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<strong>Belfast</strong> <strong>Loves</strong> <strong>Shopping</strong><br />
Unique shopping in <strong>Belfast</strong> city centre
Welcome<br />
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North<br />
M2<br />
YORK STREET<br />
TOMB STREET<br />
DONEGALL STREET<br />
DUNBAR STREET<br />
TALBOT STREET<br />
ST.ANNE’S<br />
CATHERDRAL<br />
ALBERT SQUARE<br />
GORDON ST<br />
WINE TAVERN ST<br />
OXFORD STREET<br />
GRESHAM ST<br />
VICTORIA STREET<br />
HIGH STREET<br />
SKIPPER ST<br />
WARING ST<br />
NORTH STREET<br />
BRIDGE ST<br />
ROYAL AVENUE<br />
CASTLE<br />
COURT<br />
ANN STREET<br />
CASTLE PLACE<br />
ANN STREET<br />
CHURCH LANE<br />
POTTINGER’S<br />
DIVIS STREET<br />
M1<br />
CASTLE STREET<br />
CASTLE LANE<br />
VICTORIA SQ<br />
CORNMARKET<br />
ARTHUR STREET<br />
DONEGALL PLACE<br />
FOUNTAIN STREET<br />
COLLEGE STREET<br />
CHICHESTER STREET<br />
COLLEGE SQUARE EAST<br />
DONEGALL SQUARE<br />
WELINGTON PLACE<br />
West CITY HALL<br />
East<br />
WELINGTON<br />
SPIRES
MAY STREET<br />
ST GEORGE’S<br />
MARKET<br />
DONEGALL SQUARE<br />
HOWARD STREET<br />
ST<br />
MALL<br />
SVENOR ROAD<br />
ADELAIDE STREET<br />
BRUNSWICK STREET<br />
BEDFORD STREET<br />
AMELIA ST<br />
GT. VICTORIA<br />
ST. STATION &<br />
EUROPA BUS<br />
CENTRE<br />
ORMEAU AVENUE<br />
GREAT VICTORIA STREET<br />
HOPE STREET<br />
DUBLIN ROAD<br />
DONEGALL RD DONEGALL PASS<br />
SHAFTSBURY SQUARE<br />
BOTANIC<br />
STATION<br />
BOTANIC AVENUE<br />
LISBURN RD<br />
south
A Very Warm Welcome...<br />
...to <strong>Belfast</strong> - a historic yet dynamic and<br />
changing city brimming with unique<br />
character and offering you a diverse range<br />
of places to shop, eat, drink, stay and be<br />
entertained. This guide will take you on a<br />
journey through <strong>Belfast</strong> city centre, you will<br />
visit cultural quarters, beautiful public squares<br />
and be guided down many intricate<br />
streets and entries. This guide will inspire<br />
you to explore speciality shops as well as<br />
finding more familiar luxury brands. <strong>Belfast</strong><br />
City is home to big brand names, unique family<br />
owned businesses and boutiques stocking<br />
designer names from around the globe.<br />
This guide highlights <strong>Belfast</strong> City’s fantastic<br />
shopping scene, providing you with the<br />
signposts needed to map out an itinerary to<br />
suit your life style. Whether you have less<br />
than 24 hours or are planning a longer stay<br />
you will be able to plan where you want to<br />
start your shopping expedition, where<br />
to stop off for breakfast, morning coffee,<br />
lunch or afternoon drinks.<br />
The City Centre has been split into<br />
locations – City Centre North, South, East<br />
and West. Each section provides an overview<br />
of speciality shops, luxury brands, designer<br />
boutiques, markets, eateries, and beauty<br />
parlours. The City provides a mix of the<br />
speciality retailer, smaller niche outlets and a<br />
wonderful choice of multiples. To locate your<br />
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<strong>Belfast</strong>’s Own Brand<br />
<strong>Your</strong> guide to the unique and different<br />
shopping in <strong>Belfast</strong> city centre<br />
favourite spot use the fl ip out map at the front.<br />
This guide covers the area laid out on the map.<br />
<strong>In</strong> this guide you will fi nd detailed information<br />
to help you get around <strong>Belfast</strong> City.<br />
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City Centre <strong>Shopping</strong><br />
Welcome to <strong>Belfast</strong> city centre’s unique<br />
shopping experience. As <strong>Belfast</strong> grows into<br />
a cosmopolitan shopping experience <strong>Belfast</strong><br />
City Centre Management and <strong>Belfast</strong> City<br />
Council have produced this guide to highlight<br />
another facet of the city centre shopping<br />
scene - the speciality retailer who sells<br />
that speciality product and the luxury brands<br />
which make <strong>Belfast</strong> a must visit shopping<br />
destination. As a speciality retailer<br />
myself, this guide is a welcome reference<br />
tool to the exquisite shopping <strong>Belfast</strong> city<br />
centre has to offer. <strong>Belfast</strong>’s boutiques<br />
and speciality shops are a part of the<br />
traditional street life in the city centre and<br />
sit alongside the wide range of High Street<br />
stores. These shops form an integral and vital<br />
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part of the <strong>Belfast</strong> shopping experience and<br />
are often found in hidden quarters within<br />
the city centre well known to local residents<br />
but sometimes undiscovered by many of our<br />
visitors.<br />
This guide directs shoppers to the great<br />
retail opportunities to be found in the<br />
city streets away from the main shopping<br />
throughfare of Donegall Place and Royal<br />
Avenue. <strong>Belfast</strong> city centre specialised shops<br />
are well-known for old-fashioned personal<br />
service. This guide will inspire you to explore<br />
and visit some of the emporiums you simply<br />
won’t find in any other city.<br />
Dave Pennick<br />
<strong>Belfast</strong> City Centre Management Company Board<br />
Member & <strong>Belfast</strong> Chamber of Trade and<br />
Commerce President
<strong>Your</strong> <strong>Belfast</strong> Visit<br />
On behalf of <strong>Belfast</strong> City Council I would like<br />
to welcome you to <strong>Belfast</strong> and hope that you<br />
have a fantastic shopping experience and<br />
enjoy the warmth and friendliness that <strong>Belfast</strong><br />
has to offer. <strong>Shopping</strong> in <strong>Belfast</strong> city is a<br />
delight with fantastic shops from international<br />
brands to local shops of long tradition.<br />
Visit <strong>Belfast</strong> City’s wonderful range of<br />
speciality shops, family run businesses,<br />
unique cafés and restaurants. <strong>Belfast</strong> City is<br />
the largest shopping destination in Northern<br />
Ireland, yet everywhere is within easy<br />
walking distance.<br />
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This guide is the perfect tool for finding<br />
shops with a difference and the range of luxury<br />
retail within interesting areas of the city.<br />
I hope you enjoy the experience of using this<br />
guide and leave the city wanting to return<br />
again and again.<br />
If you are keen to seek out the delights of fine<br />
handcrafted jewellery, exclusive and luxury<br />
boutiques, or contemporary art galleries -<br />
let <strong>Belfast</strong> <strong>Loves</strong> <strong>Shopping</strong> be your guide.<br />
Cllr Michael Browne<br />
Chair of the Development Committee<br />
<strong>Belfast</strong> City Council<br />
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City Hall<br />
>> City Centre<br />
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Donegall Square<br />
Let’s start our journey through <strong>Belfast</strong> at<br />
its very heart - Donegall Square and its<br />
crowning glory the magnificent and very<br />
beautiful City Hall. The City Hall area is a<br />
hive of activity day and night, from the bustle<br />
of early morning office workers hurrying to<br />
work. The Square is a major stop off point for<br />
the city’s Metro buses and taxis. Around the<br />
square you will be amazed by the magnificent<br />
architecture highlighting <strong>Belfast</strong>’s past<br />
and the unique stores selling the latest<br />
collections. You could almost spend a day<br />
relaxing around the Square, checking out<br />
the happening fashion brands in Jaeger &<br />
Jaeger Man or Karen Millen. <strong>In</strong>terested in<br />
Art? Check out Sheldon Art Gallery or if you<br />
are searching for dress fabric or home ware<br />
The Spinning Wheel has been a well known<br />
<strong>Belfast</strong> business for many years. Around<br />
the square in the evening things become<br />
livelier with a range of places to go for<br />
something to eat or drink including the avant<br />
garde Basement Bar, The Grill Room, or the<br />
Apartment with its wonderful views.<br />
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City Hall
Sheldon Art & Framing<br />
1a Donegall Square East Tel: (028) 9032 4295<br />
This store is great for limited edition art, canvas, open editions<br />
and original paintings. There is also a picture framing service and<br />
bespoke framing of prints and box framing.<br />
>> City Hall<br />
Jaeger Man & Woman<br />
11 Donegall Square West Scottish Provident Building<br />
Tel: (028) 9032 1438 www.jaeger.co.uk<br />
<strong>In</strong> addition to Jaeger’s modern men’s and women’s collections, the<br />
<strong>Belfast</strong> store also stocks the brand’s highly-covetable Jaeger London<br />
Women’s Collection and Jaeger’s beautiful Italian leather shoe & boot<br />
collection, stunning bags, jewellery & a range of glamorous gifts.<br />
Space NK Apothecary<br />
5 Donegall Square North Tel: (028) 9033 0833 www.spacenk.co.uk<br />
Space NK carries over 60 of the finest specialist makeup and skincare<br />
products around the world. With constant evolution and development,<br />
Space NK brings you the cutting edge of beauty and style from the<br />
heart of <strong>Belfast</strong>.<br />
Linen Hall Library & Coffee Shop<br />
Linen Hall Library 17 Donegall Square North<br />
Tel: (028) 9032 1707 www.linenhall.com<br />
Linen Hall Library sells a wide selection of paintings and prints from<br />
leading Ulster artists and unique mementoes. Enjoy magnificent views<br />
over the the City Hall by visiting the coffee shop on level two for lunch<br />
or a glass of wine.<br />
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Harris Rundle Opticians<br />
10 Donegall Square East<br />
Tel: (028) 9032 7656 www.harrisrundle.co.uk<br />
Glasses, sunglasses, contact lenses, magnifiers and optical<br />
accessories. Designs include Gucci, Roberto Caballi, Romeo Gigli,<br />
Jaguar and Awesome.<br />
Molton Brown<br />
Donegall Square North<br />
Tel: (028) 9024 6674 www.moltonbrown.co.uk<br />
>> City Hall<br />
This store offers the complete range of stimulating and unique Molton<br />
