5 Best Shopping in Northern Ireland

It's worth calling in to hear the history of the restored Victorian golden teapot hanging outside this long-established family-run shop. Faller's specializes in brooches and icons, reflecting local landmarks in its Drop of Derry range; you can even buy a small replica of the famed teapot. The city's cultural history, music, and sporting life are featured in designs as well as Roaring Meg cannon, the Peace Bridge, Guildhall, Heart of Derry, and city walls. Even more popular are the High Crosses of Inishowen in nearby Donegal; ancient Celtic crosses such as St. Mura, Donagh, and Cooley are all available as pendants or rings.

Running between Donegall Place and Fountain Street, this historic mall is home to upscale brands such as Gucci, TAG Heuer, Rolex, and Mont Blanc, and to the cozy Queen's Café Bar (closed Sunday and Monday), which serves massive cooked breakfasts, sandwiches, and burgers from 11:30 am--5 pm.

A major draw of the superb handcrafted and locally designed jewelry in this goldsmiths is a new range of products inspired by the Game of Thrones TV series. Display cabinets showcase sterling silver cuff links, necklaces, earrings, and a range of pins and pendants connected to the series costing between £95 and £145. Pieces include crowns, Margaery's "Purple Wedding," Cersei's lion pendant, and Littlefinger's mockingbird pin. The shop also stocks the work of more than 50 European and local designers.

Head here for exquisite work by Irish and U.K. jewelry designers. Ask about their Peace Bridge Collection, handcrafted and individually designed in the workshop which includes pendants, brooches, bracelets, and cuff links.

It's worth calling in here to smell the earthy and floral scents of the candles produced by the Bearded Candle Makers. They are made from soy wax which comes from sustainable soy farms in America, and the collection includes The Real Turf Fire, Wild Achill Island, or Burren Susurrus. Utopia also stocks everything from toys to costume jewelry and many other inspiring gifts.