Markets and independent shops in Hobart

70 markets, bookshops, record shops and makers in Hobart.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first. Showing the top 40 of 70.

Photo: JJ Harrison ( https://www.jjharrison.com.au/ ), CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

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Salamanca Market
A major Saturday morning attraction for locals and visitors. Situated in front of large sandstone warehouses which have been converted into a maze of craftsmen's workshops, giftshops, restaurants and other 'artsy-crafty' shops. Market stalls are one of the cheapest places to buy Tasmanian timber products.
Sat 8:30AM-3PM
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Hobart Bookshop
A small but cosy feeling bookstore that is nearly overflowing with a whole range of books to choose from. They have a huge range of educational books and also have a Tasmanian book section. For any book purchases they offer complimentary gift-wrapping.
Mon-Fri 9AM-6PM, Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun 10AM-5PM · Wheelchair accessible
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Fullers Bookshop
Established in 1920, Fullers is a popular independent bookstore that also runs a local publishing house. They often host book signings and events. While specialists in local authors, they also offer bestsellers, stationery, puzzles & games, and a large range of local guides. After you have made your purchase you can sit in the cafe area to read your book while having something to eat or drink.
Mon-Fri 9AM-6PM, Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun 10AM-4PM
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Cracked and Spineless New and Used Books
A mixed secondhand and new bookstore, best known for once finding a lost Napoleonic-era diary in the back room,. They feature an extremely eclectic range of books and have been Hobart's premier secondhand bookstore for 30 years. Their social media is extremely popular in Hobart for its off-colour jokes.
Mon-Fri 9AM-5:30PM, Sat 9:30AM-4PM
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Cat and Fiddle Arcade
A renovated shopping mall that has fast become a premier shopping destination in Hobart, with many national Australian retailers now calling the Cat and Fiddle home. The mall has long been famous for an animated clock within the food court that acts out The Cat and the Fiddle nursery rhyme on the hour.
Mon-Sat 9AM-5:30PM, Sun 10AM-4PM
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Farm Gate Market
This outdoor market is brimming with fresh seasonal produce, dairy products, wine and other food items from around Tasmania. If you consider yourself a foodie then this is a must when visiting Hobart.
Sun 9AM-1PM
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Spice World
If you love herbs and spices this is the place to go. With over 300 types of herbs, spices and curry mixes there is bound to be something you want. They also sell other cooking staples such as flours, nuts, pulses, rices and essences.
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-6PM, Sat 9AM-4PM
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State Cinema Bookstore
Adjacent to the State Cinema (hence the name), this bookshop specialises in non-fiction, travel, art, fashion, architecture along with a range of fiction titles. They also have a great range of stationery items.
Sun-Thu 10AM-6:30PM, Fri Sat 10AM-9PM
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Wursthaus Kitchen
One of Hobart's famous establishments that specialises in all things food and wine. This gourmet food shop sells a whole range of items including deli goods, sausages (or wurst for those who speak German), wines, cheeses, pre-prepared meals and breads. They also hold cooking classes and can arrange hampers and catering orders.
Mon-Fri 8AM-6PM, Sat 8AM-5PM, Sun 9AM-5PM
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Myer
A standalone of Australia's largest department store chain selling homewares, bedding, electronics, cosmetics, fashion, accessories, etc. On the fashion front at Myer they stock many popular Australian and International designer labels in addition to their own range of private brands.
Mon-Thu 9AM-6PM, Fri 9AM-7PM, Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun 10AM-4PM
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Truckle & co.
For all things Italian Truckle & co. is a one-stop shop. There is an impressive array of cheeses for you to sample and purchase along with a whole range of smallgoods, pastas, oils, truffles, etc.
Mon-Fri 8AM-6PM, Sat 8AM-4PM
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The Italian Pantry
This family-run business has been providing Tasmania with the best provincial Italian food, regional wines and beers along with aperitif spirits since 2006. The business has grown and flourished and developed in-house pasta manufacturing, restaurant and cooking school.
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Elizabeth Mall
A pedestrianised street in the heart of Hobart's CBD that has become one of the main shopping strips of the city. There are also several connecting laneways and arcades that lead to other shopping venues, so don't be afraid to deviate from the main street.
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Hobart Twilight Market
A lively handmade and food market on the pier of Hobart. A second market with the same stallholders also runs sometimes at Long Beach Park, Sandy Bay
March to June, see website for changing dates
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Artery
137 Collins Street, Hobart
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:30 · Limited wheelchair access
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Suffragette Records
52 Sandy Bay Road, Battery Point
Tu-Fr 11:00-17:00; Sa 10:00-15:00
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Antiques on Retro
128 Bathurst St
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Deja Vu Books
77 Salamanca Place, Battery Point
Tu-Su 10:00-16:00
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Geographica
110 Elizabeth Street, Hobart
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Stonewall Antiques
102 Bathurst St
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The picture gallery
41 Murray St
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Lipscombe Larder
527 Sandy Bay Rd
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Artosaurus Gallery and Studios
71a Main Rd
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Australian Red Cross Shop
123 Elizabeth St
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Blockmounting, Laminating and Picture Framing
123 Main Rd
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Eumarrah Hobart
39 Barrack St
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Federation Artisan Chocolate
3 Victoria St
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Lauder & Howard Antiques & Fine Art
185 Campbell St
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Passione Foods
41 Main Rd
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Tasmanian Produce Market
20 Kangaroo Bay Dr
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The Jesse Tree
339 Macquarie St
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The Spindle Tree
77 Salamanca Pl
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The Wool Shop
58 Main Rd
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A Stitch in Time
247 Sandy Bay Rd
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Adart
279 Elizabeth St
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Archive Antiques and Books
170 New Town Rd
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City Organics
34 Criterion St
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St Vincent de Paul
St Vincent De Paul, 462 Macquarie St
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Frame Hobart
220 Liverpool St
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Wagner Framemakers
25 Melville St

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