These Are Brisbane’s Best Gift Stores To Spoil Your Nearest And Dearest
Dinushka Gunasekara
Brisbane Editor | Urban List
Special occasion coming up? Time to ditch the last-minute online scramble and find a heartfelt gift IRL. Brisbane/Meanjin is packed with seriously good gift stores, stocked with everything from design-led homewares and indie fragrances to chic ceramics, jewellery and one-of-a-kind finds.
Whether you’re shopping for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day or a friend’s birthday, these local legends make it easy to find something thoughtful, original and guaranteed to earn you brownie points. Skip the shipping fees, support local, and get ready to discover Brisbane’s best gift stores with our round-up below.
MoB Shop
Level 3/64 Adelaide Street, Brisbane CBD
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Fancy a quick art fix with your gift shopping? At the Museum Of Brisbane, you can browse a range of exhibitions for free before swinging by their eclectic gift store. Stocking books, trinkets and a variety of unique souvenirs from Brisbane-based artists and designers, MoB Shop is the perfect place to pick up something special for your arty friends. Plus, it’s conveniently located inside Brisbane City Hall to drop in on your lunch break.
QAGOMA Store
Stanley Place, South Brisbane
Double the galleries, double the gifting potential. You’ll find both QAG Store and GOMA Store tucked inside Brisbane’s most iconic art galleries, each packed with a beautifully curated mix of art and design books, Australian and Indigenous art, cool stationery, lifestyle products and handcrafted jewellery.
Make a day of it: wander the exhibitions, soak up some culture, then hit the stores and let inspiration strike. Every purchase supports QAGOMA’s exhibitions, programs and initiatives, so you can feel extra good about your haul.
M.O.S.T.
48 James Street, Fortitude Valley
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Inside The Calile Hotel, this narrow gift store is like Aladdin’s cave of wonders. We dare you not to lose focus when every nook and cranny features a small but delightful treasure, whether it’s incense sticks, luxe matchboxes or designer candles. The Museum Of Small Things also stocks swimwear, Deiji Studios clothes and Calile-themed souvenirs like robes and branded plates. Don’t forget to grab a card at the counter, for whichever occasion you’re celebrating.
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Mott and Mulberry
Multiple Locations
One of Brisbane’s most beloved gift stores, Mott and Mulberry have multiple locations across the city—from West End to Indooroopilly and even the airport. The boutique gift and fashion store is just as much fun to peruse as it is to shop, and chances are you’ll find something for yourself along with your giftee. Inspired by the lively spirit of New York’s Mott and Mulberry Streets, this family-owned business is a treasure trove of potential presents.
Brisbane Arcade
Brisbane Arcade, 160 Queen Street, Brisbane CBD
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Strolling through Brisbane Arcade feels like stepping back in time. This heritage CBD laneway is all about craftsmanship, home to everyone from fine jewellers and milliners to fashion designers and watch repairers.
For gifting, duck into The Pen Shoppe for premium pens, leather accessories and polished desk essentials, or hit up The Tea Centre to score a beautiful box for the tea obsessive in your life, with loose-leaf blends sourced from across the globe. When your arms are full, L’s Espresso Café is right there for a well-earned refuel.
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Parade Store
87 Kedron Brook Road, Wilston
It’s hard to walk past Parade Store’s iconic green doors and alluring window displays without being drawn inside. Once you step in, you’ll find a rotating selection of quality gifts that never fail to impress. Think Jones & Co wall art, luxe home fragrances, quirky trinket dishes, stylish bowls and playful doormats to brighten up any home. Bonus: the staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and always ready to help you pick something special.
Hausmarkt
9 Maud Street, Newstead
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If you’re shopping for design-savvy friends, make a beeline for Hausmarkt. In the backstreets of Newstead, this cute little concept store is packed with Japanese-inspired homewares and lifestyle pieces. Think minimalist stationery, beautiful kitchenware, vintage treasures and thoughtful design bits that elevate the everyday. You’ll find clever essentials like Italian-designed staplers, woven goods by Philippines-born brand Fili, and plenty of objects you didn’t know you needed (until now). Oh, and it’s dog-friendly too.
Outside The Box
Shop 1/555 Brunswick Street, New Farm
Located on a busy street in New Farm, Outside The Box is guaranteed to have something for everyone on your list: plant parents, art lovers, homebodies, dog parents… you get the idea. Our top pick? If your giftee has a fur baby, commission them a custom pet portrait. You can select from a range of styles to suit any taste (or budget), but the real reward is seeing their face light up when they unwrap this ultra-personal pressie. It’s a win-win.
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Main image credit: MoB Shop | Claudia Baxter