Top Food Markets and Food Halls in London



London is known for its great street-food markets, with a culinary variety, and eclectic flavours. 

With Covid-19 restrictions being lifted, you can now finally explore again various food stalls and have a taste of the Caribbean, or Ethiopia, or any corner of the world. 

1. Borough Market 

Perhaps one of the most renowned food markets in London. If you haven't been you should definitely head out to Southwark, it is a 5-minute walk from London Bridge station and an 8-minute walk from Monument station. 

There's plenty to choose from among the many traders and restaurants at one of London's oldest food markets, from British fruits and vegetables to international specialities, handcrafted chocolate truffles, Indian street cuisine, and raclette.

In Borough Market, you can see fresh pasta being made at Padella, savour a Middle Eastern feast at Arabica, or relax with a comforting Sunday lunch at Roast.

2. Camden Market

A stroll along Regent's Canal will reveal a plethora of eating and drinking establishments: Camden Market has hundreds. With restaurants like Oli Baba's serving halloumi fries, Only Jerkin' serving a Caribbean-inspired spin on fried chicken, and Katsu House serving Japanese curry in a bun, this north London legend has it wrapped up all over the world. Young Vegans, which sells meat-free pies, and Rudy's Dirty Vegan Diner, both cater to vegans.

3. Old Spitalfields Market 

Old Spitalfields Market is truly historic, dating back over 350 years. Fortunately for modern Londoners, thanks to a 2017 refurbishment that added ten permanent eateries to the centre, it has truly gotten into its street food stride in the previous several years. Home to more than 40 food and drinks spots, you will many options to choose from. 

4. Mercato Metropolitano

Mercato Metropolitano, which launched in 2016 in an abandoned railway station, has a mission to help local companies and the community, as well as the global environment, through its food and waste policies — the venue outlawed all single-use plastic last year.

5. Pop Brixton

Pop Brixton isn't solely a treat for local customers; it's also a boost for local companies. The initiative began as a means of assisting small independent businesses in the south London area, with a focus on people with creative abilities. Tattoo artists, design studios, a barbershop, and a radio station, as well as a variety of street food booths, are all housed in shipping containers. Next time you are visiting Brixton, try Baba G's or Halo Burger. 

6. Box Park Shoreditch 

This pop-up food venue located in the heart of Shoreditch offers a great variety of street food, fashion and lifestyle brands, all housed in quirky shipping containers. Boxpark has two additional locations in Croydon and Wembley, with the Shoreditch location being their original one. Great traders to try are What the Pitta and Zia Lucia.

7. Eataly

A massive Italian gastronomic temple with multiple restaurants, takeout food vendors, a drinking and dining terrace, and even a cooking school. The market, which features London's largest cellar, has over 5,000 products and 2,000 wine labels.

8. Greenwich Market 

This 200-year-old covered market in the centre of Greenwich's UNESCO World Heritage Site is known for its jewellery, crafts, and antique stalls, but it also does a good line in street food, with more than 40 pitches offering everything from artisan sarnies to Ethiopian veggie food on any given day.


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