Corona Tabaconist International

Corona Tabacconist International in Canberra, ACT is your typical neighborhood smoke shop, but with a bit of a twist. They’ve got more than just your standard tobacco products going on here – visitors say you can grab yourself a lottery ticket while you’re picking up your smokes, which is pretty handy if you’re feeling lucky.

The store keeps regular business hours during the week, opening their doors at 9 in the morning most days (though they have a bit of a sleep-in on Thursdays, starting at 9:30), and closing up shop at 5 pm. Worth noting they take the weekends off completely, so you’ll want to sort yourself out during the working week.

When it comes to what’s on the shelves, you’ll find your usual tobacco shop staples – cigarettes, rolling papers, lighters, and such. They’ve also got a selection of herbal shisha flavours, though some visitors reckon the range could be broader. If you’re after authentic shisha flavours, you might want to check out some other options around town.

The customer service here is one of the bright spots. The owner’s sons run the joint, and we’ve heard they’re absolute champions – always ready with a friendly g’day and happy to help you find what you need. It’s the kind of place where you feel like you’re dealing with real people, not just another faceless shop.

Like any decent tobacconist these days, they accept all the usual payment methods – cards, EFTPOS, or good old-fashioned cash. It’s a straightforward, no-frills kind of place that gets the job done. Sure, it might not be the fanciest smoke shop you’ve ever walked into, but it’s reliable and the friendly service makes up for what it might lack in range.