The Best Shops in Paddington to Hit Up When You’re in the Market for a Little Treat

Paddington is easily one of Sydney’s most glorious suburbs to wander. Meander down Oxford Street and pop your head into shops offering everything from gorgeous gifts to fresh blooms and designer threads. Grab a coffee and stroll through the sprawling nearby Centennial Parklands or catch an indie movie at the Palace Chauvel. On Saturdays, visit the Paddington Markets inside the Paddington Uniting Church for fresh produce and artisan wares. Not sure where to start? This edit of the best shops in Paddington is as good a place as any…

Libertine Parfumerie

Designed by renowned local interior designer Tamsin Johnson, the Paddington Libertine Perfumerie store is a sumptuous experience. Inside you’ll find a collection of the world’s most decadent scents. Inspired by the old-world glamour of classical pharmacies and historical apothecaries, you can expect oak cabinets, glass-backed dispensary doors and even a few chandeliers. Parquet flooring, a sunny courtyard and a functional washstand top off the luxe fragrance journey available to shoppers here.

140 Oxford Street, Paddington

Hands

This gloriously quirky store is a maximalist’s dream come to life. You can expect all kinds of arty things disguised as other things. Think croissant lamps, octopus-shaped hair clips, pasta candles, cherry wall hooks and more. They also stock Jellycats!

255C Oxford Street, Paddington

Opus 

Whether you’re shopping for your Nan, bestie, boss, or baby, you can’t go wrong at Opus. This gorgeously laid-out store stocks everything from fragrances, jewellery, and clothing to multitools for the DIY Handyman in your life. 

354 Oxford Street, Paddington 

Jardan

Wandering through the Jardan furniture showroom is a delight for the senses. The two-level showroom boasts a considered curation of furniture ranging from sofas and chairs to storage, lighting, homewares and rugs. The space has been designed like a home so you can soak in Jardan‘s Australian-made furniture as it is meant to be experienced.

42 Oxford Street, Paddington

In Bed

Beware — if you’re not planning on reimagining your entire soft furnishings aesthetic, don’t set foot in In Bed. Luxury organic cotton sheets, robes, pyjamas, towels, throws, runners, tablecloths, cushions, napkins, and so much more abound at this B Corp-certified Paddington store. 

72B Oxford Street, Paddington

Berkelouw Books

Find your next read in one of Sydney’s most magical bookshops, Berkelouw Books. Peruse the stacks or ask the friendly staff for their pick. Berkelouw Books in Paddington has been an Oxford Street haunt for the literary-inclined since the early 90s, and with an in-house cafe and wine bar, it’s easy to see why it’s a local favourite. 

19 Oxford Street, Paddington

Sarah & Sebastian

This sleek, minimalist jewellery brand’s Paddington store was its first and hosts a curated selection of favourites. Head below and you’ll find Sarah & Sebastian‘s luxury piercing parlour. Chic and stylish, the subterranean space feels as far from cold and clinical as it gets, making it an ideal experience to participate in with friends as part of a luxe day out.

261/265 Oxford Street, Paddington

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Vinnies

While Paddington might be known for its designer stores like Scanlan Theodore, and Parlour X, it’s got something for the thrifters, too. The Vinnies on Oxford Street is bursting with high-quality finds for those willing to peruse the shelves. 

292 Oxford Street, Paddington

Ariel Books

Specialising in arts, design and architecture, Ariel Books is one of Sydney’s oldest independent bookshops. You’ll find a lot more than your typical bestseller list here. Think typically hard to find film history, literature, poetry and plays.

326 Oxford Street, Paddington

Aesop Paddington

You’ll smell the alluring scent of Aesop Paddington long before you reach Aesop’s signature storefront on Glenmore Road, so follow your nose and dive into a world of luxurious botanical skin care. Aesop offers facials if you’re in the mood for a pampering.

3a Glenmore Road, Paddington 

Les Néréides

If you like quirky jewellery, Les Néréides, nestled between renovated Victorian Terraces on Oxford Street, is the store to visit. Step inside, and you’ll be transported to a whimsical world of rabbit rings, flower bangles, chunky, glimmering gemstone necklaces, and bird-inspired earrings. 

420 Oxford Street, Paddington 

Great Dane

The Great Dane Paddington showroom offers Scandinavian style at its best. The furniture is functional, stylish, and elegant, with pieces designed to last a lifetime and become more beautiful with age. Check out the latest in Scandinavian living and pick an heirloom you’ll pass to your great-great-great-grandkids. 

344 Oxford Street, Paddington 

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