Established 1976

We stock a huge range of batteries for all kinds of uses. With over 2000 different items in stock, plus access to thousands more, we pride ourselves on being able to get almost anything. From the everyday AA, AAA, C, D, N cells, 9V blocks and rechargeable options of most batteries, plus batteries to suit mobile phones (Samsung, HTC, Nokia, LG, Huawei, Doro Apple and others) digital and video cameras and more. We also stock a huge range of speciality batteries, including hearing aid batteries (10, 13, 312, 675,) 1/3AA & 1/2AA 3V and 3.6V lithium, 4LR44 for citronella dog collars, and 12V SLA for house alarms, NBN battery backup systems and various other uses. Of course, we also stock a huge range of watch batteries and car remote batteries, and can fit almost all of them while you wait.

Ranges include Fujitsu, Drypower, MI Battery Experts and GP Batteries.

Torches from leading brands including LED Lenser, Nitecore, Walther Pro, XTAR and Ansmann. We also have a range of specialist light and lamps including reading lights, BBQ lights, lanterns, Ultraviolet (UV) and more.

Knives and multitools from Leatherman, Victorinox, KA-BAR, Sicut, Walther Pro, Helle, Opinel, Marttiini, Claude Dozorme, Maserin and more.

Kitchen and other cutlery from Sicut, Scanpan, Victory Knives and more.

We also carry a large range of alarm clocks from TFA in Germany.

Our history

Ted Olsson started the world’s first battery shop – “Battery Bar” in a central island bar in the middle of Adelaide Arcade in 1976 and he successfully grew this business for the following 11 years. When he decided to retire, his son Greg took over.

Upon taking over he too grew and developed the business, sometimes even out of necessity. After having huge trouble trying to find a replacement light globe, he added a second bar and company called “City Globes.”
From there, both businesses outgrew the bars and Greg choose to merge the two into one bigger store in 1991.

Again, out of necessity, the range of stock grew again. Unable to find bags for a new vacuum cleaner, we added a range of vacuum bags. Then we picked up Maglite and Victorinox, and later Leatherman. Once LED torches started becoming available from LED Lenser and others, we were among the first to start selling them.
These years of experience, along with our wealth of knowledge, have made The Battery Bar what it is today. We continue the family nature of the Battery Bar with Dylan coming into the business about ten years ago. He brings a wealth of technical knowledge and expertise from both growing up with the business, and his studies in electronic engineering.

We are proud to be destination dealers for Leatherman, LED Lenser, Nitecore, and Victorinox.