What a beautiful building! The building has a Victorian building with amazing metal work both…read moreinside and outside. The inside has an arched metalwork ceiling and a large clock. The upper floors have beautiful metalwork railings. Lots of stores selling a variety of stuff! A casual restaurant is on the top floor. The mall has Wi-Fi. It was light and bright inside. It was a great place to escape the rain.

If you're wandering around Grafton Street, as tourists often find themselves doing in Dublin,…read moreyou're bound to run into Stephen's Green Shopping Centre. Its most-unique greenhouse architecture allows so much natural light to come through the glass roof. I absolutely loved the look of it. We took a stroll through all three floors. Having never been to the country, I was unfamiliar with most of the shops, but I took note of the few I recognized (Boots, TK Maxx, Claire's.) We were momentarily tempted to try the Chinese restaurant upstairs but thought better of it. Restrooms are also located on the uppermost level. Not super bustling, seemed to be going the way of most malls. And although I wasn't taken by any store in particular, I enjoyed the structure's design & seeing what a Dublin shopping centre has to offer.

While it sounds like it is a spot with games and all the fun things to play, George's Street Arcade…read moreis actually a covered shopping passthrough in Dublin linking two sides of the city center. However, don't get upset, it is still a fun place and honestly has the energy of what us American's think of when we see "arcade"! Small but mighty and packed full of shoppes, coffee shops and eateries from one entrance to the other. Vendor stalls line the middle of the space and while they are revolving, they usually feature art, souvenirs, clothing etc. The space itself is very historic and has been in use in this capacity for a very long time. The architecture of the building is gorgeous and screams old world Ireland. While wandering around Dublin, we made sure to walk through George's Arcade. We grabbed a small piece of art from one of the vendors and a chocolate treat from another. It was certainly time well spent! Overall, great little market worth a venture through if for nothing more than saying you did it!

In the UK, Arcades are like outdoor/indoor hybrid malls…read more They typically have a good variety of boutiques, specialty shops and some dining options. This one was nice to walk around. I remember mom wanting to check out a vintage clothing shop here for fun.

We received exceptional service from the ladies at Kilkenny shop…read more They have a large range of items from handmade candy, luxury crystal, wool blankets and clothing apparel. Ruth was really helpful and set the items we selected aside as we shopped to our hands free. They have change rooms for you to try clothing as needed and an attendant to help you find sizes. What was really unique and cool to see was the Irish gold jewelry pieces and to learn the history about the particular source of the gold. They sell quality products from local and Irish companies. I really enjoyed finding true Irish based products. Thank you ladies!! I was in Dublin for just 7 days and I came back to this shop twice! 10 out of 10 highly recommend!

I went in there a few weeks ago with my Dad buying some things for Christmas. Everyone who we dealt…read morewith was lovely however, when my Dad asked them where the lift was because we were hungry. We were told by a retail worker who looked ashamed, that they did not have lifts. Only stairs. l then looked at the stairs and it looked like Mount Everest to me. My disability is 90% invisible however I know my limits and I had my wheelchair with me that day. The lovely retail worker offered us free tea or coffee for us to go. However at this point I felt dejected. All I wanted to do was get something to eat with my father. To whoever owns this store an/or the building; DO BETTER! How would you feel if you couldn't see half the shop? Grab a bite to eat and a drink? How would you feel if that was your child? We are only a few days away from 2026 and to see this type of discrimination against disabled people is shocking. I am n mincing my words. It was pure discrimination. Pure and simple.

If you have wandered around Dublin for any amount of time, you have come across and probably popped…read moreinto a Carroll's Irish Gifts. We popped into this location to pick up a few tchotchkes for the folks back home. The store is packed with goods from wall to wall, floor to ceiling. They have all the classic souvenirs plus a few local specialties in the form of snacks and such. We scooped up a few magnets, a hat and a couple of t-shirts for the family. It was nice to be able to mark everyone off the list after one spot. Service was okay. Not very helpful and a bit disconnected at the register, but I imagine they are constantly busy, so just overwhelmed. Either way, it was noticeable, but didn't detract much from the experience. Overall, I'd recommend this or any Carroll's location in Dublin when you are after goodies from your trip.

It's an overpriced touristy souvenir shop. What can you do?…read more Not a lot of options but the standard fare of Tshirts and pics and things with names are being sold here.

I discovered Penney's while perusing the buzzing neighborhood near my hotel. As soon as I walked…read morein, it reminded me of Primark. Lo and behold, I found out they're a part of the same company/brand. How cool!! Same great products, same great prices. They even had a fully operating hair and nail salon inside. I barely had any vacant space in my luggage, but I absolutely had to grab some good deals and exit quickly lol. The store is huge and the various sections are easy to browse. It was also easy to spot employees walking around if you needed to ask for help.

