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Belfast | Shopping | Gifts & Souvenirs

This Irish style icon has arrived in the retail space that once housed Habitat. The resemblances are familiar, but what Avoca does so well is pull together a distinct blend of unique designer styles, gifts and accessories and mix it with fabulous Food Hall treats and cafe delights. The boho set has [...]


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41 Arthur St
tel. 9027 9950

Open:
09:30 - 18:00
Sunday:
12:00 - 18:00
Thursday:
09:30 - 20:00

Irish paraphernalia, traditional gifts and other green-gilded goodies are available at this new city centre souvenir store. Part of the Ireland-wide chain, Carrolls stocks enough big-name products - from clothing to collectables and chocolates to CDs - to keep the folks back home happy.
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2-6 Castle Place
tel. 9023 8899

Open:
09:00 - 19:00
Sunday:
10:00 - 20:00
Thursday:
09:00 - 21:00
Friday:
09:00 - 20:00
Saturday:
09:00 - 20:00

Cocoon Yourself
Indulge yourself at this intimate gift emporium where sequinned showercaps share space with exquisite cushions, candles and coffee table tomes (Hip Hotels is a particular fave). Photo frames, frilly brollys and a cute-as-a-button baby range keeps those unique gifts coming. And upstairs, the kitchen gets a makeover with a selection of teapots, cafitieres and cool cook books. Plenty of wrapping and gift cards complement all those designer pressie purchases.
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70 Bloomfield Ave
tel. 9045 0820

Open:
10:00 - 17:30
Sunday:
Closed

Stepping into this shop is like entering a wonderland glittering with designer delights for the boho home. Everything exudes class, from the funky beaded slippers to fabulously kitsch clocks. Owner Karen, herself an artist, sources loads of locally-made goodies, ensuring you come away with a truly unique product.
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3 Wellington St
tel. 9023 5325

Open:
09:30-17:30
Sunday:
Closed
Thursday:
09:30-20:00

Eclectic furniture, globally-inspired gifts and imaginitive stocking fillers make this shop a great find for those seeking something classy, quirky and unique. A little piece of the exotic in downtown Belfast. [...]


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29-31 Dublin Rd
tel. 9033 9905

Open:
09:30-18:00
Sunday:
13:00-17:00
Thursday:
09:30-21:00

For the more refined among you, this gloriously decadent store provides enough designer booty to satiate even the fussiest recipient. And when you're feeling peckish after all that retail therapy, head to the bijou cafe at the back of the shop. The winter menu has everything from a bacon, brie and cranberry croissant to smoked salmon and cream cheese pasta. [...]


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32 Howard St
tel. 9023 0089

Open:
09:30-17:30
Sunday:
Closed
Thursday:
09:30-21:00

Also open Dec 13:00 - 17:00.
Previously at the Fountain Centre and now in new premises at the rear of Marks & Spencer, the Irish Linen Stores retains its high quality product range featuring Belleek Pottery, Tyrone Crystal, Irish linens and Aran handknits. The shop offers worldwide postage for gift parcels and a VAT free export scheme, so you can stock up on all sorts of Irish souvenirs and have them sent home safe and sound. [...]


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14 Callender St, rear of Marks & Spencer
tel. 9032 2727

Open:
10:00 - 17:00
Sunday:
Closed

Not so much a museum, more a specialist shop where military buffs can indulge their wargames fantasies. Owner Sam Watson has all manner of metal marching men from every battle in history, including the American Civil War, Napoleonic Wars, WW2 and WW1's Battle of the Somme. [...]


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19 Smithfield Market
tel. 9043 9940

Open:
10:30-16:00
Sunday:
Closed
Wednesday :
Closed
Saturday:
10:30-15:30

Cute and stylish homeware and accessories. [...]


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577 Lisburn Rd
tel. 9068 1118

Open:
10:00 - 17:30
Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday:
10:00 - 17:00

Very cute gift emporium nestled amongst the jewellery shops of Queen's Arcade. If you're looking for something loveable for the little ones and young at heart, this is definitely the place.

