If you go on a Saturday, you will have to fight your way to a catalogue, as the world and its child…read morein a buggy will be there too. It's also a good idea to check out the product you are looking for in a traditional shop beforehand, as you won't get the chance here. Argos by its very nature eschews the prodding of goods, as they are all hidden away in some vast (and I assume subterranean) basement. Once you have found what you are looking for, you type the product code into the proto Speak and Spell device beside your catalogue - 3 in stock! - and then write it on the provided slip of paper. After this, queue up to pay and in my case get upsold insurance at the cash desk. Finally, you take your ticket to the product retrieval point, which resembles the holding bay for items on the Generation Game conveyor belt. Eventually, they will call your number and you will unaccountably feel like you have won a prize.

Argos is another cheap way to furnish your home. Like its competition (large department stores), it…read morestocks everything related to the kitchen, bedroom, office and back garden. Because you order it from a massive catalogue and need to assemble it yourself, Argos gets away with charging you a fraction of the cost you'd pay elsewhere. An experience at Argos in Jervis is relatively dull. The room is small but packed with people. You need to write down the ordering number, queue at a desk to pay and finally wait for your number to be called at the ordering desk. There isn't much human interaction and almost no customer service. The fun of shopping at Argos really starts at home where you can examine the catalogue's merchandise.

Love this shop, great for bed linen, sheets, blankets, etc, quite cheap so that's good, the staff…read moreup stairs are so lovely, the woman downstairs is quite rude, but look I didn't let her bother me, great shop!!

It's like an aladdin's cave you never know where you might find from the highest clothes…read more Shop in trolley Bring in my daughter in 4 the first time today Can't wait to see want see thinks of it

I visited Dublin from NYC for the first time in May to celebrate my birthday so I was already in a…read moreTreat Yo' Self mentality but as soon as I stepped foot in Brown Thomas, I knew I was going to do some damage. We visited this department store a few days over the course of our trip. I wasn't sure at first what I was planning to buy but I kept eyeing one of the Louis Vuitton perfumes that I had previously discovered on a trip to Maui. Their perfumes are definitely on the pricey side but the nice thing is they're small enough for carry on liquid limits, they have a magnetic lid, and they're refillable - and the refills are also cheaper than the initial bottle purchase. The amount of times I sprayed that perfume on myself over my Maui and Dublin trips, I was sold - so that was my first add to cart moment. Next, was a belt. I thought I wanted a Gucci Marmot belt but my cousin convinced me to check out the Celine department - instead I went with a Triomphe belt. It's such a classic and timeless design so it was the right choice. And finally - the ultimate big purchase was in the Chanel department. For a long time I have been eyeing the goatskin grosgrain cap toe slingback heels. I have tried them on in NYC before but hadn't gone through with a purchase - until this trip; it was finally time! Also to add, every single sales person that we interacted with was incredibly nice. Elsewhere, designer stores don't always have the best customer service; however, I felt nothing but kindness when I was mulling over my big purchases - which to me were really big. And they were kind enough to combine them into one receipt so I could get the best VAT refund as well so extra thanks to each of the sales persons who helped me. The VAT refund process was super easy too - I just dropped off the completed form with receipt information at the airport and after a few weeks received the credit on my cad.

Yesterday, the last full day of my vacation in Ireland, I went shopping for a formal dress to wear…read moreto my son's wedding. I went into this store hoping there would be numerous options to choose from. I also liked the signs out front advertising that there were special deals for tourists. While walking around the store, I got too warm and removed the cardigan I'd been wearing. Instead of putting it in my backpack (I find it easier to carry purchases that way while walking around the city), I carried it. I was immediately looked at with suspicion by the employees I passed, starting on the Floor 1. I sensed that they were even messaging each other about me, assuming I was trying to shoplift (my own 10-year old J. Jill sweater). I tried on some dresses and wondered if someone was spying on me in the dressing room. Unfortunately, I didn't find anything I loved. I was afraid of being stopped and wrongfully accused while leaving the store, so I purposely tied my sweater around my waist instead of putting it in my bag - so it was always visible. Thankfully, I wasn't approached by anyone, but the doorman/security guard (extremely tall man with bright blue eyes) made a point to walk out the door when he saw me coming, and then turn around to look me straight in the eyes as I left. It was a stressful experience; therefore, I would not recommend shopping there - especially if you're a tourist wearing a backpack.

A lovely friendly place to do my shopping.service is excellent, selection is very good and it's…read moreprices are very good.

