i love fresh garbage a lot but the queue to get in is long and you have to wait 20-30 mins it's…read morebefore even getting into the shop itself, whenever you get in you can't even move because there is so little space, if you spend a lot of time in the shop you feel guilty of holding up the line outside. it's also really hard to let people past you because of the small space, you have to stand in a spot for a long time in order to let people pay and your just wasting time there. not to mention the overpriced clothing!! most are cringey as-well, most of the skirts there are around £60 and yes, are nice but wayy too pricey. good shop for alternative people but also not because there isn't a large variety. you cant even try clothes on aswell which is stupid staff are nice and will help :) i think that fresh garbage could do with an upgrade in a shop as in space because it's super hard to move around, and you cannot even look at clothes because you feel like you holding up a line or room for people to get past. bigger shop is definitely needed!! overall it's a good shop but very small. i'd say come during week days when you have the chance because it isn't as crowded.

Word of Advice; Do not under any circumstances try and go into Fresh Garbage at around 4.30pm on a…read moreFriday afternoon during term time. The reason I say this is it will be packed full of geeky emo's looking for their next quirky crazy purchase. I could not even walk into the shop to do a decent review, so I left and am now spreading what I have learnt toy the good people of Yelp.

One of the old boys of Howard Street, these guys have been making the men of Belfast more dapper…read morefor over 10 years. While it may look intimidating from the outside, the guys inside this heavily wooden panelled step back in time are so friendly and helpful. As a woman it feels like all men's clothes look the same, but these guys will help you through the cuts and shapes or whatever these shirts are called with warmth and knowledge. OK, they aren't the cheapest menswear shop in town, but with their old club feel and service, they are up amongst the classiest.

LOVE IT!!! Nothing but the best for style and class and for someone out for something that bit…read moredifferent!

This gorgeous boutique is situated in Queen's Arcade, and is a tiny but perfectly formed shop which…read moresells the most beautiful dresses. Every possible colour, shape and style is avaliable, as well as numerous delightfully kitsch gifts, making this an excellent place if you're shopping for a special occasion. It is pricey enough, with the dresses ranging in price from £60-£200, but you would be guaranteed that no-one else would be wearing the same one (such a disaster when that happens!). When my sister and I took a peek at these exquisite dresses, her cries of "oooh" and "ahhh" reflected the level of wonderment at such lovely garments, and for me, this is what really makes Atelier. The girl who was 'on duty', so to speak, was lovely and helpful, and didn't mind us hunting through the rails. Even if you go just to window shop, definitely pay this lovely wee place a visit.

Atelier - (for those who -like me - didn't know, this is defined as 'an artists studio or workroom'…read moreI didn't think much of this name until I discovered this!) Stop press! Wow! Wow! Wow! How have I never known of this shop before? It's so elegant and beautiful. There are three lovely girls who work in the shop and they design all the items they sell. Lizzie makes the dresses, Ursula makes the accessories, handbags and head wear, then the other (I'm so sorry I've forgotten her name, I'll repost it) creates the jewellery. This whole process just makes me smile. I love it! I will definitely be back here. It's such a little gem of a shop hidden away in this arcade. The store is beautifully laid out and they sell some amazing items (see 'The Good Book' a hollowed out book with a mini flask hidden inside!) The dress maker, Lizzie Agnew, is famous by name. Her dresses have featured in Tatler, The Wedding Journal, and The Guardian. She creates beautiful vintage inspired silk gowns designed and made to order. I've seen some of these both in the shop and on her website and OH WOW! If I ever have the funds/occasion/need to get a tailor made dress it will be here. They're simply heavenly! Ladies, get yourself down here now. Don't miss out any longer!

Describing itself as modern vintage, I think this is more of a sweet shop for grown ups. From the…read moremoment you walk in your senses are overwhelmed by Kidson's trademark flowery designs on everything from lunch boxes to wellington boots. It is a bit twee for some, but for pieces here and there, there is always something for an ideal girly gift or something to perk up your pantry. It isn't cheap for what it is, but for a hint of pretty I'd be glad to take any of it.

Do you remember those Halifax songs with good old Harvey? He sang the following to Tom Jones' 'Sex…read moreBomb'... "Extra, extra, I know you want more, I'll give you something extra when you walk through my door". Every time I think of this wee shop, I have an uncontrollable urge to burst into song, namely Harvey's 'Extra' song. Oh, it's not good... The question is, and one which I have often asked - does Extras really offer extra? Well, this is really yes and no answer. Extras mainly sells those extra accessories women are in dire need of - umbrellas, bags, purses and the like, as well as cheap makeup, false lashes and nail varnish. My purpose in going into Extras was to purchase one of those large, see-through umbrellas for my sister (they're a must have ladies, seriously), but I wanted the smaller version rather than the full size. Unfortunately, none were available, and the shop assistant informed me, "Just those there love, sure that's them opened out there [points to window]". Huh, fair enough. No umbrella for me then. Extras did not entirely fulfil it's self-referential name, but it does have a few additional accessories. Worth a look.