Brown products including skincare, spa care, make up and gifts.<br />
Karen Millen<br />
Donegall Square North<br />
Tel: (028) 9031 9096 www.karenmillen.com<br />
This is the only Karen Millen in Northern Ireland and is situated on<br />
the corner of Donegall Square North and Donegall Place. The store<br />
epitomises contemporary style for women.<br />
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City Centre - South<br />
Bedford Street, Great Victoria Street, Dublin Road, Botanic Avenue,<br />
Brunswick Street, Amelia Street, Adelaide Street, James Street South,<br />
Hope Street, Linenhall Street, Shaftesbury Square, Bradbury Place<br />
City Centre - South<br />
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City Centre - South<br />
South of the City Hall you will discover street<br />
names that reflect <strong>Belfast</strong>’s status as the<br />
centre of Ireland’s commercial textile industry.<br />
Bedford Street, which was first developed in<br />
the 1850s for linen warehouses, has a honey<br />
pot of top fine independent boutiques. Check<br />
out manufacturers of the finest shirts Smyth<br />
and Gibson and combine the visit with a<br />
morning coffee or delectable lunch in its<br />
espresso bar upstairs. Visit Douglas for Men<br />
for stylish menswear or Steensons for leading<br />
designer jewellery. Other interesting places<br />
to check out include Matchetts Music for its<br />
impressive range of pianos and keyboards and<br />
guitar enthusiasts won’t be disappointed with<br />
the impressive Guitar Emporium located at<br />
Bradbury Place.<br />
The Steensons Ltd<br />
Bedford House 2 Bedford Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9024 8269 www.thesteensons.com<br />
>> City Centre - South<br />
Northern Ireland’s biggest gallery of designer jewellery. Working in<br />
silver, gold and platinum, with precious gems and diamonds, The<br />
Steensons use these materials with specialised techniques to create<br />
unique designs.<br />
Smyth & Gibson – the Shirtmakers<br />
Bedford House 2 Bedford Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9023 0388 www.smythandgibson.com<br />
Smyth & Gibson makes and sells beautiful, luxurious linen and cotton<br />
shirts and accessories. Upstairs in this gentleman’s shirtmakers is a<br />
little coffee shop serving a selection of hot brews and snacks.<br />
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South
Douglas Menswear<br />
Bedford House 2 Bedford Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9033 2277 www.douglasmenswear.co.uk<br />
>> City Centre - South<br />
This impressive flagship store is home to Ireland’s leading menswear brand<br />
of choice for the discerning businessman and sport lover. An exquisite<br />
quality label clothing company creating smart and casual menswear.<br />
Surf Mountain<br />
12 Brunswick Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9024 8877 www.surfmountain.co.uk<br />
This adventure sports store is for the outdoor enthusiast. It<br />
stocks surf boards, skate boards, snow boards, kites, buggies,<br />
kite boards, kayaks, climbing hardware and travel wear.<br />
Guava Juice Bar<br />
15 Amelia Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9023 7333 www.guavajuicebar.com<br />
Guava Juice Bar provides freshly squeezed fruit and vegetable juices<br />
and smoothies, which are healthy and nutritious. We are dedicated<br />
to ensuring that all of our juices and smoothies are of the highest<br />
quality for the maximum health benefits.<br />
Coffee Culture<br />
1 James Street South Tel: (028) 9031 9970<br />
This coffee house is fitted with contemporary decor coupled with<br />
a comfortable environment. Coffee Culture offers the customer a<br />
traditional, yet modern menu to suit tastes of all ages.<br />
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White Line Boutique<br />
108-110 Great Victoria Street<br />
Tel (028) 9031 1155 www.whitelineboutique.com<br />
>> City Centre - South<br />
This store houses an eclectic and individual mix of furniture,<br />
furnishings and interior items with a French inspiration. It also<br />
stocks original lighting, giftware, handbags and jewellery.<br />
City Reptiles<br />
4 Hope Street Tel: (028) 9058 0680 www.cityreptiles.com<br />
This unique store was established in 1988. City Reptiles offers a wide<br />
selection of reptiles, snakes, lizards, tortoises and animal supplies.<br />
City Reptiles is dedicated to one to one customer service and<br />
excellent after sales support.<br />
Libra<br />
10 Great Victoria Street Tel: (028) 9023 6989<br />
This delightful women’s outlet is leading stockist of Libra<br />
design and exclusive stockist of Aria design. Specialists in<br />
‘mother of the bride’ with hat hire also available.<br />
Paul Stafford Hair & Beauty<br />
68-72 Great Victoria Street Tel (028) 9031 9090 www.pshb.com<br />
Run by husband and wife team Paul & Leisa Stafford, Paul Stafford<br />
Hair & Beauty have built their reputation on expert hairdressing<br />
skills and excellent customer service. This upmarket hairdressing<br />
salon also contains a nail bar.<br />
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Parklane Jewellers<br />
10 Botanic Avenue Tel: (028) 9023 1626<br />
The Townhouse Gallery<br />
125 Great Victoria Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9031 1798 www.townhouseart.com<br />
Townhouse offers handmade crafts produced locally and<br />
further afield. Fine prints and paintings also available.<br />
>> City Centre - South<br />
Parklane offers a wide range of gifts, watches, gold, silver and<br />
costume jewellery by popular designers of today including<br />
Hot Diamonds, Coeur De Lion and Nomination. Personal service<br />
and free gift wrapping available.<br />
The Rusty Zip<br />
28 Botanic Avenue Tel: (028) 9024 9700<br />
Two floors packed to the rafters with vintage gems! Glam 50s,<br />
swinging 60s, psyche 70s, romantic 80s. This retro store also<br />
stocks vintage fabric and a large range of accessories.<br />
Harlequin<br />
44a Botanic Avenue Tel: (028) 9023 1660<br />
Hires costumes for amateur productions. Also for private hire for<br />
parties, Halloween, murder mysteries and for street carnivals.<br />
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City Centre - South<br />
No Alibis<br />
83 Botanic Avenue Tel: (028) 9031 9607 www.noalibis.com<br />
No Alibis is Northern Ireland’s only specialist crime bookstore and<br />
stockists of American studies publications. No Alibis also have<br />
signed editions and special bookshop events including visiting<br />
authors.<br />
Bag N Baggage<br />
88 Botanic Avenue<br />
Tel: (028) 9042 7693 www.bagnbaggage.com<br />
This beautiful store stocks the well-known brand names in hand<br />
and travel luggage such as Antler and Samsonite. They are the sole<br />
stockist in <strong>Belfast</strong> of Bridge Leathergoods.<br />
<strong>Belfast</strong> Guitar Emporium<br />
20-22 Bradbury Place<br />
Tel: (028) 9024 2335 www.belfastguitaremporium.com<br />
Guitar shop featuring many of the top brands in the business. Full<br />
range of strings, straps, tabulature books, cases, effects, tuners, MIDI<br />
equipment, plectrums and more. <strong>In</strong>-store instrument repair service<br />
available.<br />
Rio<br />
41 Bradbury Place Tel: (028) 9032 5504<br />
Purveyors of fine designer and everyday menswear. Range includes<br />
Gant, Lacoste, Ted Baker, Versace Sports, Murphy and NYE, Sand,<br />
Sixty Men’s, Kenzo, Guru, Seven For All Mankind and John Smedley.<br />
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BT9<br />
45 Bradbury Place Tel: (028) 9023 9496<br />
>> City Centre - South<br />
The latest ladies fashions. Range includes: Joseph, Orla Kiely, Blue<br />
Cult Jeans, James jeans, Marithe Francois Girbaud, Pinko, Otitude<br />
and Cultura.<br />
Fired Earth<br />
23 Bruce Street Tel: (028) 9023 8000 www.firedearth.com<br />
Selling tiles, paints, fabric, kitchens and bathroom products.<br />
Full interior product and design service.<br />
Cookstop<br />
29 Bruce Street Tel: (028) 9032 9200 www.cookstop.co.uk<br />
An Aladdin’s cave of kitchen gadgets, cookware and everything for<br />
those who love to cook. A favourite haunt for local chefs and visitors<br />
to <strong>Belfast</strong>.<br />
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What else in City Centre South...<br />
AM:PM Bar/Restaurant<br />
67- 69 Botanic Avenue<br />
Tel: (028) 9023 9443<br />
www.ampmbelfast.com<br />
Bishops Restaurant<br />
34 Bradbury Place<br />
Tel: (028) 9043 9070<br />
Bourbon Restaurant<br />
60 Great Victoria Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9033 2121<br />
www.bourbonrestaurant.com<br />
Café Avoca<br />
10 Bedford Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9032 6601<br />
Cayenne Restaurant<br />
7 Ascot House,<br />
Shaftesbury Square,<br />
Tel: (028) 9033 1532<br />
www.rankingroup.co.uk<br />
Clements Café<br />
4 Donegall Square West<br />
Tel: (028) 9024 9988<br />
Dempsey’s<br />
43-45 Dublin Road<br />
Gingeroot<br />
<strong>In</strong>dian Restaurant<br />
73-75 Great Victoria Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9031 3124<br />
Irene & Nans<br />
Brunswick Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9023 9123<br />
www.ireneandnans.com<br />
Jenny’s Coffee Shop<br />
81 Dublin Road<br />
Tel: (028) 9024 9282<br />
Lee Garden Chinese<br />
Restaurant<br />
14-18 Botanic Avenue<br />
Tel: (028) 9027 8882<br />
Little Italy Pizzeria<br />
13 Amelia Street<br />
Tel:(028) 9031 4914<br />
Morrisons Bar<br />
21 Bedford Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9032 0030<br />
Olio Restaurant<br />
17 Brunswick Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9024 0239<br />
Revelations <strong>In</strong>ternet Cafe<br />
27 Shaftesbury Square<br />
Tel: (028) 9032 0337<br />
www.revelations.co.uk<br />
Rogue Hair Ltd<br />
Tollgate House, Bradbury Place<br />
Tel: (028) 9024 6162<br />
Ruby’s Diner<br />
26a, Linen Hall Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9031 2335<br />
Searchers Café<br />
93 Dublin Road<br />
Tel: (028) 9024 0193<br />
Snax in the City<br />
19 Linenhall Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9031 9631<br />
>> City Centre - South<br />
Spuds Takeaway<br />
Tollgate House,<br />
37 Bradbury Place<br />
Tel: (028) 90 331541<br />
Stiff Kitten Bar<br />
1 Bankmore Square,<br />
Dublin Road<br />
