It's hard not to love this massive semi-outdoor shopping center. Steel and glass and lifts and escalators with so much fresh air moving through. It's clean and well patrolled by security and there are retail outlets for everyone and restaurants, too. I think what most people are missing is the rooftop atrium, called The Dome. The lift goes to the top and from there, a tremendous view over the city of Belfast. It's free and should not be missed. [Review 1885 of 2024 - 867 in United Kingdom - 22907 overall] read more

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It is a massive shopping center, beautiful and made of mirrors. Lots of shops and restaurants to nosh and spend your cash. I stopped at a few stores here, and partook of great hospitality and service. The spaces were immaculate and there were lots of places to sit, eat and meet. Great name eh.... Victoria Square. read more

Victoria Square - Children's play area outside. - Shopping Centers Near Me - Belfast, BFS

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Yelp 100 Challenge 2018 - # 97/100 Was in Belfast to meet up with my sister's friend so we decided on Victoria Square. Belfast's one stop center for dining, movies, and of course shopping. Didn't have enough time for movies and shopping but we did dine at Nando's. We actually wanted to go for sushi but they were closing. After dinner, I took the winding staircase up to the dome-trying to show off to my companions I could still make it. I was breathless when I reached the top admiring the 360 view of Belfast but more so because I was exhausted from the climb. If I did this a few times a day I probably wouldn't need to sign up for gym membership. The view from the dome was indeed breathtaking! read more

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Very clean mall with all famous international brands and restaurant. One stop shopping and dining destination. Best thing is to take the elevator in the center where the glass dome is, on the 3 floor is the galley view floor that you can have 360 Panoramic view of the city with information of where things are. Recommend to do it at the clear day. read more

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Note: all my recent vacation in Ireland Yelp reviews will have the same 1st paragraph preamble, for just the review itself skip to the 2nd paragraph. On a whirlwind 2 week vacation to Ireland, the girlfriend & I tried to see & experience absolutely as much of this incredible land as we could. We did not accomplish every last activity we wished we could have on our rather ambitious itinerary. Nonetheless, we did discover a land of numerous stunning & magical wonders. We did see a land of unending natural beauty. We did learn of a land with a monumentally long history of trials, tragedies & triumphs. We did get to meet many kind, humorous, warm & generous people. Our vacation to Ireland was just 2 weeks, but that was time enough to know this is a land easy to love & a land to be sorely missed. Scanning the Belfast skyline from our hotel window, I noticed a domed structure that looked interesting. While strolling around 1 afternoon, I figured I'd go try to find this dome. My casual search eventually led me to Victoria Square. Just like every shopping center I've been to back in the States, ultimately, for the most, a mall is a mall. Sweeping walkways that carry hordes of shoppers past a litany of shop fronts, long sight lines & a food court, it's all there. As far as generic malls go, Victoria Square is a little above average. Everything is neat & new, plus there's an airy feel from the very high glass ceilings & outdoor openings. The 1 thing that puts this place over the top is the dome. High atop the mall, inside of the large geodesic dome, is an observation deck with a nearly 360° view of Belfast & beyond. The view is certainly one of the best of the entire city. Written on the glass, at certain points around the dome, are descriptions of the sights that can be seen when looking that direction. This deck is easily reached by either numerous flights of spiraling staircase or a leisurely ride in a glass elevator. Either way, the view is also quite nice going up & coming down. Victoria Square ,in many ways, is a mall like many others, but the dome makes this place worth seeking out. It is possibly the best spot to see all of Belfast at once. read more

