About Us


 

It began with a building in need of love and a town in need of cheese.

Babcock & Miles

The History of Babcock & Miles

Babcock & Miles opened in the winter of 2008 after nine months of intensive renovation and enhancement work by a skilled team dedicated to maintaining the charm, character, and historic nature of the building.

In April 2016, Kim & Steve Haman purchased Babcock & Miles and have lovingly enhanced and refined the market’s offering over the years to be one of the finest in the region. Today, you’ll find a carefully and creatively curated collection of globally-inspired food items, spices, cheese, chocolate, wine, beer, bubbles, and non-alcoholic beverages not often found outside large cities or major metro areas.

Celebrating 15 years of serving the local community and travelers from abroad, Babcock & Miles is excited to announce the opening of the new Babcock & Miles Wine Bar and Café during the summer of 2023. Located next door to the current Babcock & Miles Market, the new Wine Bar & Café will offer casual bites and small plates throughout the day, transitioning from espresso and breakfast items in the morning to a tasting room and bistro-style spot in the evening. Indoor and outdoor seating is available and private event buy-outs will also be offered. Join us as we share our vision of what the perfect combination of great food, fine drinks, and a fabulous environment can look feel, and taste like.

Babcock & Miles, Merchants and Purveryors of the Delectable


The Owners

Steve & Kim Haman

Husband & wife team Kim & Steve Haman with Turley, the family dog

Steve, known locally as “Somm Steve” or “Chef Steve” has an incredible range of wine knowledge — the kind of person who can tell you not only the vintage, varietal, and subtle nuances of the wine, but the name of the winemaker, their wife and children, how many decades the family has been in the business, and in many cases, has been to the winery to experience what they do. An incredible resource that’s commonly available, Steve holds a Level One Certification with the Court of Master Sommeliers, recognized as the world’s premier wine education program.

Kim, co-owns Babcock & Miles and assists Steve with purchasing, events, and marketing. She’s often on the sales floor helping people find the perfect bottle for a special event or putting together baskets, creating clever store displays, and just about everything else under the sun (as entrepreneurs do).

Together, the Hamans are joined by an exceptional staff that is eager to help with selections, gather goodies for gift baskets, and get event orders underway.

Stop by and experience Babcock & Miles Market in the little yellow house at 105 12th Street W in Downtown Red Lodge, Montana, just a 1/2 block west of Broadway.

The Building

Babcock & Miles

The historic building housing the Babcock & Miles Market has been home to a number of different businesses over the years including the town doctor’s office; a combination bike shop and wood oven bakery (The Bikery); a hair salon; a restaurant; and even, in its earliest days, a brothel. Our signature coffee “Blanche’s Blend” is named for Blanche Weber, the one-time madam.

The “little yellow house” has been lovingly restored and enhanced yet maintains a quaint, casual, vibe.

Babcock & Miles Market is located at 105 12th St. W, just a half block west of Broadway in Downtown Red Lodge, MT.

The Name

The Flying Pig

Babcock & Miles pays homage to the town’s Old West roots. Originally, Babcock & Miles was a hardware business in Red Lodge, dating to the 1880s. It provided the pioneer community with merchandise otherwise unavailable locally. In the same fashion, the current Babcock & Miles Market strives to provide unique, unusual, and high-quality products to locals and visitors alike.




Addresses:

Market: 105 12th St W

Wine Bar & Café: 107 12th St W

PO Box 730 | Red Lodge, MT | 59068

Phone: 406-446-1796 | info@babcockandmiles.com

Winter Hours:

Market: Monday - Saturday 10:00am - 6:00pm

Sunday 10:00am - 2:00 pm

Wine Bar & Café: Monday & Tuesday 9:00am - 2:00pm

Wednesday - Saturday 9:00am - 8:00pm

Sunday Brunch 10:00am - 2:00 pm

Closed on Major Holidays & For Private Events