Only open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays; St George’s Market is action packed with local handcrafts and delicious foods. The entire culinary experience is also enhanced by live music, along with numerous stalls selling vintage goods and beautiful antiques. The last surviving Victorian covered market in Belfast, St George’s Market originally encompassed a slaughterhouse and a meat market. Today, the architecture still displays Roman arches, in addition to Latin and Irish inscriptions: Pro Tanto Quid Retribuamus (what shall we give in return for so much?)

Terry Bradley Art is a gallery showcasing the artist’s portraits of strong females in Paris and Ireland as well as working men in Belfast. One of Bradley’s murals, “Docker’s Rest” can be seen at Hickson’s Point in Titanic Quarter. His gallery space is located inside Victoria Square, where art lovers can purchase limited edition prints on paper and canvas, even his signed and numbered bags.

It’s so much more special to bring home souvenirs that are handmade by local artists, hence Born & Bred is the right place to do just that! The entire store covers three floors of charming pieces made by Irish artists; from gifts, food, arts, homeware…to so much more. For shoppers that want to dive into Northern Ireland’s creative sphere, Born & Bred depicts works by over 85 craftspeople and designers.

Robinson’s Shoes Belfast is one of the only shoemakers remaining in Northern Ireland. Located inside the Queen’s Arcade with over 60 years of making high-quality shoes, the company began in 1954 in Carrickfergus – a large town in County Antrim. At the store, shoppers can also receive a personalized fitting. From loafers, slippers, to boots; Robinson’s makes shoes for both men and women. Keep your eye out for the classic “Brogue” style, staying true to Northern Irish roots.

Craft NI Gallery is a collection of intricately curated hub of jewelries, glassware, ceramics and textiles handmade by Northern Irish contemporary craftspeople, including: John McKeag, Cameron & Breen, Celine Traynor, Jack Doherty, Rory Shearer…to name a few. For a truly unique piece of souvenir to be placed inside your home as a décor, this is an exquisite gallery space to uncover modern crafts scene in Belfast.

Nomadic Watches is named after the first-class passenger tender in RMS Titanic, each timepiece is handmade in Belfast by master watchmakers. The boutique is situated inside Belfast City Hall, where headquarters of ropes, shipbuilding and linen companies used to be. Nomadic Watches produces accessories for both men and women, for various occasions or for everyday use.