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What have the Ulster Rugby players and food festival have in common? They were both at Victoria Square in Belfast today. The Ulster and Irish players Jared Payne, Rory Best and Ian Henderson were at the Grand opening of the Flagship Lifestyle Sports Store in Victoria Square. All three are Ulster and Irish players, Rory being captain of both, Jared hailing from New Zealand and Ian aged 23 all took time out to answer questions before getting ready for big Pro 12 semi final next week.....Good luck guys!!!! The food festival was on the lower ground floor and made of two sections. The first comprised of mini stalls serving up samples of pickles, preserves and sauces. My favourites here was the Habanero Steves gourmet chilli jams, which did jams in increasing strengths and hot sauces (I got the Venom one and am looking forward to it!!) and Ruby's Pickles. The second was a mini "Michellin Man Tent City" which had eateries from Vic Sq serving up samples off their menu. The first stop was Yo Sushi for a range of delicious Sushi (salmon,mackerel,tuna,crab and prawn), chicken and Gyoza as well as desserts. Chef Ryan was doing Sushi making classes but I missed them!! Still in the Orient it was the turn of Wagamama to produce up Gyoza, chicken, fresh fruit juice and sake (rice wine). For the very exotic experience of surf and colour,the Hawai'in Ku 'Aina served up chicken teriyaki and craft beers. TGI Fridays were sampling cocktails and for the tea total folk Starbucks had coffee and cookies. Finally the global Cosmo plated up ribs, prawn toast, prawn crackers, chilli chicken and Spring rolls. There's a great buzz about the place and fantastic atmosphere. I certainly ate "around the world" and you can do today and tomorrow. There are some great offers to be had in the restaurants taking part. read more

Victoria Square opened in 2008 and I remember when it first opened, I was fascinated by the lights on the dome and the glass elevators which make you feel like you're in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. On the third floor, there is a viewing platform which lets you take in stunning views of Belfast including the Dockyard, Titanic and the Odyssey Arena. I have always found this part amazing. The second floor has the posh restaurants like Prezzo, Cosmo and Pizza Express. There is also a staircase up into the top floor of House of Fraser which houses their prestigious Ivory restaurant. The first floor is where things get a little more normal. There are some fast food restaurants, some shops and another entrance into HoF. They have entrances on every floor apart from the basement. (You can access the store via the basement though) The upper ground floor has lots of shops like the Apple Store, H&M, River Island, Mango and a Dunnes Stores just outside the centre. I think that there is a Topshop at one end too. The lower ground is basically just the lower levels of these shops and the entrance. There is also a plaza near the elevators on this floor. The 2 basement floors are the parking decks which are VERY expensive, and I would only park here if I needed to be here in a hurry. Otherwise CastleCourt wins any day, it is cheap and I can remember what the layout is like. From what I can remember, the toilets are on LG and 2, but the ones inside House of Fraser could be on other floors. I love Victoria Square for 2 reasons. - It is the place to be seen in Belfast - The atmosphere is bright, white and airy. It feels like an outdoor mall. read more

In my opinion Victoria Square is commercially savvy, trendy and the epitome of Modern Belfast. It's brought the High Street's biggest brands to Belfast, something that we were previously lacking. The design is excellent, it cuts through the city creating an opulent snicket that connects central Belfast with the Cathedral Quarter. With shops set over two levels it never feels too busy, this may be due to the natural light shimmering on the glass dome reflecting and refracting to create the illusion of space or it may be due to the fact that it's never busy, who knows! Many UK shopping malls have copied the inside/outside design of Victoria Square, one that comes to mind is the recently opened Trinity Centre in Leeds. On a practical level - There's a cinema and a food court in Victoria Square with pretty good variety. Parking is also excellent, there's a Qpark under the complex - modern and futuristic you'll feel like you're entering the starship enterprise rather than pulling in to a car park. Don't forget to smile for the cameras at the car park barriers and don't pull an awkward face when you're struggling to reach for your ticket like I did. All these car park extras don't come cheap but you pay for the convenience of being an ascending escalator away from the best shops Belfast has to offer. Despite the fact that it's generally large brands that occupy the shop space in Victoria Square they often promote independent traders, giving them central stalls on the lower level - I'm a big fan of this. All in all I can't not give Victoria Square 5 stars - I love the feeling of luxury it's brought to Belfast. read more

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This is a great space. Lots of fancy shops I can't afford. But the windows always look nice. Lol Though it is quite hard for new people to work out how to get onto various floors. And House of Fraser is a complete maze. Lifts are slow. Awesome view from dome. read more