Tel:(028) 9023 8700<br />
www.thestiffkitten.com<br />
Temps Sandwich Bar<br />
& Hot Food Takeaway<br />
73 Botanic Avenue<br />
Tel: (028) 90 200466<br />
The Beauty Shop<br />
37 Dublin Road<br />
Tel: (028) 9032 7107<br />
The Price Is Right<br />
29-31 Botanic Avenue<br />
Tel: (028) 90325313<br />
The Red Panda<br />
Restaurant<br />
60 Great Victoria Street<br />
Tel: 0845 686 9888<br />
www.theredpanda.co.uk<br />
Yin Yang Hair Salon<br />
128 Great Victoria Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9033 1188<br />
Zen Japanese<br />
Restaurant<br />
55-59 Adelaide Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9032 244<br />
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City Centre - West<br />
Castle Street, King Street, Berry Street, Chapel Lane, Bank Square,<br />
Fountain Street, Fountain Lane, Queen’s Arcade, Fountain Centre,<br />
Wellington Place, Queen Street, Upper Queen Street, Howard Street.<br />
City Centre - West<br />
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Bustling Castle Street is one of the oldest<br />
parts of <strong>Belfast</strong> and today it has many<br />
independent stores selling a range of<br />
merchandise. There are a host of bars and<br />
eateries to enjoy including Cosgroves Bar,<br />
the Hercules and the Sitting Room Bar.<br />
The Fountain Area was formerly called Water<br />
Street where spring water from Munday’s<br />
Well near Sandy Row was distributed to the<br />
townsfolk from barrels carried by donkeys.<br />
There is much more than just spring water<br />
Abacus Beads<br />
McAuley House, 1 Castle Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9023 6087 www.abacusbeads.co.uk<br />
>> City Centre - West<br />
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on offer in the area today and the charm and<br />
uniqueness of the shops and coffee houses<br />
ensure that it is an interesting place to<br />
shop. Featuring specialised shops including:<br />
Utopia for giftware and crafts, Past Times,<br />
Waterstones, Trail Finders, Rankin’s Coffee<br />
and Hanna and Browne. Northern Ireland<br />
is renowned for fantastic sea food and there<br />
is no better place for you to sample this<br />
cuisine than in the Mourne Seafood Bar in<br />
Bank Square.<br />
Abacus Beads is an exquisite little bead shop stocking loose beads<br />
and tools for making your own jewellery and craftwork.<br />
Brights Restaurant<br />
41- 44 Castle Street Tel: (028) 9031 0556<br />
This bustling 120-seater restaurant serves excellent food including<br />
an la carte menu and traditional fish and chips. They also have<br />
another outlet in High Street in <strong>Belfast</strong> city centre.<br />
Hair Apartment<br />
57 Castle Street Tel: (028) 9024 4055<br />
This professional unisex hairdressing salon is located on the second<br />
floor and is accredited with five stars in the Good Salon Guide.<br />
Additional services include, hair extensions, colour services, beauty<br />
services, nail bar and sun bed.<br />
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West
La Bocca<br />
6 Fountain Street, <strong>Belfast</strong><br />
Tel: (028) 9032 3087 www.labocabelfast.com<br />
Utopia<br />
Fountain Centre, College Street Tel: (028) 9024 1342<br />
>> City Centre - West<br />
La Boca is a vibrant airy restaurant named after the Bohemian<br />
dockside district of Buenos Aires. Coffee from 8am, lunches from<br />
12noon. Dinner from 7pm Thurs, Fri & Sat.<br />
Hanna & Browne<br />
21 Fountain Street Tel: (028) 9032 5775 www.hanna-browne.com<br />
Do you need gift inspiration? Visit Hanna & Browne for Tyrone Crystal,<br />
Waterford Crystal, Tipperary Crystal, figurines, giftware, china,<br />
cookware, television, DVD players and other electrical appliances.<br />
Utopia boasts a wide variety of gifts including chess sets, games,<br />
collector teddy bears, baby gifts, jewellery, toys, cards, candles and<br />
gifts for the home.<br />
The Fountain of Beauty<br />
Fountain Centre, College Street Tel: (028) 9031 0103<br />
Beauty and sunbed treatments. Specialists in Yonka skincare and<br />
holistic treatments available - aromatherapy and kinesiology therapy.<br />
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Sawers<br />
Fountain Centre, College Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9032 2021 www.sawersltd.com<br />
>> City Centre - West<br />
Voted best deli in Northern Ireland by Observer Food Monthly.<br />
Delights include kangaroo, rattlesnake, crocodile, buffalo, ostrich,<br />
caviar, truffles, lobsters, fresh fish, olives, dried cured Irish bacon<br />
and gammons and over two hundred cheeses.<br />
Windsor Dairy Home Bakery<br />
4 College Street Tel: (028) 9032 7157<br />
If you are in need of a warm and crispy loaf or simply want to enjoy a<br />
quick cream cake you’ll find a great choice here. Offering homemade<br />
produce as well as hearty sandwiches, sausage rolls and pies.<br />
The Pen Shop<br />
8 College Street Tel: (028) 9024 3910<br />
Products include Mont Blanc and Viscount pens. Large variety<br />
of pens, inks, leather goods, stationery (all French & Italian).<br />
Main distributor of Dalvey gifts.<br />
Caffe Casa<br />
12- 14 College Street Tel: (028) 9031 9900<br />
Enjoy a mix of continental and traditional cuisine, Italian<br />
coffees, scones and tray bakes in a relaxing and contemporary<br />
city centre coffee house.<br />
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Kelly’s Cellars<br />
30 Bank Street Tel: (028) 9024 6058<br />
A public house and restaurant trading in a listed building<br />
since 1720. The downstairs bar known as the Cellar still has<br />
its original features. The bar is a haven for Irish speakers and<br />
musicians- truly a traditional Irish pub.<br />
Mourne Seafood Bar<br />
34-36 Bank Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9024 8544 www.mourneseafood.com<br />
Working wet fish shop & restaurant specialising in fresh local<br />
seafood. This 70 seater restaurant brings casual seafood dining<br />
at affordable prices.<br />
Absolute Beauty<br />
62 Berry Street Tel: (028) 9024 0870<br />
This modern city centre salon offers an extensive range of luxury<br />
beauty treatments. <strong>In</strong>dulge in the absolute beauty experience.<br />
Stockists of Decleor skin-care, nailtiques, Sun FX spray tan, St<br />
Tropez.<br />
The Watch Store<br />
Unit 8 Queen’s Arcade Tel: (028) 9033 2250<br />
>> City Centre - West<br />
The number one watch store in <strong>Belfast</strong>. Fashionable watch brands<br />
include Storm, Guess, D&G and DKNY. Large selection of designer<br />
sunglasses from Oakley, Gucci, Dior and many more. Contemporary<br />
and stylish jewellery available from brand such as Calvin Klein, D&G<br />
and Miligo.<br />
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Queens Arcade<br />
The Victorian decadence of Queen’s Arcade<br />
links Fountain Street with Donegall Place.<br />
The Arcade was described in history archives<br />
as being “fashionable as a promenade and<br />
highly attractive as a business thoroughfare”.<br />
The highlight of the Arcade is the wonderful<br />
jewellery in <strong>Belfast</strong>’s most well known<br />
>> City Centre - West<br />
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independent retailer Lunn’s The Jewellers.<br />
For the traditional <strong>Belfast</strong> Bap go to the<br />
quaint and friendly Ann’s Pantry, other stores<br />
include Jonathan Keys Opticians, McKays<br />
and Little Hearts. For a spot of lunch, visit<br />
Queen’s Café Bar.<br />
John H Lunn (Jewellers) Ltd<br />
Queens Arcade Tel: (028) 9032 9799 www.lunns.com<br />
Lunn’s is Northern Ireland’s leading jewellers specialising in the<br />
provision of diamond rings, superb jewellery, top Swiss watches<br />
including Patek Philippe, Rolex, Cartier, Jaeger-le-Coultre, Chopard,<br />
Ebel and Omega.<br />
Lauren May Jewellers<br />
10 Queen’s Arcade Tel: (028) 9023 2681<br />
Specialises in amber and silver jewellery with many modern designs.<br />
The amber is sourced in Poland and Germany and the owner travels<br />
the world finding rare and interesting pieces.<br />
Chinacraft<br />
24 Queens Arcade Tel: (028) 9023 0766<br />
Family run business right in the heart of <strong>Belfast</strong> city centre with<br />
friendly staff. Offers a wide range of locally produced arts, crafts<br />
and gifts including Belleek and Donegal china, new ‘Bog Standard’<br />
Northern Ireland scented candles.<br />
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City Centre - West<br />
Queen Street, Upper Queen Street, Wellington Place & Howard Street<br />
The growth of prosperity from cotton and linen<br />
during the Napoleonic Wars saw <strong>Belfast</strong>’s<br />
centre of gravity shift from its ancient<br />
heartland around High Street towards the<br />
White Linen Hall, where the present City Hall<br />
now stands. Wellington Place is a designer<br />
Bradbury Art Store & Bradbury Gallery<br />
1-3 Lyndon Court, College Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9026 8450 www.bradburygallery.co.uk<br />
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haven for those fashion conscious label<br />
followers. Check out fabulous boutiques<br />
like Brazil, Rio, Carter, LTD2, Diesel, Equinox,<br />
Lounge, Thomas Jewellery, the Bureau, Animal,<br />
Replay, High & Mighty, G-STAR Raw and<br />
Zero Clothing.<br />
The Bradbury Graphics name has steadily evolved to represent<br />
excellence in several fields. Today these include a comprehensive art<br />
supplies store, a friendly, informal fine art gallery and a pioneering<br />
digital print bureau.<br />
The Model Shop<br />
38 Queen Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9024 0853 www.modelshopbelfast.co.uk<br />
Specialists in remote control cars, aircraft, helicopters and boats. Wide<br />
selection of die cast models, plastic kits, remote control equipment and<br />
railway models and accessories. Everything for the modeller’s needs!<br />
The Athletic Stores<br />
41 Queen Street Tel: (028) 9032 0491 www.athleticstores.com<br />
One of <strong>Belfast</strong>’s most established sports outlets. Visit the store for home<br />
fitness equipment, footwear, clothing and all types of sporting equipment.<br />
You will find accessories for everything from aerobics to archery,<br />
badminton to boxing, rugby to roller blading and much much more.
