The Lab

★ 5.0 · 6 reviews Belfast Opened 2026

Plants, refills and local art on the Lisburn Road

Come for the houseplants, stay for the wall of Belfast artists' work that owner Julia Monjaras talks about more than anything else in the shop. That's the part that feels like it's actually for the city, not just selling to it.

Around it sits a low-waste stock of bamboo toothbrushes, refills, reusable bottles, skincare and gifts, all kept local and sustainable where possible. A back room hosts workshops and hire, so it doubles as an events space between restocks.

Good to know

• Open 10-6 weekdays, 10-5 Saturday and 11-4 Sunday.
• They run plant and craft workshops in the back room; spaces go through their Instagram.

What guests say

Reviews by Google

• T Thomas 3 reviews 28 July 2026

  Very friendly and knowledgeable staff, they even gave us a free gift with our purchase!

• K Keelan 22 reviews · Local Guide 29 May 2026

  Helpful staff and nice plants

• G Georgia B 130 reviews · Local Guide 17 April 2026

  Wonderful selection of plants and eco friendly products !!

• C carp3ts 18 reviews · Local Guide 22 March 2026

  Really lovely selection of plants and sustainable products! Also really nice seeing local art being sold too, would definitely recommend a visit! The gentleman who served myself and my partner was really knowledgeable and approachable

• H Hazel Cordingley 17 reviews · Local Guide 15 March 2026

  Beautiful plant shop selling local art and eco friendly products. Fab upstairs space available for creative workshops. Friendly accomodating owners.

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