Shopping malls have definitely drastically evolved over the years selling anything from food to appliances, clothes and entertainment. Thus, it’s easy to see why it would be convenient to visit one for all of your needs.
In this article, we take a look at the best shopping malls in Dublin and compare all of their amenities and features.
If you’re ready, read on!
Top Shopping Malls in Dublin
We assessed the malls according to the following criteria:
1. Dundrum Town Centre
| Range of Stores | ★★★★★(5/5) |
| > Food | ★★★★★(5/5) |
| > Products and services | ★★★★★(5/5) |
| Physical space | ★★★★☆(4/5) |
| > Location | ★★★★☆(4/5) |
| > Atmosphere | ★★★☆☆(4/5) |
| Events | ★★★★☆(4/5) |
| Customer testimonials | ★★★★☆(4/5) |
Dundrum Town Centre has an amazing selection of stores with unique options to choose from for both leisure and entertainment. They open at 9:00 AM everyday except Sunday, in which they start at 10:00 AM.
We really like that they have a Tesco supermarket available which opens a little earlier than regular store hours. It’s very convenient for those who are looking to buy both their groceries and browse through shops afterwards.
We were also very impressed with the amount of car parks even though it might get crowded at times. They even have a few charging facilities available for electric vehicles.
They have Family Rooms which accommodate baby changing, bathrooms with enough room for buggies and private feeding areas. This makes them an excellent choice especially if you’re planning to go on family days with young children and babies.
In terms of their store and entertainment selection, what we appreciate is that they have more unique options that you won’t find in other malls. One example of this is the dlr Mill Theatre which stages different types of live performances.
Overall, Dundrum Town Centre is a solid choice especially for families looking to shop and be entertained.
Pros
- Modern look with great lighting during Christmastime
- Very family friendly with a lot of activities for all ages
- A lot of parking available
- Have unique facilities and services available
Cons
- Can get quite crowded at times
- Most pets are not allowed; only guide, assistance and patrol dogs are
Customer Reviews
Can Easily Spend Hours Here
A great place to do some quick shopping. There are a lot of shops inside with amazing quality products. There are some restaurants too, you can easily spend hours here. The place has enough parking space. The shops are running with some sales deals almost all the time. The entrance area could have been maintained well, apart from that everything was good. I recommend this place. – Sibeesh Venu
Clean and Modern
It is no.1 shopping mall in Dublin and the biggest one. It is very clean, modern and full of shops with the latest on fashion. Don’t miss it. Have lunch there in open area and shop ‘till you drop. – hanadi 2hanadi
2. Jervis Shopping Centre
| Range of Stores | ★★★★☆(4/5) |
| > Food | ★★★☆☆(3/5) |
| > Products and services | ★★★★☆(4/5) |
| Physical space | ★★★★★(5/5) |
| > Location | ★★★★★(5/5) |
| > Atmosphere | ★★★★☆(4/5) |
| Events | ★★★★☆(4/5) |
| Customer testimonials | ★★★★☆(4/5) |
Built on a former hospital site, Jervis Shopping Centre is in the centre of one of Dublin’s bustling shopping streets. It opened in 1996 and has since grown to include some well known stores.
What we like about the location is that it’s relatively accessible. It is also quite near other notable locations like Temple Bar and shopping sites.
In terms of their services, they have a pretty solid range including customer lockers, nappy vending as well as facilities for cars. Speaking of which, we really appreciate that they have a service like Crystal Clean for car wash needs.
In particular, they have a substantial number of parking spaces available for the space, especially being so close to the busy part of the city.
Admittedly however, due to their smaller size, they do comparatively have less options of stores available as opposed to other shopping centres. For example, their categories for children’s and electronics stores are quite small.
However, they still have some excellent choices available when it comes to dining and fashion. It’s great to visit for people passing through the busy district looking for known brands like New Look and Stradivarius.
All in all, if you’re looking for a mall that has a great location and pretty good store options for fashion and dining, we suggest checking out Jervis Shopping Centre.