Protocol<br />
45 Queen Street Tel: (028) 9024 7611<br />
This exquisite boutique stocks exclusive ladies evening,<br />
formal dresses and bridal wear. Men’s suit hire also available.<br />
Yoke<br />
5 Wellington Street Tel: (028) 9023 6900<br />
The Giftbox at Wellington Gifts<br />
9 Wellington Place Tel: (028) 9032 5932<br />
>> City Centre - West<br />
Yoke offers mid to high end men’s fashion in a sleek but friendly<br />
environment with occasional DJs and many exclusives.<br />
An exclusive range of crystal, giftware and china with many leading<br />
brands like Royal Doulton, Wedgwood, Waterford, Tyrone Crystal<br />
and Belleek.<br />
Brazil<br />
20 Wellington Place Tel: (028) 9024 5552<br />
A clothes shop for ladies who have designer tastes. Range<br />
includes: Seven For All Mankind, Nicole Fahri, Homeless,<br />
Twinset, Isabella De Petro (Mr Cat), Ted Baker, Blank and Guru.<br />
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Tommy Hilfiger<br />
22 Wellington Place Tel: (028) 9033 0060 www.tommy.com<br />
>> City Centre - West<br />
This store stocks the Tommy Hilfiger brand combing fresh American<br />
style with unique detailing for customers who desire high quality,<br />
designer apparel. The following labels are stocked: Tommy Hilfiger,<br />
Hilfiger Denim, Tommy Jeans, and Hilfiger Sport.<br />
Parsons & Parsons<br />
29 Wellington Place Tel: (028) 9032 5088<br />
www.parsonsandparsons.com<br />
An established outlet for menswear, ladies wear, lingerie and<br />
swimwear. Specialists in men’s dress, evening wear and formal hire.<br />
Stockists of Aquascutum, Lucia and Café Coton Shirts.<br />
L T D 2<br />
Capital House, Upper Queen Street Tel: (028) 9031 5000<br />
This trendy contemporary designer outlet store stocks male and<br />
female clothing brands including Diesel, Full Circle and Fornarina.<br />
STILL<br />
46 Upper Queen Street Tel: (028) 9023 0494 www.stillforlife.com<br />
Contemporary life style store incorporating furniture and gifts<br />
including Calvin Klein, Police, Pilgrim jewellery, Nigella Lawson,<br />
Kenzo, Menu & Rosendahl.<br />
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Nora Bradley<br />
23 Howard Street Tel: (028) 9024 0728<br />
>> City Centre - West<br />
Quality fashions for the discerning lady. Specialising in labels from<br />
Germany including Basler, Marcona, Lucia, Fuego, Gil Bret and<br />
Gollehaug with personal quality customer service assured.<br />
T.M. Lewin<br />
29 Howard Street Tel: (028) 9023 2331 www.tmlewin.co.uk<br />
T.M. Lewin has been making shirts of the finest quality for over a<br />
century. This store is unique to Northern Ireland and is well worth a<br />
visit for the exquisite quality and craftmanship of the shirts and suits<br />
for both men and women.<br />
Equinox<br />
32 Howard Street Tel: (028) 9023 0089 www.equinoxshop.com<br />
Equinox is an award winning contemporary lifestyle store, established<br />
in 1985, located in the heart of <strong>Belfast</strong>. This amazing store sells<br />
products of high quality and design to meet modern lifestyle needs.<br />
Café serving lunches and refreshments.<br />
The Bureau<br />
46-50 Howard Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9032 6100 www.thebureaubelfast.com<br />
Mens designer wear store. Many brands exclusive to Northern Ireland.<br />
Collections include Paul Smith, Dries Noten, Trovata, Duchamp, Stone<br />
Island, Martin Margiela and PRPS. Also, Bureau’s own range of shirts<br />
and jumpers.<br />
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Thomas The Jeweller<br />
48 Howard Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9024 3079 www.thomasgoldsmiths.com<br />
North<br />
54 Howard Street Tel: (028) 9050 7700<br />
>> City Centre - West<br />
Thomas offers a select range of jewellery from the latest collections<br />
of contemporary designers including Niessing, Pianegonda and Paul<br />
Spurgeon. Owner Tamsin Blackbourn’s own limited edition jewellery<br />
and colourful one-offs.<br />
This exquisite store stocks a fine selection of men’s handmade<br />
clothing and footwear from Italy. North also offers a made to measure<br />
service. Also another outlet in Upper Arthur Street.<br />
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Spires Mall<br />
The Spires was built in 1905, constructed<br />
out of dark brick, with beautiful exterior<br />
carvings and a spectacular belfry. The bells<br />
mark every hour and occasionally throw in<br />
a hymn. The ground floor houses a deluxe<br />
shopping mall, with plenty of opportunities<br />
for designer label clothes and gift shopping,<br />
Coppermoon<br />
Spires Mall, Fisherwick Place<br />
Tel: (028) 9023 5325 www.coppermoon.co.uk<br />
>> City Centre - West<br />
Carter<br />
Spires Mall, Fisherwick Place<br />
Tel: (028) 9024 3412 www.carterclothing.com<br />
This extensive designer retail store houses some of the best<br />
collections for men and women in apparel, footwear and accessories.<br />
Collections include Armani, DKNY, Hugo Boss, Marc Jacobs, Boss<br />
Orange, Diane von Furstenberg, Tag Jeans and Mulberry.<br />
High-quality range of arts and crafts on sale here with plenty of<br />
Irish goods. Other items include a unique range of UK glass. Artists<br />
designs include Lara Aldridge and ceramics by Olivia Brown.<br />
Huggles and Truffles<br />
Spires Mall, Fisherwick Place<br />
Tel: (028) 9023 2838 www.hugglesandtruffles.com<br />
Personalised gifts with machine embroidery, perfect for birthday<br />
presents, engagement gifts, special occasions, treasured keepsakes.<br />
Bears, stuffed toys, toy animals, baby clothes, baby blankets and<br />
baby towels.<br />
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and a pleasant cafe. Upstairs features an<br />
extensive conference suite, guaranteeing<br />
panoramic views. Stores include The Acorn<br />
Touch, First Class, Illusion, Off The Peg, and<br />
Wesley Owen Books and Music. (The Spires<br />
Mall & Conference Centre Wellington Street<br />
Tel: 028 9032 2284)<br />
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Bac Specialist Back Care<br />
Spires Mall, Fisherwick Place<br />
Tel: (028) 9032 7878 www.bacproducts.com<br />
Raspberry Beret<br />
Spires Mall, Fisherwick Place Tel: (028) 9031 4830<br />
>> City Centre - West<br />
Bac specialises in stylish and attractive furniture, accessories and<br />
personal equipment for back care. This store is unique to Northern<br />
Ireland. Stockists of Tempur and Merlin Waterbeds.<br />
A unique store dedicated to vintage clothing and accessories from<br />
the 1920s to 1980s. Visit Raspberry Beret for many one-off pieces<br />
and a wide selection of wonderful gifts and treats.<br />
Fairtrade <strong>In</strong>spires<br />
Spires Mall, Fisherwick Place<br />
Tel: (028) 9024 3056 www.fairtrade-inspires.org.uk<br />
Fairtrade gives producers from the developing world a fair price for<br />
their produce. This shop stocks a wide range of Fairtrade products<br />
including coffee, tea, pottery and gifts all sourced via the fair-trade<br />
network.<br />
Arm Candy<br />
Spires Mall, Upper Queen Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9031 0674 www.arm-candy.co.uk<br />
The coolest style in designer watches, sunglasses and prescription<br />
frames from Marc Ecko, Guess, DKNY, Gucci, Prada, Chanel, D&G, Dior,<br />
Miu Miu & more!! Accessories from Juicy Couture handbags, hand-made<br />
Murano Glass jewellery.<br />
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What else in City Centre West...<br />
Academy Hair<br />
29-31 Castle Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9033 9989<br />
All Lock Safe & Key Services<br />
90b Castle Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9043 9830<br />
Castle Street News<br />
29a Castle Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9031 1074<br />
Churchills Dry Cleaners<br />
24 Howard Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9032 4323<br />
Conway Optical<br />
32 Castle Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9024 2445<br />
Copperfields Bar<br />
11-13 Fountain Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9023 3070<br />
Craftworld<br />
(Craft Retailers<br />
& Wedding Stationery)<br />
23-29 Queen Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9024 9000<br />
Fountain News Agency<br />
19 Fountain Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9031 1677<br />
GD1<br />
(Ladies Accessories)<br />
Fountain Centre, College Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9024 5250<br />
Hair Apartment<br />
14 College Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9032 4344<br />
Hercules Bar & Restaurant<br />
61-63 Castle Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9032 4587<br />
High & Mighty<br />
(Fashion for Big & Tall Men)<br />
56 Howard Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9032 0903<br />
www.highandmighty.co.uk<br />
<strong>In</strong>nisfree Newsagents<br />
101 Castle Street<br />
Deane’s Restaurant<br />
36-40 Howard Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9033 1134<br />
Medicare (Eslers) Pharmacy<br />
42 Howard Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9032 5811<br />
Pricewise Kids Store<br />
(Children’s Clothing<br />
& Nursery Accessories)<br />
79-81 Castle Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9023 2805<br />
www.kidsstore.co.uk<br />
Sitting Room Bar & Restaurant<br />
95-97 Castle Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9032 9446<br />
