Barkly Tobacconist Smokes Shop

Barkly Tobacconist Smokes Shop in St Kilda, Victoria is your typical neighborhood tobacco shop, but with a bit of character thrown in. You’ll find them open from 9 in the morning until 6 at night during the week and Saturdays, with slightly shorter hours on Sundays (10am to 5pm). Just keep in mind that some visitors have mentioned they occasionally close a touch earlier than advertised, so maybe don’t leave your visit until the last minute.

The shop carries all your standard tobacco products, and we’ve heard from quite a few visitors that they offer a pretty good variety of stuff at competitive prices. One regular mentioned they’re actually known for having some of the best prices in the area, which is always a nice bonus. They’ve got your usual mix of cigarettes, rolling papers, lighters, and other smoking accessories that you’d expect to find at any decent tobacconist.

When it comes to the staff and service, well, it’s a bit of a mixed bag really. Some visitors reckon they’ve had absolutely lovely experiences, with one regular saying they actually look forward to popping in because the staff are so friendly. Others have mentioned the staff going above and beyond, like that time someone had an issue with a tobacco product and they sorted it out straight away, no questions asked. That said, there have been a few grumbles about customer service being a bit hit or miss, particularly when it comes to handling product issues.

The shop accepts all the usual payment methods, so you can pay with cash, card, or EFTPOS – whatever suits you best. While it might not be the fanciest smoke shop you’ll ever visit, it’s got what you need, and when the service is good, it’s really good. Just remember to double-check those closing times if you’re planning a late arvo visit.