Also forgot that these shops and cafes became these:…read more Dunnes Stores = Brand Max (now closed forever) Pickwicks = Shopmobility (now closed forever) Tesco = The Range Eason = The original Sports Direct (now closed forever) re:beebies = HomeStart Zodiac = The security guards and cameras area, which is so big that it has bikes and a Brand Max bag Index = Argos (now closed forever, mentioned before) Jill Edwards (mentioned before) = Fighting Words NI Next = Poundland and Mens Fashion (I think it was called that) Mens Fashion = Savers Karine & Co. (mentioned before) = Halloween and Christmas shops which never opened Lifestyle Sports and a Behind the Movies thing = Arts Care Unknown restaurant = Chicking Hungry Gull = Harland and Wolff Chip restaurant Danske Bank = PLATFORM Yangtze = Super Bowl H. Samuel (mentioned before along with Schoolbags) = Schoolbags and the Arts Care office Thomas Cook = Hays Travel Clarks = East Belfast Men's Talk Now, for the ones in the retail park. The original Lidl and Harry Corry = Home Bargains The original Lidl and Dreams = Halfords Lazer = Poundworld and HouseProud (two now closed forever) American Golf = Specsavers Gilpin's = The original Halfords (now closed when it was merged with the vacant JJB and CarpetRight units to make Lidl) The original Halfords (now next to Home Bargains), the original CarpetRight and JJB = Lidl Pizza Hut = Rigin and Starbucks Xtravision = CarpetRight and Tim Hortons Bensons for Beds = Restore Maplin = Restore and Jollyes Budget DIY = B&M FitnessFirst = Better (leisure centre) Vodafone, Brand Max, Sports Direct, GAME, all the four cafes on the ground floor, Sky, Argos, Specsavers, Eason, Tesco, Dunnes Stores, Optical Express, re:beebies, the Harland and Wolff restaurant, Chicking, Internacionale, Early Learning Centre, Shoezone, EE, Mens Fashion, Karine & Co, Ski & Sports (aka the Canterbury shop), Carphone Warehouse, TUI, the original men's talk which is replaced with storage, The original Lidl, Harry Corry, Dreams, Poundworld, Lazer, the original Halfords, JJB, the original CarpetRight, Xtravision, CarpetRight, Pizza Hut, Rigin, Bensons for Beds, the original Restore, Schoolbags, H. Samuel, Danske Bank, Zodiac, Pickwicks, Shopmobility, HouseProud, FitnessFirst, Budget DIY, Next and the unknown restaurant are still abandoned and some of them have been taken over. The Range, Boots, HomeStart, Arts Care, Vapourette, Mobile & Tablets, East Belfast Men's Talk, PLATFORM, Peacocks, the security guards area, Poundland, Savers, The Works, Bonmarché, Blue Inc, The Arts Care office, The Perfume Shop, Hays Travel, East Belfast Men's Talk, New Look, Poundstretcher, O2, Halifax, Holland and Barrett, Card Factory, Claire's, Netra, Burger King, Super Bowl, Subway, Lidl, Home Bargains, Halfords, Better (leisure centre), B&M, Specsavers, Ulster Bank, McDonald's, Jollyes and Restore are the remaining units in the shopping centre and retail park. Remember, 40 units + 53 empty units = 93 units altogether. THE END, AGAIN.

Standard shopping centre really…read more Shops are forever changing in here. The place is kept clean. Has decent parking.

I love clothes, I love quirky labels and I love not wearing exactly the same as 100 other ladeees…read morein Belfast so therefore, I love Lulu Blu. This little gem is loaded up with gorgeousness from St Martins, Desigual, Custo and Almost Famous to name a few. Every piece is quirky and makes you feel you really need it sooo badly it hurts. Every rail has got something which will make you throw a hissy fit to get it. What do you mean that's only me? Doesn't everyone stamp their feet in public? When times are good, I love to go to Lulu Blu and treat myself to something fabulous and although there are some pretty expensive pieces in there like Custo dresses for over £200, there are also some really affordable little gems like summer dresses around £30. Be quick though as those are the bits that are only on the rails for a few days. The more expensive stuff is perfect for special occasions when you don't want to run the risk of wearing the same as someone else. Social suicide darling, no? A word to the recessionista - the sale is fantastic, but again get your pretty little skates on as the bargains don't wait around for snoozers! Ps the jewellery is always fab and always affordable. Who actually needs food?!

