Brisbane
A cool, biannual market with live music, street food and over 200 stalls showcasing the wares of independent Australian designers, artists and…
Brisbane
A cool, biannual market with live music, street food and over 200 stalls showcasing the wares of independent Australian designers, artists and…
Fortitude Valley
Channelling West LA with its low-slung architecture, lush streetscape and sports cars, this is the Valley's most glamorous strip. The addition of the…
Fortitude Valley
Kneading the good stuff since 1968, northern Italian Angelo peddles perfect pasta from a red shed in a backstreet car park. You'll find both fresh and dry…
Fortitude Valley
Fans of Camilla's statement-making silk kaftans include Beyoncé and Oprah Winfrey. And while the label may be Bondi based, its wildly patterned, resort…
Brisbane
For a locavore sugar rush, hit this lauded confectioner. From the macadamia brittle and raspberry marshmallow to the ruby chocolate bars, all of the…
Fortitude Valley
While you won't stumble across any celeb-endorsed eau de toilettes at Libertine, you will discover some of the world's most coveted and hard-to-find…
Brisbane
Brisbane's biggest antiques centre is a veritable sea of memories and design inspiration. Scour its 60-plus stalls for original and upcycled furniture …
Brisbane
Don't delude yourself: the small-batch, artisanal chocolates from this Sunshine Coast Willy Wonka will override any self-control. Best sellers include…
Brisbane
Home-grown Maiocchi is well known for its fun, vintage-inspired frocks. Brighten your wardrobe with custom prints, '50s silhouettes and the odd Japanese…
Fortitude Valley
Indie boutique Phoebe Paradise prides itself on selling 'fashion for ratbags'. At the helm is local artist-designer-musician Phoebe Sheehy, whose bold…
Brisbane
An inconspicuous lift takes the style council up to Double Double, quite possibly Brisbane's edgiest unisex fashion boutique. Its edits of youthful,…
Brisbane
Serious music fans know all about Shannon Logan and her little West End record shop. She's usually behind the piano-cum-counter, chatting with a loyal fan…
Fortitude Valley
On tiny Winn Lane, young, talented jewellery designer Jess Blak sells her richly textured, minimalist pieces. There's a raw, almost geological quality to…
Brisbane
Bibliophiles flock to Folio for an eclectic, sophisticated collection of titles covering everything from Canberra politics and Queensland modernism, to…
Fortitude Valley
Duck behind Ann St (off Winn St) and discover this pocket-sized cul-de-sac of indie cool. A handful of offerings includes Phoebe Paradise, stamping ground…
Brisbane
Central Brisbane lives out its bucolic village fantasies when local growers and artisans descend on Reddacliff Pl to sell their prized goods. Fill your…
Brisbane
A lifesaver for those who have it all, Green Tangerine stocks a sharp, eclectic mix of mostly Australian design objects. Cast your eye across neatly…
Brisbane
Spanning two city blocks, this busy pedestrian strip is home to major department stores, shopping arcades and malls, big-name fashion chains and…
Brisbane
Sustainably minded Swop sells (and buys) high-quality threads, accessories and footwear from the '60s to today. Flick through colour-coded racks for fun…
Standard Market Company Fruit & Deli
Fortitude Valley
Part of the James St Market precinct, this upscale provedore draws locals with its sophisticated fridge and pantry fare. While the fresh produce is…
Fortitude Valley
True to its name, this contemporary Bowen Hills gallery-shop celebrates the work of independent, mostly local creatives. Prices are reasonable, with…
Brisbane
Whether you're on the prowl for a Victorian dresser, a mid-century armchair or a '60s beatnik frock, chances are you'll find it in this warren of eclectic…
Brisbane
Little sister to Avid Reader next door, Where the Wild Things Are stocks a whimsical collection of books for toddlers, older kids and teens. The bookshop…
Brisbane
Shaded by huge Moreton Bay fig trees, this popular, atmospheric market heaves with fresh produce, not to mention a gut-rumbling booty of multicultural…
Brisbane
Built in 1929, this heritage-listed Paddington theatre is now a sprawling antiques emporium. Dive in for all manner of nostalgia, from flouncy English…
Brisbane
Hankering for some purple heirloom carrots or blue bananas? The chances are you'll find them at this abundant, appetite-piquing farmers market. Grab a…
Brisbane
Ethically minded, pocket-sized Sun & Company showcases small-batch, locally made gifts and homewares. Expect an eclectic edit spanning anything from…
Brisbane
Rickety bookshelves and squeaky floorboards set a nostalgic scene at this sprawling repository of pre-loved pages. While the true number of books on offer…
Brisbane
Explore the work of up to 80 of the city's best emerging designers and artists, selling mostly women's fashion, accessories and jewellery, as well as art,…
Brisbane
South Bank's Collective Markets may draw the tourist hordes, but its modest sweep of stalls do sell some great items, most notably breezy summer frocks…
Brisbane
There's more than a touch of Japanese style evident at this home-grown women's boutique. Beautiful fabrics, sculptural elements and fine details feature…
Brisbane
The best little bottleshop in the CBD, these guys zoom-in on cognoscenti single-malt whiskies, organic cider, single-vineyard wines, craft beers and pre…
Fortitude Valley
This cult-status music store stocks everything from vintage guitars and amps to handmade guitar pedals. Tym's vinyl selection includes an especially…
Brisbane
An iconic manufacturer of stylish Aussie bush/farm gear, RM Williams stocks high-quality leather boots, hats, oilskin jackets, belts, jumpers and shirts:…
Brisbane
Indie Junky stocks comics with cred, from classic DC, Dark Horse and Marvel titles, to female-, queer- and child-orientated works. You'll also find…
Fortitude Valley
Rare and collectable records in the Valley, including old-school Aussie indie. If they don't have it, they'll find it for you. Also stocks street-art…
Brisbane
This jam-packed upstairs shop is home to an astounding collection of vinyl, CDs, DVDs, posters and other rock memorabilia. ‘Brisbane’s most interesting…
Brisbane
Stocks everything from Australian-themed calendars and outdoor survival guides, to glow-in-the-dark dinosaurs, telescopes and intelligent games for kids.
Brisbane
Intellectual, rainy-day gaming the old-fashioned way: chess, crosswords, Rubik's cubes, mah-jong, Scrabble, 1000-piece jigsaws and much more.
Brisbane
Diverse pages, a little cafe in the corner and frequent readings and bookish events: a real West End cultural hub.