There isn't much for the men, but the 40 or so businesses that mostly cater to women are extraordinarily charming in this upscale American-style mall. It's a lovely stop along the outdoor Buchanan Street pedestrian mall. With four levels, lots of retail, a few restaurants, and one great chocolatier, Princes Square Shopping Centre is worth a few hours of shopping for the ladies on vacation in Glasgow. The facility is just steps from the St. Enoch subway station on the Inner Line if you need a reference to the metro stops. read more

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Not being much of a shopping centre fan generally, I actually really like Princes Square. Granted, I don't actually do much shopping here but it is nice for a place to take cover on a rainy day and browse the shops. This is an upmarket shopping centre which has more expensive high street shops like Reiss, Ted Baker, Vivienne Westwood and Cos (which I'm still yet to check out!). The centre is certainly decorated to match the crowd it's looking to attract - glitzy, glam and always clean and tidy. I like the size of the centre as well - it's very dinky but still has lots of shops and is easy to navigate. There's also a host of restaurants, bars and cafés but I'll be honest - I've not visited many of them. I ate at Barca probably 4 years ago and also one of the places on the bottom floor but I think that's changed hands. One down side is that if you are dining at a restaurant on the lower level, parents will tend to let their kids run riot in the centre circle which can be a bit of a mood-killer. Princes Square doesn't have a car park due to its location but it is really close to train and subway. If you do really fancy driving, probably St Enoch or Mitchell Street are the closest car parks. read more

Princes Square is probably the classiest shopping centre in all of Glasgow. It's very upmarket and shiny, but far from gauche and faceless like many of our other shopping establishments. Built in the late 1990s, some of the decor (I'm looking at you, gold trimmings!) is a bit outdated, but still remains lovely to look at. The centre covers about 4 floors. The basement is home to Buzzy Wares American diner and a couple of other restaurants and a chocolatiers, ground level has an Accessorize and fancy pen shop, the 3rd floor is home to French Connection and Lacoste, and upstairs there are many more restaurants from which to choose. If you're looking for fine dining, Princes Square is an excellent choice. From Ming's Asian fusion, Barca Spanish Tapas, The Restaurant Bar & Grill, Fifi and Ally, and Zizzi Italian, you really cannot go wrong. There is also the pendulum clock, which I think is no longer in action, but was one of the most accurate clocks in existence. There are also a few concessions, one selling chocolate and another, art. Princes Square is a great escape from the hustle and bustle of Buchanan Street, and with all those restaurants it's difficult not to find yourself stuffing your face with great food. Lovely! read more

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I pretty much hate shopping centres. But I love Princes Square. Not that I actually shop here though! Princes Square is also slap bang in the middle of Buchanan Street's Style Mile - as such it's full of designer shops like Ted Baker (oh, the ties!). There's also lots of places to eat and drink - Sugar Dumpling and October for great food and cocktails. But the thing I actually like about here, is the circular floor area in the centre - it's basically a kids playground, with the adults sitting around the sides. They also do kids activities, painting and reading here regularly. It all means that you're not tripping over the sproglets while you're wandering around. read more

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Perfumed, blow-dried ladies are well catered for in this upmarket shopping centre. I sometimes wander about in here, gazing wistfully at the beautiful frippery available to those with only the deepest pockets. Sometimes given a wide berth, my bedraggled hair, fast walking pace and air of Primark don't fit well with the sweeping pashminas and upturned, surgically perfected noses of the patrons. Everything on sale in here is is beautiful and opulent - much like the surroundings. Even the escalators and lifts manage to seem graceful. Maybe next year, when I finish uni, I'll be able to shop in here. For now though, like a shoe-deprived orphan, I turn from the Kurt Geiger window and quietly leave. read more

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Ah I am finally getting excited about Christmas (biiiiig fan but can't be mentioned too early or it loses its magic) and one of the places that feeds my Christmas spirit is without doubt Princes Square. With its tall, glowing Christmas tree and the angelic voices of children's choirs, Princes Square does Christmas with class. In fact, Princes Square does everything with class. From it's decor to it's elegantly presented shops, cafes and restaurants, this is a shopping mall on a different level. It oozes quality. Nice to wander round and soak up the atmosphere even if you are on a budget and picture perfect for window shopping. read more