Victoria Square - Brass band playing some Christmas tunes by the tree - Shopping Centers Near Me - Belfast, BFS

I remember the opening of this shopping centre (which in itself is remarkable because I have the memory of a wasp with no memory). It was only opened two years ago and was aimed at competing with the original Belfast shopping centre, CastleCourt. Imagine Victoria Square to be CastleCourt's younger, sexier, more designer orientated brother. The shopping centre boasts a huge number of stores, with 98 potential outlets. The four floors are designed to look as if you are still outside despite being under a glass roof which is a welcome change from other shopping centres. It houses the largest erm.. House of Frasier in all of the UK which I've walked through and could afford nothing. It also has a huge Odeon Cinema, a bunch of places to eat and a chance to go to a viewing gallery high above the shopping centre which can look out over Belfast. It has, according to some, regenerated the shopping industry in the South of Belfast and I certainly agree. It is fresher and more exciting than Castlecourt, though no where near as cheap or family orientated. If you are going shopping in town, definately call into Victoria Square. read more

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Victoria Square has transformed Belfast. If you're old enough, as I am, to remember the old Victoria Shopping Centre which used to stand in its place, then you'll understand just how dramatically this area of Belfast has changed over recent years. I love the beautiful, clean, modern architecture. It's a building of multiple levels and glass with a spacious and airy feel. Although roofed, it's not fully closed off to the elements which makes a refreshing change from the norm. The central highlight is the glass dome, from which you'll see amazing rooftop views of Belfast. However I strongly recommend you take the lift, not the stairs up, as it's quite a climb. Victoria Square is filled with a huge range of shops, restaurants and has an Odeon cinema too. You'll often find a wonderful craft market on ground floor level at weekends. I'd recommend visiting the Apple Store, Fatface, H&M, House Of Fraser, Monsoon, The Perfume Shop, Pizza Express, Wagamama and the Odeon Cinema. Furthermore you can purchase a Gift Card which can be used in all the shops and restaurants within Victoria Square - a great gift idea. Just avoid the car park though as it's extortionate. read more

Victoria Square - Christmas decorations in Victoria Square. - Shopping Centers Near Me - Belfast, BFS

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This is the larger of the two shopping centres on the city centre, and in my opinion the better of the two. Conveniently located Victoria Square boasts a whole range of well known outlets, eateries and a cinema. It's design gives you the feeling of being outside whilst still undercover and has several entry points for easy access It also has a large underground car park however it is very expensive, if for city centre prices! There are often also craft and picture fayres which take place on Saturday and Sunday's with a range of items from local artists and traders On a clear day you must check out the observery, which you have to access via the lifts, to get a unique view over the city All in all this is a great one stop shop in the city centre which is bright and clean and offers great variety read more

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Don't believe everything you read - Victoria Square is not designer. It's definitely high-end High Street, but apart from some designer concessions in House of Fraser and one store - Cruise, all the other stores are normal high street shops. No they're not as cheap as Primark, but let's be honest, nowhere is as cheap as Primark! The centre itself is an architectural wonder. I still love walking in from Victoria Street and seeing that lovely stairwell winding up to the dome. That said, the dome was a little disappointing. Perhaps because I went on a grey day and no city looks exciting on a grey day! Moving on, the shops are some of the best in Belfast. Because it's still so young, all the stores in Victoria Sqaure still look shiny and new. House of Fraser has some good concessions (Mango, Kurt Geiger, and my personal favourite, Mimco), there's an Apple Store (the only one on this island and very likely to have queues outside when there's a new product), some good places to eat (The Ivory restaurant at the top of House of Fraser is a real highlight) and high street favourites like Topshop, H&M and Accessorize. In other words - something for everyone. Other reviewers are right when they say that it's not as family-friendly as its rival, Castlecourt, but it's clean, modern, spacious and has, rightly or wrongly, moved the shopping centre of Belfast. read more

