St. George’s Market

Lovey market to go to especially on Fridays. Lots of fresh produce and quirky stalls on offer and also lots of food stalls. Define fly somewhere to wander round when you have some time to kill and want fresh ingredients for your weekend dinner

St Georges Market Belfast — lively, friendly and full of variety — especially ideal on a Sunday morning as shops in Belfast can only open 1pm-​6pm
Shout out for fresh food — Dabo Smoothies, all the home made bakeries, fruit/​vege stall, hot food from all over the world cooked live, free entertainment with a live band, art, postcards & much more
There’s also a little seating near tea/​coffee stalls — SD Bells and Suki Tea where you can enjoy your purchases — seating is limited mind!
I this place and visit all the time
Of note: Friday and Saturday have lots of fish stalls which of course come with a smell but some cool fish — crabs, lobster, I’ve even bought shark!
Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday’s
There’s also a now annual twilight market worth looking out for

St Georges market is full of variety which I think is what makes it work so well. The markets location is perfect being a five minute walk from the city hall. The space could be used for other things when the market isn’t on, its definitely worth a visit when it is open.

Im here mainly on Saturday’s at the farmer’s market to get fruit, veg and meat. Some great deals if you know the right stands to go to. Its a case of trail and error at the start. I choose the Veg from the Man in the far corner at May St. entrance, not the main, large stands in centre.
They have many stands with hot food, crepes, burgers, cuban sandwiches etc. Cupcakes and sweet treats seem to have taken over.
The Love fudge couple make the best fudge and Simply Delicious Homemade Cakes are a favourite in our House.

A must visit for a weekend treat and relaxed dining. The OH & I usually opt for a mixture of savoury & sweet treats and share.
Tend to eat our way around the market whilst checking out the other stalls. That’s usually because a lack of seats means you have to eat in the go :-(More seating would be really good or lurkers encouraged to move on to apply people to quickly sit down & eat food
Never leave without a bag of goodies especially the sundried cherry tomatoes from Tom & Ollies are divine as is their tapenade. Perfect for a relaxing Sunday evening meal

Just realised I haven’t reviewed St. George’s Market! I’ve been to St George’s market so many times over the years, and I absolutely love the vibrancy and variety of stalls there and goods available to browse and buy!
On offer is fresh local produce, in the form of food, sweet and savoury, crafts, art, photography, pottery, household goods, plants, and beauty products. There is also often live music at the market which lends to the amazing atmosphere!
The market is on on three days; Friday 6am — 2pm, Saturday 9am — 3pm and Sunday 10am — 4pm.
Make sure you bring cash as there are no cash points in the immediate vicinity and few stallholders will take card (I think the closest cashpoint is in Central station)
It is really easy to get to from the City Centre and a short stroll down the road from the train station. If driving, I’ve usually been able to get parked on Stewart Street (just down from Central Station, Sundays only) otherwise you can park for £5 in Central Station Car Park

Amazed to see I have not reviewed this yet considering I love it so much! There is great sense of community here and an atmosphere that just make you smile as soon as you enter the front door. Great foods to sample from all over the world. A wonderful selection of gifts of everyone, great for Christmas shopping! There are a lot of artists that showcase here and you can get a real steal. Love it all!

One of the best weekend markets I’ve been to — a definite must-​visit for tourists and locals alike.
On your first step in, you will be drawn straight to the middle where you have your pick of brunch items and coffee. We opted for the Belfast bap — mighty delish and a hangover lifesaver! After satisfying your growling tummy, you can then wander the stalls offering up craft tea, chocolates, knits, arts and crafts and much more.
No better way to spend a lazy Sunday, especially if it’s sunny with the light streaming through the sun roofs :)

I love it here, the atmosphere is second to none. Everything you want under all under one roof. The best market in Belfast.

There’s nothing better than a sunday stroll around st Georges market. Best market in Belfast with lots of local food, drink and craft.

Great atmosphere. I love the way it has live music and a seating area. Very clean, no rubbish thrown around. It’s not too crowded to bring children to, which is always a plus. Good variety in stalls.

If markets are your thing, and you happen to find yourself in Belfast, well guess what buddy: you’re in for a treat!
Living in Edinburgh means there are a few smaller markets that pop up in various nooks and crannies of the city, but I fell into a bit of a jealous stink as soon as I stepped past the surprisingly lovely gates of the St. George’s. For one, it’s HUGE. This place is positively stuffed with goodies: all varieties of eats, from fresh seafood to vegan treats to curry extravaganzas; tables and booths brimming with jewelry and baubles and clothes; and, naturally, loads of fresh fruit and veg!
I managed to sample quite a variety of treats while I was there, but I was particularly impressed with some a couveture – aka super dooper fancy – chocolate bars I fetched back for my coworkers to sample. Even better than that, when we paused a moment before wandering out in the rainy Belfast streets as the market was winding to a close, we were caught admiring some absurdly wee mini squashes by a trader there. He joked that we better not be laughing at his tiny squash, and moments later he wandered back up to us with a smile and gave us a carton of fresh strawberries free of charge. (It goes without saying that they were stinkin’ delicious.) It was absurdly nice of him, and polished off my whole experience just peachily (strawberrily?).
So whether you’re looking to do some shopping for friends and family, or are feeling a bit peckish, or if you want some locally grown produce or just to stretch your legs – St. George’s Market is a must visit in Belfast. Give it a go – and send me some Irish couverture chocolate when you do!

