Known to locals as the QVB, this historic covered arcade is an architectural landmark dating back to 1898. It’s home to luxury global brands, high-street retail, and the Queen Victoria Tea Room, famous for high tea. Town Hall station is located beneath the building or catch the Light Rail to the QVB stop.
Queen Victoria Building
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Big Trouble Store
Update your wardrobe at Big Trouble. A list of stylish brands to satisfy your inner hipster. The boutique has been importing hard-to-find Japanese and American clothes since 2015. bigtroublestore.com
Penny’s Cheese Shop
Lean into the overwhelm at Penny’s Cheese Shop, a fromagerie so good it counts Nigella Lawson among its fans. The huge range of dairy is complemented by well-stocked shelves of fresh bread, crackers and artisan relishes. pennyscheeseshop.com.au
Barangaroo (City Centre)
The affluent harbourside precinct of Barangaroo is filled with exceptional boutiques, fine dining and architectural wonders. Buy handcrafted footwear, made-to-measure suits, fine jewellery and limited-edition coffee table books.