With a name like Ale-Hop, I was expecting a bar or other beer themed establishment but in fact, Ale-Hop is a cute design/gift store with really reasonable prices.
There are cards, notebooks, jewelry, shoes, scarves, novelty toys, accessories, stuff for kids, stuff for pets, magnets and more! I ended up buying tons of gifts for folks back home - purse hooks, wonderfully patterned reusable bags and writing accessories.
For myself, I grabbed a pair of €9 espadrilles and damned if I don't love them to death. I mean, they're cheap and probably won't last long but they're cute, comfy and I've gotten compliments already. My only regret is not snagging a few more pairs. read more