Loads of lovely local food! Go early for great fish selection on sat and Sunday for craft and delish cupcakes and treats. Simply delicious cakes is a MUST! The carrot cake is Devine! See my pics!

Do you like carrot cake? If yes, go here on a Sunday and get a huge slice of carrot cake from Simply Delicious Cakes. Best carrot cake I’ve ever tasted.
Do you dislike carrot cake? If yes, go here on a Sunday and get a huge slice of carrot cake from Simply Delicious Cakes. You will immediately be a fan of carrot cake.
Before I lived in Belfast, St George’s Market was always somewhere I would visit if I was ever up in town and had a spare few hours to dander about and admire all the interesting stalls.
Now that I live in Belfast and end up passing by St George’s pretty much every weekend, I’ve identified exactly what places I want to visit in the market and what days they are there, so I can sort of do a quick drive-​by of sampling and purchasing, starting at one end and finishing at the other, knowing that I’m not missing out on anything new.
That’s the thing. The more you go, the more boring it is because it doesn’t really ever change. However once you find a stall that sells a really good product (and boy, there is definitely something here for everyone), you’ll always want to come back to at least show your support for them. So in that respect it’s comforting knowing that they’ll always be there waiting for you.

I love markets and this Victorian market is one of the best covered markets I’ve seen in the UK. It’s properly indoors (unlike for example Preston) and it’s a regular institution (unlike for example Upper Campfield). It doesn’t have the elegance of a Spanish or Italian food market but there’s still plenty of quality produce and street food on sale.
The fish and meat stalls are particularly impressive, with the butchers competing to offer incredible deals on family packs of their wares. There were also plenty of fruit and veg (soil on!) options and a good selection of fancy chutneys, dips, chocolate and cakes.
Street food wise, on a Friday I spotted crepes, burritos, fancy cheese sandwiches, curries and deluxe burgers.
The rest of the ‘variety’ Friday market is that indeed, probably my favourite stall being one selling vintage toy cars. Old records, modern toys, books, antiques and clothes all on offer too.

Saturday features the food and crafts stalls at St George’s Market and it’s a treat to wander around. There’s everything from fruits and veggies, to fresh fish, to baked goods, local crafts and, of course, a variety of food stalls.
Following the advice of other reviewers, we tried the Key West Cuban Sandwich and it was SO good! Super tender pulled pork, crusty Cuban bread, all hot-​pressed together with swiss cheese and pickles. We also tried the spicy chicken Paella wraps — also good and very large. We wanted to try the smoothies and some of the delicious-​looking cupcakes on display, but sadly, we just didn’t have anymore stomach space.
To top it off, live music keeps the atmosphere energetic and fun!

Magnifique !
Magnifique comme un magnifique marché qu’est le St. George’s Market, un lieu qui à une âme où se mêlent stands pour touristes et véritables stands authentiques aux produits locaux de qualité.

I don’t think anyone would need an explanation why local produce is way better than groceries you can get in a supermarket. Fruit and vegetables from the market are just so fresh, and have such a perfect taste. They bring back memories from my childhood when we used to grow all our own vegetables. Once you get used to them, you will never even look at the «fake» GM veggies and fruit in shops.
I am so lucky to live this close to St George’s Market, I am definitely a regular on Saturday mornings. Love the way sellers are so helpful, not to mention that by the time you get all the things you wanted you are full because everyone makes you try their products.

Cómo fan de los mercados artesanales y especialmente de comida debo darle 2. thumbs up al aparentemente ganador del mejor mercado en Uk 2014
No es tan grande pero es MUY lindo y pintoresco. Con muchas artesanías con historia irlandesa, bares, cafés, muuuchos puestos muy buenos de comida y productos frescos para comprar.
Se destaca el Belfast Bap, lejos.

I had an early flight into Belfast and was looking for somewhere to go, and as I had guessed, the market was open. I wish there were more places like St George’s Market around the UK. I’m sure there are, but I just haven’t lived near them.
I arrived on the side that had LOADS of fresh seafood, which was an incredible sight. Just across the way were lots of stalls with fresh vegetables and fruit. Scattered around the building are fresh bakeries with selections of cakes and breads of sorts. And what seemed to be one of the most popular attractions were stalls selling a morning fry-​up on a bap or soda bread. I had to restrain myself since I had already had breakfast.
It was rather quiet early on a Friday morning. I returned on the following Sunday afternoon and it was packed. Such a great buzz! And as I entered, I was sure that I heard live saxophone and trombone… and sure enough there was a jive/​swing band playing at the centre of the market. So I happily bought a cup of Dark Chocolate black tea at the Suki Tea stall, paired that with a cupcake and enjoyed the show.
Love this place! Now one of my favourite spots in the UK and a must for visiting Belfast.

Everything you could ever want under one roof — food, clothing, jewellery, art, crafts etc — this market has really become very strong over the last few years. An interesting and delightful day can be spent walking around St George’s Market. Eclectic, exciting and a better market than you’ll get anywhere else.

I love a good market and heard this was up there with the best, so ventured along early on Saturday morning to avoid the crowds I’d heard about. It was 9am and the place had a nice atmosphere, but I’m not sure what the hype is about. St George’s market felt like neither a fresh local market nor a tourist stall style haunt but a weird mix of the two.
There was «festival food» style stalls, with metal chairs outside selling burgers and wraps, even paella, that smelled delicious but didn’t appeal to me that early in the morning. The rest was photo frames and other cute knick knacks that were lovely to look at but that I would never actually buy. Nice to walk around but allow 20 minutes and get on with the rest of your day: to put it succinctly manage your expectations!