WAH#1 – the inaugural We Are Hobart Guide – was published in November 2012.
Over 15 000 guides found new homes, assisted shoppers, guided tourists, fed hungry hippos and satisfied even the most discerning patrons.
Below is a comprehensive list of each of the businesses featured within the guide. If this excites you, just wait til you see the actual thing! Available for private use here.
WE ARE WEARABLE
billie-jo – men’s & ladies fashion & accessories
Come and enjoy the billie-jo fashion store shopping experience. Check out our Facebook Page for the latest fashion arrivals and weekly in-store promotions.
22 Criterion Street Hobart Hobart 7000 (03) 6231 9293 Mon-Fri 10-5:30 Sat 10-4 billiejo.com.au and facebookOyster & Pearl – limited edition women’s clothing and accessories
Oyster and Pearl features beautifully produced limited edition women’s threads and accessories. This chic inner-city studio space has a cool and casual vibe and is a visual feast for creative minds.
Level 1, 147 Liverpool St Hobart 0488611074 Tue-Fri 10:30-5 or by appointment oysterandpearl.com.auPitbull Mansion – men’s and women’s designer clothing
Pitbull Mansion is aimed at the fashion-forward men and women of Hobart. Stocking a highly curated range of Australian and International designers such as LIFEwithBIRD, Ksubi, One Teaspoon, Vanishing Elephant, Stolen Girlfriends Club, Jeffrey Campbell Shoes, Lomography Cameras, and much more.
14 Criterion St Hobart (03) 6236 9900 Mon-Fri 10:30-5:30 Sat 10:30-4 pitbullmansion.comCharlie’s Bucket – boutique children’s store
Described by “InsideOut Magazine” as evoking feelings of a `child in a chocolate shop.’ Charlie’s bucket is an awesome boutique children’s store with all the leading labels.
166 Liverpool Street Hobart, (opposite Watchorn Street) (03) 62312881 Mon-Fri 10-5:30 Sat 10-4 charliesbucket.com.auAlexandra Best – Hobart’s latest European/Australian designer footwear & clothing injection
Alexandra Best welcomes you to a most unique experience of feminine elegance and exceptional seductive one off pieces exclusively from only a handful of Australia’s Best! Zimmermann, Newcomer Georgia Osborne, Aje, Melinda&Narina and Wayne Cooper complimenting opulent European Footwear and accessories. For the woman that refuses to be like any other!
139 Liverpool St Hobart, opposite Yeltour & Sportsgirl (03) 6234 2248 Mon-Wed 10:30-5:30 Thu-Fri 9:30-5:30 Sat 10-5:30 alexandrabest.com.au and facebookHello Gorgeous – Hobart’s only boutique vintage and re-loved designer clothing
Beautiful, hand selected, quality vintage and designer clothing in a boutique store with unique and quirky pieces. Divine frocks, bags, shoes, hats and accessories for all ages, styles, ages and occasions.
43 Barrack St Hobart [Cnr Goulburn St] 0403 946 484 Tue-Sat 11-5 facebook.com/hello-gorgeous-vintageJimmy’s Skate Shop – men’s and women’s streetwear, shoes, skateboards and art
Jimmy’s has a huge range of shoes, men’s and women’s clothing, exclusive and specialised brands, spray paints, art gallery, local music and is Tasmania’s only specialist skateboard/longboard shop.
120 Elizabeth St Hobart 03 62347997 Mon-Fri 10-5:30 Sat 10-4 jskateboardsclothing.com.auWE ARE EDIBLE
Yellow Bernard – CBD specialty espresso bar
Yellow Bernard is what happened when two mates who love coffee decided to share that passion with Hobart. Grab a coffee where the locals go.
Shop 1/109 Collins St Hobart 03 6231 5207 Mon-Fri 7-4 yellowbernard.comFrankies Empire – a comfy family cafe, healthy home-style food & great coffee!
Great coffee! Wonderful fresh juices! Delicious food! Including vegetarian, vegan and gluten free. A relaxed family atmosphere with a strong focus on the arts, monthly exhibitions, regular live music and free WIFI! Woof!
129 Elizabeth St Hobart 03 6234 7752 Mon-Fri 8-5 Sat 10-3 frankiesempire.com.aubasket&green – produce focused cafe for everyone
basket&green is bright little space for good coffee and light meals. We are passionate about sourcing local and organic produce whenever possible. Come in and let us make you comfortable in our friendly cafe for everyone!
179 Elizabeth St Hobart, on the corner of Brisbane St 03 6231 5249 Mon-Fri 7:30-4 Sat, Sun & Public Holidays 8:30-4Pulp Friction – pure, awesome juice bar
Pulp Friction offers everything delicious and heartwarming! Amazing juices, awesome smoothies and protein shales to keep you going all day. We extract our juices using cold-press juicers – so you get every drop of flavour and goodness! Veggie, vegan and allergy friendly meals for breakfast and lunch in nourishing sizes to suit all levels of hungry. Pulp Friction will make your tummy happy, your brain zing and your liver love you!