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When Victoria Square opened there was talk that it had killed shopping in Belfast. What a lot of nonsense. The fact is that it has enlivened the area, with loads of new businesses reinvigorating the whole area around it, and it has become a beautiful beacon in Belfast's skyline. There is a great variety of shops in here to suit most tastes and budgets from high end to high street, and also an array of places to eat for when you've worn yourself out round the shops. Don't miss the viewing platform on the top floor, and if you want to escape from the clothes rails there is a pretty nice cinema up there too. The basement parking is really handy, but be careful, it isn't cheap, and if you are visiting after 6 the street parking nearby is free, leaving you more cash for sparkly shoes.. read more

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When I first visited Victoria Square on a freezing cold day in April I was bewildered as to why the designers built something that would be better suited to the climate in Spain- not Belfast! The wind was howling around the centre, so much so that it was less windy outside and we left. However, fast forward a few years and I couldn't live without this place! It's like shopping outside except you don't get wet, so perhaps they knew what they were doing after all? The shops are all really well presented and kitted out and they also have some really great designer stores here helping Belfast to jump up the cultural stakes with London and other great cities. The food courts in here are by far the greatest Offering TGI Fridays, Nando's, Frankie and Benny's, China king, Mc Donald's and many more! We actually come here for food more often than anywhere else! Plus there's an Odean Cinema on the top floor too! Could this place be any cooler! Oh, check it out at Christmas, they do a fab job and a trip up to the Dome to see Belfast in all it's glory is a must! read more

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Although I was taken by Belfast's beautiful older buildings, this mall is a welcome addition to the city centre. There is no shortage of stores here - definitely something for everyone! For example... - CD store/music store (CDs were this medium of music that allowed you to hear music on a...yeah...) - Clump of restaurants on top floor, including ever-delicious Nando's, as well as Pizza Express and other UK chains - Large IMAX theatre - Apple Store - Somehow, Hollister has taken root across the pond. BUT WHY??? - House of Fraser: Great shoe selection, picked up a really cool cutting board, my mom looked at dishes, everyone was happy happy happy. - Adorable frozen yogurt place with a seemingly endless array of decadent yet low-fat options. Jackpot. It helps, also, that the mall is impeccably clean and modern-looking. The one thing I didn't like was not knowing when the skydeck was open. It wasn't when we were there! I would've liked to have seen Belfast from above, but next trip I guess? read more

Blimey, I always feel like a tramp when I walk through Victoria Square. Not only do most of the shoppers exude that designer vibe, but the building itself is really chic and cool. And then there's me dandering along in my Primark skinnies and pumps, with a Primark shirt thrown on for good measure. Most of the shops are indeed top end, pricey stores which attract the likes of the Lisburn Road's clientele. A debate did ensue when Victoria Square opened due to its high number of designer stores in comparison to the likes of Castle Court. For me, they do have their place, and suit Victoria Square's sleek appearance rather well. However, there is a lovely Exhibit store on the bottom level of the complex, as well as River Island, H&M, Accessorise,Topshop and Pull & Bear, so all is not lost for those of us who aren't so into our designer labels. The restaurants which stand on the top two levels of Victoria Square attract a great many diners, and do very well. There's even a 'glam' McDonald's (I know, I can't believe I used those two words in the same sentence...), Pizza Hut and Nando's (swoon...read my first ever review if you're intrigued about this one). Victoria Square is the vocal point of Belfast, and it's easy to see why. It's seductive and elegant, with an unbelievably great view from the gallery in the dome. You really can't miss it...particularly that huge glass dome. I don't know where you're looking if you can't see it - it's practically visible from nearly every point in Belfast... read more

Victoria Square - Shopping Centers Near Me - Belfast, BFS

There is plenty here for everyone, and isn't as high end and designer as was its reputation when it first opened. Places like the Apple Shop, H&M, Fossil and Topshop are all top class high street stores and the staff in all of these places are really friendly and helpful. The parking is usually ok, and isn't too pricey. But if you wanting to save even more money you should park just the other side of the Queen's Bridge and do the quick 5 minute walk to the centre. There are restaurants and cinemas and shops here, it really is a one-stop shop for everything in Belfast. And its a lovely place to be, always light and airy, good atmosphere all round read more

