Belfast Christmas Shopping Guide

Home to designer and luxury brands, featuring huge names including House of Fraser, Mango and Hollister, Victoria Square has fashion, beauty, homeware and more all under one roof. For accessories, head to Lunn’s the Jewellers and Goldsmiths, and for technology there’s Ireland’s only Apple store. Inglot and BTY are perfect for make-up lovers.

CastleCourt shopping centre offers all your favourite high street stores under one roof. With over 80 great stores including Debenhams, The Entertainer, Miss Selfridge, Dorothy Perkins, New Look and Matalan, there’s plenty of choice on offer. Visit the Yankee Candle shop and Wrapped Up for festive presents.

Next to Victoria Square is the Cornmarket area, which includes Ann Street, Castle Lane and Arthur Street. Wander along each street to find stores like Seasalt, Avoca, Newbridge Silverware and Studio Souk for womenswear, accessories, jewellery and gifts.

Featuring many independent shops, Queen’s Arcade is the perfect to find unique Christmas presents. Choose from Lunn’s for stunning jewellery and Robinson’s Shoes, which is home to high quality men’s and women’s footwear. Or, cross the street to Skechers for casual shoes and trainers.

St George’s Market is one of Belfast’s oldest attractions and one of the best markets in the UK and Ireland. With artisan food products and a huge range of handmade crafts, you’ll find loads of quirky Christmas gifts. There will be live music to get you in the festive mood and a range of Christmas activities for little ones.

This popular yuletide market in the grounds of Belfast City Hall offers an authentic feast of international cuisine alongside a mix of handcrafted goods and bespoke artisan products. Enjoy a warming mug of hot glühwein, feast on a hog roast, indulge in some mouth-watering Belgian chocolates or savour the delicate flavours of meats from across the continent; all in an atmosphere overflowing with Christmas cheer.

Established in 1897 Sawers on College Street is Northern Ireland’s oldest deli. It holds a charming heritage, but most importantly, an extensive range of delicious food items, such as charcuterie meats, cheese, preserves, olives and oils.

Visit Studio Souk 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.

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.

Find bespoke pieces, from an array of art and design disciplines including painting, photography, ceramics, sculpture, jewellery, fashion, graphic design, illustration, printmaking, textiles and fine art, that have been crafted by talented students and alumni from Ulster University.

Learning Space at the Fountain Centre is a wonderland for little ones. Find toys, games, puzzles and books; plus sensory items, educational tools and toys for children with special needs. There’s also an interactive zone where children can play and trial products.

Secure car parking is available across Belfast. Have a look at our guide to car parking in the city below, or leave the car at home and take advantage of Translink’s public transport options.

Find out when late night shopping in Belfast starts plus the festive opening hours over the Christmas and New Year period.

Get to Belfast and travel around the city for less with these festive Translink bus and rail offers.

Getting to Belfast couldn’t be easier. With direct bus and rail links from Dublin, it’s just a two-hour journey to the city. If you’re driving find easy city centre parking or leave the car at Sprucefield Park & Ride.