Skye Bar Club<br />
21 Howard Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9032 3313<br />
>> City Centre - West<br />
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Sonic DJ Academy<br />
(DJ-ing & music production)<br />
31a Queen Street<br />
Tel: (028) 90 9023 9012<br />
St Mary’s Repository<br />
(Religious Items)<br />
7 Chapel Lane<br />
Tel: (028) 9032 7848<br />
Stiletto<br />
(Alternative Clothing)<br />
17 Fountain Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9024 7233<br />
The Dressmaker Shop<br />
Professional Clothing Alterations<br />
9 Chapel Lane<br />
Tel: (028) 9031 0764<br />
The Picture Gallery<br />
(Picture framing & art)<br />
35 Queen Street<br />
Tel (028) 9024 2885<br />
Vogue<br />
(Ladies Fashions)<br />
Fountain Centre, College Street<br />
Tel (028) 9024 7950<br />
West Gourmet Sandwich Bar<br />
Unit 3, 28 Castle Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9032 5649<br />
Wimmin<br />
(Ladies Accessories)<br />
15 Fountain Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9024 8300<br />
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City Centre - East<br />
Cornmarket, Ann Street, Victoria Square, Castle Lane, Pottinger’s Entry,<br />
Lombard Street, Rosemary Street, Winecellar Entry, Church Lane, Arthur<br />
Street, Arthur Square, Chichester Street<br />
City Centre - East<br />
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City Centre - East<br />
East of Donegall Place you will find yourself<br />
wandering through a spider’s web of unique<br />
shopping lanes and cobbled alley ways<br />
linking the historical past with the modern<br />
city of today. Cornmarket, once the location<br />
of a market, is today a vibrant commercial<br />
area of the city centre. A thriving<br />
independent retail offering operates among<br />
larger brands. <strong>In</strong> the area you can purchase<br />
everything from specialist menswear in<br />
Gino<br />
36-38 Ann Street Tel: (028) 9031 2423<br />
>> City Centre - East<br />
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Bogart, exquisite fine jewellery in Joseph<br />
Rea, Ireland’s finest selection of handrolled<br />
cigars in Miss Morans. Liberty Blue is a<br />
favourite for style leaders with locally made<br />
and customised accessories. To take time out<br />
to admire your gifts there is a fantastic range<br />
of places to relax. Go for a pub lunch at the<br />
historic White’s Tavern, or an evening drink<br />
in the unusual architecture of Bittles Bar.<br />
Leading menswear store stocking labels such as Levi’s, Kickers, Replay,<br />
Fred Perry, Ben Sherman and Lonsdale. For womenswear, visit NV at<br />
14-16 Ann Street.<br />
Bogart<br />
59 Ann Street Tel: (028) 9023 2148 www.bogart.co.uk<br />
4 Callender Street Tel: (028) 9024 3508<br />
Bogart menswear, a long established independent clothing company<br />
is one of <strong>Belfast</strong>’s leading men’s suit specialists stocking a fantastic<br />
selection of suits from leading brands such as Remus, Magee, Louis<br />
Feraud, Baumler, Tommy Hilfiger and many more prestigious brands.<br />
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City Centre - East<br />
Joseph Rea (Jeweller) Est. 1895<br />
76 Ann Street Tel: (028) 9032 0477<br />
32 Castle Lane Tel: (028) 9023 112<br />
A wide selection of diamond rings, watches, engagement and<br />
weddings rings, earrings, pendants and platinum jewellery. Brands<br />
include Rotary, Seiko, Accurist and Sovereign. Another branch is<br />
located in Castle Lane.<br />
Elliotts Carnival Store<br />
110-112 Ann Street Tel: (028) 9032 0532 www.elliottsbelfast.com<br />
A well known independent retailer in <strong>Belfast</strong> city centre specialising<br />
in carnival sales, costumes and accessories for that special occasion<br />
or themed party.<br />
L’Occitane<br />
24 Ann Street Tel: (028) 9032 1422 www.loccitane.com<br />
This exquisite store is dedicated to L’Occitane En Provence products ranging<br />
from fine fragrances, body and hair care. The store specialises in skin care<br />
products and also stocks a range of candles and home fragrances.<br />
French Connection<br />
26-28 Cornmarket Tel: (028) 9024 6799 www.fcuk.com<br />
Leading international brand outlet nestled in the corner of<br />
Cornmarket and Ann Street stocking ladies and menswear clothes,<br />
accessories and perfumes.<br />
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Frazers<br />
1-3 Arthur Square Tel: (028) 9023 8780<br />
>> City Centre - East<br />
Men’s and women’s clothing store. Brands include Firetrap,<br />
Sonneti, Levi, Fred Perry, Ben Sherman, Roxy, Billabong, Diesel,<br />
Pepe, Lacoste, Kickers and Caterpillar. The store also stocks a<br />
youth range of designer brands for ages 8 – 15.<br />
Miss Morans<br />
4-6 Church Lane Tel: (028) 9024 6826<br />
Established in 1870 this shop holds Ireland’s finest collection<br />
of handrolled Cuban cigars, snuffs, pipes and lighters. Brands<br />
include Cohiba, Davidoff, Dunhill, Dupont and Petersons.<br />
Kinky Afro European<br />
10 Church Lane Tel: (028) 9023 9567<br />
Specialists in Afro/Euro hairstyles selling products including hair<br />
pieces, clip-on extensions and braiding hair. Barbershop on site.<br />
Forget Me Not Paper Crafts<br />
6 Pottinger’s Entry Tel: (028) 9031 3400<br />
A craft shop which sells scrap booking and card making material<br />
and also runs weekly group classes.<br />
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Doc Shop<br />
11 Pottinger’s Entry Tel: (028) 9031 3671<br />
>> City Centre - East<br />
A quirky independent fashion footwear stockist specialising in mens<br />
and ladies fashions. You will find skate, western, industrial and biker<br />
brands including DM, Vans, Converse, Merrell and Fly.<br />
The Morning Star<br />
17- 19 Pottinger’s Entry Tel: (028) 9032 3976<br />
The Morning Star was originally a coaching house for the <strong>Belfast</strong>-<br />
Dublin mail coach. Now offers quality traditional food, specialising in<br />
fresh fish and steaks. Member of A Taste of Ulster, winner of British<br />
Airways Best Pub Food, runner-up All-Ireland Seafood Pub of the Year.<br />
Liberty Blue<br />
19-21 Lombard Street Tel: (028) 9043 7745<br />
www.myspace.com/libertyblue<br />
Trendy clothes shop for fabulous and funky fashionistas. Retro<br />
style garments are stylishly draped amidst kitsch décor and sparkly<br />
baubles add the finishing touches. Check out the <strong>Belfast</strong> t-shirts for<br />
a unique city souvenir.<br />
Swarovski<br />
29 Castle Lane Tel : (028) 9031 1200 www.swarovski.com<br />
This was the first Swarovski boutique in Ireland, with stunning<br />
contemporary and classic jewellery, watches and home décor<br />
products. It’s a must to visit during your time in <strong>Belfast</strong>. Friendly<br />
and experienced staff on hand for any enquiries.<br />
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City Centre - East<br />
SS Moore<br />
6-10 Chichester Street Tel: (028) 9032 2966 www.ssmsports.co.uk<br />
This independent sports store is a supplier of major sporting brands.<br />
This was the only shop in <strong>Belfast</strong> to be given a Nike RSG Licence and<br />
is an Adidas rugby and soccer specialist store. Stockists of a large<br />
selection of Canterbury goods including Ulster and Ireland playing,<br />
training and casual wear.<br />
Geoff McConville Opticians<br />
7 Chichester Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9023 6629 www.geoffmcconville-opticians.com<br />
Offers a wide range of elite performance and designer brands including:<br />
Alain Mikli, Prada, Tom Ford, Gucci, Oakley, Gold and Wood, Roberto<br />
Cavalli. The practice has leading edge technology, including GDX Nerve<br />
Fibre Analyser which detects early stage glaucoma.<br />
Fred J Malcolm Ltd – Goldsmiths, Silversmiths<br />
& Diamond Merchants<br />
18 Chichester Street Tel: (028) 9032 1491 www.fredjmalcolm.com<br />
<strong>In</strong>dependent family owned business established in 1926 with a<br />
wide range of modern international designers including Chimento,<br />
Picchiotti, Cedric Jones, John Rocha, Faberge, Antonio Soria and<br />
Charles Garnier.<br />
NINE<br />
9 Chichester Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9023 3303 www.ninechichesterstreet.com<br />
NINE Chichester Street is an independent boutique offering something<br />
edgy and individual for men and women. Collections include Vivienne<br />
Westwood, Marithe and Francois Girbaud, Philip Treacy, Anya<br />
Hindmarch, Nicole Farhi, Alexander McQueen and many others.<br />
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Paola’s Beauty Clinic<br />
11a Chichester Street Tel: (028) 9023 6476<br />
>> City Centre - East<br />
Waxing, facials, pedicures, manicures, massage, <strong>In</strong>dian head<br />
massage, hot towel shaves, male grooming, non-surgical face lift,<br />
electrolysis, spray tanning, eyelash and eyebrow tinting and waxing.<br />
<strong>Belfast</strong> Barbering Co.<br />
2 May Street Tel: (028) 9024 2200<br />
This traditional barbershop established 40 years ago is situated in<br />
the basement on May Street across the road from the City Hall.<br />
Okaidi<br />
17 Arthur Street Tel: (028) 9024 4322 www.okaidi.com<br />
Okaidi offers performance and lifestyle clothing for infants, toddlers<br />
and young chidren. The 0-5 years range known as ‘Obaibi’ have<br />
super themes based around ‘love, ideas and identity’. The main 3-14<br />
