because they are staffed by people who are knowledgeable about the products they sell. You will not pay the lowest price at the Royal Male, but you will save time and expense due to their expertise. read more

I walked into Royal Male at Bannister's Wharf this weekend with my husband and we both tried on a few coats together. We loved a few of them, but they didn't have my size, so the store owner (a lovely and very helpful woman) encouraged us to go to their Spring St. location for more size options. We did walk over, and there we met her not so lovely, and not so helpful husband. I found a beautiful cashmere scarf and encouraged my husband to try it on. The horribly rude man thought I was being pushy and asked if I was Armenian. He said, "You must be Armenian", inferring that Armenian women act a certain...pushy way? (I am not Armenian, but that is irrelevant.) I shrugged it off thinking that it was possible he was just being playful. I was wrong. When my husband tried on a $1500 coat that was clearly well-made and a very nice coat for someone - but not for us - I told him I didn't like it. Okay, okay... I said "it looks like a coat your grandfather might have passed down to you" (this time I was just being playful! Though it was my honest opinion - it made my 28 year-old husband look like an old man!) and the man obviously got offended and told me I didn't know what I was talking about. He was extremely rude and when I said that if I didn't like the coat then my husband wouldn't get it, he said, "well then your husband needs to find some girlfriends". The nasty comments didn't even end there. I dropped the scarf (one I fully intended on buying), my husband took the coat off, hung it up, and we walked out of the store. (In hindsight, he sort of wishes he threw the coat in the man's arrogant face, but we are classier than that, and we simply walked out.) I didn't let this ruin my day, but I did have trouble brushing it off - I just couldn't get over what an extraordinarily snobby man this guy was, and how he could be so rude! Royal Male gets some nice reviews because they do carry some interesting, old-fashioned, rich merchandise, but I will never go back, I will never give them any business, and I will be sure all of my friends know not to go there. Based on my own experience, as well many others who have reviewed this store, they obviously lose valuable clients every day because of the mean old scrooge running Spring Street. Beware of this man! Stay away from this store. read more

My BF and I were visiting Newport for the weekend and he saw the windows in the store and knew he had to go in. The inventory is amazing, my BF got a great tweed coat. Etienne was super helpful and we will be back this summer. All of the clothing is one of a kind and great quality! read more

My wife and I have been shopping at Royal Male for years, the service is always top notch, nice family run business. They offer top quality products that you can usually only find in New York, London and Paris. If there ever has been a concern with anything we have purchased there they have gone out of their way to ensure our satisfaction. This is truely a little hidden gem. read more

I have ordered online from Austria. Within 4 days I have received the package. Etienne was very helpful, best service in a long time. Thanks again, I will def drink some Guinness for you in Ireland. Cheers! read more

Royal Male made my trip to Newport truly authentic. The staff at both stores were attentive, welcoming, and clearly wedded to the reputation of their products. I've recommended this store to all of my friends on the East Coast. Whether trekking to Boston from NYC or just taking a day trip in RI, this spot is a must. I rarely write Yelp reviews, but for this store, I simply couldn't resist! read more