St Helens on Granbury Square - Granbury (TX)

5 /5 Tim Payne: St. Helen’s is a standout stop on the Granbury Square. While the merchandise is fantastic, it’s the building itself that steals the show. Stepping inside feels like walking into a piece of Texas history. The atmosphere is perfectly balanced between rugged and refined. You are surrounded by beautiful, original limestone walls and high ceilings that remind you this building has been here since the late 1800s. There is a distinct "historic feel"—from the way the floorboards settle to the unique layout that invites you to explore both levels. It feels authentic to the Old West, yet it smells amazing (thanks to the French soaps and candles!). I also love the local lore attached to the place. Knowing that this is the spot where the mysterious "John St. Helen" (rumored to be John Wilkes Booth) once tended bar adds a fascinating layer of mystery to the shopping experience. As for the shopping, it’s a treasure hunt. They have everything from high-end kitchen gadgets and home decor to unique jewelry you wont find at big-box stores. The staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, which fits right in with the small-town, historic hospitality. If you are visiting Granbury, this place is definitely worth a visit to experience the spirit of the Square.

5 /5 Sayak Banerjee: Charming store in Historic Downtown Granbury. They have great curated collection of unique items. Be it home decor, kitchen or bar supplies you can find here almost anything. The entire shop is huge with 2 full floors of things to check out. A definite stop by when visiting Granbury.

5 /5 Bold Rebel Heart: Lovely store in Historic Downtown Granbury. The curated collection of unique items they offer is different from other local shops. From almost every one in the house including bar wear and cologne my husband The shop is big with two floors and sadly, neither of us had enough time to look at everything. That’s ok, we will be back!.

3 /5 Noah Diestelkamp: I liked... • their neat selection of items • the friendly staff • the location I did not like... • that most items are over-priced, even for a downtown shop • the lack of organization • a rather silly policy regarding gift certificates (details below) My wife and I were given a $40 gift certificate to this store earlier this year. While browsing the store, we only found about $20 worth of items we wanted to purchase, but when we got to the counter, we were told that the certificate did not hold a balance. In other words, we could spend up to $40, but unless we did so all in one trip, the rest of the money (which was graciously spent on the gift certificate) would be forfeit to St. Helen’s. We were able to rummage around and find a few more items that somewhat interested us, so we didn’t waste the gift that had been given to us. HOWEVER, I now have very little interest in returning to the shop. If I had spent $20 and still had a gift certificate that had $20 left on it, I would be interested in coming back in a month or two and seeing what new items they had (who knows, maybe spend some money on top of the gift certificate). But since I don’t have a store credit, I do not expect to return, especially considering the generally high prices of items in the store.

5 /5 CM03: A must stop in store. Never been to Granbury & all I got to say the people are as sweet as my sweet tea. Speaking of tea I got an amazing honey sampler at this lovely shop I’m so happy with my purchase. This shop has everything you can possibly need & want.