Range and variety of items High quality of customer service. Value for money. Ease of movement…read morearound the shop

Everything is very cheap (as you would expect), and a very piquant odour. Right next to the tip!read more

The Drill Hall is a stunning space to wander through but ouch, those prices. Definitely a…read morelook-but-don't-touch place for my kind of budget, but if I had daddy's credit card in my wallet I'd be buying some choice pieces to bring a bit of history into my home. Everything in the store is curated well and chosen for their style exactly. This high-ceilinged space is perfect for a spot of home inspiration, if not shopping.

An amazing find on Salamanca Place. If you're a lady who loves funky jewellery, Rebecca Roth is…read morewell worth a visit. And make sure you spare some time, as you could spend an hour in here trying on all the beautiful options. RR specialises in resin jewellery. So the question becomes, how does RR compare to Dinosaur Designs? Very well in my opinion: equivalent in creativity, exceeds in choice and is far less expensive.

One of the more interesting bookshops here; or in fact on any continent. Quite simply there A LOT…read moreof books here of every topic you can dream of : Australia, Horror, fiction... and random stacks here and there with all sorts of interesting odds and ends in them. Many are used, some are new but if you ask Richard, he'll give you honest answers about books and if he doesn't have it they can order it for you. There are some real treasures tucked away here! You could easily spend all day flipping through pages. Honestly the only other bookstore better is in Portland, Oregon, and it takes up nearly a city block. Follow them on the socials for some interesting insights! A must visit for anyone who likes to read.

The coolest bookstore in town. Hobart's Black Books, except Richard isn't quite as grumpy as…read moreBernard--unless you ask him a stupid question, I suppose... C&S may be small but you can still get lost in amongst the shelves. I don't recommend following them on Facebook, because then when they advertise new books in on there you may snatch up the ones I want before I get a chance to do so.

Metal Urges has been my go to place for special gifts for my wife. With excellent service before…read moreand after the sale, and a relaxed atmosphere, it's a pleasure to have jewellery custom made here. With a huge collection of sapphires and diamonds and making mokume gane rings in house, they can certainly make something unique that you'll love!

Myer Hobart, formerly the historic Brownells store on Liverpool Street, has been a central retail…read morehub for decades since its acquisition by Myer in 1959. After a devastating fire destroyed the original building in 2007, the store underwent a major reconstruction, reopening in 2015 as a modern, multi-level facility in the heart of the CBD. While department stores a bit of a dying breed in the USA, they're still around in the cities I visited in Australia. Hobart was no exception as I took a stroll through the multiple floors of the Myer Department Store during a recent visit. The placement of the escalators was a little confusing, but I did find as I took the elevator to the top and walked down. I was looking for stationary, travel things, and maybe a nice shirt. Store staff were well dressed and professional. Decor-wise, things seemed a little plain, albeit functional, clean, well stocked, and easy to maneuver.

I visited Myer Hobart today to collect a package for our grandchildren. I received it promptly and…read morein good order and went to leave the shop. Of my own fault, I tripped over my own feet and planted my face on the floor. The floor staff raced to my aid and made me comfortable as my nose streamed blood like a fountain. Their first aid officer Kelly was with me in moments, made me safe and handled the situation with calm and professionalism. They called the Tas Ambulance officers straight away, who examined me carefully and passed me to go home. Everyone was so kind and helpful, and I can't thank them enough. Well done, Myers, for good training and fast response and well done Kelly and the team for a challenging morning, handled like pros! Just a postscript: the other Paul C. who pops up on this review site (August 22, 2020) is not me! His comment about young, giggly uni students was not my experience at all. God bless 'em, I say!

Just another supermarket with a slightly different focus. I…read morego here yo get DVDs

JB Hi-Fi is, well, JB Hi-Fi. A chain of electronics retailers that all look alike and strive to…read moreprovide the same feeling in-store as you would find anywhere else - including on the mainland. They succeed in this mission and you'll find yourself in their poky shop where all visible sunlight has been replaced with bright yellow signs. I'm sure some kind of psychology testing has gone into this, and bright yellow must make you feel like you're getting some kind of bargain. This is actually a relatively large store despite the cramped feel, and they seem to have a good range. Their staff are also genuinely nice and provide assistance when it's clear you need some. Entrance from the Cat & Fiddle Arcade, or down some stairs at Collins street level.

Just another shopping mall with the same old shops and people - if you need a supermarket then…read morevoila.

It's a great place with a wide variety of shops and it even has an arcade with stacker and lots of…read moreclaw machines shops like EB and zing are conveniently next to each other with great service.