You'll Love Shopping in Belfast…….
Welcome to the city that has it all in store. With everything from fast High Street fashion to designer couture and a unique mix of independent stores you won’t find anywhere else. Our compact city means that all your favourite shops are within easy strolling distance and the arrival of the Christmas continental market brings the tastes and smells of our truly European city. Christmas in Belfast…..Be Festive.
Shopping Centres & Department Stores
Victoria Square
The irresistible Victoria Square is a must see destination, with 4 levels of fantastic stores, including Cruise, Reiss and Ted Baker. Offering over fifteen great places to eat and drink, an 8-screen Odeon cinema and spectacular views across the city, all to be found within truly awe-inspiring architecture.
Not to be missed: Apple Store, Topshop, Kurt Geiger, Hollister, Build-A-Bear…
www.victoriasquare.com
House of Fraser
Enjoy temptation on every level. Discover a new you with Carvella, Gina, Bertie, All Saints, Hugo Boss, Ted Baker, La Prairie and Benefit, before enjoying something that little bit special at the sublime Oyster Bar.
Not to be missed: Crème de la mer, Mango, Mary Rose McGrath, Toytown, Alexander McQueen…
www.houseoffraser.co.uk
CastleCourt Shopping Centre
For fashion, food and fun, head to CastleCourt, where you’ll find all your favourite shops including Debenhams, Gap, Warehouse and Miss Selfridge. Enjoy a stress-free family shopping trip with a soft play area, free kiddie car hire and a dedicated customer service desk.
Not to be missed: Wallis, Laura Ashley, Dune, Dorothy Perkins, Burton, Poundland….
www.westfield.com/castlecourt
Main Shopping Areas in City Centre
Donegall Place
Enjoy a host of High Street favourites in Belfast’s main shopping precinct, including Next, River Island, Boots, New Look and Aldo before discovering a whole new perspective on the city with the Belfast City Hall and Big Wheel.
Not to be missed: Zara, Oasis, M&S, Harper & The Disney Store…
Belfast Welcome Centre (Donegall Place)
Purchase the perfect gift to take home to a friend or keep as a souvenir of your stay by visiting the Belfast Welcome Centre gift shop.
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Royal Avenue
Lined with big names brands, there’s something for everyone. So whether it’s a whole new wardrobe from H&M, a vintage find in Restore or something truly engaging for that special someone, you are sure to find it here.
Not to be missed: Cult, Argento, Schuh, Tyrone Crystal…
Castle Street
One of the oldest parts of Belfast, the gateway to the Gaeltacht quarter has many independent stores selling a range of merchandise.
Not to be missed: Abacus Beads, Brights, The Style Academy
Castle Place
Enjoy stylish and leading brands located on this stretch including the high Street favourite Primark, together with not to be missed designer bargains at the newly located TK Maxx in Donegall Arcade.
Not to be missed: Primark, HMV, Mothercare, DV8, TK Maxx…
High Street
From cutting-edge styles to value pieces, there is something for everyone. You can find everything you are looking for, all within easy reach.
Not to be missed: Dunnes, Office, Wicker Man…
Arthur Square
East of Donegall Place you will find yourself wandering through a spiders web of shopping lanes and cobbled alley ways thriving with independent retailers and large brands.
Not to be missed: French Connection, Jack & Jone’s, Crabtree & Evelyn, GameStop, Gordon’s Chemist, Graham Tiso…
Castle Lane / Ann Street
Take time to walk through these pedestrianised areas where you can purchase everything from specialist menswear at Bogart, accessories, eyewear, and fashion forward brands such as Urban Outfitters, USC and Ecco.
Not to be missed: BHS, Swarovski, Lush, Gino, Claire’s Accessories, Specsavers, D2…
Lower & Upper Arthur Street
This pedestrianised area is home to a host of stylish brands including homegrown design talents, such as Una Rodden Couture and international retail favourites including United Colours of Benetton and Jigsaw.
Not to be missed: Avoca, Okaïdi, Margaret Forbes, Lawsuit…
Chichester Street
Whether it’s football strips, timeless jewellery or a new hairstyle, you are sure to find it here among the impressive mix of independent stores and boutiques.
Not to be missed: Nine, Fred J Malcolm Ltd, SS Moore…
www.ssmsports.co.uk www.fredjmalcolm.com
Queens Arcade
Linking the main shopping throughfare Donegall Place with the eclectic Fountain Street, Queens Arcade offers a unique range of jewellery, gifts, fashion and crafts.
