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London’s Best Food Markets

From Borough and Brixton to Camden and Hampstead, there are food markets selling delicious street food ALL over London!

Time for a blog filled with foodie joy! Food markets are one of my favourite things on the planet. I try to visit them in every destination I visit. From bustling Barcelona, to small towns in Guatemala and the buzzing night markets of Indonesia – they’re all different but give you a truly local vibe.

London’s food market scene has been growing and growing. We don’t want to buy fresh produce to take home, we want creative cuisine from around the world… and on a budget.

We are so lucky to have food from pretty much every corner of the planet available too. These days it’s no surprise to see Chinese baos next to authentic Mexican tacos and Indian rotis. Infact, it’s pretty rare to see a standard hot dog or burger!

So, with the street food revolution in full swing, it’s time for a quick tour of London’s top street food markets. A trip to any of these makes a great day out in London. I’ll be sure to update as and when new places pop up too!

Borough Market

Over 100 stalls sit under Borough Market‘s open roofed structure just south of the river. Along with great produce – cheese, bread, cider, fresh fish and meat, your nose will be guided by delicious smells of venison burgers, Lebanese falafel, goat stew, Indian vegetarian street food and some of the most delicious scotch eggs around!

Opening Times: Borough Market’s main market is open Wednesday – Saturday although there are some stalls there on Monday and Tuesday.
Address: Borough High Street, Borough, London, SE1 9DE.
Nearest Tube: London Bridge

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Maltby Street Market

One of my favourite discoveries from the last year, Maltby Street is compact, away from the main tourist areas, and has more of a local vibe! There are cute restaurants and bars on each side of the street, then a whole range of stalls down the middle. There’s tonnes on offer, with Korean fried chicken, Canadian poutine, oozing cheese toasties, tasty gyozas and gourmet brownies oozing with salted caramel to name a few.

Opening Times: Saturday and Sunday only.
Address: 41 Maltby Street, Ropewalk, Southwark, SE1 3PA.
Nearest Tube: London Bridge

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Hampstead Market

Hampstead Market showcases the very best in fresh produce and delicious foodie treats. From huge barrels of olives and gooey burrata cheese, to fresh ravioli, gigantic savoury tarts, waffles and some of London’s best macaroons, whatever you’re in the mood for, there’ll be something waiting for you!

Opening Times: Saturdays only from 10am – 3pm.
Address: Hampstead Parochial School, Holly Bush Vale, NW3 6TX.
Nearest Tube: Hampstead

Broadway Market

This part of Hackney has quite a mix on offer, including cute shops, galleries, vintage stores and of course a top farmer’s market! The main market day is Saturday, when you’ll find the likes of Fin and Flounder (who serve lobster brioche creations), top burger stall Black Bear Burger, and Nonnas Gelato (where anything is possible when it comes to ice cream!)

Opening Times: Saturdays only, from 9am – 5pm.
Address: 38-44 Broadway Market, London, E8 4QJ.
Nearest Tube: London Fields or Cambridge Heath overground or a bit of a walk from Bethnal Green.

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Startisans Covent Garden Indoor Market

I found this place by chance one lunchtime, and was over the moon! Away from the touristy Covent Garden market, this one is run by Startisans – a company that puts together individuals who specialise in artisan foods. The food options are plentiful, and once inside it’s hard to resist the curries on offer. They smell so damn good! The quiches and tarts were also fab, but you can expect different people hosting stalls throughout the week, so it’s worth going back on different days.

Opening Times: Monday – Friday from 11am – 3pm.
Address: 77 Shelton Street, London, WCH 9JQ.
Nearest Tube: Covent Garden

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The Zetter Hotel: Check In

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The Zetter Hotel: The Room

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