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Porch & Parlour (NORTH BONDI)
Bondi's youngest concept space allows you access to the kitchen, artwork, bicycles and clothes of some very cool individuals.
Walking into Porch and Parlour is just like walking into an artist’s studio where everything is for sale. This retail/gallery/café sings ocean tunes and sends wafts of flowers and classic penguin literature to compliment your morning coffee or light salad. Find labels like Skinny Nelson and Friends, Happy Socks, LA bikes and organic t-shirts among other surprises for your purchase.
Porch and Parlour
100-102 Brighton Boulevard, North Bondi
T: 9300 0111
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