Is Borough Market in London worth visiting?

Excellent place for food lovers, the amount of options is incredible. The quality of the food is superb. You can spend 1-2 hours there trying the different food and it is all worthy. Would totally recommend visiting if you are in London.

What is special about Borough Market?

A food market that never stops evolving

A few decades ago, it was a wholesale market serving the greengrocers of south London; now it acts as a beacon for sustainable food production, short supply chains and social connection, drawing visitors from far and wide.

How long do I need at Borough Market?

How long you spend at Borough Market will depend on whether you're headed there just for a meal or whether you also plan to spend time going around the market trying and potentially buying produce. You could easily spend anywhere from 1 to 2 hours there.

Which is better Borough Market or Camden Market?

Both are mob scenes unless you go first thing after they open. I'd visit both... Borough Market is more upmarket and mainly food, while Camden Market is more open and does clothes and other stuff also there's a lot more shops.

What's the best market to go to in London?

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Which market is cheapest in London?

Camden Market is a great place to find cheap shopping in London. You can find everything from clothes to souvenirs here. If you're looking for antique shopping in London, this is also the place to go. Camden Market has a wide variety of shops and stalls to explore, so you're sure to find something you love.

What is the best day to visit Borough Market?

If you want to avoid the crowds but still want to see the Borough Market in its entirety, try to visit on a Wednesday or Thursday afternoon, or as soon as it opens on a Saturday.

What is the difference between borough and portobello market?

If you ant a food market go to Borough Market, if you want antiques, etc go to Portobello Road. There is some construction work going on but Borough Market is still opperating fully. Borough market is a foodie's paradise.

How far from Borough Market to Camden Market?

The distance between Borough Market and Camden Market is 4 miles. How do I travel from Borough Market to Camden Market without a car? The best way to get from Borough Market to Camden Market without a car is to subway via Camden Town Station which takes 21 min and costs £3 - £7.

Which market is better Portobello or Camden?

Portobello is a more traditional 'street market' - antiques in the first section, then moving to food, bric a brac, clothing etc... Camden is more of a structured market - not in the street - with converted buildings housing vendors, and stalls set up in areas off the road.

Is Borough Market worth the hype?

Excellent place for food lovers, the amount of options is incredible. The quality of the food is superb. You can spend 1-2 hours there trying the different food and it is all worthy. Would totally recommend visiting if you are in London.

Is Borough Market overpriced?

Loved looking around and tasting all the different produce but found some stall very overpriced ( I believe in paying for good quality food but some stall charged too much) would recommend though for a couple of hours , breads and chutneys very nice .

Which day is Borough Market closed?

When is Borough Market open? We are open open six days a week, and closed on Mondays.

Should I go to Borough Market?

We love borough market, the food you can buy is from all over the world. You can pig out on the free tasting, then there's eat in or takeaway restaurants with food from every continent. there's bakers & cake stalls, fruit, veg, exotic food, butchers with meats from far away places.

Which tube station is Borough Market?

Located in Zone 1 right next to London Bridge, it couldn't be easier to reach Borough Market. If you're near a Jubilee (grey) line tube station, take it to London Bridge station for easy access to the market. Or if you're travelling from outside London, London Bridge train station is only 5 minutes away.

Is Borough Market only food?

Our Market

Borough Market consists of three main areas: Three Crown Square (larger producers and merchants), Green Market (small, specialist produce traders) and Borough Market Kitchen (street food traders). Surrounding the Market, you'll find a complementary blend of restaurants, bars and shops.

Do you bargain at Camden Market?

As well as its history and infectious energy, Camden Market is great for bagging a bargain – making it favourable over Borough Market for many. You could spend a few hours to an entire day haggling prices and exploring what's on offer.

Why is Borough Market closed?

We have taken the decision to close on Mondays which will allow us to do essential maintenance work and additional deep cleaning in order to maintain the safest space for our traders and customers.

Is Camden Market worth visiting?

Vibrant, energetic, diverse amazing place. Think I like it here more than Covent Garden!! Great shops in Camden, and great food choices. The whole area has a great vibe about it.

Is Borough Market the same as Spitalfields market?

Spitalfields is about 90% clothes and Borough is about 100% food so between the two for food it is Borough. They are different markets. Borough is for mostly food whilst Spitafield is with stalls selling gifl, daily, clothing, etc. On weekend, you can try Brick Lane where you can find more Asian food.

Do you bargain at Portobello Market?

Portobello Antiques Dealers Association London (PADA)

Traders are open to bargaining, but be respectful. And for a confident buy, look for vendors displaying the PADA symbol on shops and market stalls.

Why is Portobello Market famous?

Whilst it is still best known for its antiques, thanks to the influx of the affluent young, the fashion scene has exploded and more and more stalls selling a range of cutting edge and vintage clothing are appearing.

Is Borough Market cash only?

The ATM queues at the market can be a little 'testing' (read 'long') so if possible, try to get your cash out somewhere else beforehand. These days, most traders also accept contactless payments too but take a little cash, just in case.

Can you eat at Borough Market in the evening?

It's also worth noting that while Borough Market's opening times are just 10 a.m. — 5 p.m., save for 10 a.m. — 3 p.m. on Sundays, and an early start at 8 a.m. on Saturday, many of the actual restaurants stay open later, making it an evening destination as well as a daytime staple.

Does Borough Market have seats?

Is there seating at Borough Market? Yes, but not at every stall.