Must see shopping in Cork City

This Aladdin’s cave is stuffed to the brim with unusual vintage clothing, vinyl records, eclectic furniture and assorted oddities. Despite being full of…

This famous deli stall in the English Market groans beneath serried ranks of French and Irish cheeses, charcuterie, homemade pâtés and pastries.

Stocks all kinds of music on vinyl and CD and is the place to keep up with Cork's ever-changing music scene.

Stocks a vast selection of new, secondhand and remaindered books, including lots of Irish interest titles.

Forget your plastic playthings, explore this little gem full of ethically sourced and good quality toys. Most are traditional creations made of wood and…

Shop for some local crafts in this charming market every Saturday, held in the local Unitarian church. Expect handmade jewellery, cosmetics, knitwear, art…

A focal point and meeting place for Cork's musicians, with a full range of instruments from electric guitars to clarinets, recording equipment, sheet…

O'Conaill creates exquisite handmade chocolates; don't leave Cork without sampling its delicious Chocolatier's Hot Chocolate.

Commercial fine-art gallery selling paintings, ceramics and photographic prints by a broad range of Irish artists.

One of the pioneers of Cork's alternative scene, this is an excellent place to find fresh and healthy picnic fare.

Huge general bookshop, with the best travel-guide section in southwest Ireland.

Cork's biggest selection of arts and crafts materials, for everything from knitting and crochet to sculpture and calligraphy.

Lots of magazines, a decent selection of Ordnance Survey Ireland (OSI) hiking maps, and good stationery on the 2nd floor.