range known as the Okaidi range is awash with colour and texture.<br />
Pulse Clothing<br />
4 Arthur Street Tel: (028) 9033 3595 www.takemypulse.com<br />
Pulse stands as one of the finest fashion retailers in the <strong>Belfast</strong> area.<br />
Offering a range of designer labels including Diesel, G-Star, Blue<br />
Bella Wrangler, Aarogant Cat, and Gas.<br />
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Andrew Mulvenna<br />
16-18 Montgomery Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9024 9191 www.andrewmulvenna.com<br />
>> City Centre - East<br />
Multi-award winning Andrew Mulvenna heads this city centre salon with<br />
a team of artistic stylists. Andrew develops his own educational seminars<br />
and travels nationally to share his philosophies and ideas, in addition to<br />
training regularly at the L’Oreal academies in Manchester and London.<br />
Ross’s Auctioneers & Valuers<br />
37 Montgomery Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9032 5448 www.rosssbelfast.com<br />
Ross’s hold auctions and events throughout the year, specialising<br />
in antiques, Irish art and household item sales. Viewing on<br />
Wednesdays, auction on Thursdays.<br />
Fresh Garbage<br />
24 Rosemary Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9024 2350<br />
<strong>Belfast</strong>’s original alternative established in 1969 specialising in rock,<br />
goth, punk, clothing and accessories. Stocks a large range of body<br />
jewellery, incense, hair dyes and lots more.<br />
Una Rodden Couture<br />
50 Upper Arthur Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9024 8811<br />
Una Rodden has established a unique couture service in <strong>Belfast</strong><br />
offering customers a personal approach to shopping. Stocks a<br />
fabulous range in store from Sarah Arnett, Joanne Hynes, Aei Kei,<br />
Monoplaza and Manoush.<br />
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City Centre - East<br />
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What else in City Centre East...<br />
American Nails<br />
7 Pottingers Entry<br />
Tel: (028) 9020 0006<br />
<strong>Belfast</strong> <strong>In</strong>door Gardening<br />
22 Church Lane<br />
Tel: (028) 9023 2113<br />
www.belfastindoorgardening.<br />
com<br />
Café Culture<br />
Lombard Street<br />
Tel 028 9027 8738<br />
Caffe Uno<br />
15 Lombard Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9032 3132<br />
California Coffee Company<br />
43 Arthur Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9043 4340<br />
Campbells<br />
11-14 Arthur Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9032 2658<br />
Forbidden Planet<br />
(Entertainment Store)<br />
52-54 Ann Street<br />
Tel:(028) 9043 8744<br />
Fresh Garbage<br />
(Rock/Punk/Goth/Skater<br />
clothing and jewellery)<br />
24 Rosemary Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9024 2350<br />
Jasio 101<br />
(Amercian designer brands,<br />
clothing & accessories)<br />
13 Church Lane<br />
Tel: (028) 9024 4944<br />
Law Suit<br />
(Specialising in Baulmer Suits<br />
& Eterna Shirts)<br />
48 Upper Arthur Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9023 5341<br />
Nex D’or Restaurant<br />
13 Rosemary Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9032 2711<br />
Oscars Champagne Café<br />
11 Chichester Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9043 9400<br />
Paul Shappiro Hair<br />
56 Upper Arthur Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9023 5090<br />
Sanctuary Beauty Spa<br />
4-6 Church Lane<br />
Tel: (028) 9031 9388<br />
Stitch Express<br />
(Clothing Repairs)<br />
18 Church Lane<br />
Tel: (028) 9043 9987<br />
The Beauty Company<br />
55 Upper Arthur Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9033 2546<br />
>> City Centre - East<br />
The Garrick<br />
29 Chichester Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9032 1984<br />
The Kitchen Bar<br />
36-40, Victoria Square<br />
Tel: (028) 9032 4901<br />
The Nutmeg<br />
(Health Food Shop)<br />
9 Lombard Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9024 9984<br />
The Roost Lounge<br />
46 Church Lane<br />
Tel: (028) 9023 3282<br />
The Windmill<br />
Restaurant<br />
19-21 Church Lane<br />
Tel: (028) 9032 5560<br />
The Wicker Man<br />
7 North Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9024 3550<br />
www.thewickerman.co.uk<br />
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City Centre - North<br />
Royal Avenue, North Street, High Street, Bridge Street, Donegall Street, Hill Street,<br />
Skipper Street, Writer’s Square, Wilson’s Court, Joy’s Entry, Pottinger’s Entry,<br />
Winetavern Street, Gresham Street, Smithfield Square North, Commercial Court,<br />
Haymarket Arcade, Lower Garfield Street, Union Street and Smithfield Market.<br />
City Centre - North<br />
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Cathedral Quarter – distinctive character<br />
Royal Avenue is every shopper’s heaven and home<br />
to the biggest names in fashion and retail including<br />
the City’s very own flagship shopping centre<br />
CastleCourt. Go North East to explore <strong>Belfast</strong>’s<br />
Cathedral Quarter. The historic heart of <strong>Belfast</strong>,<br />
the Cathedral Quarter has become the city’s up<br />
and coming cultural hotspot. These cobbled<br />
streets are dotted with gems of all kinds, from the<br />
culinary to the architectural…plus a few surprises.<br />
Taking in a Cathedral, Art College, newspaper<br />
offices and colourful pubs, this area has long been<br />
rich in historical, political and artistic character.<br />
Magnificent St. Anne’s Cathedral is the focal<br />
point. Local galleries, events and centres include:<br />
Catalyst Arts, <strong>Belfast</strong> Exposed (contemporary<br />
photography), <strong>Belfast</strong> Print Workshop, <strong>Belfast</strong> Film<br />
Festival, and Visions Media Centre.<br />
Lunns II Jewellery<br />
7-9 Royal Avenue Tel: (028) 9032 3458 www.lunns.com<br />
>> City Centre - North<br />
LUNN’S have been providing quality and service in the jewellery<br />
sector and specialise in the provision of diamond rings, superb<br />
jewellery both modern and antique. Top Swiss watches and fine<br />
giftware also available.<br />
Argento<br />
11 Royal Avenue Tel: (028) 9031 1059 www.argento.co.uk<br />
Argento stocks leading brands such as Pilgrim and Dyrberg Kern.<br />
Their own unique range of silver and costume jewellery Karma is<br />
innovative and contemporary.<br />
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North
Paranoid<br />
Unit 17 Castlecourt Tel: (028) 9024 0039<br />
>> City Centre - North<br />
This boutique stocks unisex clothing including formal wear, dresses,<br />
suits and tops. Menswear labels include Guide London, Henry Lloyd,<br />
Henleys. Womens-wear labels include Catwalk Collection, Zone<br />
Bleue, Lipsy, Phard, Ladies Henry Lloyd and Ladies Henleys.<br />
My Room Boutique<br />
49-51 Royal Avenue Tel: (028) 9032 0314<br />
Upmarket stylish ladies boutique opposite Castle Court<br />
<strong>Shopping</strong> Centre and stocking brands such as True Religion,<br />
Custo, Almost Famous, J&Co, Charis and Pink Soda.<br />
Smyth’s Irish Linens<br />
65 Royal Avenue Tel: (028) 9024 2232<br />
Locally made Irish linen tableware made in their own factory.<br />
A selection of Guinness clothing and souvenirs, Belleek china,<br />
Irish scarves and throws and claddagh jewellery. Many exclusive<br />
<strong>Belfast</strong> items including a wide selection of Titanic memorabilia.<br />
Michael Quinn Hairdressing<br />
Cathedral Chambers 143 Royal Avenue Tel: (028) 9043 4003<br />
Michael Quinn Hairdressing is located in the heart of <strong>Belfast</strong>’s<br />
contemporary Cathedral Quarter, offering cutting edge<br />
techniques as standard. Also on offer is in-house make-up by a<br />
professional make up artist.<br />
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Haymarket Arcade<br />
Royal Avenue<br />
A small shopping arcade linking Royal Avenue with Gresham<br />
Street. Stores include: Phoenix Records, Gemini Classic<br />
Films, Café Utopia, Backbeat Records, The Pancake House<br />
and Cutting Crew.<br />
Joseph Braddell & Sons<br />
11 North Street Tel: (028) 9032 0525<br />
>> City Centre - North<br />
A fieldsports retailer established in 1811. Specialising in fishing,<br />
shooting and related accessories. Barbour stockists. A longstanding<br />
feature of the <strong>Belfast</strong> retail scene.<br />
Scenes<br />
17 North Street Tel: (028) 9024 7878<br />
Scenes provide a quality framing service where each frame is<br />
handmade for the individual piece of art. Worth a visit for the<br />
large selection of local art on offer.<br />
Gaby<br />
34 Gresham Street Tel: (028) 9032 5139 www.gabychildrenswear.co.uk<br />
Long established family business specialising in christening wear.<br />
Exclusive celtic range, designed and made in Ireland. Unique boys<br />
and girls special occasion wear from birth to 16 years.<br />
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Kavanaghs<br />
36 Gresham Street Tel: (028) 9032 5000<br />
The Modellers’ Nook<br />
17 Winetavern Street Tel: (028) 9023 3862<br />
>> City Centre - North<br />
This shop has a wide selection of gifts and jewellery, including<br />
claddagh, for all occasions - well worth a visit. Engraving specialists.<br />
A model shop selling all types of die-cast models. Specialists in<br />
military models and accessories.<br />
Olde Tyme Favourites<br />
23 Winetavern Street<br />
