Experiences
The 5 Best Food Markets in London
Borough to Maltby Street: the best food markets in London for grazing, browsing and a brilliant lunch.
In short: our top picks are Borough Market, Maltby Street Market and Broadway Market. 5 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
London’s food markets are among its greatest pleasures, equal parts larder, lunch spot and day out. From the grand institution of Borough to the railway-arch buzz of Maltby Street, the best reward a hungry wander. These are the food markets in London worth building a morning around.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Borough Market | Borough | ££ |
| Maltby Street Market | Bermondsey | ££ |
| Broadway Market | London Fields | ££ |
| Brixton Village | Brixton | ££ |
| Mercato Metropolitano | Elephant and Castle | ££ |
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Editor’s choice
Borough Market
Why we pick itLondon's great food market; come hungry and graze your way around before the crowds build.
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Maltby Street Market
Why we pick itA railway-arch favourite, smaller and cooler than Borough; best on a weekend morning.
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Broadway Market
Why we pick itA Saturday institution by the canal; brilliant traders and an East London crowd.
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Brixton Village
Why we pick itA covered market of global flavours and tiny restaurants; loud, brilliant and great value.
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Mercato Metropolitano
Why we pick itA vast Italian-led food hall; sprawling, sociable and good for a long, lazy graze.
Before you book
Go early and midweek for the markets at their best and least crowded, and come hungry rather than full. Bring cash for the smaller stalls and a bag for what you cannot resist taking home. And graze widely rather than committing to the first queue; the joy of a market is in the wandering.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
Borough Market is our editor's choice: London's great food market; come hungry and graze your way around before the crowds build. Borough Market, Maltby Street Market and Broadway Market lead the guide, with 5 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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