London food markets are some of the best in the world. Want proof, here it is, with great options in this city for kerbside eats, as well as indoor food halls such as the enormous Eataly at Liverpool Street. On this list you’ll find food-focused markets and places where you can get something to eat right there and then, not just produce to take home and cook. Whether it’s a quick coffee, lunch-on-the-go or actual proper dinner you’re after, you’ll find it here. Now it’s just a matter of making sure you’ve enough room in your belly to fit it all in.
Duke of York Square – Sloane Street
As soon as Michelle arrived, she brought me to the food market held by the Padritges market in Duke of York Square every Saturday between 10:00 and 16:00. Different cuisines of the world meet with food lovers at the stands lined up around a huge lawn. He takes a place in the grass area that takes his food and drink, and enjoys eating and sipping his drink.
Luckily the weather was nice in London. When the sun came, people threw themselves on the grass. There was no market. Everything from Spanish Paella to French Canele dessert and crepes, from Argentine empanadas to Swiss Raclette sandwiches and Chinese dumplings! We did not eat here, but we bought ice-cold Cava from Patridges, located right next to the market, and had a good time on the grass.
Seven Dials Court – Covent Garden
Michelle brought me to this dining area in Covent Garden on the second evening. This is a place that is open from 11:00 in the morning to 11:00 in the evening. It is a place where many alternatives come together, from hamburgers to Far Eastern cuisines, from Mexican restaurants to Italian delicacies. We stopped by Seven Dials before we went to have a drink at Neil’s Yard, which is right across from here. I tried the Japanese pancakes that I had my eye on right away. The pancake I chose with matcha filling was extremely delicious.
Borough Market – South Wark
London’s most famous outdoor dining area. It is open between 10:00 in the morning and 17:00 in the evening. This food court/market built all the way back in the early 1800s. Here again, delicacies from many cuisines of the world are sold at the stands. There are also grocery stores, liquor stores, souvenir shops and pubs.
I lost my mind about many things here, but finally I tried the pulled beef sandwich, which is cooked for long hours on a slow fire. I ate a crumble with rhubarb, the herb of the season and strawberry on top. Since rhubarb is not very common in us, I tried to try the flavors made with rhubarb as much as possible. Rhubarb adds a sour flavor to desserts in which it is added. It is also used in salty dishes, but sweet is more common. It was delicious with the warm vanilla sauce on the Crumble. The sandwich was also good, but it was a little too spicy.
Mercato Mayfair – Mayfair
My college friend Mary, who has lived in London for 5 years, took me to Mercato Mayfair. She guessed that I would like this place, and he really thought right. Mercato Mayfair has been converted from an old church into a dining area. It has a charming atmosphere. In the two-story dining area, there are sections for different kitchens. We didn’t eat here, but we had a Gin cocktail. Of course my choice was rhubarb.
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