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Princes Square is without a doubt the classiest shopping centre in the whole of Glasgow. As well as being beautifully designed in its own right, it also boasts a whole host of gorgeous shops such as Kurt Geiger, Ollie & Nic, Arran Aromatics, Crabtree & Evelyn, Space NK and Links of London. As well as being a shopping centre, Princes Square is also home to a large array of restaurants and cafes all designed in the vein of Mediterranean piazzas. Sit down with a glass of wine anywhere in Princes Square, and you'll forget that you're in a shopping centre in Glasgow and will believe instead that you've been transported to somewhere far more exotic. There is nothing that I like better than to while away an hour or two in Princes Square. Whether I'm picking up a gift or two, lusting over clothes and shoes that I can't afford, or enjoying a lovely meal with friends - this place never lets me down. read more

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Gorgeous little shopping place, an hybrid between a mall and department store with stunning architecture: the selection of shops it's a bit limited and towards high-end luxury, but there's a nice selection of restaurants and terrace. Admirable fancy atmosphere! read more

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Princes Square is a lovely upmarket shopping mall in Glasgow city centre just off the south end of Buchanan Street. Outside there's some really nice metal sculptures of leaves and trees etc which is continued inside with the liberal use of real wood and metal to decorate the place. The shops tend to have an upmarket feel too, with Dower and Hall being an excellent jewellers, Dwell a very nice furniture place and Le Crueset selling top notch kitchen goods. read more

Princes Square is also one of the most unique dining environments in Scotland. I personally love this place. It is home to 8 of the city's top restaurants. http://www.princessquare.tv/ read more

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You really have to pay attention when looking for Princes Square as the entrances are so small that even a slight lapse in concentration and you will walk right past them! There are two small door entrances on Buchanan Street, probably about 10 yards apart, which take you in to either side of the shopping centre. While this place may be tricky to find, it is well worth it once you do! When you walk through the doors you'll find a ramp to lead you into the building, this area is filled with neon blue lights which really gives it a cool effect on entry. Once you get into the actual shopping centre, the place is stunning! The wood effect that they have throughout the floors, stairs and décor looks amazing and the rest of the white interior on the lifts and walls match it perfectly. The place looks amazing everyday, but as others have mentioned, it looks unbelievable at Christmas when they add the decorations which make it an absolute must see while in town around that time of year. As for the mall itself, it's pretty high end. There are not a great deal of actual stores, but the ones that are there are more expensive than the typical high street stores. You have places like Ted Baker, Kurt Geiger, French Connection and Vivienne Westwood. These days the shopping centre is actually made of us mostly food places. These tend to match the stores though in that they are of a higher quality than your usual fast food places in town. You have the likes of Barca, Darcy's, Mings, Zizzi and Pizza Express. If you're planning on spending some time in here, it won't come cheap but you're getting what you pay for! While this isn't my favourite shopping centre (purely for the lack of options it has for actual shopping), it is definitely the classiest and the one that I enjoy walking round the most. I think this is also a place that comes in handy for older people or people who don't like dealing with some of the riff raff you can come across in Glasgow city centre. You can tell purely from the customers that you see in here what type of place it is. I'd definitely say this is a place anybody should check out as it really is something to see. You may not get a lot of shopping done, or like many of the stores in here, but you'll for sure enjoy seeing the place! read more

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Not really a shopping centre in the normal way. Don't get me wrong it has shops, it's just not your usual type. I guess it's more high end or quirky in a sort of way. I'm not a huge fan of shopping to be honest, but I thought I should do a wee review of here as I seem to have been in it a lot recently. Other reviews will tell you more of which shops are here, but I can give you Abandon Ship and Ted Baker. My reason for liking it is the atmosphere, layout, bars and restaurants. It has a swish feel to it and it feels very Christmas-y at the moment. There are plenty of decent bars and restaurants to visit and spend some time people watching. The best shopping centre, in Glasgow.... But not for actually shopping. read more

There's something about this place that just makes you want to meander about in wonder. I've always loved going in even for a wee nosey or to sit on the steps at basement level and read a book as kids frolic all around. It's just a really nice to be, and architecturally quite stunning. A friend visiting from Lancaster told me that the main staircase reminded her of Titanic! For the most part, I don't have enough disposable income to shop here, but there are some nice stalls, art galleries and restaurants. You can also grab some cocktails at Bar November should it tickle your fancy. It's a shame there isn't more entertainers in the basement... I remember when there'd at least be someone at the piano on a Saturday, but that is pretty rare these days. It's definitely worth a look, even if you don't plan to spend anything. read more

