Paddington Antiques + Latrobe Terrace
FreeHeritage Queenslander houses, vintage shops, and hilltop cafes in Brisbane's most charming suburb
Stroll along leafy Latrobe Terrace and Given Terrace through one of Brisbane's most photogenic suburbs, a hilltop ridge lined with heritage Queenslander cottages converted into boutiques, antique shops, vintage fashion stores, and cafes. Paddington is the original 'Queenslander' suburb, with timber houses on stumps, tin roofs, and wraparound verandahs dating from the early 1900s. The Paddington Antique Centre (inside the heritage-listed former Plaza Theatre from 1929) has 50+ dealers under one roof. Empire Revival on Latrobe Terrace is another antique landmark.
Step by step
From start to finish, what to expect.
Start at Given Terrace and walk uphill along Latrobe Terrace
Browse the Paddington Antique Centre (former Plaza Theatre) and Empire Revival
Duck into the vintage fashion shops, Retro Metro, Barbarella Vintage, Gorgeous Rebellion
Coffee and brunch at Chapter IV (a Queenslander cafe with city views from the back deck)
Walk the side streets to admire the heritage Queenslander houses
Cost breakdown
Estimated per person, in AUD.
How you get there
Your options for the trip.
Public transport
Local tips
Stuff your mates would tell you.
The Paddington Antique Centre is inside a heritage 1929 cinema with a painted night-sky ceiling, worth visiting for the building alone
Most shops open 10am-5pm daily, some close earlier on Sundays
Chapter IV cafe at 180 Latrobe Terrace has a back deck with panoramic views over the suburbs
The walk from Given Terrace to the top of Latrobe Terrace is uphill, wear comfortable shoes