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18 Queens Arcade
tel. 9032 0209

Chess sets featuring caricatures of NI's most recognisable political figures go down a storm in this Cathedral Quarter gallery. Commissioned work, life-size sculptures and other works of art are also available in this innovative and friendly studio. [...]


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1 Exchange Place
tel. 9032 9669

Open:
10:00 - 18:00
Sunday:
Closed

Treats and gifts with a conscience in this friendly Fair Trade shop near the back of the former Donegall Arcade. We especially like the brightly coloured pottery and beaded handbags. [...]


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16 Rosemary St
tel. 9024 7168

Open:
09:30 - 17:30
Sunday:
Closed
Thursday:
09:30 - 19:30

If you hark after the good old days, or can't think what to get the olds, this high street chain has everything from dayglo orange spacehoppers to retro vintage radios. Choose a decade and take your pick from the centuries-spanning range. Everything is a replica of the original... but when they're this good, why ebay? [...]


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48 Fountain St
tel. 0845 0707465

Open:
09:00-17:30
Sunday:
13:00-17:00
Thursday:
09:00-19:00

Full of eye-catching objects and a great place for imaginative gifts, interior treats, hand-made cards and lots of festive smellies (we mean candles, not socks). [...]


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CastleCourt
tel. 9024 6971

Smyth's Irish Linens
T-shirts, shillelaghs, knitwear, dolls and all manner of linen treats abound in Belfast's biggest souvenir shop. Titanic enthusiasts can pick up some ship-shape souvenirs and Guinness enthusiasts will love their range of stout-inspired goodies. Tickets also available for a range [...]


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65-67 Royal Ave
tel. 9024 2232

Open:
10:00-17:30
Sunday:
12:00-18:00

The Craft & Design Collective has brought together Artist/Designer/Makers from across NI to create this innovative shop/gallery/exhibition area right in the city centre. Head up the Fountain Centre's escalator and indulge in a dazzling choice of handmade pieces you'll find nowhere else in town. From the modest to the more luxurious, and featuring everything from ceramics to stylish jewellery, fashion and interior accessories, Space CRAFT provides a relaxing alternative to the high street mêlée... and gives you the opportunity to support local Artist/Designer/Makers.

Fri 5 Dec - Sat 31 Jan: A CHRISTMAS TRILOGY
Three Exhibitions Of Craft, Applied Art & Design

WHO FRAMED CHRISTMAS? 
An Exhibition of framed pieces in many different media.

FESTIVE FOREST 
This Exhibition of decorated miniature tabletop Christmas Trees revives a custom that started in Germany in the 16th Century of decorating small evergreen trees with hand-made decorations, ornaments and Christmas gifts.

CHRISTMAS BOXED 
An Exhibition of boxed pieces in different media.

All work will be for sale, so make a beeline for this unique shop to browse and purchase some beautiful Irish-made pieces you'll find nowhere else.
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9b The Fountain Centre, College St
tel. 9032 9342

Open:
10:30 - 17:30
Sunday:
Closed

One of the best gift emporiums in town, with work from over 150 local artists and craftspeople available both in the shop and on-line. Check out their ever-changing window display and venture inside to explore the myriad of top-class treasures. [...]


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44 High St
tel. 9024 3550

Open:
09:00-17:30
Sunday:
13:00-17:00
Thursday:
09:00-21:00

Belleek pottery, Irish crystal, big-name china and other expensive breakables. Don't forget to throw in a box of Irish chocs. [...]


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9 Wellington Place
tel. 9032 5932

Open:
09:30-17:30
Sunday:
Closed
Thursday:
09:30-20:00

Cutting edge cool sums up this extremely stylish shop. Feast your eyes on the achingly chic contemporary furniture and home accessories and take gift inspiration from the great selection of books, toys and other classy accoutrements.  
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46 Upper Queen St
tel. 9023 0494