Shackett's Store — Local services in Bristol

Aug. 12, 2025

After swimming in Newfound Lake, in Wellington State Park, my husband and I stopped by Shackett’s Seafood Shack at 256 West Shore Road, in Bristol, NH, for a bite to eat. This place is known for their seafood, yet I recommend their burgers, and of course, their delicious fries. And to top off our meal, we ordered their yummy peppermint ice cream. (If you like ice cream, they have a ton of flavors to choose from!)

We have eaten at Shackett’s many times, over the years, usually after a swim in Newfound Lake. This time, it was super busy on a hot, August day. There were several orders in front of ours, yet there was plenty of room to sit down at a picnic table, or if one is inclined, walk across the street and visit the Shackett’s grocery store.

The youthful, and friendly cook, Parker, delivered our food in short order, and it all tasted great. The young women serving ice cream, were also friendly, and like Parker, professional in their job.

There’s plenty of parking available, so if you are in Bristol, during the summer, stop by Shackett’s for a...

Been shopping here for decades!! Always clean ...great staff...always helpful...and merchandise is fresh and available for all situations...ice cream stand is yummy....love the marinated steak kabobs...and bakery section too!! Owner, Jeff is very friendly and helpful....as his 2nd generation Dad,Ralphie...was a local fav and greeted and knew everyone by name!! Hope this store is always there as its right on the lake...so...

Awesome little grocery store! They have everything you'll need here at very fair pricing. They have a full deli in back that makes grinders and even has wings both hot and sweet and Jojo potatoes. The eggs must be local because the yolks are a dense gold and one of these chickens is laying double yolks! The staff is very friendly and helpful and the store...