I can't differentiate this Lidl from others, yet. Haven't been here too many times, but from couple…read moreof visits I didn't notice any problems. Replacement worked out for me super quickly, checked receipt and off you go with the new replaced item. This Lidl is not bad, because there're few other shops around there. Woodies DIY, see food store.

I went in to the Dunnes Stores to buy some winter cardigans. My sister was with me and we had a…read moregreat time together. I love the Cheap bargains and the staff were very nice. A really disability and austism friendly service and the stalls were so tidy. I work in a charity shop but the tidiness is so important and the products gently composed. Thank you for your cafe as its a gem.

Good value for clothing the staff are nice and helpful but its starting to be like the other shops…read morein Liffey valley hiring young people who don't want to be working and are not helpful

I lost my wallet today and an old lady found it and thanks to a staff member she found me .to them…read moreboth im very grateful very kind people . I paid for my messages feeling relieved and thankful until i got to my car . As i was packing my car with my shopping a security man asked me did i pay for my messages i reacted in a shocked way after already going through hell over the wallet. I said to the security guy ive a receipt. His anwser was sorry wrong car . What a joke he was . He taught i was robbing obviously because he said did i pay for my food . He was way out of order . But again to the girl on the floor who called my name and to the elderly lady i thank very much . Security guy omg you were wrong .

This is a pretty big Dunnes and so has most of the grocery things you'd expect. The homeware…read moresection in the front of the shop usually has nice shiny things that aren't too pricey. They also do a smattering of furniture although that does tend to hinge on the pricey side of things. However if you need anything for your house this is usually a good place to start. Their cookware section is usually well stocked, and for some reason they sell a lot of photo frames. Upstairs there a smallish section of mens, womens and childrens clothing, which range in price although you can get a good deal on the kids stuff. Mostly they sell staples like t-shirts, tracksuits and jumpers, but they do have some fashion items as well particularly in the Savida section for women. The problem with Dunnes is that it can't decide what it wants to be. In the 80s it was all about being cheap, then in the celtic tiger it went all upmarket, and now it's being undercut by the German supermarkets. At the moment they're dropping prices and trying to compete which works on some items but not in overall shopping trolley comparison I find. Still though this Dunnes is nice and it's where I'd go for fresh bread, cakes and salads.

This Department store is close to where Gayle and I first stayed in Dublin. I limited my 2 visits…read moreto the Stationary Department, looking for cool pens and stationary products. They had a decent albeit, uninspiring selection of name brands, maybe being a reflection our expanding digital world. The only thing to show from my visits was a 2026 notebook insert product.

What is this place? So you're probably a tourist in Dublin looking for a premium shopping…read moreexperience. Arnotts is the place to visit. I would describe it like the Bloomingdales or Saks 5th Avenue or Ireland. There's not a lot of options for individual luxury stores in the city so this place is a one-stop shop. Selections might be more limited because each store is smaller, but rest assured they have all the popular items. Tax-Free Shopping: For tourists (non-EU/GB residents), the tax-free shopping option is a huge plus. When you purchase your item, let them know you're interested in doing the tax-free rebate. You should bring your passport but the person who helped me said a photo was fine. They'll print out a receipt for you to submit to Planet at the airport. The minimum purchase is 75 euros to qualify. If the purchase amount of your goods is below 2,000 euros, you don't need to get a customs stamp at the airport. Just return your completed form at Planet desk after security or deposit it in the Planet drop box and they'll do it on your behalf. Considering the VAT is 23%, this is a great value for all you visiting shoppers. Don't forget to stop by this place and check it out before you leave town!

[M&S Cafe] Brown Soda Bread (beside a cup of soup) delighted…read moreme :) I got tired from walking around for shopping, and decided to have something here. I wanted to have Irish pancakes, but it had already finished. I had soup(minesrone) served with some bread, and salad, too. Minestrone was quite nice, though I had no special expectation. Thick and intense flavor. Two slices of Irish Brown Soda Bread---great! even though they must have been an "extra". Fresh and moist! Salad was fine, too! Sweet tomatoes,crisp lettuces and cucumbers. [Food Hall] big. and in the bread corner (not the in-store bakery) they had Irish pancakes, not only Scottish and Maple&raisins ones ! A lady in in-store bakery game me a piece of doughnut for tasting--yummy ;)

Quite a large Marks and Spencer, although it can feel a bit sprawling as it's all on one level…read more The outside entrance brings you into the foodhall and there's also a substantial homeware section at this end. Behind the foodhall is the clothing section which has a quite good selection for a suburban M&S. Going through this you come out into the shopping centre. There's a nice M&S cafe at this entrance to the shopping centre. You can usually find what you're looking for here although it can be crazy busy at weekends and towards Christmas