What a classy indoor shopping mall, definately upscale with upscale shops & resturants on the bottom & top floors. It's 4 or 5 stories high. Fantastic place to meander in the rain & or to meet friends for lunch. I love it & miss going there on a regular basis but I do not live in Glasgow anymore. read more

I love Princes Square Shopping Centre. This is such a wonderful place to either shop or eat in Glasgow's city centre away from all the busyness. Normally. It can, as it was when I was in yesterday, be absolutely mobbed with people, but the atmosphere is always lovely in here! It's definitely a pricey place to shop or eat, but all of their shops and restaurants are lovely, and its nice to sit at one of the restaurants on the bottom floor and watch all the crazy children running about in the square in the middle of the centre. read more

All in one place afternoon out! Good selection of boutique style shops, cafes, restaurants and bars can easily entertain you for all full day and that is not including the Art Deco design and detailing. I love sitting in zizzis on the top floor admiring the surroundings. Only wish- that some of the shops were independent. read more

Who says Glasgow can't do 'posh'!? Princes Square is definitely one of of the nicest areas in Glasgow. Hidden from sight (from Buchanan Street) it's a bit like walking into Narnia through the small dark entrances on Buchanan Street which open into the vast light area which is Princes Square. You are immediately surrounded by elegance. From the people, to the shops, to the decor, it's a very 'elegant' place, in which sometimes my converse-clad feet, feel quite unaccustomed to. It's very big, and very light, and very pretty. The shops are all of those in which you'd find the creme de la creme of Glasgow choosing "another" platinum ring, or trying to choose between the latest Vivienne Westwood dress or the dress from Reiss. Ahh! But never fear! There is also shops that we mere penniless mortals can feel comfortable in - Accessorize, Oasis, Monsoon... Ok, they ain't the cheapest but it's the best you'll get here. It's still nice to wander through the expensive emporiums, pretending that what you're wearing isn't Topshop....ahem... Best time of year to visit? Christmas. They turn the main atrium into a winterwonderland scene with an amazing Christmas Tree (HUGE tree). When Princes Square turns on the festive lights, that's when you know it truly is Christmas, and like a child, you get mildly excited by the prospect of presents, and the upcoming party season... then you realise it's November, and you still have a month of work left... doh! read more

For me Princes Square Shopping Centre is as good as it gets. Over the years shops have come and gone and although it still has a good array of shops i have to agree with previous review there does seem to be getting more and more restaurants/cafes. I still love it though and having recently undergone a refurbishment with all the woodwork, flooring and brass having been replaced and updated it looks alot better! If your looking for something extra special this is the place to be. read more

I have loved visiting Princes Square since my lads were wee and use to play on the steps on the lower ground floor . Over the years shops have come and gone , probably due to the high business rates in Glasgow . Many of the more upmarket chains have a presence here , Joe Malone , Space NK and Ted Baker etc . My personal favourite is COS , edgy fashion at a middle of the road entry level price . Food is well represented here with chains such as Zizi,s and Pizza Express . Tinderbox has an outpost here and sells a cheeky wee vino as well as a great flat white . Please don,t change too much Princes Sq and I promise to be faithful to your Mecca of shops and entertainment . read more

My wife got a deal from itson for Buzzy Wares. We had two burgers, fries & salad and they were excellent as burgers go. We went on a Wednesday night around 6ish so it wasn't busy, but the staff where lovely and we really enjoyed our meal. We'll be back again for sure. read more

Princes Square is frequented by lunching ladies of leisure, who enjoy afternoon tea at Fifi & Ally, before popping into Vivienne Westwood to pap some purchases on their plastic and then treating themselves to some Jo Malone candles, before dining at Darcys. Jealous? Absolutely. A truly gorgeous shopping centre, with plenty of cafes, shops and restaurants to while away the day. I particularly like Ollie & Nic for some cute and quirky accessories. My day at Princes Square would most likely consist of wandering around Space NK, making the most of their testers, before treating myself to a coffee at Tinderbox and then helping myself to a taster from The Chocolatier of Glasgow. Luxury for less! read more

