Shop 1, 22-26 Wentworth Street

“Some places feel like they’ve always been here, even when they’re brand new. The Future Artifact is one of those. It’s part gallery, part studio, part store — but mostly it’s a portal. One minute you’re looking at a hand-carved ring, the next you’re smelling something that takes you back to a place you can’t quite name. Prints, jewellery, apparel, scent — everything here carries a story, and if you ask, they’ll tell you the long version. I’ve lost hours in this place. You probably will too. Don’t fight it — some detours are worth taking.” — Esty

6-8 Wentworth Street

“The Servo used to fuel cars. Now it fuels culture. You never quite know what you’ll find here — a surf film one night, a punk gig the next, an art show tucked in between. Out back, there’s always something cooking; Mexican one week, falafel the next, all served with the kind of warmth you can’t fake. The walls tell their own story — posters, paint, and a little grit from years of good nights. I come for the music, stay for the food, and leave with my ears ringing and my heart full. This place runs on people.” — Esty

39-41 Wentworth Street

“Some prints hang on a wall. Others live in your head forever. Duck Print makes the second kind. This is where artists come when they want their work treated like treasure — rich inks, paper that feels like it belongs in a museum, colour so true it almost hums. You can smell the print shop magic as soon as you step inside: warm paper, fresh pigment, a hint of sawdust from the framing bench. If you’re lucky, you’ll catch them pulling a print — that moment when an idea becomes something you can hold. Pure alchemy.” — Esty

18 Wentworth Street

“Five Islands is what happens when a workshop and a playground fall in love. It’s all light, timber, and the sound of craft in motion. Here, leather workers cut and stitch with the precision of surgeons, and textile artists weave and dye colours you didn’t know fabric could hold. The air smells faintly of hide, beeswax, and strong tea. There’s always something mid-creation — a bag taking shape, a bolt of cloth transforming under careful hands. I like to drop by just to see what’s unfolding. You leave knowing you’ve witnessed skill you can’t fake.” — Esty

55 Wentworth Street

“Alchemy Interiors is part design house, part art gallery — built on three things: interiors that inspire, wellbeing that grounds you, and creativity that sparks new ways of living. One wall might hold a bold piece from a local artist, while the floor is anchored by furniture that feels sculptural and alive. Every texture, tone, and object is chosen with intent, inviting you to imagine how it might change your own space. I come here to see how beauty and balance can live in the same room — and to leave with ideas I can’t shake.” — Esty

99 Wentworth Street

“Number 99 is where making and learning sit side by side. One day you’ll find a leathercraft workshop in full swing, tools tapping in rhythm; the next, a table of people sketching, stitching, or shaping something new. The space hums with that shared focus you only get when hands and minds are busy. Between workshops, the shelves hold pieces made with the same care — clothing, homewares, and objects that feel like they’ve been chosen for how they’ll live with you. I come here when I want to get my hands dirty and leave with more than I arrived with.” — Esty

5/ 81 Wentworth Street

“Studio Friday is where ideas get dressed for the world. Founded by Jake and Lara, it’s a creative space that blends sharp design, smart strategy, and a personal touch you don’t often find in big agencies. They work with everyone from local cafés to national brands, crafting identities, messages, and websites that stick. The vibe here is focused but friendly — part studio, part meeting place, always buzzing with possibility. I come here when I want to see how good design can shift a whole conversation, and how the right team makes it feel effortless.” — Esty

96-106 Wentworth Street

“The Wentworth is like stumbling into an open-air arcade where every doorway has something different going on. Art studios hum with work-in-progress, the gallery shows pieces that make you stop mid-step, and the courtyard is framed by cafés, market stalls, and the smell of something good cooking. The grass underfoot makes it easy to linger — dogs stretch out in the sun while you grab lunch, catch some live music, or wander through a pop-up. I come here for the mix of it all: art, food, and that easy coastal pace you can’t fake.” — Esty

96-106 Wentworth Street

“Arthur’s is where friends meet and end up staying longer than they planned. The coffee’s spot-on, but it’s the in-house baking that really gets you — cakes and pastries still warm from the oven, breakfasts that set you up for the day, and lunches that make you forget the time. Their own jams and sauces line the shelves, waiting to be taken home. Best part? You can take your plate out to the grassed courtyard, let the sun do its thing, and settle in. I come here for the food, but stay for the people.” — Esty

105-107 Wentworth Street

“The Wedding Chapel has a way of making anything feel like an occasion. Once an old bank, it now wears a mid-century modern aesthetic that’s all clean lines, warm timber, and light spilling through tall windows. The space works for more than vows — it’s hosted photo shoots, community gatherings, dinners, and, yes, some beautiful weddings too. It feels equal parts classic and easy-going — you can dress it up, keep it simple, or let the architecture do the talking. I like it best when the doors are open and you can feel the hum of people coming together.” — Esty