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Is Victoria Square all its cracked up to be??? Well lets see, there is a complete over subscription of clothes stores. I guess people want that in a shopping mall but for me its just too much and there are some shops I have just never been in because there is just too much choice. Victoria square has won several local awards, one being the best tourist attraction in Belfast. Initially I never would of thought of it as a tourist attraction as it is basically just shops with some restaurants...but shopping is part of holidaying and I guess it is Belfast premier shopping outlet so methinks that would account for its pull on tourists. It has that lookout point that peers out of the glass dome across Belfast. Once you have recovered from your vertigo attack you may be able to enjoy this...maybe!!! Just when you think you are up to the challenge the realization that you are surrounded by air sinks in and you can feel the natural bend and tilt of the dome as it actually sways too and fro...this maybe another reason why Belfast city is a religious hotspot...because of the millions of prayers offered whilst in the dome. With plenty of food options and a cinema also, Victoria Square optimizes the very best that Belfast has to offer in shopping and glam...it just depends if your into it!!! read more

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I'm not a big fan of these places as they tend to be filled with pretty much the same multi national and national companies you find throughout the UK and Ireland so I tend to avoid shopping here. Car parking is also at a premium and a daylight robbery price too. Moreover the design of the place is not conducive to shopping on a cold, damp winter day. Many of the businesses here are big businesses that un-generously pay minimum wages to workers with very few if any employment or pension rights. So here we have the perplexing situation where these multi million pound investments by venture capitalists, banks and pension fund holders are allowed to thrive and to maximise huge profits for the few on cheap, subsidised labour. The government has legislated to create cheap labour. Many of these workers then need their wages topped up by an equally un-generous government which won't properly tax the multi national and national businesses and won't legislate to do so either. So predictably most local small business can't afford the rent so it houses the likes of House of Fraser, Calvin Klein, H&M, Levi's and so on. It houses an overpriced cinema. It also has Ireland's only Apple Store. Then there's Mc Donald's, Starbucks, Costa, Nando's, Pizza Hut and so on. You get the picture and not one of these many dozen stores and food outlets advertises if it pays living wages because they mostly don't. read more

Victoria Square is an excellent shopping centre. It's bright, spacious and modern with a very good selection of shops & eateries (some of the best you will find in the city centre). The views of Belfast from the top are fantastic. The prices for the car park are on the expensive side though, if you're going to use it - make it brief. read more

Easily one of the nicest shopping centres I have been in. Over a few floors, there's a really good selection of retail outlets, with a lean towards clothing shops. Some big names too, including Debenhams, House of Fraser and H and M, including high end joints like Tommy Hilfiger. There's a few restaurants upstairs too, including Chiquitos which I am quite a fan of, as well as a cinema, including IMAX screen. It's also semi-indoors, which is really cool. You just sort of end up in here, with lots of good fresh air spilling in. Clean and tidy. read more

Och, god, it gives me a headache to come in here. What saves it? The dome at the top. Close your eyes and get on up there. It's a fine old place with a fab view of the city. Just don't read the poem. Unless you hate poetry. Then it's OK. read more

A lot of high end stores that we didn't have before are in Victoria square! I love house of Fraser for their makeup and accessories collections. Build a bear for the kids and plenty to keep all adults happy! The food choices here are pretty good! You have places that are cheap and cheerful and also places that you can get a great meal for a little extra! One of my favs would be nandos or frankie and bennys! Yum The new burger place that has opened seems to look great! It's on my to do list to try out! There online menu is mouth watering! read more

Victoria Square is a lovely place to spend some time. They house a wide ramge of high end stores such as Michael Kors, LK Bennett, House of Fraser and Allsaints, plus Northern Ireland's one and only Apple store! There are a wide range of eateries here, such as Frankie & Benny's, Cosmo, Nandos and Wagamama. The building is over 4 floors, with the impressive dome at the top, giving fantastic views over Belfast and beyond. It's beautifully decorated at Christmas, so Christmas shopping here is a magical experience. Floors are accessible via lift, escalator, and stairs. The centre has a large underground carpark, but be warned, it's expensive! read more

