Independent Shops in Belfast

This luxury shoemakers in Queen’s Arcade has been helping customers find the perfect fit for 60 years. They offer high-end footwear from world-renowned brands including their own handcrafted, traditional Irish brogues made with the highest quality leather.

Steensons is one of Ireland’s leading designers in handcrafted contemporary jewellery, known for crafting their own locally made jewellery and costume pieces used in the HBO TV series Game of Thrones. Find unique jewellery and Game of Thrones inspired pieces in their store on Bedford Street.

Housed in one of the most iconic buildings in Belfast, the historical Bank building is a fitting backdrop for MAVEN’s range of design-led pieces. MAVEN champions the best of international brands including Muuto, &Tradition, HAY, Gubi and L.Ercolani, as well as local makers such as Annadale Brickworks, Field Day, Mourne Textiles and Molloy & Sons.

Craft NI Gallery shows locally made craft, applied art and design from more than fifty contemporary Northern Irish makers. In the Gallery you will find a carefully curated range of jewellery, ceramics, textiles, hand-blown glass, wood and paper, as well as beautiful one-off and limited-edition decorative pieces.

Visit Born & Bred on Ann Street, a unique treasure trove of local handmade products. With three floors of the best in creative Irish talent, you can browse arts, crafts, gifts and homeware and artists at work in the open plan makers’ studios.

The Belfast Coffee Co is a family-based business specialising in small-batch, infused coffee. Try delicious Irish whiskey or cinnamon infused blends.

Direct Wine Shipments is a dynamic, family-owned, independent wine merchant located in Corporation Square. They pride themselves on their award-winning range of high quality wines and great customer service, with food and wine pairing advice.

Dating back to 1604, St George’s Market is one of Belfast’s oldest attractions and one of the best markets in the UK and Ireland. Each weekend the market is full of local and independent retailers, selling everything from antiques, art and crafts to clothing, jewellery, baked goods and hot food.

Matchetts Music is a family run business that was established in 1936 and has been in the heart of the city ever since. Within each of its two spacious shops you will find an abundance of musical instruments, accessories, song books and gifts to choose from.