Borough Market

A trip to Borough Market is a must-do activity for food lovers in London. Whether you’re in the mood for a restaurant meal, street food with a riverside view, or finding indulgent ingredients to take home with you, Borough Market offers it all. Perhaps London’s most famous food market, it has a history dating back around 1,000 years to when traders first sold food on the site. The market as we know it today started in 1756 and continues to develop with new food offerings.

Whether you’re looking for quality cheese, olive oil, fruit, or anything in between, at Borough Market you can buy artisan ingredients that are ideal for an impromptu picnic or for enjoying at home. Even if you’re not sure what to buy, you’ll be tempted by the many free samples available around the market. From basic ingredients to indulgent treats, the wide range of products draws a bustling crowd of locals and tourists, especially at weekends.

When all that food shopping makes you feel hungry, there are plenty of places to eat at the market. Choose a sit-down meal in one of the many varied restaurants, including plant-based food, pasta, and pub grub. If you’d rather eat on the street and soak up the market atmosphere, choose from many food traders in the market. There are plenty of international options, including Iranian street food, vegetarian Indian cuisine, or filling roast meat sandwiches. However you choose to spend your time at Borough Market there’s one thing for sure – you won’t be leaving hungry!