Fancy pants Princes square has a whole host of designers shops, jewellers and top class restaurants where you can go for some refreshments after a day of shopping. Walking along Buchanan Street it's hard to miss Princes Square with the massive peacock displayed on the outside of the building. You can enter through the ground floor entrance - but that's a bit boring. Instead, I'd recommend taking the escalator which takes you right up to the third floor. On your way up you will notice that the walls pay tribute to famous Scottish inventors such as Alexander Graham Bell and Alexander Fleming. When you arrive at the third floor you can look down at all the beautiful shops and work your way down. A great place to pop into while in town and I highly recommend D'Arcys and Fantoosh if you're feeling peckish! read more

Whilst everyone else seems to like Princes Square for it's concentration of upmarket shops and eateries, I love it for another reason, the not-immediately obvious, but nevertheless splendid 80s decor. Of particular note are the lifts, with their utterly tasteless gold trim, and buttons that wouldn't look out of place on the original series of Star Trek. It's never once been done up since it opened in 1988, and I hope it stays like this for years to come. read more

This is a very fancy shopping centre indeed. The Leeds equivalent would be The Victoria Quarter, so that sort of sets your budget right there. The centre is housed in a 19th century stone building, and was converted about 20 years ago into a shopping mall, with fancy escalators and the like. Shops include: Jo Malone, Accessorize, Space NK, Vidal Sassoon and Lacoste, plus some fancypants cafes for when you've shopped til you dropped. I think I need a payrise before I swap my Primark tendencies over to here though. read more

Princes square has some of the most beautiful shops in glasgow ,housed within it. There is a excellent underwear shop in it that specialises in larger sizes and everything in it is to die for(I cant remember the name but it is on the 1st floor in the corner) It also has a fc shop in it and the ted baker shop is to the back of it. It has a starbucks to and is worth a visit just for the archietecture of the building. You should visit it if you are ever in glasgow you will love it read more

Gorgeous shopping centre situated on Buchannan Street. Has the higher class shops such as FCUK, Ted Baker, Oasis, The Pen Shop. Loads of escalators. Has some lovely restaurants. On the top floor you can get into the club November (previously October, they must have a thing about the months). Has a lovely mosaic floor in the centre which is where they have a massive christmas tree at the festive season with carol singers and they sometimes have a piano playing during the rest of the year. Wish I could visit more but I just dont have the money these days. read more

I really enjoyed having a browse around the shops in hear but like other reviewers before me i found it a little pricey as most of the shops are designer. Nevertheless, it was well worth a look around and we had quite a reasonably priced meal after a hard days window shopping! My favourite shop here is Jo Malone because they have such beautifully made products which smell absolutely delicious especially the ones that contain ginger or lemon :D So if you're on a budget i wouldn't bother coming here unless you are not easily tempted read more

The shopping centre itself is well layed out, tucked away and cosy, however you need a little bit more money if you want to shop here. Its worth popping upstairs for a bite to eat after your shopping though as there are some fantastic little restruants on the top level which you can eat at and look down on the shoppers below. read more

Gorgeous shopping centre! So many expensive shoes! Great for a treat! Has lots of great art stalls also! I would tend to visit princess Sq more for eating and drinking then shopping,it's open late at night and the tapa's restaurant is fab! read more

Not your typical shopping centre Princes Square offers shops that you wont find on the high street and is probably more catered for those who like to shop a bit more upmarket.There is a good choice of shops,selling some beautiful items but expect to pay alot for them.If your looking for something a wee bit special for yourself or someone you know then you would probably find it here.There are some good choice of restaurants and I always think the whole shopping centre is just lovely to look at.so elegant and smart. I think my favourite place to have a look is Karen Millen and Browns,it's very rare that I buy anything from there but it's nice to have a wee look. read more

Quite a fancy shopping centre, very nice inside and the christmas decorations are excellent at the busiest time of year. Agree with pinkystan though, you need a fair bit of cash if your going to shop there all the time!! Good for a wee nosy at how the other half live Not sure if they still have it now but Ive been in the Linn demo room, they make high end hi-fi, im talking £20,000 hi-fi's here and it was cool to look at sound-systems at that price, also to check out how they sound. Good shopping center, tucked away off buchannan street! read more