I was walking by yesterday and out of interest I popped in for a look - that and the fact the shop…read moreitself smells absolutely delightful. They must spray perfume at the entrance. To me, this store seemed like a Zara outlet - it was much more up market than other competing High Street stores. There was a large selection of clothes and accessories for women and when I popped in it was well staffed. Obviously there wasn't much in there for me but If I was a fashionable lady I would give Stradivarius a go ;)

This is my new favourite clothes store. It's a welcome addition to Belfast, as I had got sick of…read morethe same old clothes across all of the usual high street stores. It has occasional quirky little items. Stradivarius has casual clothes nicely arranged at the front of the store for everyday wear and more dressy towards the back. All of the accessories are arranged around items that they would go particularly well with. The changing rooms are well staffed and run effectively. There are pleasant staff members at the check out too. Reasonable prices.

In my youth this was a standard trip on a Saturday from lazily standing around at City Hall…read moreproclaiming that no one will ever understand us. Run by a slightly scary looking lady who wears everything she sells, which is weird as she's around 40 and all her customers are around 16. It caters for guys and girls of all the alternative, teenage angst ridden genres. I loved this place because of all the t-shirts with relatively witty sentiments on them and didn't mind paying £20 for something that was printed in the back room. I walked by the window a few days ago and noticed they have a green t-shirt with the 1-Up symbol from Mario. It is so decisively old school I may need to pop in soon. It's no Fresh Garbage (5 shiny stars) but it made for a change in our very routine Saturday hangouts.

Not really a place I'd think of going to be honest, Stiletto is the kind of place that sells the…read more"I'm a bomb disposal expert. If you see me running, try to catch up" t-shirt, which was only mildly funny in the 90s and is just embarrassing now. Now, to be fair to the place, I'm not its target customer. Stiletto is aimed at teenagers, and since it seems to be pretty popular with them, I suppose it must be doing something right!

After many frustrating hours of looking for a dress for a formal evening party I attended last…read morewinter, I ended up at Coast, having looked in several times already. For elegant, simple formal wear to me Coast is hard to beat and I bought a long evening dress. As it wasn't cheap - £150 - it took a while to decide upon buying but as I couldn't find anything else I liked, need a dress like that so rarely, which as it's quite classic can also be worn again, I went for it. Compared to what you find in more expensive shops Coast is a good value alternative. The clothes are well cut and comfortable enough for the sort of formal clothes they mostly are. The stock in the Victoria Centre Coast seems to differ a bit from that in Debenhams, so look in both if you are interested.

I don't really like this store at all. The staff to me are very stand offish I think they think I'm…read morein to sell something lol. I been in a few times looking for a nice dress for weddings and the staff don't seem to want to help out. So I've decided to not return here. I would either ship online or go to another store.

Really nice art store with a wide selection of items. Unfortunately, I was only searching for a new…read morejournal, but the journal selection was also quite extensive. 3-4 racks. Massive collection of Leuchtturms and Moleskins if that's what you're into. Would recommend. I grabbed one for a friend from a brand I didn't immediately recognize in a niche color. Staff seemed quite friendly additionally.

Absolutely delighted with my Bradbury Art Store delivery; was able to order over the phone and my…read moreWinsor & Newton art supplies were delivered to me the next working day. Canvas and oil paints - looking forward to using them. Excellent quick service, very helpful staff and great selection of quality art materials. This will help me carry on painting during the Coronavirus lockdown - thank you Bradbury Art, much appreciated.

This is a great wee local independent outlet…read more If you're looking for anything skate related these guys are your best bet in Belfast and they really know their stuff They stock a wide range of boards, skates and accessories plus a large range of spray paints which are the cheapest that I've found in Belfast

This small, independent skate shop is located just behind the bustling court and is situated among…read moreBelfast's many seedy sex shops (I say seedy that's just a term that sounds fitting, they are in general just hilarious) Loko is a modest little store which sells a range of skate gear, shoes, spray paint and t-shirts. I'm not a skater, never have been and cannot for the life of me balance on a board but I do like skate shoes. The prices are fairly typical, although slightly less than maybe some of the bigger stores like Schuh. A good range of Vans and DC, as well as some fantastic Spitfire t-shirts, many of which I was very tempted to buy.