Newtownards, like many of the smaller towns and villages in northern Ireland plays host to a market…read moreevery Saturday and every Saturday I pass by, so used to seeing it that it could be full of naked shoppers and I wouldn't notice. I decided last week to make an exception and to enter the market square. My friend and I decided we would play a game. each had £1.00 and we had to buy the other a gift using only that pound. We set off in different directions. The stalls all sell typical market products. There is a butchers with great deals on meat such as five steaks for £10 and also selling a selection of nice looking sauces. There is a fishmonger selling any sea creature your heart desires - just follow the smell. There is also, bizarrely, a stall selling big massive lighters, as in lighters the same length as my arm, car fresheners: 4 for a £1.00 with rather interesting perfume scents such as cool water and poison - this stall also sells pellet guns. There is a florist stall with all colours of plants and a lady selling big Sloggi branded knickers - i decided to get my friend a pair but they were only slightly dearer than a pound so instead I bought her one giant prawn, thankfully she bought me some really nice buns from the bun stand. She told me she had gone straight for the big knickers too - ha ha great minds think alike. The market is good for machinery, garden things, rugs, meat, big lighters and fish. It's worth a look.

Jackson's is pretty much the most well renowned and best butchers I have ever been to…read more It is extremely well known and people come from miles around to get their meat here. They sell only the highest quality, locally sourced meat, pork, lamb and poultry. Jackson's is in the small village of Ballynure, but boasts a huge shop and carpark, owing to its popularity, meaning whatever time of the day you visit at, you will be easily accommodated. The animals are locally sourced and raised to the highest standards, so for the majority of us who care where our food comes from and how it is treated before it comes to us, this place is second to none. They also have a farm shop, selling locally produced vegetables, free range eggs, jams, chutneys, and juices. Last but not least, they have an excellent bakery, selling all the cakes, buns, pastries and scones you can dream of to ruin your healthy eating regime with! Jackson's is in the small village of Ballynure, but boasts a huge shop and carpark, owing to its popularity, meaning whatever time of the day you visit at, you will be easily accommodated.

u can get anything u want in this shop!! staff are so helpful and friendly and they have top…read morequality meat at low prices!

Came here after hearing great great things from family in the area. We had the shakshuka and…read morecoffee. It was just amazing. And then we had desserts which was just out of this world. Stranfield we will be back

Vegetarian café with great food and ambiance (4.5/5 Green Stars)…read more We stopped here en route to Carlingford on a friend's recommendation and all three of us were very happy we did. The place is lovely - the café is filled with light and plants and the surroundings are beautiful. Mum is a picky eater but she relished the mushroom quiche and finished the entire piece even though it was huge! (Seriously - about three times the size of portions elsewhere.) My brother loved his herbed rice bowl and I liked the organic porridge with fruit and the pistachio plum cake. The only kink was that several items arrived much later than the food - the coffees, bread, and honey for my porridge (I had already finished my porridge by then). The store is filled with great stuff - fresh fruit and veg, and a good selection of some of the most ethical products. Weirdly, the Strandfield website contains no info other than an address, so you have to rely on reviews to get info in advance. The lunch menu is mostly comprised of sourdough pizza, salads (including a quinoa bowl and herbed rice bowl), and sandwiches - see menu photo. There are also lots of bakery items, including freshly baked scones, cakes and wheaten bread (which was really good - I bought one to take home). I'm giving Strandfield café 4.5 out of 5 Green Stars for social and environmental impact, for these reasons: · I didn't actually notice at the time but the menu is 100% vegetarian! · Strandfield uses free range eggs from their own farm. · My porridge was made with organic oats · Flowers and plants in the café come from Stranfield's own nursery · The grocer sources local and organic fruits and vegetables along free range eggs, and organic health foods · The store stocks a really good selection of ethical goods - I could do most of my shopping here if I lived here. · Strandfield would benefit from providing more info (on the website or menu) on ingredient sourcing.

I really don't know how this has managed to go down hill so quickly?!…read more What was previously a packed and thriving market has become five stalls and only a hand full of customers! For such a central location you'd expect more. Today I felt very sorry for the raining stall holders as they stood about twiddling their thumbs. They really need to start promoting this market a little better in my opinion in order to bring back the custom.

It is great to see this area getting tided up and put to good use. It is also brill to have a…read morelittle market on each Thursday. You don't have to wait for the arrival of the continental market or struggle your ay around a very busy St George's market. Folkstown Market is smaller scale, but has everything you could want from a market. It has local farm produced burger stand, creperie, mourne seafood van, delicatessen a chocolates stand and many more. It's lovely to just have a dander around and decide what you might like to treat yourself to. Worth finding!

