Visit Maltby Street Market at Ropewalk in Bermondsey on Saturday and Sunday. Set along a pedestrianised road under Victorian railway arches, it’s an adorable market selling street food and other delicious delights. You’ll also find a selection of businesses selling fruit and veg, craft beer, baked goods and more. Maltby Street Market is a must for anyone looking for things to do in London at the weekend or street food markets in London SE1. Since moving to the area, we often pop to this market for lunch. I first wrote this article in October 2016, the market has changed a lot, so I’ve taken new pictures and have updated the content.
Eat Street Food At The Maltby Street Market Stalls
Since the pandemic, there are fewer stalls and more seating which is an excellent idea because you can now spend more time at this cute market. I’ll list some of those traders but check the website before your visit because there may be some changes.
La Pepia is the place for Venezuelan street food such as Corn Arepas. I love the Sweet Plantain and Black Bean Vegan Arepa; my partner adds a cheese blanket to his, which always looks impressive. Other options are Black Beans with Avocado and Halloumi with Plantain or Avocado.
You can sample perfect dumplings filled with Korean Bulgogi Pork, Vietnamese Lemongrass Chicken or Japanese Yakuza Mushrooms at the Gyoza Guys stand. They also sell Minced Pork and Woodear Mushroom Steamed Rice Rolls.
The aptly named Bangers stall is where you’ll find Cumberland or Spinach and Cheddar Sarnies. I can vouch for the Veg Sausage Sarnie and the Halloumi Burgers! Other options include Sausage and Mash, Breakfast Mega Burger and Hot Dogs.
Other stalls include The Beefsteaks (Charcoal Cooked Beef and Chips), Duck Frites (Duck Fat Fries and Confit Duck Wraps), Amen Ethiopian Cuisine (Lentils and Kocho) and Banh Mi Nen (Vietnamese Street Food and Baguettes).
Some stalls sell food items you may like to take home, including The Snapery Bakery (Sourdough Bread), La Criolla (Empanadas), and sometimes there’s a cake stand.
Treat yourself to a freshly made juice from Hung Over, especially if you’ve been out on a bender the night before!
Ropewalk Businesses Open During Maltby Street Market
Inside the Victorian Ropewalk railway arches are permanent businesses open at the weekend while Maltby Street Market is in full swing. I’ll mention some of those below.
Bon Vino Enoteca is an Italian wine specialist focusing on sustainable varieties. Try the pizza, which is so good, especially with a glass of wine!
At the Walrus and Carpenter you can enjoy oysters and wash them down with a glass of champagne.
Bar Tozino is known for its Jamon, which you’ll see hanging from the ceiling inside the atmospheric railway arch. Check out the tapas menu for additional plates to share with your friends.
Comptoir Gourmand is an upscale French patisserie where you can treat yourself to pastries, cakes, mini pizzas, savoury baguettes and more.
Taylors of Maltby Street is excellent for seasonal fruit and vegetables. The produce is from organic farmers in Kent, Surrey and Essex.
Provision Store is a lifestyle shop focusing on timber and natural materials. They sell furniture, Lassco flooring, Studio Ore and Poured Project bathroom fittings, tableware, L:A Bruket skin and body products, and other beautiful objects.
Watch My Maltby Street Market Video
Maltby Street Market Ropewalk Information
To find out more, visit the Maltby Street Market Website. The address is Ropewalk, Bermondsey, London SE1 3PA. The closest transport hubs are Bermondsey Underground (Jubilee Line), London Bridge Underground (Jubilee and Northern Lines) and London Bridge Railway (Southern, Thameslink and Southeastern).
The market traders are there on Saturday from 10 am until 5 pm and Sunday from 11 am until 4 pm. Most permanent businesses are open from Wednesday to Sunday but check their websites for more information.
On Maltby Street, before you reach Ropewalk, you’ll see the WatchHouse Roastery, the home of Modern Coffee. Poulet serves chicken and drinks, while 40 Maltby Street is a wine bar with food and takeaway lunch.
If you walk around the corner to Druid Street, you’ll find St John Bakery, where you can buy freshly made bread and doughnuts. Along this strip are independent breweries, which are part of the Bermondsey Beer Mile.
Also worth mentioning is Spa Terminus, where trade food and drink suppliers sell their products to the public on Saturday mornings from 8.30 am until 2.30 pm.
While you are in the area, you may like to read these articles:
Saturday Morning Spa Terminus Food Market
Ten Things To Do In Bermondsey Street London SE1
Ten Things To Do In London Bridge
London Bridge To Tower Bridge Loop Walk
Look at my Love Bermondsey London Pinterest Board for photographs of the area. Enjoy your visit!
Author: Homegirl London. Photographs: Homegirl London.