Princes Square is a lovely shopping centre in the heart of Glasgow. It's full of 'exclusive' boutique style shops and is more suited to the discerning shopper looking for an unusual gift than someone looking to 'shop til they drop'. Princes Square also has several great eating and drinking establishments, perfect for a girly lunch or night out. read more

This is the posh place to go when shopping in Glasgow. It's a kind of upper-class Buchanan Galleries offering designer labels and fancy restaurants to eat in. There are quite a few small shops that have really unique things in them, as long as you are prepared to pay a slightly higher than normal price for them. There are shops such as Karen Millen (pretty expensive), French Connection (mid expensive) and Oasis (affordable), along with a lovely spacious Space NK, although do not expect to find anything in here for lest than £30. It is definitely worth a visit, even if you do not spend a penny whilst there you can always dream. read more

Princes mall is located on Bucannan Street Glasgow, its in a gorgeous original building with lots of light and authentic iron work. Very subtle from the outside and not at all like a shopping centre you do have to look for it. The collection of stores is upmarket with names such as Vivienne Westwood, Space nk, Reiss,Ted Baker and French Connection. Its a lovely small mall set over 4 floors and with cafes and bars on each floor its perfect for people watching and winding down after a hard days shopping. read more

Love it here, especially at xmastime with the beautiful decorations. So festive. Lovely choice of quality shops to buy a special person an unusual gift read more

Great shopping centre, beautiful at Xmas. Loads of places to eat and drink as well as shop. Right on the shopping street in the centre of town. You will more than likely see a Scottish celebrity during your wander around princes square. read more

You'll notice the difference between a regular shopping centre and Princess Square as soon as you walk in. It's always busy with more upmarket shoppers and family friendly, good quality restaurants. I've never bought anything out of the shops because they are all a bit beyond my budget but if you want a designer suit, jewellery or luxury home ware then I can't think of a better place to blow the bank on a Saturday afternoon. It can be a bit confusing to find your way around at first and there isn't a lot of space to move, but if you're not in a rush then it only adds to the busy atmosphere. At night time it becomes a pre-club hotspot for trendy socialites with a host of cocktail bars and quick bites. read more

The nicest shopping centre in town. The basement level and top floor are given over to restaurants, cafes and bars and I think this is what draws in most people. There are lots of shops too of course and they're mostly at the higher end of the price scale. This is where you'll find Jo Malone, Space NK, Vivienne Westwood and Kurt Geiger. There are some more affordable shops too like Crabtree and Evelyn or Illuminati which makes this a good place to come for present shopping. Speaking of which, Princes Square does Christmas well with plently of decorations and school or community choirs singing every day. The basement has a large open floor space which is unofficially a children's area and on most days you'll see kids tearing around down there and parents chilling out on the sidelines with a coffee, it's a pretty good arrangement! I love the design of the centre too, it has a bit of an art nouveau/Rennie Mackintosh feel and is a little reminiscent of shopping arcades in Paris. They have quite a lot of events in here so it's worth looking at their website or Facebook page to see what's on. Hmm, what else? Oh yes the toilets are very good ( can I write a review without mentioning toilets? possibly not!) To sum up: fancy shops, busy restaurants and very child friendly. read more

When i have a little bit of the green stuff in my purse, i usually go to Princes Square. Some of the shop assistants in here can sniff out a poor student at 20 paces and although i rarely buy for myself from here, i like to have that option. Don't ask, it's a girl thing. Under its swanky roof lives loads of high street faves: French Connection, Crabtree and Evelyn, Space NK, Calvin Klein, Vivienne Westwood and Lacoste. There are also loads of eateries such as Buzzy Wares and Darcys to name a couple, plenty to choose from. At night, it turns into a slightly more upmarket part of Glasgow for Bars whether you're looking for cocktails in November or some Spanish Vino in the Barca Cava Bar. It's nice, but perhaps a little to commercialised for me, and i often find the food in here isn't as good as other places but much more pricey. read more

Princes Square is a lovely place to wander around and window shop! It is quite upmarket and exclusive but the shops are just so gorgeous that they can be enjoyed for that in itself. Nice restaurants within the centre too. Vivienne Westwood's first shop North of the border has recently opened up here. read more