Laura R.

Nice little "arcade" (market). Not too much of a selection and mostly for tourist. I did find a silver Claddagh ring I purchased that the owner resized for me within 30 mins. As we walked around waiting for the ring we checked out others and found the price to be reasonable. The other kiosks were mostly souvenir shops filled with tchotchkes and clothes from Ireland.

Sara G.

We walked through St. George's Arcade and it's a must-visit landmark in Dublin, Ireland. As the country's first shopping centre and Europe's oldest, constructed in 1881, it holds a special place in architecture and commercialization. It also centralized shopping needs. The Arcade's Victorian charm is immediately evident. as soon as you walk up to it. It has the red brick and terracotta turrets. Inside, the atmosphere is bustling with large shops to internal booths with the natural sunlight shining in from the high vaulted glass roof. The eclectic mix of stalls and shops offers everything from vintage clothing and jewelry to artisanal foods and quirky souvenirs. Grab your souvenirs and creative collectibles here.

Dawn V.

If for no other reason, walk through and grab a coffee & sweet at the coffee stand on the end and do a little tshirt/souvenir shopping- we went to the falafel restaurant to see what Anthony Bourdain was talking about and it's also a nice connector btwn streets - not all stands are open at the same time so it's also a good idea to stop back at different times

Jessica S.

I was in full-on geek-girl mode, fully enjoying my brief jump into the scenes of "Once". My husband's only ever experienced the Broadway show with me, despite the fact that we'd planned on watching the movie before our trip. So, even though he knows the story and is familiar with most of the music, he didn't get why I was giddy over things like an old music store, an arch at the entrance of a park, or this crazy-looking indoor/outdoor mall. I tried to explain it to him - to plant the visual of Guy and Girl walking through this arcade, towing a busted-up Hoover along behind them - but my words fell on dead ears. No matter, *I* certainly loved that I was walking the same streets as Guy and Girl, and that I was able to visit something that means something to me, even if it's not a typical tourist attraction. That being said, the arcade wasn't something I'd want to go back to revisit (unless I wanted more "Once"-themed photos), and it wasn't a spot we wanted to spend a whole lot of time in. The aisles were cramped, and most of the stalls and stores were closed when we visited. We did one pass down the first aisle, then made a hard right and went back up the aisle on the other side, but we just didn't see anything that made us want to stop. And even if we did, there just wasn't enough room for us to stop to browse, while allowing for other people to pass by. Still, it was a stop I didn't even think to look up or seek out, and it really did make me a tiny bit giddy, recounting the scene for an uninterested husband. There's something to that, at least.

Emily C.

Another flippin great example of grand (grand in the original sense, not the Irish sense!) architecture adapted to fit and work in everyday life. I have to admit that the contents of the centre are actually of very little significance to me - I just love the feeling of the space, the ornate wrought iron ceilings, the thick red brick walls, the church-like windows, I just love the fact that it's stood the test of time, and is still here, busy as ever, 150 years later. The contents of said beautiful building could be debated til the cow's come home. I noticed a review a while back stating that it was like a more expensive version of New York's Chinatown. Now whilst I do see where this person is coming from, from my last count, there were maybe four Asian-inspired shops in here. Selling the usual fare - mobile phone covers, copies of paintings, and one fantastic place selling original Chinese / Japanese kimonos and silk items. BUT there is so much more to this place. Yogism and Urban Picnic - both supremely awesome places to stuff your gob. There's quite a few vintage stores, hat stores, a key cutter, collectibles like stamps, coins, prints, antiquarian books, costume jewelry, body jewelry, a flower shop, bubble tea, and Spindizzy Records (nice little spot to browse). They've also got free WiFi! So gerrup with yer complaining and get down here on a Sunday. It's a great little spot :-)

Michael F.

I found this nice little shopping building while walking around the Grafton Street Area. There were a few vendors selling their handmade goods, vintage books and other kitschy things. Found a unique looking pocket watch here and a great eatery that serves vegetarian food. If I had the room in my luggage and the average temperature in Phoenix wasn't hellacious, I would have stocked up on a few vintage coats from one of the vendors.