So great, so affordable, friendly service... I love visiting Penney's when we visit Irelandread more

Always enjoyable to visit a Patagonia store. The people who work there are very friendly and really…read morelove the products. There was a summer sale going on with some items up to 30% off. Very nice selection of items and exactly what you would expect of Patagonia.

I have been a long-time fan of Patagonia apparel. They excel by focusing entirely on apparel for an…read moreactive lifestyle, and they really do cover all the bases of that. From wicking underwear to base layers to shirts and pants to windbreakers to full on parkas, Patagonia can take you naked and outfit you instantly to face the harshest of climates. Their products are extremely well-made and last a long, long time. Which is a good thing, because there's no way in hell I could afford to shop here on a regular basis. Now, this location is an outlet, meaning they sell merchandise from past seasons at a reduced price. The prices are indeed reduced heavily, but the fact that the starting price is so high means the reduced price is still high. I took a look around the store and was dismayed that I couldn't even buy a single item. Even a bra was only reduced to 27 euros. Sad face. If you are a camping nut or just enjoy being outside, this place is worthy of a stop in. Their stuff is really excellent and fun to just look at a wish for, as I do. The main drawback is that, because it is an outlet, you don't have as many options. You're definitely not seeing their full range, which is even more impressive.

A new permanent address for lovers of vintage garments. Open every day between now and Christmas…read more(and weekends after that), Dublin Vintage Factory sells clothing by the kilo. 1kg is a tenner and little weighing scales are available throughout the shop to get an indication of how much cash you'll part with. There's lots of fur, 80s style bomber jackets and jumpers, dresses, bags and plenty of denim. They don't (yet) have a changing room and the light is more decorative than revealing so do keep that in mind. The outfit you buy may look very different in broad day light. I was told that they'll get 'new' stock every week so hopefully they'll do something about the (lack of) light situation soon and I'd be a regular in here.

If you're looking for something and you're not quite sure what it is or you just want a good old…read morefashioned rummage this is the place for you !! The general concept is a kilo of clothes for €20 but you can also buy individual items if you like. They have some really cool hoodies and tshirt and lots of pretty tops and dresses also a great collection of shoes both casual and dressy. The shop itself is very cool with really retro furnishings and the staff are really nice. it's right on the square in Smithfield and very easy to find

Located in the Temple Bar area, the aptly named Temple Bar Trading Company is a sprawling and jam…read morepacked souvenir shop that features all the classic souvenirs you'd be after from shirts, hats, magnets, cups, scarves, bags, etc...plus a good variety of perishable souvenirs like chocolates, coffee and other snacks. Speaking of snacks, they also share a space with a local gelato/ice cream shop! Service was friendly and helpful whether on the sales floor or at the register. The store was packed with stuff, so a little hard to maneuver, especially when busy, which I feel is majority of the time. Quality of the goods seemed to be mixed, as did pricing. Overall, solid shop to stop by while wandering around Dublin.

Definitely THE temple bar souvenir shop-- huge selection of items varying in price. That also means…read moreit's very crowded, and people tend not to be very aware of their surroundings. You get what you pay for -- pretty cheap and not the highest quality stuff, but able to get a lot of things. I've gotten jewelry from here before that has broken, but I love the postcards (and price of the postcards) etc.

Fun vibe and nice selection of stores. Enjoyed walkign thru at Christmas time - was super busy and…read morefestive. Check it out!

I don't like this shopping centre. I find it very confusing, can't find what I'm looking for & I…read morealways find it very crowded for my liking, especially during Covid. Don't think I'll be going back any time soon

Merrion Shopping Centre is my favourite place to do my weekly shopping. The Tesco there is huge…read moreand nice to stroll unhurriedly around. The newsagents is open on Sundays, has all the papers, cards and old-fashioned sweets at the till. It also has a hardware shop (perfect for that random DIY thing you need) and a chemist. One of the chemists also has lovely gift things. It has a zumo in case you're doing your shopping a little hungover and sometimes there's a health-food/nut stall at the door. There's also a hairdressers. Merrion Centre covers all the bases and all of the "just-in-case" things that might occur to you that you need while doing your weekly shop. Parkings free with a maximum stay of 2 hours.

A quick addition to Natalies review…read more... again it is a fine place to shop and the opening hours of the Tesco are designed to make sure you are rarely if ever stuck (I have had several emergency nappy / calpol / milupa / formula drives at 11pm to prove it). However if you are driving into the carpark take heed - the first speed bump at the bottom of the ramp means business - I go over it at snails pace and it still jars the car something rotten!