St George’s Market
St George’s Market is one of Belfast’s oldest attractions. It was built between 1890 and 1896 and is
one of the best markets in the UK and Ireland.
It has been voted for numerous local and national titles and awards for its fresh, local produce and great atmosphere.
It holds a weekly Friday Variety Market as well as the City Food and Garden Market on Saturdays. It also hosts a range of events throughout the year.
Latest news and events
- Chinese New Year will take place at The Ulster Hall this year on Saturday 4 February, 1pm - 6.30pm. If you would like to have a stall at the celebrations, contact John Shum on 028 9028 8277 or email finance@cwa-ni.org
Weekly markets
Day: Friday
Opening hours: 6am - 2pm
Details: Stalls sell a variety of products including fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, antiques, books and clothes.
City Food and Garden MarketDay: Saturday
Opening hours: 9am - 3pm
Details: The market offers a huge range of local, continental and specialty foods including meat and fish, cheese, coffee beans, tapas and organic products.
Sunday MarketDay: Sunday
Opening hours: 10am - 4pm
Details: This market is a mixture of the traditional Friday Variety Market and Saturday’s City Food and Garden Market. It also has a special emphasis on local arts and crafts.
Video of St George's Market
This short video shows footage and images of St George's Market. It includes interviews with stallholders and customers describing how the market has changed over the years. You'll hear about the variety of products on sale at the weekly markets, plus a brief overview of the history of the market, which dates back to 1896.



