5 Gift Shops in Bacolod You Can Run to for Every Occasion

Gift Selections: baby essentials

If that baby shower is a few days away, make a trip to Babyrun for your gift needs. Babyrun stands out among the baby stores in the city because they keep up with new trends in the baby supply industry. This Bacolod gift shop sells many diverse products for experienced moms, dads, and couples new to parenthood. For a holiday in Bacolod gift suggestions, designed cloth diapers are an excellent sustainable gift idea. At the same time, educational wooden toys for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and older kids can make for an intelligent godchild!

You can order online through their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/Babyrun27/.

How to get to Babyrun - Ayala branch: From the North Ceres Terminal, proceed to the right side and find a Bata-Libertad PUV. Tell the driver to drop you off at Ayala Malls Capitol Central. Once you get to the mall entrance, turn to your right to find an escalator on the second floor. Then, look for the mall’s bazaar on the second floor; there, you will discover Babyrun.

How to get to Babyrun - 888 branch: From the Bacolod Public Market, take a Homesite-Central Market jeepney going west. Get off at Jollibee Gatuslao, then cross the street to 888 Chinatown Premier Mall. Take the elevator near the entrance (in front of Puregold Supermarket) to the second floor. Once you get off the elevator, turn right and go straight until you see the mall’s playground. You will see Babyrun across the play area.

Where: ANP HUB South Capitol Road, Capitol Lagoon, Bacolod City 6100 Bacolod City

Gift Selections: decors, housewares, furniture, furnishing, food, fashion, and garments

Handcrafted items are within your reach at The Negros Showroom! Featuring the works of member-producers from the Association of Negros Producers, the showroom sells high-quality handmade bags, recycled wind chimes, eye-catching bracelets, and Bacolod’s natural food products. Introduce your friend to Negros’s treasures and souvenirs—the perfect gifts for an out-of-towner.

You can order online through their website, http://www.anp-philippines.com/, or Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/thenegrosshowroom.

How to go to The Negros Showroom: From Bacolod Public Plaza, take a Bata-Libertad jeepney bound north. Ask the driver to drop you off at Robinsons Mandalagan and cross the street using the overpass. Get to the main entrance and go straight to reach the Citywalk. You will walk a few steps and reach The Negros Showroom, beside Bo’s Café.

Where: 2/F, North Wing, SM City Bacolod, Reclamation Area, Bacolod City

Gift Selections: household goods, cosmetics, food, stationaries, toys

Miniso is a Japan-based designer brand that sells cute and functional items that range from toys to kitchenware and bags. Products are made with quality materials and simple designs that minimalists can enjoy. This Bacolod gift shop offers a range of gift items for occasions, from gadget accessories to huggable stuffed toys—you might have difficulty deciding on only one gift! If you are a practical giver, this store is ideal for you.

You can order online through their website, https://shop.minisoph.com/, or Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/MinisoBacolodCallAndShop.

How to go to Miniso: If you are along Burgos Street, ride a Fortune Towne-Central Market PUV bound west. Get off at SM City’s North Wing and proceed to the entrance. Take the escalator to your right and move to the second floor. Turn left and go straight until you find Miniso.

Where: 2/F, Unit SL-47, 888 Chinatown Premier Mall, Bacolod City

Gift Selections: craft materials, art supplies, stationaries, calligraphy goods

Are you spending your holiday in Bacolod? Inspire and gift your friends or loved ones a creative hobby. For something that can bring out the celebrant’s creative side, Oki Doki Crafts got every artist’s dream supplies! Sketchbooks, rigger brushes, water brush pencils, and color essentials are available in Bacolod’s original craft store. This Bacolod gift shop also has carving tools for sculptors and DIY embellishments for those who love handmade goods.

How to go to Oki Doki Crafts: Take a Homesite-Central Market jeepney going west from the Bacolod Public Market. Get off at Jollibee Gatuslao, then cross the street to 888 Chinatown Premier Mall. Turn to your left and see the craft store beside Unitop. Take the elevator near the entrance (in front of Puregold Supermarket) to the second floor.

August 2022 Update: Oki Doki Crafts’ physical store is temporarily closed; however, you can order online through their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/okidokicrafts/.

Where: D3 Manuela Bldg., San Juan Street, Bacolod City

Gift Selections: fashion, health and beauty essentials, home decors, food

Deciding what to give as a present can be exhausting; luckily, Spirits Boutique has lined up everything for you. This Christmas-themed boutique sells various items and knickknacks, from colorful women’s clothing to miniature houses. You can also cop imported food and chocolate bars for your friends with a sweet tooth. And if you are aiming for something sentimental or nostalgic for your special someone or your grandparents, wrap up vintage stuff like camera clocks and lamps.

How to go to Spirits Boutique: Along Lacson Street, take a Bata-Libertad or Mandalagan-Libertad jeepney bound downtown. Before riding the jeepney, ask if it will pass by Plazamart. Then, ask to be dropped off in front of the Seabreeze Hotel along San Juan Street. From there, cross the street to get to the boutique’s entrance.

August 2022 Update: Spirits Boutique is permanently closed.

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