A sunny, bright and welcoming shop that suits the quirky patterned dresses, tops and some very…read moregrand coats, that I would regard as best for getting dressed up for going out in the evening, embroidered with a gold and appliqué. I don't normally go for this sort of thing but I am inclined to have a good look once in a while, just in case there is something to change my mind, because it's a pleasant shop to be in and the people are friendly. Though not cheap you could be making a sound investment in buying something from here and if you don't see yourself in the clothes there are some beautiful bags of the same vein which should cheer up any outfit.

This department store is fantastic! It is one of three stores in the Province. There are two in…read moreEast Belfast and the other one is in Ballymena. You can buy everything for the house from cleaning products to furniture and the nice thing is that the prices are very reasonable. I love browsing round the store as I always come out with something a little bit different for the house and if you are looking for a gift with a difference either for a wedding or child's birthday you can always count on finding it in store. So if you are looking for something of good quality and reasonably priced give this store a visit. You will always find the best selection of Christmas trees and decorations at that seasonal time of year which takes the hassle out of hunting around. Go on , you won't be disappointed !

Wyse Byse is a Belfast institution. It is what the Eiffel Tower is to Paris, Big Ben is to London,…read moreand the Leaning Tower is to Pisa. Well, maybe not quite, but it's certainly up there. It has everything you could possibly want, within reason of course. Furniture, stationery, toys, household appliances, confectionary, toiletries to name but a few. In fact there's so much variety that nearly every time I go and attempt to find what I need, I have to ask a member of staff where it is located. And they nearly always have it. In recent weeks I have purchased nail brushes, non-powdered gloves, a stapler, huge bags of sweets, hairspray...all cheap as chips too. Probably cheaper than chips to be fair, they're awful expensive these days. Cannot recommend it enough. Go and grab yourself a bargain!

With the "Peel" lettering only about the size of an A1 sheet of paper it's hardly surprising that I…read morehadn't noticed this shop before. And, in this case discretion equals exclusivity for this is an exceedingly expensive clothes shop that supplies Moschino's cheaper line (£250++ ) and other high end clothing. In keeping with the upmarket feel the interior is laced with gilded mirrors, French carved chairs and Afghan type rugs on the floorboards to create a sense of well heeled comfort. Though Peel is out of my reach the staff were welcoming and would, I can see, do their best to be helpful. So even though I couldn't buy anything I came away quite happy rather than frustrated as can so often be the case when I visit the land beyond my means.

I love it! I nearly…read morechoked at how expensive, while I had a dress on, and told them my budget. So off went wonderful sales lady, brought me a Marc Cain dress from their sale shop, and I nearly squealed when I heard the cost. 70% off... down from £275 to £60. Sold sold sold!!!!!

I have nothing but positive things to say about Re:Store. It is ran by East Belfast Mission who I…read morehave had experience with volunteering in the past, so I know firsthand the hard work and the results that the profits of these stores have on people. The store sells a wide range of home furnishing goods. As to be expected from a charity ran organisation, there are a lot of donated goods which may not be new, but they are always in good condition and are immaculately cleaned before sale. They also sell a lot of new stuff that is sold by manufacturers and other retailers for heavily discounted prices. The store also sells clothes, shoes, jewellery, music and white goods and other small electrical items. There are some really good bargains to be had in here, and I would recommend it without hesitation to the swathes of students out there who need to furnish their student homes for reasonable prices. All profits are reinvested into the church and sustaining the cost of the Mission's community projects, so for that reason alone I recommend the store, ignoring the surprisingly good quality of the products on sale in here.

You can get good furniture to upcycle , I got a wood and glass coffee table for £15 that I'm using…read moreas a display case for a model boat, also they have tins of paint for a couple of quid ideal for small jobs . Sometimes worth nipping in to see what they have.

