King of the Pack Melbourne

King of the Pack Melbourne, tucked away in the lower ground of Melbourne Central near the food court (just past KFC), is your typical neighbourhood tobacconist with a bit of character. Yeah, first impressions might have you thinking it’s a bit rough around the edges, but don’t let that fool you – this little shop’s got more going for it than meets the eye.

The store stocks all your usual tobacconist essentials, and visitors say they’ve got a pretty decent range of options. We’ve heard they’re particularly good with their rolling papers – apparently the real deal, passing all the quality tests you’d want. Price-wise, they’re right on the money, matching what you’d expect to pay at other shops in the inner suburbs. Nothing to complain about there.

When it comes to service, it’s mostly smiles and helpful suggestions from the crew behind the counter. Regular customers reckon the staff are good at remembering their usual orders, which is always a nice touch in a small business. Though fair warning – they’re pretty strict with ID checks, so make sure you’ve got yours handy if you’re looking young.

They keep decent hours too, opening bright and early at 8am Monday through Friday, staying open till 7pm most days (with a bit of extra time on Thursdays and Fridays when they close at 8:30pm). Weekends are a tad more relaxed, running from 10am to 7pm both Saturday and Sunday. While they prefer cash payments, they do take cards – though some customers reckon the cash option is more reliable.

The shop itself might be on the smaller side, but it’s clean and well-maintained. It’s not trying to be fancy, just a straightforward, reliable tobacconist that gets the job done. Located in the heart of Melbourne Central makes it dead convenient for city workers and shoppers alike.