Street Markets

Greenwich Market

Apart from the attractions to visit, Greenwich also has a food market which is close to the station. The market is small in size but with a variety of good food from various countries. The time I visited with Alistair, he chose the stall that serves beef with roast potatoes and Yorkshire Pudding. I like the cod fish from the Portuguese stall but the Japanese one, serving Gyoza, Salmon or Chicken with Teriyaki sauce has become my favourite.
In the market you can also find Thai, Vegan, Indian, Ethiopian, Spanish and many more. Each time I visit, I always have the brazilian churros. The dough is crunchy and the Doce de Leite creamy. In summary, the market is a good option to have a quick meal while exploring the attractions in the area.

See more: http://www.shopgreenwich.co.uk/

Shoreditch Market

Despite being very busy, Shoreditch Market offers a great variety of food (which actually makes it difficult when deciding what to eat). The closest station is Liverpool street, about 10 mins. walk. When we visited we wanted to try the Satay Chicken (Malaysian) that had been recommended by a friend as very tasty, but we ended up choosing something else as well, to know more about the food in the market. So, we also had a Pad Thai made with pan fried tofu and bean sprout. The Pad Thai is freshly made while you wait. It was flavoursome and it is a good option for those who are looking for a vegetarian option. Unfortunately the Satay Chicken wasn´t as good as we were expecting. In all, it´s a great market to visit and spend the afternoon with friends.

Real Food Market

Close to Waterloo station, on the Southbank, this market is on from Friday to Sunday and it is has more refined options in comparison with other markets in London. It´s also smaller and cleaner. There you can try some artisan cheese, bakery products, homemade wines, Arabian or Polish  food and more.
Last time we visited we had some Bruschetta with Pesto and chilli tomato sauce. We also tried the Raclette - cheese with Potatoes and Pork sausage. So far, one of my favourites street markets in London!

See more: http://www.realfoodfestival.co.uk/home

Maltby Street Market

This street market may be still unknown to many but has been recently compared to Borough Market in the  TimeOut magazine. We had to take the bus in Bermondsey tube station to get there but walking from London Bridge or Tower Hill can be easier way to get to this small market.

It has fewer options comparing to most famous markets but it´s really worth visiting and exploring it. Just to mention some of the options you may find: a delicious stall with fresh and authentic Thai food, Spanish artisan ham, cheeses and Rioja wine. Artisan bakery, coffee, variety of wild mushrooms, Jewish food and more. We both tried some Italian focaccia and later some Thai food, which was cooked by a smiley lady from Thailand. All fresh and flavoursome.
What I found special about the market is that is set up in warehouses and one of them for instance serves some food among vintage clothes and antiques utensils. For our surprise, we also saw Gok Wan having a walk around with his dog.   

See more: http://www.maltby.st/

Brixton Village & Market Row

Brixton Market is a few minutes walk from Brixton tube station and offers a good range of fruits, vegetables and seafood, apart from clothes and utensils for home. As you walk through it, you can really feel a cosmopolitan atmosphere, as most of the exhibitors are from African & Caribbean countries.

After having a walk around with some friends, we went to Brixton Village for food.

There you can find among other options; Osaka street food, Colombian restaurant, English burgers, African & Caribbean, Italian food, Cafes and much more. As we were a group , I tried the Okonomiyaki (a savoury pancake with cabbage and batter base finished with a topping of your option) and my friends decided to have some English style Burger and Chips. We all had tasty meals and we loved the fact that we didn't have to worry about the weather as it's an indoor market. This market has become my favourite in London; as it has a range of different cuisines to try, no chains, and the places are original and cool. You can also visit it´s companion arcade: Market Row with more cafes and international food. One of those places you leave saying: I want to come back here soon again... 

See more: http://brixtonmarket.net/info/brixton-
village/



Camden Town Market 

This summer in London has been amazing and so we're pleased to have had a lovely day in Camden town to have some food and do some shopping.

The street market in Camden is quite big and looks like a labyrinth. You have to go through the small paths and galleries in order to be able to explore it all. Clothes, jewellery, paintings, vintage goods are some of things you can find there. 

We went there with a couple of friends from Italy and after getting some bargains we went to check the food. There are just enough options to make it hard to make a decision. We all went to different type of food; I went for the Indian stall, Alistair for the falafel and our friends for the Ethiopian and Vegetarian food. Yummy!

In all, Camden is good for food, shopping and entertainment. No wonder is one of the "must see" attractions in London.

See more: http://www.camden-market.org/


Borough Market

Borough Market is one of the most famous markets in London. Bigger and busier compared to most others as well. There we can find food from local producers, international traders, different types of food and products. It feels like a feast! When we go there we tend to have the vegetarian burger with salad, that is very tasty, but you can also find Raclette, sausages, Paella, Meaty dishes, Thai, Indian food and more. It´s a great place to buy organic and more exotic produce that you generally don´t find in the supermarkets. For me, the highlights from Borough are the stalls selling Olive oil from countries like Croatia and cheeses from Veneto  .