Shopping in Padding

Just further east along Oxford Street from Darlinghurst is the suburb of Paddington. Known for its terrace apartments with wrough iron lace balconies and leafy streets, the suburb is worth exploring for its Victorian era ambience and character.

You can find interesting antique shops here, as well as numerous small art galleries featuring the works of upcoming and established artists.

Elizabeth St and the Five Ways are two places worth visiting in Paddington. On the Five Ways there are three streets that cross Glenmore Road and is lined with buildings that date from the 1800s and the beginning of the last century. There are some great sidewalk cafés here, serving excellent coffees.

Elizabeth St has decorator and other speciality shops as well as antique shops and cafés.

Every Saturday from 10am… rain or shine. Paddinton market has over 200 stalls that sell a wide range of beautiful Australian made goods. They also have a place to sit, have lunch or a light snack inside or out. Choose from Himalayan, Aussie BBQ, Thai, Grumpy Baker, Gosleme Fresh Juices, Tea, Coffee, Cakes, fresh farm strawberrys, jams, and spices, you must try Anne’s sponge roll, in the Hall.

Take a look at the Emerging Designers Section in the Courtyard of the Market, all these products are Australian Made.

Way back then, the Hall was used for people to create objects during the week to sell on weekends.  It was very much a creative space, with many a young fashion designer, craftsperson, and visual artist who “cut their teeth” here before venturing out into the business world.

The mission is still the same – support emerging designers, and encourage artists, and still remain with a strong focus on Australian Made.  Some of the older stall holders are still here. 

Paddington market as a Parish Mission in Paddington feed many homeless, and socially isolated people every day. The general public are not aware of this important part of our community services.