Smiths Alternative Bookshop

5.0 (2 reviews)

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Closed • 9:30 am - 6:00 pm

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Jaimie M.

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Supercute local bookshop, performance space, gallery, and coffeeshop! Lots of choice from outdoor seating to inside couches, chairs, and eclectic art. Stopped in for a coffee but looking forward to coming back for a live show sometime. read more

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Kim B.

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So, it's listed as a bookshop but it has since become a low key bar and place to hang out. It has good live music and other performances. These usually involve buying a ticket but you can also just come, grab a simple beer and hang out on the comfortable seats outside instead of near the stage. It really is the perfect place to chill out - especially if you've just had hotpot across the street. Highly recommended. read more

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More info about Smiths Alternative Bookshop

76 Alinga St
Canberra Australia Capital Territory 2601
Australia
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(02) 6247 4459
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https://www.smithsalternative.com

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What time does Smiths Alternative Bookshop open?

Smiths Alternative Bookshop opens at 9:30 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.Smiths Alternative Bookshop opens at 10:30 AM on Friday.Smiths Alternative Bookshop opens at 10:00 AM on Saturday.

What time does Smiths Alternative Bookshop close?

Smiths Alternative Bookshop closes at 5:30 PM on Monday.Smiths Alternative Bookshop closes at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.Smiths Alternative Bookshop closes at 7:30 PM on Friday.Smiths Alternative Bookshop closes at 4:00 PM on Saturday.Smiths Alternative Bookshop is closed on Sunday.

Mon 9:30 AM - 5:30 PMTue-Thu 9:30 AM - 6:00 PMFri 10:30 AM - 7:30 PMSat 10:00 AM - 4:00 PMSun Closed

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Impact Comics will always be my home comic book store. No matter how far away I go or how long I…read morestay away I always try to visit Impact Comics when I visit my home town. They have a great selection and diversity of stuff, they supported women in comics (as consumers and creators) back before this was cool. All my staff interactions have been fantastic, good for a chat if you want, happy to let you browse if you want to just look around.

AMAZING store, great service, so much stock, very well organised and so many graphic novels here. I…read morespent over $300 and would have spent more if my husband had not physically removed me from the store. I am genuinely glad I don't live in Canberra as I would be here all the time and I think the children would probably miss me.

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