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Get your credit cards out and take a money-splurging spin round some of the city's finest shops. There's everything from sexy lingerie to sophisticated accessories... and not forgetting those Arran, linen and forty shades of green souvenirs.
Hopefully we have unearthed something a little different for you to savour. London - old hat... Glasgow - pah! Belfast's where it's at. Where else would you get Paisley and Adams chess sets? Well..?
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
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A good selection of gift shops, gorgeous Sawers deli and a sprinkling of cafes and bars are clustered around this small pedestrianised area. Ride the escalator
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Stretching along Strangford Lough's eastern shore, the stunning Ards Peninsula boasts some exceptionally creative talent... and this contemporary shop is a
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This huge reflective glass building takes up a sizeable stretch of Royal Avenue, Belfast's main shopping drag, and brings together high street names, a food
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Before you even think of heading out this festive season, treat yourself to a body makeover at this well-located salon. Manicures, pedicures, nail
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For over a decade, Belfast's street-smart have been flocking to this legendary shop where limited edition local designs keep punters well ahead of the
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Where do you begin? An absolute Aladdin's cave packed with gorgeous dresses and the most wonderful whimsical fairytale inspired jewellery imaginable. This
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Latest Comments
check it out folks.meatmen stuff comin soon and hopefully some meat t shirts and stuff.check em out on myspace,you know it makes sense.they are the best band in the world.even if i am a fan[...]
great shop been using it for many a years now,and always have to put money into "nigs drink fund"last shop was burnt down,but tbh it lead to a bigger and maybe better location![...]
07840683749 is number for shop till i get a web site up and rinnin dont forget i buy vinyl and cds for cash or exchangeyou can email at backbeat11@hotmail.co.uk[...]
Top place, Backbeat. Proper music.[...]
the credit crunch is not over yet folks.but we struggle on as normal,new labels in this month.thanks for the support to all the people who come in and help keep the dream alive,i am still a rock n role junkie,i sold my soul for rock n role a long ti[...]
good shop but it needs a website!![...]
I am a cigar, cigerette and pipe smoker and I purchase all my supplies from this shop and I am not satisfied with the older lady who serves sometimes, no matter how nice I am to her she is still a dull and drery person to be frank and this type of a[...]
i heard you were closing down is it true ...hope not ..[...]
i do my best with what is out there. shop will grow more as each month passes. large order of reggae in january 2010[...]
A hidden gem not so hidden anymore.. along with the plenty of other shoppers in when I visit I love this place. There is always something new and chic for a gift. My friends think I have the best taste. Keep it up STILL![...]
web www.fairtradeinspires.com Thanks Heidi, that's fine[...]
Knowing the Lisburn Road well, this is a must for anyone coming to Belfast. A much slower pace of life than in many areas of the city you can relax and stroll along the road. Highlights - Drumglas Park for a peaceful sit down, Barnums for an Icecrea[...]
This is not the first fair trade shop in Belfast! Visit the Fair Trade Shop run by Oxfam on Rosemary Street also, a really excellent shop![...]
this is not your run of the mill Shopping Mall. A fair trade shop in the centre of Belfast must be a first. It is lovely to visit this store with such friendly staff. Anything and everything you could think of seams to be fairly traded. AS a bonus I[...]
I agree, backbeat is really good[...]