Fremantle for boutique shoppers

13 October 2021

Boutique, not big box, Fremantle’s independent stores are next level. Spend a day exploring beautifully curated retail stores lining heritage streets, treat yourself to lunch, and finish off with champagne cocktails on the beach at sunset.

10 AM | Coffee up!

Driving? Park the car Downtown at FOMO. You can’t miss it—it’s the one with Morag Myerscough's colourful ‘Together’ mural. THIS IS FREMANTLE and your first stop has to be great coffee. Head to Kokomo's Livid Skate Café on William Street or wander through the streets of town where you're never far from discovering a coffee shop.

10.30 AM | Start shopping

Before you leave FOMO, stop in at Mi-Life for epic street and skate wear, Wear2 for retro threads, rock merch, and vintage-inspired surfwear, and Anya Brock for beautifully abstract and colourful wall candy.

cool store with motorbike, life ring and motor-inspired clothing, with a large scale, back lit swallow art piece on wall

Image: Jack Stillman, Downtown. Credit: Duncan Wright

Next up, head up High Street Mall to the Market Street intersection. Here, at the entrance to the West End Heritage Precinct, you'll find unique boutiques that have chosen to set up shop in Fremantle offering up bespoke hats, women’s fashion, homewares and eyewear for those that like a statement piece.. Keep your eyes peeled for interesting heritage elements and architecture.

Start with a left on Market Street to find Jack Stillman and Bob’s Shoe Store. Cross the road to browse through Terrace Men, Fremantle Opals, Kate and Abel, and The Home Provedore before David Shanahan brings you back to the High Street intersection.

person wearing cool jump suit and carrying shoulder bag holds camera while looking up at heritage buildings in car-lined street

Image: Downtown. Credit: Duncan Wright

1 PM | Break for lunch

Pop in to Peggy's and refuel with one of their famous, made to order sandwiches, subs or toasties.

2 PM | More shopping

Shopping

Back to High Street. Take a right turn into the heart of the West End and you’ll find some of Freo’s retail gems.

Start with Three Stories, Remedy and Service Denim. The Artisan Store, Kartique and New Edition are highlights further down on the southern side.

Keep your eyes on the right side of the street for Common Ground, Bodkins Bootery and the wonderful Chart & Map Shop.

4 PM | Relax and reward yourself

You’ll reach the beach when you continue to the end of High Street and cross the railway line. Head left to Bathers Beach House* for a post shop ‘show and tell’ and enjoy champagne cocktails with a sunset. You deserve it.

*Bookings may be required for hospitality venues.