Bottled sweets, pure confectionery items from bygone days and old<br />
style sweets. This quaint sweet shop is truly a unique treasure in<br />
<strong>Belfast</strong> city centre and well worth a visit.<br />
<strong>In</strong>Shops<br />
Hi-Park Centre, High Street www.inshopsretail.com<br />
Stores include Sniffs N Wiffs for aromatherapy and scented products,<br />
B You Oriental Art, Selection Box NI, Mike Hunt Clothing, Babes<br />
and Braids for hair products, Li’Amadis Hairdressers, Doire offering<br />
psychic counselling and fortune telling, Fix A Fone and Dark Angel<br />
Tattoos to name but a few.<br />
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Crawford’s Menswear<br />
43 High Street Tel: (028) 9032 2068<br />
>> City Centre - North<br />
This is a classic menswear store stocking suits, ties and jackets.<br />
Brands and styles include Magee, Douglas, L Seden Sticher and<br />
Peter England.<br />
Gilmore Art Gallery<br />
1 Lanyon Quay, Oxford Street<br />
T: (028) 9031 1666 www.charlesgilmore.com<br />
A leading Northern Irish art gallery stocking Irish Artists both<br />
Traditional and Contemporary from the 20th Century to the present<br />
day. Services include sourcing paintings, authentication of unsigned<br />
or unknown works and valuations.<br />
Jackson Sports<br />
70 High Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9023 8572 www.jackson-sports.com<br />
Jackson Sports have been supplying specialist outdoor clothing and<br />
equipment since 1967, building a reputation as a leading UK store for<br />
both mountain and water sports.<br />
Roast<br />
95-101 Royal Avenue<br />
Tasty panini, wraps and sandwiches to sit in or take away. Delicious<br />
sweets, scones and muffins. Open 8am till 7pm Monday to Friday.<br />
Saturday 9am to 5.30pm. Sunday from 10am. Open mic night every<br />
Thursday evening. WiFi enabled. Student discount.<br />
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Smithfield Market<br />
Situated in Winetavern Street, Smithfield<br />
Market is located in the heart of <strong>Belfast</strong>’s<br />
retail district. The Market is opposite the<br />
Castle Court shopping complex which links<br />
into the Royal Avenue and Donegall Place<br />
shopping precincts. Outlets include The<br />
Army & Navy Stores, My Old Toybox, Impulse<br />
Comics, J & M Buy and Sell, Boxing Equipment<br />
Stores, Mplex Computers, The Sewing Box,<br />
Smithfield Buy & Sell, The Treasure Chest, E.<br />
Lauro, Clark Designs, Chameleon Hair Design,<br />
Grotten Emporium, Smithfield Carpets, The<br />
Hydroponics Store, Jewellery City, The Toy<br />
Soldier Museum, Life Cycles, Mannequin<br />
Alterations and Impact Martial Arts Supplies.<br />
What else in City Centre North...<br />
Alambra Café<br />
114 North Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9024 0682<br />
Andrew Crowe<br />
Butchers<br />
108 North Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9032 6979<br />
Bagel: bagel<br />
60 Donegall Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9024 2545<br />
Bannons<br />
(Furnishers)<br />
75 North Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9032 9335<br />
Biento Madame<br />
(Bridalwear)<br />
115-119, Royal Avenue<br />
Tel: (028) 9023 3247<br />
BLT Sandwich Shop<br />
104-106 North Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9023 7838<br />
>> City Centre - North<br />
Caffe Italia<br />
Cathedral Quarter,<br />
36 Hill Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9043 4740<br />
Cathedral Quarter<br />
Managed Workspace<br />
109-113 Royal Avenue<br />
Tel: (028) 9058 3100<br />
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Champagne and Roses<br />
(Wedding Accessories)<br />
130 Donegall Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9023 9248<br />
Chopped Chives<br />
6-10 Union Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9033 1039<br />
City Flooring Centre<br />
(Carpet, vinyls, rugs,<br />
laminate and solid flooring)<br />
129 North Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9024 6332<br />
Everwell Chinese<br />
Medical Centre<br />
33a Royal Avenue<br />
Tel: (028) 9023 1788<br />
Hair by Lee Miller<br />
158 North Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9033 2626<br />
Hill Street Brasserie<br />
38 Hill Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9058 6868<br />
<strong>In</strong>kcastle<br />
Tattoo Studio<br />
131- 133 North Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9024 2167<br />
Kennedy Florists<br />
183 Donegall Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9032 1587<br />
Kozo Papers<br />
(Hand made papers<br />
and craft accessories)<br />
18 North Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9033 2321<br />
Langford Shoes<br />
10 North Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9032 7553<br />
Lavibelle<br />
(African and Caribbean<br />
Hairstylists)<br />
132 Donegall Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9024 1440<br />
McCrakens Café Bar<br />
4 Joy’s Entry<br />
Tel: (028) 9032 6711<br />
www.mccrackenscafebar.<br />
co.uk<br />
Marty Quinn<br />
Barbers<br />
128 Donegall Street<br />
Tel: 07746 451717<br />
Metz Express<br />
55 High Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9024 3993<br />
Merchant Hotel<br />
35-39 Waring Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9023 4888<br />
www.themerchanthotel.com<br />
Nick’s Warehouse<br />
35 - 39 Hill Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9043 9690<br />
>> City Centre - North<br />
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Noblett’s of<br />
North Street<br />
(DIY Superstore)<br />
135-137 North Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9024 0678<br />
Paul’s Café<br />
187 Donegall Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9061 7662<br />
Premier Records<br />
3-5 Smithfield Square North<br />
Tel: (028) 9024 0896<br />
Rip-Off Clothing<br />
36 Donegall Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9043 4849<br />
Samuel Johnston Ltd<br />
(Baby Goods & Services)<br />
50-52 High Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9032 9021<br />
Snappy Snaps<br />
37 High Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9032 0949<br />
The Good Book Shop<br />
(Religious books, CDs and<br />
DVDs), Church of Ireland<br />
House, 61-67 Donegall Street<br />
Tel:(028) 9024 4825<br />
The Nest Bar<br />
22-28 Skipper Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9024 5558<br />
The Trophy Shop<br />
109 North Street<br />
Tel: (028) 9043 8531<br />
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<strong>Belfast</strong> Markets<br />
>> <strong>Belfast</strong> Markets<br />
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<strong>Belfast</strong> is justifiably proud of its markets,<br />
most of which date back to Victorian times.<br />
A fascinating interpretive display in the<br />
St George’s Market<br />
For a real taste of <strong>Belfast</strong>, visit St. George’s<br />
Market, one of the most colourful and vibrant<br />
destinations in <strong>Belfast</strong>. St. George’s Market<br />
has been an established feature of everyday<br />
life in <strong>Belfast</strong> for over 100 years. It is one of<br />
<strong>Belfast</strong>’s oldest attractions and still maintains<br />
its status today as one of the best markets in<br />
the UK.<br />
St. George’s Friday Variety Market opens<br />
at 6.00am every Friday and runs until<br />
approximately 1.00pm. This is a vibrant retail<br />
experience of market stalls selling diverse<br />
wares from Atlantic shark to zips, antiques to<br />
fresh fruit. The fish section alone contains 23<br />
fish stalls and holds the reputation for being<br />
the leading retail fish market in Ireland.<br />
St. George’s City Food & Garden Market<br />
takes place in St George’s every Saturday<br />
from 9.00am to 3.00pm. Enjoy the best food<br />
tastes and smells brought by local producers,<br />
including beef from Armagh, award winning<br />
Irish Farmhouse Cheeses, free range eggs,<br />
venison, pheasant in season and organic<br />
vegetables from local farms. More than<br />
just a shopping experience, customers can<br />
sample the produce; relax with a coffee and a<br />
newspaper against a backdrop of live jazz or<br />
flamenco music.<br />
>> <strong>Belfast</strong> Markets<br />
main Oxford Street entrance to St. George’s<br />
Market tells the history of <strong>Belfast</strong>’s<br />
markets.<br />
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Getting To St George’s Market...<br />
A free market bus runs every 20 minutes<br />
between the City Centre (outside Boots the<br />
Chemist, Donegall Place or HMV, Castle Place)<br />
and the market. Bus departs 8am on Friday<br />
and every 20 minutes thereafter. Bus departs<br />
9.00am on Saturday and every 20 minutes<br />
thereafter.<br />
For more information on St George’s Market<br />
call 028 9043 5704 or visit<br />
www.belfastcity.gov.uk.<br />
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Extending The Retail Exploration<br />
Extending The<br />
Retail Exploration<br />
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This booklet has given you a taster of what<br />
the City Centre has to offer those who love<br />
shopping with a difference, other quarters<br />
beyond the city centre are well worth a visit.<br />
FURTHER SOUTH<br />
Queen’s Quarter includes some key districts<br />
including the Lisburn Road dubbed as<br />
