The Best Shopping in Newcastle for a Serious Injection of Style

Known for its enviable, laid-back charm, Newcastle has an innate sense of cool and an unbeatable beachy aesthetic. In Newcastle, the beautiful design seems to come naturally so it’s hardly a surprise that this coastal suburb is home to some of the best shopping in NSW.

It’s hardly a challenge to find seriously chic pieces of furniture, fashion, and homewares in Newcastle, with the challenge being making sure you’ve got enough space for all your new-found treasures! Trust us, you won’t want to leave these gorgeous pieces behind.

So, get your shopping bags at the ready as we round up the chic stores for the best shopping in Newcastle. 

The Lair

The Lair is a carefully curated concept store offering the best of high-end fashion, accessories, and fine jewellery. From Bec & Bridge, American Vintage, SIR, to P.E. Nation and more, you'll want to set aside a decent chunk of time to sift through all the designer goodies in here! The Lair Studio is also well-known for its in-house leather handbags. 

41 Hunter Street, Newcastle

UMIE

Calling all the fashion-loving girlies, this one's for you. UMIE is a gorgeous boutique in Newcastle that's all about timeless and good-quality staples. Stocking brands like Bassike, Lee Mathews, Cecilie Copenhagen, MLM, Nobody Denim, WORN, Springcourt, and Peony Swim, your wardrobe will be in heaven after a trip here, with this store home to some of the best shopping in Newcastle. 

The boutique also offers a range of curated lifestyle products such as Loom towels, Basium fragrances, Maison Balzac, Round House, and Lovebyt. 

Studio Melt

From jewellery and art to ceramics and accessories, Studio Melt is your go-to for all things dainty and beautiful. Specialising in alternative engagement and wedding jewellery, you can find unique trinkets, gems, and jewels from a range of Australian and International makers and artisans.

Championing local businesses, you will see Newcastle-based brands highlighted throughout the store. They even share their retail space with local sustainable fashion label High Tea with Mrs. Woo.

119 Hunter Street, Newcastle

Artefact

Why not celebrate your time with a spot of accessories shopping in Newcastle, with a new piercing at this gorgeous bespoke jewellery space, Artefact. This is not a stock-standard experience either, with the boutique offering a considered piercing and bespoke ear curation service. Bedazzle your ear with their exquisite fine pieces. 

72 Bull Street, Cooks Hill

Abicus

Popular online store Abicus calls Newcastle home, and the locals can't get enough of their threads and accessories. From this stylish store, you can expect a curation of clothing from cool brands (think Assembly Label and St.Agni),  alongside a seriously impressive collection of vinyl and rose quartz bling. 

103 Darby Street, Cooks Hill

The Retro Wardrobe

A one-stop shop for vintage clothing, accessories, homewares and bric-a-brac, The Retro Wardrobe is a second-hand hidden wonderland in Hamilton.

You'll want to set aside ample time to browse through the ever-changing collection of secondhand goods, with unique trinkets and vintage pieces on just about every shelf and rack in this cute and cosy store.

1/133 Beaumont Street, Hamilton

Village People Op Shop

Why not spend your afternoon partaking in some of the best shopping in Newcastle whilst also doing your bit for a brilliant charity? Every dollar made at Village People Op Shop goes directly to Got Your Back Sista, a charity set up to help and support women and children escaping domestic violence.

Not only will you likely pick up a beautiful piece of clothing, a chic accessory or a new item for the house, but you'll also be helping those in need. It's a feel-good win-win.

88-90 Maitland Road, Islington

Westfield Kotara

Sometimes all you need is a reliable shopping centre, with everything you need all in one place. Enter: Westfield Kotara.

With specialty stores dedicated to women's, men's and kids' clothing, plus homewares stores, jewellery stores, beauty services and concierge services, you're bound to find something you love.

When hunger strikes, the shopping centre is home to several eateries including Grill'd, Zeus Street Greek and The Cheesecake Shop for a shopping sweet treat.

Corner Park Avenue & Northcott Drive, Kotara

Charlestown Square Shopping Centre

Love to live and shop locally at Charlestown Square Shopping Centre, a vibrant multi-storey shopping centre in Newcastle for local produce, chic stores, a movie theatre, entertainment and boutique shopping.

Bursting with hundreds of fashion, homewares, beauty and accessories stores and endless options for entertainment from Strike Bowling to Holey Moley Mini Golf, this is about as fun as it gets whilst shopping!

30 Pearson Street, Charlestown

Monsoon Living

Established in the vineyards of the Hunter Valley in 2004 and now based in Newcastle’s East End, Monsoon Living focuses on high-end homewares that mix all the best elements of classic and contemporary design.

Often hand-crafted, their teak leather and linen furnishings are perfect for chic coastal homes. Picture linen sheet sets, art prints, ceramics, and simple stylish finishings. One of the best homewares and furniture stores in Newcastle, Monsoon Living is well worth a visit. 

174 King Street, Newcastle

Moral Store

Local Novocastrian, Taylor Murray, took COVID unemployment in her stride and spun it into something truly beautiful by opening Moral Store in Newcastle’s East End at the end of 2020. This furniture store is dedicated to unique homewares and lifestyle goods that are sustainably and ethically sourced.

Everything from the furniture, ceramics, linen, art, cushions, self-care, jewellery and accessories align with the store’s distinctive sensibility and love of low-key neutrals, muted tones and beautifully textured pieces. This is the perfect spot for some of the best shopping in Newcastle.

Shop 2, 159-161 Hunter Street, Newcastle

Palinopsia

Launching in September 2020 after years of prep, Palinopsia is a beautiful Newcastle ceramics store known for selling pieces that would take any dinner party to the next level. The brand’s founder, Tamara Bajic, was raised in Auckland and moved to Newcastle to study.

Having fallen in love with the relaxed coastal atmosphere, she knew this was the perfect place to launch Palinopsia. There are three distinct ranges of ceramics, and they’re all inspired by the natural environment. If you ask us, they’re all equally enviable.

261 Hunter Street, Newcastle

Finished shopping up a storm with the best shopping in Newcastle? Why not treat yourself to a delicious meal at one of the many amazing restaurants in Newcastle? If you're keen to keep working on your itinerary, check out our comprehensive guide on everything to do in Newcastle.