This spot is a fun place to spend a couple hours while exploring Belfast. Various vendors selling…read moretheir goods. Fresh fish,coffee, pastries, fruits & veggies etc. All sorts of gift items such as hats,scarves,shirts,jewelry,sea glass gifts (met the sweet artist) Wuite the array of goods! Fun browse There was even a musician playing Irish tunes

This market is well know for sundar gardening so I went on Sunday morning. Try cute and unique,…read morefilled with art works foods and drinks. Plenty of options for foods. Traditional (mostly) or international & lots of local coffee shop. Some stalls can have a long line since it makes to order and that can take up to 30mins for more. Most folks are just chills and seat back and relax with their families or friends. For me, it's a small market but great vibe and definitely go there on Sunday to see the true local social life.

I don't have a problem with organic food. The idea that something is reared under a non-chemical…read morebased feeding structure and is generally created in as loving a way as possible is a good thing. I do have an issue with the word organic being slapped on everything to ensure it's accepted by the middle class consumer and sold at an inflated price. Luckily in this case, Mullan's farm seem solely interested in producing top of the range meat. This little butcher/farm shop towards the front of the market sells everything from corn-fed chickens (producing that lovely yellow skin which crisps up very well when fried) to venison and beef. I left with half a dozen eggs the last time, slightly more pricey than Mc Carthy's egg stall across the way but they were still great. I ended up using them in a spinach and goats cheese soufflé, very tasty and I recommend it.

Compact market, quite small with a decent variety of stalls. Due to its size you can walk round…read moreInns Cross Market quickly. Offers vegetable, bread, bakery and various other food, craft and plant stalls. Also some hot food stands, including a pizza and a coffee van. Due to the recent Covid pandemic it's good to shop outside in open air and a market worker ensures you use hand sanitizer on entrance. I especially recommend you try fresh Armagh apple juice from Autumn Harvest, vegetables from Cherryvalley Farm and cakes from Crumbs Vegan Bakery stalls. Fresh produce from local farmers, bakers, cooks and makers - definitely worth supporting.

This little market is my local just 10mins by car from my house and I really look forward to it…read moreevery month. There's a wealth of seasonal and artisan produce available and all at very reasonable prices. This is definitely the way to shop! Cut out the middleman buy fresh from small producers and support local industry! What could be better? Even the rain and wind couldn't dampen spirits this morning and my haul from the market included fresh meat from McCarthy Meats (£20 for 6 sirloin, burgers, chicken fillets and speciality sausages) vegetables from Cherry Valley farm with the muck still on. Fabulous cheese from Mike's Fancy Cheeses, fresh juices from Mango Street and mouth watering tray bakes by Little Treats. I also had a delicious coffee from the Coffee Angels. There's loads more and lots to sample as you peruse the stalls including jams, chutneys and oils and a range of hot food to purchase from soups to hotdogs or fresh made pizza. Everyone is lovely and more than happy to chat about what they do. You can keep Tesco Sainsbury and Asda this is how to buy your basics and still have cash to spare. There's plenty of free parking nearby and trust me it's better for you to be outside in the fresh air rather than dragging yourself around a crowded supermarket. If you haven't been go! Take my word it's worth it

Hazeldene farm shop is a little bit off the beaten track located in Ballynahinch but is well worth…read morea detour. It represents all that is great about Northern Irish farming. The shop sells fresh eggs, fresh vegetables and meat that has been reared at Hazeldene farm itself. The unique thing about biting into a thick slab of steak from hazeldene is that you can trace your meal back to the ground it was reared on. Hazeldene farm shop also offers original carpentry from the owner of the farm. Such items as dog kennels and bird tables are on sale and each item is a one of a kind. This is a quaint local shop with a homely feel that offers farm fresh flavours in it's products.

Belfast Spring Continental Market really brightens up our city centre when it arrives for a few…read moredays over the May bank holiday weekend. Food, drink, ornaments, clothing and flowers from local and international traders can be perused and purchased. I always enjoy walking around this market, though try to visit at quieter times, so I can avoid the crazy crowds and have a proper look. Makes for a lovely day out.

This is a great addition to City Hall as the sun starts to pop it's head out from behind the…read moreclouds. Following on from the success of the Christmas Continental Market the Spring market was bound to be popular. I headed down here on Thursday for a bite to eat and I must say the choice is a little overwhelming, there's paella, hotdogs, burger stands, waffle stations and even a traditional Polish bar serving steins of lager. The market is a great place to walk around - there's also a great selection of international craft stalls. Having this market in the grounds of City Hall is a great way to draw locals to the city centre. I highly recommend trying the Rocket and Relish burgers and the hotdogs (As you can tell I have sampled a few stalls). Also give the Polish bar a visit. There's a nice outside seating area perfect for an afternoon pint. There really is something for everyone at the Spring Market - it's nice to walk around a market at City Hall and not have 20 layers on to keep you from getting frostbite.