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London Gems - Food Markets

Explore our selection of markets and food halls sure to satisfy all tastes and styles.

OLD SPITALFIELDS MARKET  

The original east London market. Built in 1876, it is one of the finest surviving Victorian Market Halls in the capital. Cooking an exciting mix of street food and contemporary dishes, The Kitchens in Old Spitalfields Market are the ultimate street-food destination in the heart of the City. Here you will find everything from the most colourful curries and dirtiest burgers, to the lightest and fluffiest Asian buns. There are also unique bars and restaurants boasting both inside tables and seating that spills out into the atmospheric market floor.

oldspitalfieldsmarket.com

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CANOPY MARKET

Under a Victorian steel and glass roof in the heart of King’s Cross, Canopy Market individually sources, selects and supports independent producers, bringing together fresh produce, artisan food, designer-makers and artists alongside street food, craft drinks and music every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

canopymarket.co.uk

STREET FOOD UNION

A lunchtime favourite, moments away from London’s theatreland in Soho, Rupert Street market is serving delicious, grab and go lunches from some of London’s most exciting food talent.

streetfoodunion.com

MERCATO METROPOLITANO

Located in a deconsecrated church between Oxford Street and Grosvenor Square, Mercato Mayfair has two levels of food stalls and bars accompanied by a roof terrace as well as a wine bar in a vaulted crypt basement.

mercatometropolitano.com

EATALY

Having launched its first UK venue earlier this year, Italian food market Eataly consists of a huge retail market, several restaurants, takeaway food stalls, a drinking and dining terrace, and even a cookery school. The flavours of Italy are arranged over two floors and there are over 5,000 Italian productsavailable to purchase. The tastes of Italy have never been so close.

eataly.co.uk

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