One of the best things about London is the endless markets. Each market has its own personality and offerings, all fit for different purposes. Opening times differ by day and market, be sure to check in advance incase schedules are adjusted.
Maltby St. Market
Saturday: 10 am ‑ 5 pm
Sunday: 11 am – 4pm
Weekend market on Maltby Street in Bermondsey. Every Saturday and Sunday, food vendors set up their stands on Maltby street selling options including steak & frites, arepas, empanadas, coffee & fruit juices, pizzas, Scottish eggs, dumplings and more! It’s a small market and is always popping with people.
Great for a quick afternoon snack or outside drink on a nice weekend afternoon
Borough Market
Weekdays: 10 am ‑ 5 pm
Saturday: 8 am ‑ 5 pm
Sunday: 10 am ‑ 3 pm
Well‑known London market for being under the London Bridge train tracks, Borough market is a London staple. The market is best for purchasing some of your kitchen products ‑ anything from spices to cheese and charcuterie to fruits and vegetables meat and fish. The market also has restaurants throughout the area, most open outside the typical market hours
Old Spitalfields Market
Daily 8 am ‑ 11 pm (specific vendor hours will differ)
Spitalfields has shopping and food. Part of the market hall is dedicated to artisans selling their products including clothing, jewelry, art, accessories, cards and more. Another section is centered around food with numerous different food stalls perfect for a quick bite.
Camden market
Everyday: Monday – late
A market that feels never ending as it is a compilation of a few different markets together. Every corner you turn has more shops or food stands, with spots dispersed both inside and outside. It’s great for shopping, a quick bite or afternoon drink and hangout spot.
Ideal time to visit is on a Friday when most stalls are open but not as busy as on the weekends.
Great for a quick afternoon snack or outside drink on a nice weekend afternoon
Columbia Road Flower Market
Sunday: 8 am ‑ 2 pm
Every Sunday morning, Columbia road is sectioned off for the flower market. Stop by here for a beautiful bouquet
Victoria Park Market
Sundays: 10 am – 4 pm
Victoria park is a large park on the NE side of London. On Sunday, lots of food trucks and local vendors selling products like olive oil, cheese, baked goods, and more set up their stands.
Covent Garden Market
Always accessible, opening times vary by shop
About as central as you can get, the covent garden market sits right in the center of a pedestrian only square. The market includes a variety of shops, cafes, and areas where artisans set up stalls to sell their products.
Just outside the market is a common spot to see buskers testing their talent out on a crowd ‑ musicians and magicians are both frequent performers
Duke of York’s Square
Saturday: 12 pm ‑ 6 pm
On Saturdays, vendors looking to sell their products and food set‑up stalls. Options range from ready to eat food like paella, oysters, crepes, and sausages to pantry items like peanut butter to sweets like macaroons, cookies, brownies and fudge
Mercato Mayfair
Mon ‑ Thurs: 10 am ‑ 11 pm
Fri: 10 am ‑ 12 am
Saturday: 12 pm ‑ 12 am
Sunday: 12 pm ‑ 10 pm
Mercato Mayfair sits inside an old church. There are different food options available on the ground and first floor. In the basement you’ll find more drinks and small plate / charcuterie options
Broadway Market
Saturdays: 9 am ‑ 5 pm
Located in Hackney, vendors set up stalls on Saturdays for this street market. Options range from local produce to pastries and sweets to all sorts of afternoon snack options
Eataly
Daily 9 am – 11 pm (except Sundays close at 10 pm)
Italian focused market with sit down restaurants, quick options like paninis, Italian desserts and a section for local Italian goods.
Netil Market
Daily (except Monday): 9 am ‑ 10 pm
Little market in Hackney with food stalls and some independent shops
Portobello Road Market
Daily (except Sunday): 8 am ‑ 7 pm
From antiques to handmade jewelry to clothing to other goods and even food, Portobello road market is another london staple. The notable Notting Hill bookshop from the movie also sits on this road. Wander down Portobello Road and enjoy the colorful flats while checking out what different vendors are offering
Vinegar yard
Mon/Tu: 5 pm – 10 pm
Wed – Sat: 12 pm – 10 pm
Sun: 12 pm – 8 pm
Mix of food, drinks, flea market, and art vendors. You can peruse through the flea market at Vinegar yard and then grab a snack and drink inside or on the rooftop terrace.
Canopy Market
Friday: 12 pm ‑ 8 pm
Saturday: 11 am ‑ 6 pm
Sunday: 11 am ‑ 6 pm
Every Friday to Sunday, vendors set up stalls to sell their goods as well as street food and drink options. The market is located near kings cross and is a covered market so stop in for some shopping or an afternoon treat
Bricklane Upmarket
Daily (except Sunday): 8 am ‑ 7 pm
No frills food market with more diverse cuisine choices
Greenwich Market
Daily 10 am ‑ 5:30 pm
100+ stalls where traders sell their art, jewelry, antiques and food
Seven Dials
Hours vary daily
Market hall in Covent Garden with about 20 food or drink stalls
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