Carrolls Irish Gifts

Shopping

All the usual department stores and high-end chains are located on High Street and Royal Avenue, as well as on the smaller streets connecting them. This area is mostly for pedestrians, so even if you don't need to plan on purchasing loads of items, it still makes for a pleasant stroll, all the while having a look at the shop windows and enjoying the vibrant city life of Belfast. For more shops, explore the Cathedral Quarter, as well as Bedford Street, Dublin Road and Donegall Pass, where you will find interesting design stores, gift shops and many other small Belfast outlets.

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CastleCourt

The CastleCourt Shopping Centre, situated on Royal Avenue, is Northern Ireland’s largest shopping mall, with more than 80 different shops and countless spots where you can take a break with a good coffee or a tasty meal. New Look, Miss Selfridge, Debenhams, Dorothy Perkins, Jack & Jones, Toys R Us are some of the …

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Primark

This Irish clothing company offers fashion at staggeringly low prices. Here, you can update your wardrobe with several items without breaking the bank. The wide selection of products range from women's to men's wear, including also children's clothing and …

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St George's Market

Saint George’s Market is the last surviving covered Victorian market in Belfast which has been newly restored, giving it a new lease of life. On Fridays you can find a wide array of products in the Variety Market, including food and antiques, while on Saturdays the City Food and Craft Market mingles food and …

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Victoria Square Shopping Centre

Victoria Square is a major shopping centre in Belfast, split over four levels and home to over 70 stores, cafes and restaurants including House of Fraser and Topshop. Located in a beautiful modern building, the shopping centre is Belfast's newest landmark and is definitely well worth a visit even if you don't fancy shopping. …

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No Alibis Bookstore

If you are a thrill-lover looking for a novel or publication in the criminal genre, No Alibis bookstore is the right place for you. Located on Botanic Avenue, in the centre of Belfast, this shop is Northern Ireland's only specialist crime …

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Carrolls Irish Gifts

Whether you want to buy a souvenir to bring back home or a gift for someone special, you will surely find it at this Irish-to-the-bone location. This retail store features many Irish brands, so it can be the right place to find the perfect memento of your time in …

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Co Couture

If you have a sweet tooth and love chocolate, do not miss the Co Couture, where luxurious hand-made chocolates are sold. Only the finest raw ingredients are used when creating these premium chocolate bonbons and other products, all to ensure the ultimate flavour …

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Skechers

Skechers is a shoe store with locations around the whole world and one can be found in Donegall Place, Belfast. Here you will find quality shoes for the whole family, for every age and activity. If you are a walker or casual runner, they have a huge variety of fitness/performance-geared …

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The Boulevard — Banbridge

Situated just 25 minutes south of Belfast, The Boulevard is a leading European outlet destination with over 50 stores offering exclusive brands and cafes. This is the perfect place for bargain hunters where to get the world’s best known retail brands with always 30% to 70% off RRP. Some of the stores you will …

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Oakland Antiques

One of the busiest antique shops in Northern Ireland is located at the centre of Donegall Pass. Oakland Antiques is the largest antique showroom in Belfast, with two floors with antique furniture, silvers, porcelains, glasses, clocks, paintings and much …

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