Shops in Paddington

Books & Ephemera

Archives Fine Books

Queensland's largest secondhand bookshop occupies a heritage-listed building in Brisbane's CBD, and the scale surprises: literature, philosophy, military history, esoterica, westerns, quilting — shelves run deep enough to lose an afternoon. The John Mills Himself Legacy Project, documenting the building's commercial heritage, adds another reason to linger. A book-collecting prize for Australians under 35 keeps the place pointed forward.

Antiques & Collectables

Empire Revival

Housed in one of Brisbane's most iconic heritage buildings in the heart of Paddington, this unique collective trading enterprise features 50 different merchants offering a distinctive range of jewellery, fashion, furniture, antiques and homewares. A retail theatre experience where discerning people discover their style with help from a knowledgeable and friendly team.