TSG Holt

TSG Holt in the Australian Capital Territory is your local go-to tobacconist that’s gotten quite a refresh lately. The shop’s sitting pretty in its new premises, and while it might be on the smaller side, they’ve managed to pack quite a bit into the space. Visitors reckon it’s a pretty good value spot for your typical tobacco needs, and they’ve gone the extra mile with their selection.

What catches your eye when you walk in is how they’ve branched out beyond just the usual smokes and lighter stuff. There’s a neat collection of novelty items and trinkets that make for good pressies, plus they’ve got this ripper selection of cold drinks in the fridge – handy when you’re feeling a bit parched. The gift range is particularly impressive, actually. I popped in the other day and was surprised by how many different bits and bobs they had on display.

The shop’s open seven days a week, which is pretty convenient. You can swing by from 8 in the morning until 7 at night Monday through Friday, and they’re open 8 to 6 on weekends. And no worries about parking – there’s heaps of spots nearby, which makes it dead easy to duck in and out when you need to. They take all sorts of payments too – cards, EFTPOS, or cash, whatever suits you.

When it comes to service, well, it’s been a bit of a mixed bag according to what we’ve heard. Some visitors reckon the staff are absolutely lovely and provide top-notch service, while others haven’t had such a crash hot experience. The manager’s gotten some good wrap though, with regulars saying she’s done a bonza job with the team.

Worth noting they’ve got competitive prices on their tobacco products, at least that’s what most visitors say. And if you’re in the area, it’s pretty easy to find – just look for the new shopfront. Good spot for your everyday tobacco needs, plus you might find yourself picking up a few extra bits while you’re there.