Another excellent shopping experience awaits all those who truly are looking for one place with brand name stores. Don't forget to visit the dome. read more

Victoria Square is definitely the embodiment high-end shopping in Belfast. It has a concentration of high-end retailers that that you would expect to find collectively on the same row in any High Street. It's an oasis for visitors who love to shop - Hobbs, Clockwork Orange, Fossil, and the only Hollister in Belfast, as well as Apple and House of Fraser's flagship stores. (Not to mention La Senza, which many a male in Belfast is grateful for...) The usual collection of services associated with heavy shopping compliment the clothing retailers, i.e. coffee shops and eateries, with The Kitchen Bar tucked neatly at the rear of the complex. Upmarket shopping which will leave shoppers' credit cards with the physical constitution of a cheese slice - something every destination city needs. read more

Victoria Square is a tip top shopping centre. I love the glass dome at the top and the fact that shopping centre is open plan- it gives you the feeling that you're outside whilst wandering through the centre. There are some shops in here that I love, notably Topshop. An ex-boyfriend remarked that I was like robo-cop upon entering a Topshop- ie scanning the place for cool clothes. How right he was! The Topshop in Victoria square is one of the best I've been to (I've been to a lot of them). My Visual Merchandiser friend who works for Topshop in Dublin is always admiring how well their mannequins are dressed and their imaginative displays. Other good shops for the ladies include H&M, Pull & Bear- you can sometimes pick up nice things here and River Island- as long as it isn't covered in glitter! There is the Odeon cinema upstairs and a plethora of restaurants to choose from. Great atmosphere and great shops in this fresh and modern shopping centre. read more

There are two schools of thought to this place, both perfectly reasonable...one is that the whole place is a folly of commercialism and represents all that is wrong with consumerism and the other is that it's a thriving and impressive shopping 'experience' for tourists and locals alike. Personally my opinion falls somewhere between the two. I never really have much recourse to be here now that the Zavvi is gone but when I do walk through it's hard not to be impressed by the architecture and to feel as if Belfast has in someway got it's own little haven of chicness like most other cities in the UK. Highlights for me are the Apple shop (drool drool) and Pull And Bear which I recently discovered. Word has it that there's a Wagamama's on the way so that's enough to wash away any of my 'right on' concerns about the place. Best time to visit and shop is between 9 and 10 am, the place is empty and to be stood in such an impressive structure in near silence is quite magical. Pros: Some unique shops in here. Cons: Very pricey and gets very busy on Saturdays. read more

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Victoria Square arrived in Belfast at pretty much the worst time. Shopping centres depend on people having a big load of disposable income to blow on any way that you want. For me the centre can be split into three main areas: the ground floor is for high end stores and fashion designers, the middle floor is basically your usual high street stores and the top floors are for food and entertainment. I love the lift that takes you all the way up to the top of the centre so you can have a great view of Belfast, but this service is sometime open and sometimes not, so you have to chance your arm. Are the stores here are pretty much the flagship stores of these brands in NI, and all the different stores here are immaculately kept. The food selection in here is really good and the Odeon is quite good. I just hope this place grows from strength to strength in the next few years as I fear a few brand exits could have a bad domino effect. read more

I love this place!!! House of Frasier is amazing and not as expensive as people think. There is a big Topshop, La Senza, H&M and lots of eating places like TGI Fridays and Maggianos. Really illustrates how Belfast is becoming a vibrant and exciting place to live. The car parking is horrific! £2.10 per hour! read more

really classy shopping place, loads of shops, though only zavvi for the guys so far until gamestop opens, too many clothes shops :P. Dont evn consider going to the cinema there or chillies or wheatever on the top floor if you don't like heights, as its all very open, and in places you can see through the floor over belfast, so it gets kinda freaky . read more

