The dispensary in Water Mill, NY is Hampton Premium Green, a licensed adult-use store inside an 18th-century house at 978 Montauk Highway. It opened on January 31, 2026, and it is the closest licensed storefront for anyone searching from Bridgehampton, Sagaponack or Wainscott, none of which has a dispensary of its own. For adults 21+, here is what to know about the store, why Water Mill can host one when its neighbors cannot, and the rules that come with the purchase.
Hampton Premium Green at a glance
- Address: 978 Montauk Highway, Water Mill, NY 11976
- License: listed on the Office of Cannabis Management's dispensary location verification page as of 2026
- Entry: adults 21+ with valid government-issued photo ID
- Parking: an on-site lot with 28 spaces and two EV chargers, per the Greater Long Island report on the opening
- Delivery: same-day, from Westhampton through Southampton to Montauk, with East Hampton, Sag Harbor and Riverhead named on the store's site
Hours vary between the store's own pages and opening-day coverage, and they shift with the season. Check hamptonpremiumgreen.com before the drive.
The building
The house dates to around 1780 and spent its recent decades as an antique shop, 1780 House Antiques. It is listed in the Southampton Historic Resources Survey and is associated with the Rose family, one of the town's early English settler families. That history shaped the project: the conversion went before Southampton's architectural review and landmarks boards, and owners Albert and Ashley Capraro kept the exterior and the historic elements while adding a vestibule, ADA access and the parking lot behind.
The East Hampton Press described Hampton Premium Green as the first New York-licensed dispensary to follow the town's full commercial site-plan process to the letter. Ashley Capraro's license was awarded in 2023, so the store took years, not months, to go from license to opening day. Inside, opening coverage described the space as clean and contemporary, with no loud signage outside. Rotating vendors visit the store to explain their products.
Why Water Mill has a dispensary and Bridgehampton does not
Water Mill and Bridgehampton are both hamlets of the Town of Southampton, which opted in to licensed retail in 2021. A hamlet has no government of its own, so the town's decision governs. The difference is simply where a licensed operator found a site and cleared the approvals. As of 2026 the state's verification list shows no licensed storefront in Bridgehampton, which puts Hampton Premium Green a short drive west on Montauk Highway for Bridgehampton searchers.
The incorporated villages are another matter. Sagaponack, Southampton Village, Quogue, Westhampton Beach and North Haven each opted out within their own borders, and East Hampton Town opted out of retail entirely, which covers Wainscott, Amagansett, Springs and Montauk. Opt-outs stop storefronts, not delivery, so licensed stores can still deliver to private residences and rentals in every one of them.
Other licensed stores nearby
Three more licensed dispensaries sit a few miles west on County Road 39 in Southampton: The Hamptons Collective at 257 County Road 39A, Charlie Fox at 471 County Road 39, and Brown Budda New York at 1533 County Road 39. All three appear on the state's verification list as of 2026 and offer delivery. The dispensary directory carries current details for each, and the Southampton page covers the town around them.
Shops on Shinnecock Nation territory west of the canal operate under the Nation's own authority rather than a New York license, so they do not carry the OCM verification code.
Before you go
- Bring ID. Adults 21+ only. A driver's license from any state or a passport works.
- Verify the store. Verify licensed status via the OCM QR code at cannabis.ny.gov, posted at every licensed dispensary.
- Know the limits. Adults 21+ can possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis and 24 grams of concentrated cannabis.
- Edibles take time. Start low, go slow. A low-milligram first serving, then a long wait, since New York's own guidance notes edibles can take up to four hours to register.
- Delivery is prepaid. Orders are paid when placed, the courier checks ID and takes a signature, and drops go only to residences, rentals and private businesses.
The rules after checkout
Using cannabis in a motor vehicle is illegal in New York, for drivers and passengers, moving or parked, so purchases ride in a closed container. New York state law prohibits cannabis consumption on state-owned land and in public spaces, which takes in the ocean beaches, Flying Point and Mecox included, plus their lots. Consumption is also barred at private businesses such as restaurant patios. A rental lease can rule out smoking altogether, so read it first.
Water Mill beyond the store
Water Mill takes its name from the mill on Old Mill Road. The National Register entry dates the first mill to 1644, built by Edward Howell, though that date rests partly on oral history. The surviving structure now houses the Water Mill Museum at 41 Old Mill Road, open since 1969, with seasonal hours.
The Parrish Art Museum sits on Montauk Highway, and its winter show, *William Merritt Chase and Walter Granville-Smith*, runs November 16, 2026 through March 21, 2027. Between the two, the farm fields along Montauk Highway read as farmland again once the season ends, which is the main argument for seeing Water Mill in winter. The Water Mill page has more, and East End happenings are on the events hub.
The short version
Water Mill's dispensary is Hampton Premium Green, a licensed store in a circa-1780 house at 978 Montauk Highway, opened January 31, 2026, with on-site parking and same-day delivery across the South Fork. Bridgehampton has no licensed storefront, which makes Water Mill the nearest stop, with three more stores on County Road 39. Bring ID, scan the OCM code, and keep the car and the beaches clear.
FAQ
Is there a dispensary in Water Mill, NY?
Yes. Hampton Premium Green at 978 Montauk Highway is a state-licensed adult-use dispensary. It opened on January 31, 2026, in a house dating to around 1780.
Is there a dispensary in Bridgehampton?
Not as of 2026. The state's verification list shows no licensed storefront in Bridgehampton. The nearest is Hampton Premium Green in Water Mill, with three more on County Road 39 in Southampton.
Does Hampton Premium Green deliver?
Yes. Its site lists same-day delivery from Westhampton to Montauk, including East Hampton and Sag Harbor. Orders are prepaid, and the courier checks a 21+ photo ID.
Is there parking at the Water Mill dispensary?
Yes. The renovation added an on-site lot with 28 spaces and two EV chargers.
Can I buy cannabis in Water Mill with an out-of-state ID?
Yes. Adults 21+ can buy with any valid government-issued photo ID, including out-of-state licenses and passports. Taking cannabis out of New York is illegal.
