I think I was only allowed into McNeillys because I was wearing a suit and looked completely non…read morethreatening. It is not that this shop is prejudice it is just that the jewellery in McNeillys is so expensive. This is a traditional Jewellers in every sense of the word, the door has a buzzer and you can do most of your browsing from the street. I would estimate that they have sold thousands of engagement rings over the years. This is the type of shop that an old romantic would go to get his nearest an engagement ring. I am purely basing this on how traditional the shop is, as I suppose it would have a little bit more meaning than getting a ring from a high street jeweller. McNeillys is all in all an excellent jewellers with friendly staff, I would say that the deal in big mainly deal in the big one off purchases but I as yet, fingers crossed one day, have not purchased from McNeillys.

Always makes me a bit nervous when I have to be 'buzzed' into a shop though when I spotted some of…read morethe price tags in here I could see why they were so security conscious. Being in full on 'browsing' mode the very pleasant assistant left us to it and indicted she'd be on hand if we wanted to see anything up close (ie. unlock the huge display cabinets). The shop was well set up, well light and all the jewellery looked pretty impressive in here. The only downside was that some of the prices were obscured so I was never really sure if I was looking at some mere trinket or the crown jewels. I suppose that's my ignorance in the jewellery field coming into play. For anyone serious about top end jewellery I would definitely recommend this shop with its classy stock and approach. They also do valuations and repairs so do consider it especially if you have a broken heirloom languishing in a drawer. Pros: Top quality jewellery. Cons: Definitely at the pricey end of the market.

This shop is great. They go all out to fulfil the needs of the customer…read more I can thoroughly recommend this shop for batteries, straps and all watch sundries. Well done Watch Store!

Tucked away down Queens Arcade this shop is a serious treat for anyone interested in funky looking…read moretime pieces. I was actually in to see if I could get a replacement battery for my ageing G-Shock watch and the lady quickly found and fitted the required cell battery. Initially I had concerns that it would affect the 'waterproofing' of the watch but she nicely pointed out that since I'd had the battery replaced a few times before it was highly unlikely the waterproof seal would be intact...doh! I hung on to browse a bit and there's a huge selection of watches...there's a few blingin' monstrosities in there but the majority were stylish and contemporary designs. Brands included Diesel, Nixon and Ice as well as the G-Shock range and some cheaper brands. They also had quite a large selection of sunglasses and some jewellery as well. Pros: Helpful advice from staff. Cons: Quite small and cluttered.

I called in here last year with my watch. I'd received it as a gift however it was far too big for…read moreme and I needed to take it somewhere reputable to have some links removed. Watchmaker was recommended to me. I left my watch in and took my ticket. I had the watch repaired whilst I went off for lunch (around an hour) - When I went back it was ready to collect, and only cost £9 - speedy service from this little independent business, and well recommended. They also replace batteries, do engraving, and repair jewellery.

They have two shops in the city centre. There's one in Ann Street and one in Castle Lane. I've…read morealways used the Castle Lane shop. The great thing about places like this is that they're a local, independent jewellers, which means they're much more realistic about prices and get a lot of trade from word-of-mouth and repeat customers. And because it's a long established family jewellers they very much built a reputation entrenched in older values and ideals - their attitude when they started off (at a time when Belfast was a more cash-strapped place) was obviously that if they provided a personal customer service, gave a good price and a decent discount for, say, wedding rings, then your friends and family would come to see them when they were looking for similar items. It worked, too. There are people who won't go to any other jewellers, at least until they've checked out Joseph Rea first. They have a wide selection of all kinds of jewellery, carry out repairs on watches and jewellery, and also buy scrap gold that's no good to you anymore.

