Besides famous places such as Big Ben, Hypark, Buckingham Palace, Borough Market - the oldest food market in London is also one of the extremely interesting places not to be missed in the journey to explore the foggy land.
Borough is London's oldest market at 250 years old, located in the Southwark area south of the Thames River. The market has ancient architecture and sells a wide variety of goods. This place has gradually become a typical symbol of London and has appeared in many famous movies such as: Bridget Jones's Diary, British Gangsters, Harry Potter, Prisoner of Azkaban...
As soon as you set foot here, you will feel the diversity of people passing by. There are housewives coming to buy food for their families, employees from surrounding office buildings coming to the market during lunchtime, curious tourists visiting to see strange items... And of course, there are also food lovers and professional chefs of London coming to buy fresh food.
Borough Market first opened in 1755 with cheaper prices than the north bank. But today, its prime location and fresh, top-notch food make it one of the most expensive places to buy food in London.
Set in the shadow of the towering Shard, over 70 individual food stalls offer a colourful array of fine culinary ingredients, divided into four zones: Winchester Walk in the north, Stoney Street in the west, Borough Street in the south and Southwark Cathedral in the east.
If in the past, Borough Market only sold mainly vegetables, tubers and fresh fruits, today people can find all kinds of food from countries around the world, serving everyone's needs. Enjoy fast food on carts or market stalls with countless delicious dishes such as: duck sandwiches, Spanish Paella, German sausage sandwiches, Turkish Falafel, ...
Borough Market operates from 2am to 8pm every day of the week, but retail sales only take place on Tuesdays (11am - 5pm), Fridays (12pm - 6pm) and Saturdays (9am - 5pm). During these times, visitors can visit the market and explore a variety of snacks and local specialties.
Over 70 separate food stalls offer a colorful space with fine culinary ingredients.
Exploring traditional markets like Borough will help visitors understand more about the local cuisine and culture at each destination. If you have the opportunity to visit London, don't forget to spend some time visiting Borough Market to explore British cuisine and immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere here!
Borough Market opens from 2am to 8pm every day of the week.
Borough market
Address: 8 Southwark St, London, UK
Opening hours:
- Monday to Thursday: 10am - 5pm
- Friday: 10am - 6pm
- Saturday: 8am - 5pm
- Sunday: Closed