Alexandra M.

George's Street Arcade dates back to the Victorian times and was Dublin's first shopping centre. Named after its owner, its history remains unknown to most people who shop here. In any case, it is praised and loved by most Dubliners because of its unique ambiance. Where else in the city can you find a coin collector, palm reader, jeweller and chip seller all under one roof? There's so many stalls in this centre that deserve a special mention. I love the shop Head Room that pedals only head ware. Simon's Place Coffee Shop makes great hearty sandwiches. And then there's New Moon that sells beautiful precious stones and Barry Doyle Designs Jewellers that customizes rings. There are so many good reasons to shop in this arcade.

Melanie M.

Time to reminisce of the good old days when the Arcade was actually more like a market and rumble sale! I remember buying an Original 1970's Afghan Coat for 5 old pounds! and I got my belly button pierced here for 4 pounds with a gun!!! But oh how the times have changed and everything has cleaned up! But most of the stalls are still the same and the record shops, the fact that they are still called RECORD shops shows that! But the stores themselves are all trendy eateries and clothes shops now, some for the better and some for the worst. But over all this arcade remains a great shopping haunt of Dubs looking for the rare auld times!

Aoife O.

George's Street Arcade offers a bit of 'character' with your shopping. From sesame seeds to Palestinian scarves to Betty Boop memorabilia, it's fairly eclectic. If you are into things hippie, kitsch or retro, you'll probably enjoy having a wander around here. There are some fun and fabulous antique and retro clothing shops but this is not 'Oxfam' second-hand so don't expect Oxfam prices! As the name suggests, it's less of a shopping centre and more of an arcade/market and it has the atmosphere to match which means wandering around can be an experience in itself. If you're shopping in Dublin and looking for something unique and random (possibly with a former owner) then head to George's Street Arcade.

Kate M.

George's St Arcade is really cool and funky, and is more a mixture of a market/arcade than a shopping centre. There are clothes shops, hairdressers and restaurants, but there are also random stalls that sell Turkish delight, old coins and hello kitty merchandise. It's really a little treasure trove of things. You'll always find something really random that you never thought you'd want to buy - anything from neon coloured tights to some arty picture!

Rónán C.

"Georges Street Arcade is great for picking up random, mad or unique stuff that you won't find on Grafton. This collection of madness, diversity and creativity is what the cities "main shopping district" should really look like. Great fun, and this coming from a man who hates shops." and then I realised that I've never actually seen anything here that I wanted to buy, in fact, I don't even look at half the stalls. Just like to walk through the place is all.

Mary C.

I was searching high and low for something like this in Dublin; it seems a shame that such an old city only has a handful of market-type places. Luckily for me, Georges Street Arcade is a pretty good one. It's not full on, but nearly so. You can buy lots of used and new clothes, records, sunglasses, hats, homewares, accessories, and general crap. It's great to wander around for a bit if you're in the area, if only to get a hint of what shopping is like in South America or Asia. Now, if only they sold produce, meats and fish it would be a truly marvelous market.

Cathal C.

If you're the type of pretentious nob that claims that vinyl sounds better than CDs, you'll probably really like George's Street Arcade. Located in the beautiful old South City Market's, George's Street Arcade is full of the businesses so beloved of Dublin's hipsters. Expect shops selling things that are 'kitsch'; 'retro'; 'vintage'; 'kooky'; 'random'. I mock these adjectives, though I must confess that I enjoy browsing in the arcade's second-hand bookshop (retro, vintage and also possibly random, if we want to categorise). Very pleasant to stroll through, but apart from second-hand books that are much more expensive than those for sale in Aungier/George's Streets innumerable charity shops, there isn't a whole lot in George's Street Arcade that I would actually want to buy. Nice to look at, shame about the shopping. And just for the record (pun), even though you may claim to prefer the sound of vinyl, they are most certainly not "better" than CDs, as digital formats are far superior to analog ones from a purely technical viewpoint. So there.