I can't believe I am the first person to review The Cove. This is a true Yelpers paradise. This wee…read moregift shop is literally full to the brim with antiques, cards, gifts and presents that your mum would like. Thy have a huge rang of vintage items set outside the store, this is what actually caught my attention. It's a bit like an upmarket car boot sale. There didn't really seem to be a theme to the items. There was a mix of furniture, household decorations and general bric-a-brac. I loved it - there is something really exciting about sifting through all their products. Almost like a treasure hunt. Antiques collectors would love this place. It also had a range of vintage camera equipment that was behind lock and key. Upstairs houses more modern handmade gifts, cards and part accessories. If you want a unique gift for a loved one or are decorating your home and want something a little different look no further than The Cove! Couldn't recommend it highly enough.

Yes this shop is great. My first car was a Morris Minor, dark blue. I got a little Corgi car…read morejust like it, even the registration number is similar!

Calling all Vintage, Retro and Antique fans! This is the place to get your collectables in Belfast…read more You've probably seen all their larger items outside the shop on your way out of Belfast and said to yourself, 'I've got to go in there' but never got round to it. Set aside an afternoon and walk across Custom House Square to On The Square Emporium. This vintage shore/auction house has some of the most quirky stock you're likely to find anywhere. They have everything form a human skull to retro cameras! I spent around 40 minutes riffling through their various antiques and furniture items. The only ting I would say is that each item seemed quite expensive although you wouldn't expect anything different for collectables. Also make sure you ask the 'all in' cost of items as some have an added buyers premium - this will keep you right. I absolutely love this shop - more of a museum really without an entrance fee, if you're looking for a signature item of furniture for your home then pay The Emporium a visit.

From the owner: The largest vintage, antique, salvage store in Northern Ireland! A 12,000sq foot treasure trove…read more We are sure to have whatever old item you are looking for! If not, we will find it.

I have been to this shop about 8-10 times, and never had any problems or complaints. I have always…read morefound the owner civil and friendly, and although I've not always made a purchase, when I have done so, I have always got a reasonable to good discount on the labeled prices, along with some normal 'time of day', 'nice/awful weather' etc chat. I find it hard to believe that he was rude to any customer, unless there was some provocation.

I had every intention to buy something here but owner was very rude. had to leave...heard from…read moreother people the same..sad when your really interested in vintage and antiques and your walking around he comes over and nearly abuses you...

Wow!! I love antique shops and always go in for a browse around at the old and the beautiful. The…read moreAntique Gallery is no exception! The pieces on show here are fantastic and although my budget rarely passes Ikea its still nice to come and see beautiful original pieces that don't come flat packed in a box. I must also point out that they also sell art, lavish mirrors and beautiful jewellery! If you're looking for a beautiful engagement ring with character and history do have a look as they really are beautiful! (not that I'm pining or anything...)

A shiny, exclusive antiques shop but nevertheless interesting to look at for the grand Georgian…read morefurniture and other 19th century items including tables, cabinets and mirrors displayed in a very pleasing way. This is the place for the serious money on a par with the best of the big London auction houses like Sotheby's or Bonham's - in fact one such catalogue was open with a picture of the same furniture item as was in the shop. They also provide a service for sourcing antiques for those in the running for that sort of thing, but not for those of us better suited to an occasional rummage at Ross's.

Be prepared to look, rummage and ask for help in this shop as it is quite crammed with antiques…read morewhich might look as if they are verging on being junk but they appear like that more because the shop is untidy than anything else. Upstairs there is an extensive collection of old photographs, coins and bottles. Downstairs there are lots of Victorian/Edwardian hall lamps and light fittings, a deers head with antlers (which has been there a while) china, ornaments, prints and pictures. Archives seems to be popular with collectors of things like coins etc, mostly men. If you feel like putting in the effort there's a good chance of finding something interesting here at not a bad price.

As I drive up and down the Newtownards Road I've always wondered what lies inside More Junk, mainly…read morebecause of all the randomness they have sitting outside. I was doing a message along the street and thought finally it was my chance to check it out. More Junk is perfectly named, it is filled with junk of all sorts. Crockery and cabinets, pictures and lamps, DVDs and old coins, it is all there. I nearly had a heart attack as I walked in to find myself face to face with a life size, pretty scary Jack Nicholson statue, random indeed. It reminded me of the flea markets in Berlin, but without the hipsters and beautiful surroundings. It was a bit more junk than kitsch for my liking, but I'll be in again, you never know what a magpie like me might find.

Ideal for collectors of unusual old items, mostly easy to find old items and as the shops title…read moresuggests a lot of it is junk but its worth a look in just for nostalgic reasons, I still believe one day I discover something worth a fortune and not have to work again, one of those Russian eggs or a bit of Faberge glass, I'm not giving up looking!

I think I've been watching too many of those Cash in the Attic style shows, because for the last…read moregood while I've had an insatiable desire to go visit an antiques shop and have a nosey, though I've always felt a bit silly. I mean, what do I know about antiques?! The answer is zilch, nada...nothing. And I almost passed this lovely little place for fear of looking completely out of place (I don't know what antique-loving people look like, but let me tell you, they don't look like me), except for the fact that I listened to the voice of reason that happened to be my sister. Delusion happens to the best of us... "Aww, come on Lynne! Don't be so silly, just go in!" she exclaimed. Man, she can be mighty persuasive at times. So, in we went. And I gotta tell you, I rather liked it. The lady shop keeper did keep a bit of an eye on us, but we ended up striking up a conversation about the character figurines in the cabinet, and she even told us we could open it and have a closer look. My sister and I shared a laugh, and explained that they'd probably all be broken within minutes if we were to do that. She laughed along, and we continued to examine the delightful little ornaments from afar, pointing out the Jemima Puddle Duck one, and explaining to her that my sister had always had an affiliation with this particular Beatrix Potter character, having been called after her on certain occasions when she was much younger. The shop has lots of stunning chinaware, furniture, and home interiors, as well as jewellery and random little knick knacks. We spotted a Victorian kettle, a 120 year old book and a couple of strange animal antlers on plaques...very fetching! If I was after an unusual gift, or an item of vintage furniture, I wouldn't hesitate to repay Christine and her antiques a visit.

What a consistently well stocked liittle shop! Changes on every visit. I've nerly always found…read moresomething I want to buy! Christine is a an avid Francophile and something from the South of France occasionally turns up and finds a good home with me in Northern Ireland. Well worth a visit. Keep looking!!!