There's just something exquisite that draws you to Joseph Rea's shop window even if you have no…read moreintention of buying anything. Maybe the fact that it's a family run store that has been around Belfast for years, or the 'Established since 18--' sign, but it just exudes quality in a way that chain stores such as Lunn's and H.Samuel's could never emulate. If I'm ever deliberately out looking for an expensive piece of jewellery (rarely, I tell you) then Joseph Rea's is my first stop. You just can't go anywhere else; they're unbeatable.

Ah Cash Converters, my old faithful. Although I have never actually done the good deal and swapped…read moremy valuables for a wad of cash I've certainly been in for a good nosy on many occasions. I like this one as it is big and imposing and bang in the middle of town. The jewelry that gets pawned isn't the greatest but they do have a nice selection of big tv's that people have needed to trade in for cold hard cash. Upstairs is also home to an awesome collection of acoustic and electric guitars. Lining the walls you can pay anything from £60 to £300 for a decent looking axe. They also have games, computers, exercise bikes and drum kits! A good place to pick up an unwanted gift or to shed one at that matter! I like to browse in here but I have never purchased, maybe if my guitar skills improve I could pick up a little beginners model in here.

No thanks. This is a…read moreplace where you bring your junk, you sell your junk and then other people come in and buy your junk. It's like Dickinson's Real Deal but instead of bringing in Chess sets worth hundreds of pounds, you are bringing in the old Fifa X box game and hoping for a fiver. It's handy money for tat you don't really need or want anymore, but it seems a bit like a Charity shop that keeps the money for themselves. Most of the stuff in here you probably won't ever buy, just like a Charity shop. But the only difference is that if you need any persuasion in a charity shop, your money is going to help prevent breast cancer or go to starving children. Here, it goes to people that live a few doors away from you. And they have a big television. I think the idea of a shop like this is good, especially during a recession where everyone needs a bit of extra cash. But the shop itself looks poor and could do with a bit of a refit to make it more modern and more appealing. I know people that come here and sell as much as they can, and then come out with some book someone once wrote for half the price. That is marginally pointless because you are replacing junk with more junk. Yes the shop is a good idea, but if you are desperate to make £2 for selling a box of old cds, why not give it to a charity shop where the money will go to something good? It seems a bit too much of a black market thing to me and I'm not particularly comfortable in it.

Really as typical as a high street jewellers as it is possible to get. You can pretty much pick up…read moreeverything and anything in here from high cost to low. You can get pick up watches, braclets, necklaces, rings and all the other stuff I don't know the name of in here with the minimum of fuss and bother. When you call in they won't try and force stuff on you, nor will they be weird if you just want to have a look at something. The shop is well enough lit and the staff have always been friendly any time I have went in. There is no real reason you wouldn't go in here.

This is one of the many H Samuel branches around…read more The store is well laid out and staff seem to know what they're talking about. You can pick up any type of jewelry here, from fancy watches, rings, necklaces, earrings etc. One of the best things about the shop is the way everything is laid out in a glass counter, making it really easy for the customers to get a look at the jewelry.

Big capital cities need to have big capital shopping and Queen's Arcade is the spot for the…read moreaffluent shopper. High end watches and high end writing tools and fancy handbags and top notch shoes. None of those things were purchased by me today but there's no harm in looking! This isn't a shopping mall. It's a shopping experience. Don't miss looking down at the mosaic and tiled floors as you're here. [Review 1892 of 2024 - 870 in United Kingdom - 22914 overall]

Before Victoria Square Queens Arcade was home to Belfast's most opulent shops. Although this isn't…read moreto say that t doesn't retain some of its glamour. I am a fan of Queens Arcade. It provides a scenic shortcut from Royal Avenue to Fountain Street. The Arcade is home to Lunns Jewelers, Queens Bar as well as McKay's Old School sweet shop. If I were showing Belfast off to a visitor I would take them through Queens Arcade. It's elegant and charming all at the same time. I've heard people say that the only time they use Queens Arcade is when it's raining but I would encourage you to take a few moments out of your day and slowly amble through the Arcade, if only to look up and admire the architecture.