Trafalgar Centre, 110-114 Collins St Hobart 0400 252 506 Mon-Fri 8-4 facebook.com/pulpfrictionjuicebarCriterion St Café – breakfast, lunch and in-betweens
Upstairs, inside and street-side, Criterion hits the mark with original café food. Fresh juices, great coffee, wines and imported beers are just some of the things that make this café is the perfect pit stop while in the city.
10 Criterion Street Hobart (03) 6234 5858 Mon-Fri 7-4 Sat 8-3 Public Holidays 9-3CWA Gift Shop – all things made with love
Take a step back in time, step inside to find freshly baked cakes, slices & biscuits, home-made jams & relishes, knitted & crocheted clothes, toys and much more. All made with love by members of the Country Women’s Association.
165 Elizabeth Street Hobart (03) 6234 4187 Mon-Fri 8:30-4 Sat 10-1 *closed Dec 20 to Jan 28 facebook.com/cwagiftshopHeartfood Vegetarian Tea House – ready-to-go vegetarian tea house
Freshly cooked & cook to order Western & Eastern vegetarian, vegan, Gluten Free dishes, served with rice or noodles .Main dishes start from $ 6 each. Vegan/ Vegetarian savoury & sweet snacks. Quality green/black & herbal tea.
Shop 2A 64-68 Liverpool St @ the entrance to Bank Arcade Hobart 03 6234 2884, 0402 351 689 Mon – Fri 11-4 Sat 11-3Sidecar – intimate wine bar with food
An intimate 20 seat wine bar, serving natural, organic and biodynamic wines from small artisan producers, alongside interesting aperitifs, spirits and digestives, all complemented by a varied snack menu.
129 Bathurst Street Hobart 03 6231 1338 Sat-Thu 5pm-late Fri 12-3 & 4:30-late garagistes.com.au/sidecarEcru Coffee – small café with a big coffee heart
Little sister to well-established Villino, this petite gem pumps out excellent coffee. Roasting their own: single origin and blend, as well as bean sales. A must for serious coffee drinkers.
18 Criterion St Hobart 0448 738 014 Mon-Fri 7-3 ecrucoffee.com.auKafe Kara – licensed café, seriously good food & specialty coffee
Kafe Kara is a bright and bustling café. Tassie produce focused lunch and all day breakfast menu, including tasty vegetarian options. Enjoy locally roasted coffee, fresh squeezed juice & smoothies.
119 Liverpool Street Hobart 03 6231 2332 Mon-Fri 7:30-4 Sat 8-3 kafekara.com.aumachine laundry café – retro café and laundry
A busy bubbling breakfast institution, which has made its mark in Hobart. The juices are fresh and the food is original. Very popular café with locals and visitors alike.
12 Salamanca Sq Salamanca 03 6224 9922 Mon-Sat 7:30-5 Sun & Public Holidays 8:30-5The Retro Fudge Bar – award winning fudge & old-school retro pieces
Seeking something sweet to treat yourself or someone else? The Retro Fudge Bar offers a vast array of award winning deliciousness for every occasion. American style fudge made right here in Hobart. There’s a flavour for everyone!
83 Harrington St Hobart 0411 247 394 Mon-Fri 10-5 theretrofudgebar.comWE ARE DESIRABLE
Fullers Bookshop – award winning independent booksellers
Award-winning independent booksellers. Masterful recommenders, curious readers, eccentrically knowledgeable, community proud and 90-odd years young.
131 Collins St Hobart 03 6234 3800 Mon-Fri 8:30-6 Sat 9-5 Sun & Public Holidays 10-4 fullersbookshop.com.auTommy Gun Records – new and second-hand music and merchandise
Huge range of new and second hand LPs, CDs and tapes. Tasmania’s largest selection of Music T-Shirts, posters and merchandise.
102 Elizabeth St Hobart 03 6234 2039 Mon-Fri10-5 Sat 10-3Rebecca Roth Gallery – meet the maker of this contemporary resin jewellery
Rebecca Roth Gallery showcases unique resin jewellery, handmade on site. Rebecca’s pieces are handcrafted with passion and care. Her contemporary range includes necklaces, bangles, rings, earrings and cufflinks. This little gallery space packs a colour punch!
Shop 8 Salamanca Arts Centre, 77 Salamanca Place 03 6223 5787 Mon-Fri 10-5 Sat, Sun & Public Holidays 10-4 rebeccaroth.com.auHandmark Gallery – unique Tasmania art & design
Handmark is one of Tasmania’s premiere galleries representing artists from several disciplines. The spacious, relaxed gallery boasts works from the likes of Emma Bugg, Meg Perkins, Nathan Grey, Mandy Reynard, Tom Samek and Simone Pfister, just to mention a few. The gallery holds regular exhibitions which mean you can visit Handmark monthly and never be disappointed.