Pros
- Excellent location
- Have a Crystal Care service available for car washes
- Two supermarket options are present, Tesco and M&S
- Still solid selection of dining choices
Cons
- No cinema
- Less range of store options
Customer Reviews
Very Well Maintained
A mid size Shopping Centre with variety of shops and small outlets. Have been here numerous times and did always find the place to be well maintained. The restrooms are periodically cleaned. The accessibility to and within the mall is quite easy. – Ranjith BK
Great Experience
Very nice shopping centre, it has a variety of stores and easily to find something you need, great experience over here, for sure we will come back again. – Tony Walsh
3. Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre
| Range of Stores | ★★★★☆(4/5) |
| > Food | ★★★★☆(4/5) |
| > Products and services | ★★★★☆(4/5) |
| Physical space | ★★★★★(5/5) |
| > Location | ★★★★★(5/5) |
| > Atmosphere | ★★★★★(5/5) |
| Events | ★★★★☆(4/5) |
| Customer testimonials | ★★★☆☆(3/5) |
Stephen’s Green has quite the rich history, making it a must visit for any tourist or local alike. Nowadays, the shopping centre that accompanies it is great for anyone looking to have a relaxing time in the area.
What initially stands out to us about it is architecture and ambiance. Mall goers will definitely be impressed by the facade as well as the structure of the white beams against the glass of the building.
It really matches well with anyone looking to tour the nearby area, especially after a day of going around the garden square and public park.
What makes it great as well is that there are a lot of nearby hotels like The Fitzwilliam Hotel or The Merrion Hotel, making it a perfect quick stop for anyone visiting.
The mall itself has a selection of stores from food to fashion and even games and music. Admittedly however, it does have a much smaller offering of stores compared to other malls.
It spans over three floors with an excellent range of food and beverage options like Baxter & Greene and The Well. There are also baby changing and feeding facilities for families taking a shopping trip.
One thing we would like to note is that there have been customer complaints about the bathrooms because you have to pay to enter. So if you’re not willing to shell out cash to take care of your “business”, then this might not be the best choice.
In the end, central Dublin Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre is a convenient place to stop by to admire its architecture and relatively good selection of restaurants.
Pros
- Impressive architecture and ambiance
- A lot of nearby hotels
- Excellent choice for tourists
- Good selection for food and drink
Cons
- Charge a fee to access the toilets
- No post office
Customer Reviews
Stunningly Gorgeous
This shopping centre is incredibly beautiful and very large, there are also many shops to discover. You can basically get anything you need here. There is also a food court if you get hungry. I also think this used to be a place where occasion such as balls would be held, which makes it so stunningly gorgeous! – Thao Vi Quach
A Variety of Amenities
Really nice shopping centre with public toilets on the third floor. There is a small art exhibition also on the third floor and many lovely shops such as the Donegal shop, the Art & Hobby store, the Carroll’s Irish gifts and many more. There are also some food & coffee shops with a terrace. Great shopping centre! – Blackbird
4. Liffey Valley Shopping Centre
| Range of Stores | ★★★★★(5/5) |
| > Food | ★★★★★(5/5) |
| > Products and services | ★★★★★(5/5) |
| Physical space | ★★★★★(5/5) |
| > Location | ★★★★★(5/5) |
| > Atmosphere | ★★★★☆(4/5) |
| Events | ★★★★★(5/5) |
| Customer testimonials | ★★★★☆(4/5) |
If you’re looking for a mall with a large selection of stores, Liffey Valley Shopping Centre definitely impresses us with the options that they have. Firstly, they have a great range of dining places to choose from.
From quick eats to cafes to more unique food options, mall goers will definitely be satisfied with the variety present. It’s great to visit if you’re looking for a specific cuisine and style or you’re looking to try out different things on a food crawl.
Next, we find their Vue Cinema to be quite impressive as well – it has 3,800 seats and 14 screens. Moreover, due to its ambiance and vibe, they are definitely one of our top picks when it comes to mall cinemas in the Dublin Area.
