A police spokesman said emergency services were called after a red Ford Falcon crashed into the shopfront in George St, about 11.15pm on Sunday.
The man was charged with careless driving and received an infringement notice for excess breath-alcohol between 250mcg and 400mcg per litre of breath, the spokesman said.
St John spokesman Ian Henderson said an ambulance attended but no-one was injured.
Jason Moore lives in the apartment above the damaged shop.
``I didn't hear any skidding or squealing brakes - just the impact.''
When he looked out the window, he saw the balcony awning ``shaking'' and the Falcon drive out from under it.
The car was extensively damaged and was ``smoking'' and leaking fuel but the driver appeared to be ``unconcerned'' by the incident, Mr Moore said.
``He swore a little bit.''