<strong>Belfast</strong>’s own Bond Street. Other areas well<br />
worth a visit include Stranmillis Village<br />
for convenience stores, hair dressers and<br />
bakeries, Botanic Avenue for unusual gifts<br />
and accessories and Donegall Pass home<br />
to antiques stores that reveal a wonderful<br />
mix of Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian<br />
furniture, paintings, silver and clocks.<br />
WEST BELFAST<br />
Gaeltacht Quarter offers visitors and locals<br />
small shops, cafés and bigger retail outlets<br />
such as the Park Centre offering local<br />
produce and big brand names.<br />
EAST BELFAST<br />
Bloomfield Avenue is a great place for stylish<br />
ladies to check out designer fashions and<br />
Belmont Road is also great for gifts and<br />
independent outlets.<br />
TITANIC QUARTER<br />
This quarter is quickly developing. At<br />
present you can check out some shops, a<br />
museum W5, cinemas, restaurants, bars and<br />
clubs in the Odyssey complex.<br />
>> Extending The Retail Exploration<br />
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FASHION PHARMACY<br />
If you would like expert advice<br />
and the luxury of local expert<br />
knowledge - this unique service<br />
is for locals, tourists and corporate<br />
visitors to <strong>Belfast</strong>. A team of fashion buyers,<br />
style consultants and personal shoppers all<br />
fashion industry will find you the perfect<br />
outfit for a special occasion or even a full<br />
wardrobe for the new season. Fashion<br />
Pharmacy will issue a bespoke ‘prescription’<br />
of what suits the client. Fashion Pharmacy<br />
stylists can take visitors to all the best<br />
boutiques and high street stores around the<br />
city and throw in a gourmet lunch with a<br />
luxury car if necessary. Check out<br />
www.fashionpharmacy.net.<br />
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<strong>Belfast</strong> City Centre Transportation<br />
RAIL & BUS<br />
Translink services run regularly in <strong>Belfast</strong> city<br />
centre. Timetable enquiries also available<br />
through their Call Centre<br />
+ 44 (0) 28 9066 6630<br />
or www.translink.co.uk<br />
CAR PARKING<br />
<strong>Belfast</strong> has over 10 000 accessible car<br />
parking spaces. For further information<br />
on parking or traffic, contact the Traffic<br />
<strong>In</strong>formation & Control Centre on 08451<br />
123321 or www.trafficwatchni.com<br />
TAXIS<br />
<strong>Belfast</strong> has many taxi companies which are<br />
regulated through a plating scheme. This<br />
helps the travelling public identify legal<br />
taxis. There are several types of plates used,<br />
that are to be prominently displayed at the<br />
front & back of the vehicle. The licensing<br />
plates are a distinctive colour to identify the<br />
different types of taxi being licensed:<br />
<strong>Belfast</strong> Public Hire – Yellow<br />
Public Hire Outside <strong>Belfast</strong> – White<br />
Private Hire – Green<br />
Bus taxi – Blue<br />
Useful taxi numbers:<br />
Fona Cab, 23 Botanic Avenue<br />
(028 9033 3333 www.fonacab.com)<br />
Value Cabs, 27-31 Grosvenor Road<br />
(028 9080 9080 www.valuecabs.co.uk)<br />
>> Transport<br />
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<strong>In</strong>dex<br />
Accessories<br />
Abacus Beads, p21<br />
Bag N Baggage, p17<br />
Arcades/Markets<br />
Haymarket Arcade, p47<br />
<strong>In</strong>Shops Hi-Park Centre, p48<br />
St George’s Market, p53<br />
Smithfield <strong>In</strong>door Market, p50<br />
Spires Mall, p31<br />
Queen’s Arcade, p25<br />
Fashion/Boutiques<br />
Bogart, p35<br />
Brazil, p27<br />
BT9, p18<br />
Carter, p31<br />
Crawford’s Menswear, p49<br />
Doc Shop, p38<br />
Douglas for Men, p14<br />
Frazers, p37<br />
Gaby, p47<br />
Grand Magasin, p28<br />
Jaeger, p10<br />
Libra, p15<br />
Liberty Blue, p38<br />
NINE Chichester Street, p40<br />
Nora Bradley, p29<br />
North, p30<br />
Okaidi, p40<br />
Paranoid, p42<br />
Parsons & Parsons, p28<br />
Pulse, p40<br />
Rio, p17<br />
Symth & Gibson, p13<br />
The Bureau, p29<br />
The Rusty Zip, p16<br />
Galleries/<strong>In</strong>terior<br />
Design<br />
Bradbury Art Store<br />
& Bradbury Gallery, p26<br />
Equinox, p29<br />
Gilmore Art Gallery, p49<br />
Scenes, p47<br />
Sheldon Art & Framing, p 10<br />
The Townhouse Gallery, p16<br />
Gifts<br />
China Craft, p25<br />
Coppermoon, p31<br />
Equinox, p29<br />
Hanna & Browne, p22<br />
Huggles & Truffles, p31<br />
Still, p28<br />
The Giftbox at<br />
Wellington Gifts, p27<br />
The Pen Shop, p23<br />
The Wicker Man, p42<br />
Utopia, p22<br />
>> <strong>In</strong>dex<br />
Health/Beauty<br />
Absolute Beauty, p24<br />
Andrew Mulvenna Hair, p41<br />
<strong>Belfast</strong> Barbering Co., p40<br />
Hair Apartment, p21<br />
Kinky Afro European, p37<br />
Michael Quinn<br />
Hairdressing, p46<br />
Molton Brown, p 11<br />
Paola’s Beauty Clinic, p40<br />
Paul Stafford<br />
Hair & Beauty, p15<br />
Rouge Hair Ltd, p18<br />
Space NK Apothecary, p 10<br />
The Beauty Shop, p18<br />
The Fountain of Beauty, p23<br />
Jewellery<br />
Argento, p45<br />
Fred J Malcolm, p39<br />
Joseph Rea, p36<br />
John H Lunn, p25<br />
Lauren May, p25<br />
Lunns II, p45<br />
Parklane Jewellers, p16<br />
Swarovski, p38<br />
The Steensons Ltd., p13<br />
Thomas the Jeweller, p30<br />
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Other<br />
<strong>Belfast</strong> Guitar Emporium, p17<br />
City Reptiles, p15<br />
Harlequin, p16<br />
Harris Rundle Opticians, p11<br />
Joseph Braddell & Sons, p47<br />
Miss Morans, p37<br />
No Alibis Bookstore, p17<br />
Old Tyme Favourites, p48<br />
The Dressmaker Shop, p33<br />
The Model Shop, p26<br />
The Modellers Nook, p48<br />
The Windsor Home Bakery, p23<br />
Sports Clothing / Sports<br />
Jackson’s Sports, p49<br />
SS Moore, p39<br />
Surf Mountain, p14<br />
The Athletic Stores, p26<br />
Photographic images of <strong>Belfast</strong> on page<br />
8, 34, & 56 taken by ‘GRID Image’<br />
>> <strong>In</strong>dex<br />
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<strong>Belfast</strong> <strong>In</strong>ternational Airport<br />
BUS<br />
Airport Express 300 operates a 24 hour<br />
service between the airport and <strong>Belfast</strong> with<br />
buses departing every 10 minutes throughout<br />
the day. The bus leaves from the bus stop<br />
located opposite the terminal exit. Airport<br />
Express 300 waits at the main exit. Services<br />
subject to withdrawal or revision in the event<br />
of flight cancellations or diversions and to<br />
alterations to Airline Schedules. A special<br />
timetable may operate on Public Holidays.<br />
The Airport Express 300 is operated by<br />
low floor vehicles. For times and further<br />
information contact Translink on<br />
(028) 90 666630<br />
TAXI<br />
The <strong>In</strong>ternational Airport Taxi Company,<br />
official taxi operator for the airport, are<br />
available for hire outside the right hand<br />
door of the airport Exit lobby. For bookings,<br />
contact the <strong>Belfast</strong> <strong>In</strong>ternational Airport Taxi<br />
Company on (028) 94 484353.<br />
DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this booklet is given in good faith<br />
on the basis of the information submitted to <strong>Belfast</strong> City Council, <strong>Belfast</strong> City<br />
Centre Management, and Design Ethos by organisations, promoters of venues and<br />
services listed.<br />
<strong>Belfast</strong> City Centre Management and <strong>Belfast</strong> City Council cannot guarantee the<br />
accuracy of the information in this guide and accept no responsibility for any error<br />
or misrepresentation. All liability, disappointment, negligence or other damage<br />
caused by the reliance on the information contained in this guide, or in any<br />
company, individual or firm ceasing to trade, is hereby excluded.<br />
<strong>Belfast</strong> Opening Times<br />
Monday<br />
Tuesday<br />
Wednesday<br />
Thursday<br />
Friday<br />
Saturday<br />
Sunday<br />
9am - 7pm<br />
9am - 7pm<br />
9am - 7pm<br />
9am - 9pm<br />
9am - 7pm<br />
9am - 6pm<br />
1pm - 6pm<br />
>> Airports<br />
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George Best <strong>Belfast</strong> City Airport<br />
BUS<br />
Flexibus operate the Airlink every 20 minutes<br />
from the Airport terminal to the <strong>Belfast</strong> Europa<br />
Bus Centre adjacent to the Europa Hotel, in the<br />
heart of the city. The service, Flexibus route No.<br />
600, operates beween 06:00 and 21:50, and<br />
costs £2.00 for a return journey. No. 3 Metrobus<br />
operates every 20 minutes from Sydenham to<br />
City Hall. It is a five-minute walk from Airport<br />
terminal to the bus stop.<br />
TRAIN<br />
A shuttle bus service operates between the<br />
Airport Terminal and the adjacent rail halt at<br />
Sydenham. Translink operate a twice hourly rail<br />
service (0600-1800) Monday-Friday to Central<br />
and Victoria Street Stations. The service is<br />
hourly after 18.00 and on Saturday and Sunday.<br />
For information on city retail opening hours, contact <strong>Belfast</strong><br />
City Centre Management Company on 028 90 242 111 or<br />
visit www.belfastcentre.com<br />
For information on city tourism visit www.gotobelfast.com<br />
or call the <strong>Belfast</strong> Welcome Centre on (028) 9024 6609.<br />
Acknowledgement: Andrew Mulvenna
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