Not to be missed: Lunn’s, Ernest Jones, China Craft, Atelier, Little Heart…
Fountain Street and Area
The charm and uniqueness of the shops including the giftware and crafts offerings on Fountain Street, Fountain Centre and nearby College Street ensures this areas is an interesting place to shop
Not to be missed: Utopia, Sawers, Past Times, Waterstone’s, Hanna & Browne, The Pen Shop, Fat Face, Jacks of London, Learning Space…
Queen Street
Parallel to Fountain Street you will find a range of stores including sportswear, accessories and breathtaking crafts and artworks.
Not to be missed: Bradbury Graphics, Athletic Store, Craft World, GD1…
Donegall Square North
Discover a host of stylish stores offering everything from the latest women’s fashion to delicious scents and contemporary cosmetics. Indulgence guaranteed!
Not to be missed: Karen Millen, Molton Brown, Space NK…
Donegall Square West
Here the breathtaking architecture of Belfast, past and present, proudly stands shoulder-to-shoulder with hot nightlife, bespoke fashion and sumptuous coffee houses. Hidden boutique gems including Envy, Yoke and Copper Moon are also located on nearby Wellington Street.
Not to be missed: Jaeger, The Spinning Wheel…
Wellington Place
If you have a taste for trends then this is the place to be. Choose from the likes of Tommy Hilfiger before taking time to uncover a design classic in one of the city’s unique vintage stores.
Not to be missed: Miss Sixty & Energie, Pulse, Matchetts Music, Rio & Brazil…
Upper Queen Street
Discover the home of leading and contemporary designer fashion including menswear and ladieswear from Carter Clothing, leisure and homeware, in a part of the City that has it all, including the eclectic offering of gifts and shops within Spires Shopping Mall.
Not to be missed: Carter Clothing, Size?, Still, Apache, Ltd2, Timberland…
www.carterclothing.com
Howard Street
A short stroll from Belfast City Hall will lead you to this intimate area of the city, with a cosmopolitan mix of independent shops and boutiques including North, T.M. Lewin and Thomas.
Not to be missed: Nora Bradley, The Bureau, Equinox…
www.equinoxshop.com
Bedford Street
Tailor life to suit you with bespoke designs on classic and contemporary fashion, lifestyle and jewellery.
Not to be missed: Douglas Menswear, The Steensons Ltd, Smyth & Gibson – The Shirtmakers…
To find your way around Belfast City Centre, click here to download Belfast's Park Shop & Stay Map.
Belfast Markets
www.belfastcity.gov.uk/markets
St George’s Market
One of Belfast’s oldest attractions, this elegant building was built between 1890 and 1896 and is one of the best markets in the UK and Ireland. It has been voted for numerous local and national titles and awards for its fresh, local produce and great atmosphere. It holds a weekly Friday Variety Market as well as the City Food and Garden Market on Saturdays. It also hosts a range of events throughout the year.
Smithfield Market
Smithfield Market is located in the heart of Belfast's retail district, opposite Castle Court. The shopping mall has 28 retail units offering everything from exotic animals, specialist food, collectibles and souvenirs and specialist sports equipment.
Christmas Continental Market
Once again the City Hall grounds will come alive with dozens of market stalls offering a stunning range of crafts, food and decorations from across Europe, and beyond, to delight the Christmas shopper seeking original gifts. This year it promises to be even bigger and better than ever with traders from as far afield as the North Pole, Asia, Africa and the United States. Market open to 19 December.
Outside the City Centre
Lisburn Road
Minutes from the City Centre, Belfast’s cosmopolitan Lisburn Road offers the best in shopping combined with so much more. From pampering and dining to galleries and antiques, a day spent on this mile-long retail-haven is an unrivalled experience to savour and enjoy. Lined with stylish shops and designer boutiques, the Lisburn Road is a must see destination for lovers of style. Guys are spoilt for choice too, with grooming parlours and Hugo Thomas bespoke suit service.
www.hugothomas.co.uk
Lisburn Road Map
Translink Metro 9 Services offer a convenient, frequent and value for money way to get to the Lisburn Road click www.translink.co.uk for more details
Ormeau Road
Across the River Lagan, the Ormeau Road has become a haven for top independent boutiques. Stocking some of the top international names in fashion, Ormeau Road has quickly gained a reputation as the ideal place to shop for the most discerning customer.
Bloomfield Avenue and Belmont Road
This chic part in the east of the city is just a ten minute taxi ride from City Hall. This vibrant area has many unique boutiques selling a range of designer fashions and beautiful gifts, an eclectic mix of independent shops and restaurants as well as Connswater Shopping Centre.
The Falls Road and Shankill Road
Both areas fully encapsulate the heart and soul of neighbourhood shopping. With the varied offering of arts and craft shops, homes and interior, fashion outlets and numerous small independent specialists, these vibrant community areas offer a truly enjoyable shopping experience.
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