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MarketHackney
Broadway Market between London Fields and Regent's Canal in Hackney London, trading since 1890 and revived in 2004 by the residents, runs Saturday-only.
TipE5 Bakehouse, Climpson and Sons, and Pump Street Bakery all sit on or near the strip. Arrive by 10:30 for the best of the bakery queues.
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MarketShoreditch Spitalfields
Old Spitalfields Market in east London, trading from a 1880s Grade-II-listed market hall on Horner Square, runs daily food halls, antiques, fashion.
TipThursday antiques day and Friday fashion are the orthodox slots. The southern annex food court is the canonical lunch counter.
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MarketBrixton Tooting
Brixton Village (with Market Row) on Coldharbour Lane in south London, the 1930s Granville Arcade indoor market, runs 100 food stalls and small restaurants.
TipFranco Manca, Honest Burgers Brixton and many other London originals were born here. Open evenings until 22:00 most nights.
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MarketCamden Primrose Hill
Camden Lock Market beside the Regent's Canal in Camden London, trading since 1973, runs over 250 stalls daily and pioneered the global-street-food market.
TipCamden Lock and the Stables Market are the prime food sections. Hawley Wharf next door is a newer 2020-era food hall with 30 traders.
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MarketBorough
Borough Market on Southwark Street in London, trading since the 1750s, runs over 100 produce, fish, cheese, charcuterie and prepared-food stalls.
TipSaturday is the most crowded; Friday is the best produce trading day. Bread Ahead, Padella and Monmouth all sit at or near the market.