Babylon Smoke And Tobacco

Babylon Smoke And Tobacco in Perth, Western Australia, is your typical local tobacconist with a bit of personality thrown in. They’re open pretty much all day, kicking off at 9am most days (though they have a bit of a sleep-in on Sundays, opening at 11am), and they stay open quite late – until 11:30pm on most weeknights, with Saturday trading stretching into the wee hours until 3am for those night owls.

The shop’s got all your usual tobacco supplies, plus what visitors say is “a lot of cool things.” We’ve heard mixed things about the service here – bit of a Jekyll and Hyde situation really. Some folks rave about the friendly, cheerful staff who go out of their way to help, while others reckon they’ve copped an attitude from time to time. Might depend on who’s behind the counter when you pop in, I suppose.

Price-wise, they seem to be doing alright by their customers. Most visitors reckon the prices are pretty reasonable, and we’ve heard more than one person mention they’d make the trip back just for the good deals. Though finding a park might test your patience a bit – it is the city after all, and Perth’s not exactly known for its abundance of easy parking spots.

They’ve got your standard tobacconist fare – cigarettes, rolling papers, lighters, and what customers describe as “good quality tobacco.” The shop accepts all the usual payment methods, so you won’t be caught short whether you’re carrying cash or card. Fair warning though – we’ve heard a whisper about some dodgy Marlboros, so maybe double-check what you’re getting before you head out.

The place has its ups and downs, but if you’re in the CBD and need to stock up on your smoking supplies, it’s worth checking out. Just remember to factor in a bit of time for the parking situation, especially if you’re heading there during peak hours.