In terms of stores, this is definitely a must visit especially for those looking for a wealth of clothing brand options. They have a lot of big names to choose from which should satisfy any shopaholic.
You don’t have to worry about parking here as well! They are able to accommodate a large number of mall goers with over 3,350 car parking spaces. However, the recent updates to their paid parking system hasn’t sat well with some customers.
In the end, Liffey Valley Shopping Centre is a great place to visit for the large selection of stores they have as well as their good quality cinema.
Pros
- Excellent cinema
- Great choice for those who want a large selection of stores
- Good range of dining options to choose from
- Praise from multiple customer testimonials
Cons
- Can get crowded
- Customer complaints on parking fees
Customer Reviews
Stores Worth the Visit
I really like the Liffey Valley Shopping Centre, not just because it’s giant, but because there is many stores and restaurants that are worth it a visit. It’s just a bit tricky to find a parking space specially during the weekend. And also it a bit worse now that there is constriction happening there in the parking area, at least they are improving the space. Just remember that the stores usually closes early. – Mathias Sant’Anna
Great Range, Lovely Atmosphere
Absolutely stunning shopping centre. Although there is a lot of work going on with regards to the parking areas, there is minimal disruption and still lots of parking. Being very well managed. Great range of shops and restaurants and always a lovely atmosphere. Never disappointed when we visit this shopping centre. Very clean and extremely well Managed. – Michael Petyt
5. Blanchardstown Centre
| Range of Stores | ★★★★★(5/5) |
| > Food | ★★★★★(5/5) |
| > Products and services | ★★★★★(5/5) |
| Physical space | ★★★★★(5/5) |
| > Location | ★★★★★(5/5) |
| > Atmosphere | ★★★★★(5/5) |
| Events | ★★★★★(5/5) |
| Customer testimonials | ★★★★☆(4/5) |
Blanchardstown Centre has over 180 stores to choose from, all housed in an area with a lot of space to walk around. It makes for a great choice for families looking for a casual day to stroll about.
Their impressive selection is organized into different sections, with each conveniently divided by parking sections. What we can say is that if you’re looking for certain stores, you may find that the spacious layout may be tiring to traverse.
On the other hand however, we really appreciate the amount of parking space that they have. We highly recommend checking out their website if you’re looking to plan where the best parking place for your next visit would be.
We really like the combination of options they have for mall goers even outside of shopping. This includes their Odeon and Draiocht, which is a more unique multipurpose centre showcasing exhibitions, theatre and many more.
If you are looking to have a fun family day out as well, Leisureplex is a great way to entertain kids with bowling lanes, laser games and even a nice play area. We really like that Blanchardstown Centre can cater to a wide age range of visitors.
In the end, Blanchardstown Centre is the perfect mall to visit if you’re looking for a spacious environment with a lot of activities and stores to choose from.
Pros
- Wide variety in stores
- Great place to buy clothes with their personal stylist service
- A lot of carpark locations
- Have a good selection of entertainment services for all ages
Cons
- Individual store opening times may vary on Monday and Tuesday
- Because of layout, some stores are widely separated
Customer Reviews
Great Shopping Experience
Good place for weekend shopping! Good amount of space for parking (free). Discounted prices in many shops & best thing is it is not crowdy at all. – Aniket Latpate
A Lot of Variety
Its is a very nice shopping center has a lot of variety in clothes and stores. Very nice place to enjoy has great food variety and good service and very big parking space and has stores for everything such as : food,cosmetics,clothes,electronics,toys and so much more everything is available.There is also a lot hair salons and beauty salons .I always go to blanchstown shopping center it is a very great shopping center.Best place to spend money.😝 – Hajira Bibi
FAQs about Shopping Malls
Nowadays, shopping malls have so many features and new amenities that it may get overwhelming. We hope our list helps narrow the best options down for you and if you would like to read more we also have an article on luxury shopping in Dublin.