Food Court and Food Market Review: I decided to write about the Five Food Courts and Markets London SE1, which I eat at regularly. I moved a short walk from The Shard back in February 2018 and lucked out with street food options. The Five Food Courts and Markets London SE1 List includes Borough Market, Maltby Street Market, Mercato Metropolitano, Flat Iron Square and Vinegar Yard.
Tatami Ramen at Flat Iron Square
Five Food Courts and Markets London SE1 List
1. Borough Market: London’s oldest historic food market is located across the road from London Bridge Station. It houses vendors selling premium produce from vegetables to fruit, fish, seafood, meat and more. With plenty of street food, you can buy food to eat there at lunchtime. If you can find a bench to sit down on lucky you, otherwise walk past Southwark Cathedral to eat your lunch next to the Thames River. You can sample everything from wild mushroom risotto to a salt beef bagel, toasted cheese sandwich, falafel wrap or an Indian dosa. Address: 8 Southwark Street, London SE1 1LT. Read my Borough Market London for Food Lovers feature.
Borough Market
2. Maltby Street Market: This weekend food market is cute and charming. The market is at Rope Walk in a collection of railway arches that are used to cut timber floorboards during the week. The food is an outstanding quality which usually includes sausage sarnies, gyozas, arepas, steak and chips, mussels, scotch eggs, toasted cheese sandwiches, sub sandwiches and falafel wraps. You can also buy sweet treats like brownies and waffles plus coffee and freshly squeezed juices. Located nearby are plenty of breweries and bars. Address: Maltby Street, Ropewalk, Bermondsey, London SE1 3PA. Read my Maltby Street Market Ropewalk Bermondsey feature.
Maltby Street Market
3. Mercato Metropolitan: If we are meeting a big group of friends for a birthday celebration, Mercato is perfect. People are always bowled over by the extensive choice of food, especially meat-eaters. Choose from pizza, pasta, ramen, steak, fish and chips, arepas, wraps, gelato ice cream and more. You will find a cinema and plenty of community activities to get involved with. The Crafty Fox Independent Designers Market is on the first Sunday of every month. Address: 42 Newington Causeway, London SE1 6DR, which is next to the Ministry of Sound. Read my Mercato Metropolitano Food Market Elephant and Castle feature.
Mercato Metropolitano
4. Flat Iron Square: This is a Bankside located food hub for food and drinks. Flat Iron has since relocated to 45 Southwark Street, London SE1 9HP.
Flat Iron Square
5. Vinegar Yard: This venue has recently opened up. It is located directly opposite London Bridge on a piece of land. Look out for the tube train art installation with giant red ants by Joe Rush who has a workshop based at Vinegar Yard. You will find food trucks around an uncovered seating area selling pasta, burgers, pizza, steak and chips plus breakfast and coffee by The Gentleman Baristas. There is also an undercover bar area. The Flea Vintage market is held there at the weekends with some permanent stalls inside shipping containers. A great place to be when the sun is shining. Address: 72-82 St Thomas Street, London SE1 3QU. Read my Vinegar Yard London Bridge Food Trucks and More feature.
Vinegar Yard
Best Food Courts and Markets London SE1 For You
If you have kids, I would recommend Mercato Metropolitan. For small groups of people go to Maltby Street Market at the weekend. If you want to take your dog out, Vinegar Yard is a good option. If it’s sunny, all of these food markets are great. If it is raining Vinegar Yard and Maltby Street aren’t the best. Borough Market is perfect if you are visiting London as it is the most historic and beautiful place to explore.
Food Courts and Markets London SE1 Travel Information
Travel to London Bridge for Borough Market, Vinegar Yard, Flat Iron Square and Maltby Street Market. Mercato Metropolitan is close to Elephant and Castle. You can walk to all of these places from Borough station as well. Enjoy your food!
Author: Homegirl London. Photographs: Homegirl London.
