Belfast Shopping

Shopping in Belfast

  1. A

    Aunt Sandra’s Candy Factory

    Sweeties may not be at the top of parents’ shopping lists these days, but you might be prepared to make an exception for Aunt Sandra’s Candy Factory. This 1950s-style shop sells fudge, candy, chocolates, toffee apples and other traditional sweets, which have been made by hand, and you can get a tour of the workshop before buying the goods.

    reviewed

  2. Lisburn Road

    Ultrahip shopping district: a straggling strip of red-brick and mock-Tudor façades lined with fashion boutiques, interior-design shops, art galleries, delicatessens, espresso bars, wine bars and chic restaurants - and the unexpected concentration of designer fashion shops (about a dozen of them) on Bloomfield Ave in East Belfast.

    reviewed

  3. B

    Castle Court Centre

    For general shopping you’ll find all the usual high-street chains and department stores in the compact central shopping area north of City Hall. One of the main shopping malls is the Castle Court Centre. There’s late-night shopping till 9pm on Thursdays.

    reviewed

  4. C

    Victoria Square

    For general shopping you’ll find all the usual high-street chains and department stores in the compact central shopping area north of City Hall. One of the main shopping malls is the new Victoria Square. There’s late-night shopping till 9pm on Thursdays.

    reviewed

  5. D

    Good Vibes

    Owned by music producer Terry Hooley (who released Teenage Kicks by the Undertones on his Good Vibrations label back in 1978), this is Belfast's best alternative record shop and a source of tickets and info on the latest gigs.

    reviewed

  6. E

    Fresh Garbage

    Easily recognised by the glumfest of Goths hovering outside the door, this place has been around for more than 20 years but remains a cult favourite for hippie and Goth clothes, band T-shirts and Celtic jewellery.

    reviewed

  7. F

    Matchetts Music

    Stocks a range of acoustic instruments, from guitars and mandolins to penny whistles and bodhráns (hand-held goatskin drums), as well as books of lyrics and guitar chords for traditional Irish songs.

    reviewed

  8. G

    Steensons

    Showroom selling a range of stylish, contemporary, handmade jewellery in silver, gold and platinum, from a workshop in Glenarm, County Antrim.

    reviewed

  9. H

    Archives Antique Centre

    This is a warren of curios and collectables spread over three floors, with Irish silver, brass, pub memorabilia, militaria, books and light fittings.

    reviewed

  10. I

    Wicker Man

    This shop sells a wide range of contemporary Irish crafts and gifts, including silver jewellery, glassware and knitwear.

    reviewed

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  12. J

    Surf Mountain

    Yo dude – come and join the goatee-stroking, nad-scratching crew checking out Surf Mountain’s skate and snowboard gear.

    reviewed

  13. K

    Bookfinders

    A studenty second-hand bookshop and book-finding service with a gallery, cafe and regular poetry readings.

    reviewed

  14. L

    Waterstones

    General fiction, non-fiction and Lonely Planet guidebooks; good cafe on the first floor.

    reviewed

  15. M

    Tiso

    Make tracks to Tiso for hiking, climbing and camping gear and outdoor clothing.

    reviewed

  16. N

    Bookshop at Queen’s

    Irish literature, travel, history and politics.

    reviewed

  17. O

    TSO Bookshop

    Good for Ordnance Survey maps and street plans.

    reviewed

  18. P

    Eason

    Books, maps, magazines and stationery.

    reviewed