First Class is a little bit out of place on Bloomfield Avenue, both for its prices and its stock…read more While it's in between fabulous boutiques where dresses by Marc Cain can be £400, First Class sells pieces which are much more affordable and more - and let's be tactful here - ordinary. Although I am the wrong side of 40, I like to keep vaguely on trend and for me, the clothes in First Class are just too - and again let's be tactful - mature. They do lots of long cardigans and dresses which I am sure I'll love in 10 years time, but not for now. Just that little bit too nylony. What I do like is the jewellery and the handbags. I confess to an inner Wag streak and the bags in First Class scratch that itch perfectly. Lots of bling, lots of animal print; sounds bad but with jeans a certain amount of bling is perfect. Bags are around £30 and most of them are big and blinging so I'm happy with the prices. The jewellery is the chunky silver (coloured) kind; big necklaces and jingly bracelets with coins and stuff hanging off. Again prices are good, around £10-£15 for a bracelet and £25 for a necklace. I've seen the same things else where for £5-£10 more and I always love to save money. It makes me feel like I can buy an extra bracelet. Or two.

Here is a shop that brings out the inner magpie in me - it must be that display of bright pink,…read moreturquoise and white crocodile effect handbags with sparkly bits in them that always seems to be in the window. There is also a lot of costume type jewellery too, of a similar ilk to that in Claire Accessories. It's tempting at first sight but despite all the perky bright colours and glittery things there is terrible dowdiness about everything in here. The clothes and bags are inexpensive, certainly, but that shows I am afraid, as the overall effect is cheap, albeit cheerful.

One of the worst customer service experiences I have ever had…read more Had to wait for the staff member to stop scuffling around before she tended to me. Once she did she didn't say hello or anything or make eye contact. When it came to pay she basically shunned me when my debit card wasn't contactless. Then told me the shop had to be over £5 to use card. When I asked if they had a cash machine she grunted about it not working. I bought a few choc bars to make up the £5. I also wasn't offered a carrier bag when she saw I had to carry the shopping. She just came over as very rude. The stock in the shop is decent for a wee local place. Quite a few good deals on offer. Though would not return due to the customer service experience.

If you seeking elegant but traditional shoes for special occasions such as a weddings, or need…read moreappropriate footwear if your profession has a formal dress code then Arabesque is worth a visit. They stock Italian and Spanish designer shoes that are smart but comfortable classics, beautifully made from leather and suede that will lift your stature with out being excruciatingly high or ultra trendy. The target here is really for the well heeled older woman, but on the other hand I have noticed there are good sales on here so the prices are by no means out of sight. So I should confess my eye is on some rather nice wedge heel black suede numbers. There is also a selection of classic handbags to marry with the shoes. It's very old school in here, with a charming, gentlemanly proprietor in charge. As a small shop, the service is attentive so is best for those who are genuinely interested in the stock rather than casual browsers.

It's such a shame to see small local businesses like this going out of business! I wandered in here…read moreafter ready some great reviews and then seeing the huge 'closing down' stickers on the windows! I think this place is more a victim of it's location rather than anything else - I'm confident that if it had been in the city centre or the Queens Quarter it would have been a real success. The shop itself sell a whole range of vintage items including clothes (I spotted a wedding dress), board games (there's currently a vintage Monopoly Board for sale) and other trinkets. It's a real throw back and a fine example of a well maintained vintage shop. The good news is that it's still open until at least mid June so if I were you I'd get down there and grab yourself a unique bargain.

Love this place…read more Lots of vintage alt clothes. Also crafts etc from local artists that are good for presents. The shop is an enterprise linked to Mersey street church I think. There is a food donation basket usually outside the door for the community larder. There is also a change one room. Upstairs is a book shop called the Book Well also I think linked with Mersey street church. The shop is run by numerous volunteers.

Raspberry Beret is a an attractively laid out vintage clothes shop where there is a choice of good…read morequality bags, scarves, gloves and jewellery at not too vast a price. The clothes range from 1920s pieces to 1970s and you would have a good chance of finding some pretty, upmarket evening wear which though not especially cheap should still be a good buy. The range of stock covered mainly summer and evening wear, probably to reflect the current summer season. There can be something very satisfying about vintage clothes, probably because they are well made items which have stood the test of time. Not much is here is less than 30 years old, apart from a few 1980s items to reflect current interests. As with all good vintage shops, Raspberry Beret is an excellent place to get something a bit different and I, who am not the keenest clothes shopper, am still mulling over the pretty things that I can remember seeing there.