Victoria Square is very beautiful to look at, especially at night, and the views from the top of the dome are breathtaking. I like the architecture of the centre, as it feels as if you are shopping inside but you look upwards and you see the sky! I also enjoy shopping at the high street stores such as Accessorize, La Senza and River Island etc, however I do not like how most of the centre is taken up by expensive, upper class shops which I do not shop in especially in this impending recession! I also find that the car parking facilities are very overpriced at £2.10 per hour, making Victoria Square, overall, a very expensive place to shop! read more

Victoria square is a great new addition to Belfast city centre. Its bright spacious and from a mothers point of view easyt o get a buggy round. Some of the shops are a tad over priced but also offer items that can not be found anywhere else and therefore often worth paying a little more for. Pumpkin patch is great for slightly different outfits for babies and the bear factory is a fab outing for the wee ones as they can pick a teddy and see it come to life before their eyes!! Some great places to eat here too such as nandos and frankie and bennys which is delicious and offers large protions for not too large a price. It is worth parking a bit further away as the parking isnt worth the money here and there are plenty of car parks close that charge around£3 for a whole days parking. Also take a trip to the dome and get a great view round Belfast, nice wee tourist spot! well worth a visit. read more

Victoria square is soon to celebrate its 8th birthday and will have various events and offers on during the coming weeks so look out! It opened in 2008 to a great fanfare but unfortunately it was also the time when we were moving towards a recession and because of this many of the units remained empty for extended periods of time and many shops came and went like ships passing in the night I learned quickly to never get attached to a particular store as it could easily up and leave like a thief in the night. Fast forward to present times and it has changed for the better as the economy grows so does the abundance of stores and restaurants available in Victoria Sq. There is something for everyone and every budget as it houses high street stores like a River Island and Warehouse, whilst it's flag ship store House of Fraser and boutiques such as Cruise and Michael Kors for those with a little fatter wallet. The upper floors house an array of restaurants and fast food outlets which I'm sure you will find something to your taste and if you are feeling like a tourist don't forget to take a ride up to the Dome which will give you a panoramic view of Belfast. Word of warning of you are scared of heights do this at your peril read more

Victoria square is a huge shopping centre, its appealing to the eye and can be seen lit up at night from a distance , glowing different colours. Victoria square has lift access. Lots and lots of shops in here to shop in and restaurants and a cinema. Clothes shops such as Abercrombie and Fitch, coast, house of Fraser and more, restaurants include prezzo, pizza express, tgi Fridays and lots more. With victoria squares multi level areas theres plenty of choice. You can also go up to the top and view Belfast from the dome, great experience and great views can be seen from the dome. Victoria square shops can be pricey but worth it. Victoria square regularly hold events on certain days and times of the year definitely worth a visit. read more

Victoria square brings Belfast a range of boutique style shops and modern shopping centre design. The part open feel of a high street within the surrounds of victoria square is excellent. I could benefit from having more high street shops in it to cater for a wider range of budgets and customers and maybe a map or floor plan to make it easier to find shops, maybe an app for this could be a good idea too. The range of restaurants upstairs is excellent with lots of choice and a cinema too. Maybe more things for children could also benefit victoria square. Overall its a great place for a walk around and a must visit place in Belfast. read more

Our tour bus made a pitstop for all of us to grab some lunch. We decided to check out the look out point at the top of Victoria Square before grabbing a bite. The 360 degree view is pretty cool, would recommend a visit! read more

A-OK pretty much sums it up. There is a neat deck type area at the top of this mall where you can have a view of Belfast. Unfortunately, the view isn't all THAT amazing, especially when it's raining (because the deck isn't super high up & you can't get too close to the edge of the glass to see through it). However, the shops here seem nice (albeit a bit expensive), and the few we stopped in had friendly employees. Overall, an OK place to kill an hour or so if you're in Belfast and it's pouring rain. :) read more

I walked through Victoria Square but did peeked into Top Shop. OMG, that's the biggest Top Shop store I've been into granted I've only been to the NYC and Derry, UK location. Wish I had time to shop but I was only Belfast for a day trip. I liked how it was outdoor and indoor. I can't really say much since I only 'pass' by while heading to the Titanic Quarter. Definitely one of the nicer shopping center I have seen so far on my N. Ireland trip. read more