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Sawers
Fountain Centre, College Street
Craft NI Gallery
115 – 119 Royal Avenue
You could easily miss this shopping
Do you know?
My favourites include: ‘Pelican’ in Pottinger’s Entry, ‘Salmon’ in Crown Entry, and’ No Rain No Flowers’ on Royal Avenue opposite Castle Court. If you join the private Facebook group ‘Buy Belfast Virtual Market’ you will be able to browse and buy from a
Royal Avenue was originally known as Hercules Street, named after Sir Hercules Langford, the Irish polititian and
experience as it
is a little further
along Royal
Avenue, so it is
worth putting on
your list. By shopping landowner. here, not only will you be supporting the local craft retailers and designers, but you’ll be purchasing a unique, contemporary, crafted gift to be treasured by some lucky person (or even yourself).
While you on your festive shopping spree don’t forget to take a selfie with our City Hall and its new sparkling and twinkling lighting.
The Star Factory immersive trail and light show at the City Hall commences on 12 December. Tickets are free and are available by booking via Visit Belfast. You will notice some additional vibrant, eye-catching murals and utility boxes in the Belfast street art scene.
This stylish, tucked away store is run by sisters Catherine and Patricia who have carefully curated furniture, homeware and gift ideas for their customers. Itfeelsverycosyand friendly, the perfect
fantastic array of Belfast products ranging from arts and crafts, food and drink, health and beauty to fashion and antiques!
Do you know?
Joy’s Entry takes its name from the Joy family who were prominent 18th century residents of the City. Francis Joy was founder of the Belfast Newsletter.
One of my all-time favourites and especially at Christmas! There is something really lovely about choosing Sawers extra special hampers and luxurious gifts or self-indulgent treats of the foodie nature to graze on.
I paced myself well, so
decided to head off to Lisburn Road.
Earlier in the week I pre ordered a portion of £10.00 ‘Saturday Squid’ (complete with chips) at SHU so I was on schedule to pick up my posh take away!Itwasexcitingtogetacheeky peek at the impressive renovations that Team SHU have been working on so diligently. It is wonderfully cosy and chic! The delicious squid melted in my mouth and the sweet chilli and wasabi dips are unbelievably good!
Festive Lights, Street Art & Virtual Market
Do you know?
This family business was established in 1897 and supplied the R.M.S Titanic, for its maiden voyage, with olives, cheese and other artisan foods.
Whether you are a gourmet cheese
addict, condiment connoisseur, love a juicy olive with your
favourite tipple or just appreciate an amazing combo of a
sandwich to keep your hunger at bay for that second wind of shopping, go for it!
Lisburn Road
BaoBun
338 Lisburn Road
Maven Reid Memorial Hall
Maryville Avenue
Hands up who hasn’t tried Taiwanese streetfood?Nowisyourchance! You can order cute and delicious, steamed (slightly sweet dough) Baos with your choice of meat, vegetarian or vegan filling, flavoursome soups or another combo to tantalise your taste buds. Let’s face it, shopping
atmosphere for making those all-important decisions.
Do you know?
Reid Memorial Hall was built in 1894-95 and was intended as a meeting place for members of Malone Prebyterian Church.
Coffee and Cactus
Maryville Avenue (behind Maven)
SHU
253 Lisburn Road, Belfast
A very satisfying end to a busy day! I can now put my feet up and explore the virtual Belfast Street Art tour!
Do you know?
Shu was the ancient Egyptian God of Atmosphere!.
can certainly work up an appetite, so my £6.75 fresh and fast takeaway went down a treat!
Do you know?
Coffee and cacti really do create the perfect vibe. There is something immediately relaxing and exotic about the unusual greenery as you wait at the hatch for your caffeine and food fix. You can multitask by purchasing a plant or gift voucher as your order is being lovingly made.
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Bao are thought to have been invented over 1000 years ago but have recently become a global phenomenon.
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