Specialising in flowers, wedding flower', gifts and 'frippery' this lovely shop resides down the…read morefamous Queens Arcade in Belfast. Located just a stone's throw from the plush Lunns jewellers I assume they're hoping to capitalise on any brides/grooms or wedding planners that may be passing. Inside the rather stark white interior there are several rather impressive flower displays and a couple of well stocked gift cabinets. Being in on a Saturday afternoon the shop was already quite busy and the staff were kept on their toes with plenty of requests for help and advice. Pros: Elegant shop, attentive staff. Cons: Pricey pricey.

In need of a bouquet of flowers for my partners Mum's birthday today, we popped in here and were…read morepleasantly surprised by the exquisite interior and even better service! The girl working in here immediately seen to us and asked what we were after. We pointed to the beautiful bouquet's placed in bags/boxes and asked about prices. They started at £20 and went up as far as £40. We decided to go for £30 and she asked if we wanted her to make it up there and then-which we did! I must say, watching her work was really mesmerising and she mad it look so easy! The flowers were like a representation of Autumn! They were orange, red, deep purple and rust coloured. Truly gorgeous. I have to say this is definitely my new favourite place to go for flowers! Really job well done!

I do regret not being able to zero stars this behemoth…read more Atrocious service. We bought an iPad in Apple, Florida Mall two weeks ago. We only got to turn it on last Friday. It kept turning itself off and despite being fully powered up it said it was out of power. Simply it's clear it's not fit for purpose. We rolled up to Apple Belfast with a piece of crap not fit for purpose to be asked if we had made an appointment to see a technician. So my question was, are you having a laugh? If I went into any other business having bought something not fit for purpose we would get an apology and an immediate replacement but not Apple. Their approach was to make an appointment for us. Fortunately it was 30 minutes hence. It was 11:30am and I determined I'd give it an hour and leave to leave it to the credit card company to refund us. They sell us a piece of broken crap and keep us waiting to suit their procedures. Now there's a common expression in these parts 'arsin about'. This store had 3 or 4 staff just arsin about. Any one of them could simply have replaced the broken pad. At about noon we got a text to say our appointment was imminent but 20 more minutes would pass to get attention from Vivienne - a charmer who remained charming when I put to him that this was not a technical issue, rather it was simply a replacement and I had no intention of accepting a repair. He briefly ran a few tests and replaced the broken iPad which could have and should have been done within 5 minutes of our going in the door. Not wasting over an hour of our time. It's not disabled friendly either as the only seats are high rise stools.

I purchased iPhone 14 pro in October the phone has failed twice once replaced and then repaired,…read morewent to collect the phone today and advised the staff member I needed to see it working before I left the store, I was encouraged to use iCloud download and the staff member would see me in 15 minutes, he never returned and 45 minutes later I complained and another staff member had to restart the whole process again. Their attitude is unhelpful, they have a highly inflated view of themselves and their processes are not at all customer focussed. I was there for 1 hour 40 minutes, back to John Lewis I think. Apple need to carryout an audit on this store to get it back to an acceptable standard. I am very disappointed again with the iPhone 14 pro and the store.

Went into this tiny shop on the off chance that I could get my watch repaired. So glad I did. Abe…read moreis the loveliest, friendly man. He had my watch fixed within minutes. Charged me very little. I would recommend this shop for fast reliable service.

This simply named, simply set-up shop is little more than a 'hole in the wall' down in Smithfield…read moremarket, North Belfast. In fact it's almost more of a 'walk-in cupboard in the wall' but we're not talking masses of stock, what we're dealing in is watch repairs! I went in on the off chance they could change the battery in an old watch of mine and I was in and out of there in less than 5 mins at a mere cost of £3, battery included. No idea what the standard of their watch repairs are up to or if you'd be wise entrusting an antique or more collectable watch with them but they certainly seem to know their watches. Pros: Cheap Cons: Out of the way.