Lockdown Gift Ideas

Born & Bred’s online store has a huge range of gifts all made by local artists. Choose from prints, homeware, clothing, accessories and foodie gifts, all with a little touch of Belfast.

These gift boxes from Tracey’s Farmhouse Kitchen are perfect for foodie friends! Offering a real taste of County Down, the boxes include Killowen Distillery small batch gin, luxury local cheese, chocolates, biscuits, Tracey’s own homemade chutney and more. Order online from traceysfarmhousekitchen.com for collection from Tracey’s Farmhouse Kitchen in Killinchy or delivery in the UK and Republic of Ireland.

Make someone’s day with a box of gourmet donuts from Oh! Donuts. Order on their website by simply selecting how many you want and the team will be in touch to ask for your choice from their current menu. You can buy bespoke donuts in the shape of letters to spell out ‘happy birthday’ or another message of your choice; and add coffee beans, merchandise or a gift voucher to your order too.

Treat your friend to a bar experience at home. Margot has an online collection service where you can order beer, bubbly, premium spirits and pre-made cocktails. Or pick up a drinks hamper from the Morning Star and drop it off on their doorstep – cheers!

UNIQUE Art and Design Shop sells arts and crafts designed and handcrafted by students and graduates of Ulster University. They currently have a range of items available on their website for click and collect, including art, prints, jewellery and homeware.

What better way to treat someone than with an afternoon tea delivered straight to their front door? Maryville House B&B is offering their much-loved afternoon tea for collection or delivery within Belfast. Message Maryville House on Facebook for more information. They also make gorgeous celebration cakes, luxury treat boxes and lots more edible gifts – see the full range on their Facebook page.

Browse Direct Wine Shipments’ website and find the perfect bottle of wine for that special someone. Choose from individual bottles or cases of reds, whites, French selections and more, and get them delivered right to their door.

Spoil a friend with a delicious, restaurant-made meal delivered right to their home. Belfast’s eateries have adapted the way they work so you can order a gourmet meal by delivery or takeaway. From Asian fusion to Italian, eastern Mediterranean or classic fish and chips, the choice is endless. Browse all restaurants offering delivery or takeaway options via the button below.

Aunt Sandra’s Candy Factory has a huge variety of gifts on their online store. With everything from occasions hampers for birthdays and newlyweds, to ‘Taste of Home’ boxes packed with local treats (perfect for those missing Northern Ireland), there’s something for everyone! Browse the full range on their website  – and why not treat yourself to some homemade fudge while you’re at it?

Rademon Estate Distillery – the home of Shortcross Gin – has a fantastic online store selling bottles of the premium gin, hampers and gift sets. They also offer personalised gin bottles with custom messages perfect for birthdays, retirements, anniversary or good luck messages.

Treat someone to a gift voucher they can spend in their favourite place when it opens again! Give them an excuse for a shopping spree after lockdown with an e-gift card for Victoria Square (which they can pick up from Customer Services when they visit). Send a voucher for the Merchant Hotel by email, or buy a gift voucher for Hastings Hotels, which can be used at all of their hotels, on overnight stays, afternoon tea or delicious dining. Kids will love a gift voucher for We Are Vertigo or Colin Glen outdoor adventure park.

Read our guide to the Belfast businesses with online shopping to find even more ideas of unique local gifts!