With the most wonderful time of the year rolling around the corner, we figured we’d show you some of the best shops around town. From vintage clothes shops and unique gift shops to the various iconic retail areas and events going on in the city, this list should (hopefully) have everything you are looking for from Dublin this Christmas.
Boutique Stores in Dublin
Tola Vintage:
- Tola is an trend-based 80’s & 90’s themed vintage clothes store on Fownes Street Lower.
- They have authentic designer bags, beautiful jackets, low-rise Y2K jeans and plenty of awesome chic hats.
American Vintage:
- American Vintage is a French Fashion brand known globally, and they have a boutique store on Exchequer Street.
- Their clothes are made of the finest natural fabrics they can get.
- They pride themselves on the wearability of all their products, so their clothes don’t just look good on the models, they look good on you too.
- They also pride themselves on the colours of their clothes, and rightfully so, from warm natural colours to vibrant and bright shades, the options are endless at American Vintage.
Retro Shop:
- Retro Shop is a, you guessed it, retro shop, they have gorgeous vintage clothes in all kind of sizes and you can find them in George’s Street Arcade.
- They have been open for nearly 25 years, so they are phenomenal at finding the perfect garments in the perfect size.
Om Diva & Atelier 27:
- Om Diva is an eclectic fashion Boutique in the heart of Dublin on Drury Street.
- Atelier 27 is located on top of Om Diva and is a hub dedicated to giving aspiring designers a possibility to get their name out there.
- Whether you’re looking for a beautiful new outfit, sunglasses, earrings or a new bag, Om Diva has you covered.
Asha Boutique:
- Asha Boutique is a one-of-a-kind shop in the Stephen’s Green Centre.
- With patchwork jackets, band t-shirts, tie-dye trousers, CBD items and even hair dyes.
Exploring Historic Shopping Hotspots
Grafton Area Shopping District:
- During Christmas time, Grafton Street comes to life, from the beautiful lights that line the street.
- With pretty much every kind of shop you could imagine, no matter what you may find yourself on Grafton for, you will find a shop that is perfect for you. From the Disney Store to Victoria’s Secret, the choice of outlets are endless.
George’s Street Arcade:
- George’s Street Arcade is always a spectacle due to it’s beautiful Victorian architecture, and come Christmas time, that architectural beauty is only amplified.
- From tarot readers to vintage designer fashion at Lou’s Lot to unbelievably nice jewellery at New Moon Jewellery to unreal food like Umi Falafel, much like Grafton Street, the pick of shops to visit here are endless.
Christmas Shopping Tips and Strategies
- If you do happen to be shopping in town, we say that the earlier the better because there’s less people, it’s easier to get around and there will be more in stock, if you’re looking for something in particular, not to mention the fact that it will probably be easier to park if you have to drive into town.
- Coming off the heels of no.1 we really suggest that you don’t drive if you need to get into town, not only because it’s worse for the environment, but also the fact that finding a place to park in town is a nightmare, some of the easy alternatives to driving would be either the Dart, Luas or Dublin Bus, which can all take you right into the heart of town.
- If you are looking for something out of the ordinary as a gift, then we couldn’t recommend Unique Crafts LTD in George’s Street Arcade more, from various decorations to out of the ordinary artworks to artistic lamps and ceiling lights.
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Cultural and Festive Activities
Christmas at the Castle:
- Every Christmas, Dublin Castle has a beautiful event, with delicious food options, incredible pop-up shops/markets and plenty of incredible live musicians.
- This is the perfect place to go for dates, family outings, hanging out with friends or anything else. It is non-ticketed and entirely free for entry.
Dublin Winter Lights:
- Dublin is beautiful year-round, but in the winter that beauty is even more, and if you throw in beautiful lights? come on, it’s just too pretty.
- The beautiful artworks can be seen all over some of Dublin’s most iconic landmarks, and are crafted by some of the best artists in the city centre.
Gaiety Theatre Panto:
- The Gaiety Panto is a timeless classic when it comes to Christmas in Dublin.
- This year, the Gaiety is putting on their rendition of Beauty and the Beast and will be running from the 23rd of November to the 4th of January.
- If you want to see their rendition live, got to Beauty and the Beast Panto for more information.
Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Shopping Options
Fresh Cuts Clothing:
- Fresh Cuts is a sustainable and ethical Irish fashion brand.
- They are committed to using fabrics that won’t damage the planet, getting their clothes from wind-powered mills and using reactive dyes to cut down on the effect that their fashion has on the planet.
Sostrene Grene:
- Sostrene Grene is a Danish lifestyle brand and store on South Great George’s Street.
- They have a plan to reduce their emissions by 58.4% by 2030 by reducing the emissions of their delivery process and by cutting down on their material waste during the packaging process.
Nourish:
- Nourish is a health food shop on Wicklow Street.
- From vitamins/supplements to skincare products to, of course, a wide range of food and drink options.
- At Nourish, they are devoted to being almost entirely plastic free, as well as trying to only sell products that contain no palm oil.
From some of the coolest, off the beaten path shops to the classic staple of Dublin culture, Dublin is almost redefined during the Yuletide time period.
We here at Dublin Town wish you a very merry Chrimbo, and hope that this list helped you pick out some spectacular gifts for whichever special someone you have.