77 Salamanca Place Salamanca 03 6223 7895 Mon-Fri 10-5 Sat, Sun & Public Holidays 10-6 handmarkgallery.comshalldesigns – restyled and bespoke fashion, furniture and homewares
Fabulous fabrics and hilarious Australian souvenir teatowels are features of Sue Hall’s witty and whimsical furniture, homewares, limited edition babywear and her famous/infamous map of Tassie skirts. A feast of colour and humour are to be enjoyed when walking through the door of this delicious little studio. Not for the faint-hearted.
246 Elizabeth Street Hobart, on the border of North Hobart and the CBD 0458 235 689 Wed-Fri 10:30-5 Sat 10:30-3 all other days open by appointment shalldesign.com.auFunky Homes – a contemporary blend of affordable gifts and homewares
At Funky Homes we love to support local Tasmanian designers and we aim to provide ever changing options, items for the home and gifts that are unique, diverse, fresh, affordable and represent the best in gifts and homewares.
149a Liverpool Street Hobart 03 62 34 129 Mon-Fri 9:30-5:30 Sat 10-4 funkyhomes.com.auThe Stash Cupboard – fresh and bright yarn store
Not your Nanna’s yarn store! Awesome natural fibre yarns from around the world. Great range of patterns and knitting and crochet supplies. Friendly service and a bright, funky space.
159 Liverpool Street Hobart 03 6234 1219 Tue-Fri 10-5:30 Sat 10-2 thestashcupbpoard.com.auThe Art Of Silver – artisan designed and made contemporary jewellery
For unique, beautiful contemporary jewellery, step into historic Kelly’s Lane, Salamanca Place. The Art of Silver showcases diverse and inspiring wearable art created locally by 12 Tasmanian designer/makers.
Located in Kelly’s Lane, off Salamanca Place, Salamanca 0488 430 212 Mon-Sun & Public Holidays 10-4 theartofsilver.comecoHaven – beautiful Tasmanian eco fashion and gifts
ecoHaven stocks a range of ethical products, with a focus on fashion, skincare, homewares and baby and children’s items. ecoHaven aims to showcase local designers, with an expanding range of Tasmanian products.
71 Murray St Hobart, just down from the State Library Hobart 03 6234 6454 Mon-Fri 9:30-5:30 Sat 10-3 ecohaven.com.auSpacebar Gallery – unique fashion, arts and crafts
Spacebar Gallery is a retail gallery located within the thriving art community of Salamanca Arts Centre, proudly supporting local and interstate designers of fashion, jewellery, accessories, homewares and visual art.
Studio 021, S.A.C. 77 Salamanca Place, off Woobys Lane, Salamanca 03 6223 3002 Mon-Fri 10-5 Sat 9:30-4 Sun 10:30-2:30 spacebargallery.com.auPetit Marché – vintage all-sorts, local makers, French bits, restyled and rescued
Escape to Hobart’s ‘little market’! Starring vintage collectibles, handmade cushions, purses and vintage-style dresses, local preserves, curios from France, 60’s enamel jewellery, buttons, books, postcards, and a happy vibe!
150 Elizabeth Street Hobart 0414 245 876 Tue-Fri 10:5:30 Sat 11-4 Sun 10-2The Hobart Bookshop – proud independent bookshop
The Hobart Bookshop is located in Salamanca and is a proud, independent bookshop overflowing with books. It has a long history in bookselling and is warm, well-lit and has wheelchair access. It’s a vibrant part of Tasmania’s literary community, with regular book launches. Please ask us how you can receive a discount.
22 Salamanca Square, Salamanca 03 6223 1803 Mon-Fri 9-6 Sat 9-5 Sun & Public Holidays 10-5 hobartbookshop.com.auSyzygy – curious gifts and things
Syzygy is a store occupying 27m2 of kooky, quirky, geeky and great gifts for the person who doesn’t want ordinary.
102 Elizabeth St Hobart 03 62369102 Mon-Fri 10-5:30 Sat 10-3 syzygystore.com.auStore & Co. – past and present homewares and gifts
Store & Co is an eclectic home wares store housed in the beautiful Old Walsh’s Building on Macquarie St. Offering a unique mix of the past and present items, theatrically styled and full of inspiration.
130 Macquarie St Hobart (Old Walsh’s Building) 03 6224 9977 Mon-Sun 10:30-4 storeandco.comSalamanca Arts Centre – galleries, exhibitions, performances and retail stores
Over three levels and six exhibition spaces within a Georgian sandston building, more than 25000 people pass through SAC’s doors every year, visiting galleries, independent boutique retailers and attending performances and community events. Rektango – free jazz in the courtyard every Friday from 5:30pm.
77 Salamanca Place Salamanca 03 6234 8414 Mon-Sun & Public Holidays 9-5 sac.org.au
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