Best Shopping Malls, Outlet and Places in Belfast Area

"St. George’s Market is an award-winning market, widely considered as one of the best markets in the UK and Ireland. Our daughter especially loves to shop for interesting things and we all enjoy a good market, so we walked down to take a look. Housed in a large, airy Victorian building, St. George’s Market has a little something for everyone."

"This market won the “UK’s Best Large Indoor Market of 2014”. St George’s is the best place to blend with local people and taste local and international food in the numerous stalls. The business sector is open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and is a mix of sustenance, antiques, books, artistic creations and espresso stands."

"The market is open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, and is a great place to blend in with the locals!. St Georges Market won the UK’s Best Large Indoor Market of 2014 and it’s not hard to see why. The market buzzes with local activity all day long!"

"On the fringes of the Cathedral Quarter stands this red brick building whose ground floor houses one of Belfast's coolest art galleries. The stark concrete …"

"Those who appreciate photography will enjoy a visit to Belfast Exposed. It’s a leading photography organisation in Northern Ireland promoting photography for everyone while telling a story and creating dialogue. Belfast Exposed was founded by a team of local photographers in 1983 during The Troubles."

"In terms of photography Belfast exposed is the primary gallery for publishing, commissioning and showcasing. With over 35 years of business Belfast Exposed voices city life from the view of the community. You can typically find pieces here that focus on political and social issues."

"Just next door to the Botanic Gardens is Queen’s University Belfast. Its main building is a beautiful piece of architecture designed by Charles Lanyon, who accidentally mixed up the plans with a project in Galway – giving Belfast one of the most beautiful campuses in the UK. The Naughton Gallery, located in the Lanyon Building, houses some of the most exquisite art exhibitions anywhere in Northern Ireland."

"Guilt Trip recently launched their ninth store across the UK, so you know these are going to be epic!. With a distinct New York vibe, their inventive recipes and trendy flavours continue to sell out each day. They've got four stores in NI (East Belfast, Lisburn Road, Holywood and Portstewart) including a Guilt Trip Truck on Apollo Road."

"Located at 55 Upper Arthur Street very close to City Hall, Oh Donuts is a great place for speciality core donuts. Their range inlcudes VEGAN Orange Hibiscus & Raspberry, VEGAN NOh!. tella and Salted Caramel & Pistachio."

"There will definitely be something to suit every sweet tooth at Black Box Donuts on the Lisburn Road. Their puddle donuts are heavenly. What are puddle donuts we hear you say?"

"This magnificent glass-and-timber heritage centre houses a multimedia exhibition called Ego Patricius, charting the life and legacy of Ireland's patron saint. Audio and video presentations tell St Patrick's story, often in his own words (taken from his Confession, written in Latin around the year 450, which begins with the words 'Ego Patricius', meaning 'I am Patrick'). At the end is a spectacular widescreen film that takes you on a swooping, low-level helicopter ride over the landscapes of Ireland."

"Farmhouses, forges, churches, mills and a complete village have been reconstructed at this excellent museum, with human and animal extras combining to give a powerful impression of Irish life over the past few hundred years. From industrial times, there are red-brick terraces from 19th-century Belfast and Dromore. Another highlight is the Picture House, a silent cinema that was housed in a County Down hayloft from 1909 to 1931. There's even a corner shop dating from 1889 selling sweets from glass jars."

"Devoted to the province's social history, the excellent Ulster Folk and Transport Museum vividly brings Northern Ireland's past to life."

"Less a museum than a world of discovery for kids, W5 is an interactive science centre with more than 250 hands-on stations in four exhibition zones. Children are encouraged to be active bundling through the multi-sensory Spacebase activity zone or scrambling up Climbit, a three-dimensional climbable sculpture, a kind of cross between a jungle gym and a maze. There are also more cerebral activities dealing with flight, electric circuits, natural forces, health, hygiene and geology in the “Go” exhibition, while “Discovery” for under-eights has a virtual rockpool, digital storybooks and a soft-play area where little ones can assemble a Formula 1 car."

"With over 250 amazing interactive exhibits in four incredible exhibition areas, W5 provides a unique experience as well as fantastic fun for the whole family. W5 features a daily programme of live science demonstrations and shows throughout the day giving you the opportunity to ask who, what, where, when and why."

"Visiting W5 Interactive Discovery Centre is one of the best activities to do with kids in Belfast. It is a science museum with a bit of a twist that offers a seriously fun day out, and not just for the kids. One of the great things about W5 is that the adults seem to love it just as much as the children do."

"One of the most popular places to eat in Victoria Square, COSMOS is an all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant that includes a fusion of world flavours. You can sample everything here from continental European cuisine, Asian delicacies and curries, as well as carvery roasts. In addition to the buffet of delicious dishes, you have a varied and colourful selection of desserts to choose from."

"Birdcage a well-established bar/restaurant in Stranmillis, however, I did not visit until their recent launch of their (tasty) StayBar menu. Until the end of February, you can bring a buddy to brunch at the weekend (between 10:30  and13:30) for no extra cost. Brunch offerings range from smoked salmon with grilled asparagus to the ‘Fr-omelette’, the oven baked fry served in a skittle."