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    Altrincham Market

    4.3 (38 reviews)
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    This is a pretty delightful situation
    Natalie W.

    This place is absolutely delightful! Delightful! So cosy, so fancy, it's basically the nicest food court ever. Reserve Wines have an outlet with some delicious reasonably priced glasses on offer. There is also a small cocktail bar with nothing particularly adventurous but a solid range. Food wise the pizza is apparently great but we opted for steak and fish from Tender Cow. The flatiron steak was pretty good, I was somewhat underwhelmed by the butter beans but my dining companion loved them so maybe I was just being weird. Chips were great and apparently her fish was great too. We also tried some salted caramel truffles from the chocolate stall (yes, they have everything good here) on a recommendation from the man sitting opposite us - everyone sits a big benches here and chats to all around them, another great feature. I also enjoyed the toilets which are kind of like a tube station.

    Proper Steak Sarnie & Chips from Tender Cow
    Alex W.

    This was my first trip to Altrincham market and I'll definitely be going back! The food and drink on offer is very good. From Honest Crust & Tendercow for your face filling needs to Black Jack beers & the fabulous Reserve Wines, there is everything you need to spend a happy afternoon relaxing and stuffing yourself silly. We had the Amatriciana (featuring pig cheek) and a mushroom pizza from Honest Crust and they were both delicious. Great bases and fabulous toppings. We were almost tempted to get another from the menu but needed to save some space for a chocolate fondue from the chocolate stall (apologies, I can't remember the name of it). The fondue was a rich and sumptuous delight. It arrived in a Le Creuset style pot with a selection of honeycomb, vanilla fudge, shortcake & marshmallows and it was promptly hoovered up! Throw in the trip to Mort Subite that we had beforehand (Brugse Zot? Yes please!) and this was a fantastic trip down the road. If you've not been, get on it!

    Wagyu Beef & Onion Pie from Great North Pie Co
    Michael B.

    It's high time for a review update given the number of revisits these last couple of years! There should really be two listings, one for Altrincham Market (with its numerous stalls selling fresh produce, home ware, artwork and jewellery) and another for Market House, the incredibly popular food hall adjoining it; but reviews for both have been merged into one. As they've different opening and closing times, it could be confusing to first-time Yelpers, but it's safe to say that when they're both open, it makes a great local venue even better. Focusing on Market House, it's been a roaring success bringing additional money into the market town - though some may argue that it has become too dominant, sucking in every £ that locals and visitors have to spend. I don't agree with that and feel it's been a focal point to reenergise what had become a veritable ghost town for those wanting somewhere offering quality food and drink. It's also helped bolster surrounding local businesses (some existing, some new) which is always a good thing. Now the downsides, and they're significant ones - 1) arrive during busy periods and you enter a dog-eat-dog arena for getting a table. The rules are: there are no rules. It doesn't seem to matter if you've been waiting longer than someone else; if seats become available, the nearest people will grab them. I've witnessed arguments breaking out, it's become that ridiculous. 2) The cost of everything. Whether it's a portion of (triple-cooked) chips, a pint of craft ale, a pizza or a scoop of ice cream, it's all priced at a serious premium, so bear that in mind if you were planning on staying here for a long time (which you may feel inclined to do if you had to fight for a table). I keep coming back as there's nowhere locally that offers something similar, and don't get me wrong everything is great quality. They charge what they charge and it's still crazily popular - that won't change until there's some serious competition.

    Josh M.

    I would seriously give the Alty Market House a 5 star rating if it just wasn't so damned busy 95% of the time. If you plan to go on a Fri afternoon I would suggest bunking off work early and on a Saturday or Sunday it is worth turning up prior to 12 if you want to head in for lunch. I guess it's partly suffering because of it's own popularity, I cannot argue with the great business model and aesthetic which works fantastically in Manchester. There are quite a lot of these style food halls across Europe, I'm really surprised we don't have more given the unpredictable nature of Manchester weather. The interior is a lovely original market hall with nearly all the original fittings. Large wooden tables fill the interior to the brim taking up all the available space with just enough room to move between them. Around the outside wall are all the traders of which there is a interesting variety including pies, wood fired pizza, korean /asian influenced dishes, light bites, lovely steaks coffee shop, wine and a beer bar. If you cannot find something to tickle your fancy then you have issues. There is a bit of an Altrincham tax on the prices I think, with places in the city even seeming to be a bit cheaper, but I'm happy enough to pay it for the great vibe in this place. The outside of the Market House has significantly changed for the better over the last few years as well. A much greater variety of stall holders and a lot less tat than there used to be. If you don't want to face the business of the Market House or want to potter around and check out there wears then this is the place to go. There's some great fresh food traders with a couple of bakers, 2 sources of cheese a fish monger and a butcher. The other stalls change depending on the day of the week and time of the month, but there is a good rotating selection. One street away on Central Way but still a part of the market are more changing stalls and two more places to eat one is a Trove (A Levie favourite) coffee shop.

    Side entrance from Shaws Road
    Matt A C.

    You don't survive for more than 700 years without reinventing yourself. And the venerable Altrincham Market, granted its Royal Charter in 1290, has brilliantly reinvented itself in recent years. Gone are the many stalls with dodgy barrow boys selling seconds and knockoffs. Whilst the quality stalls, including the outstanding fishmongers and cheese shop, have remained and been been joined by a fine range of new vendors. Different days have a different focus, with lots of arts and crafts, and live music on many days. It's more like the farmers markets near my home in San Francisco than the Alty market I grew up with. Two things make it much better than a California farmers market: it's open every day (except Wednesday) and it has the splendid Market House food hall. The Market House is a beautiful yet functional conversion of the old Victorian market hall. Light floods in through skylights 20 foot overhead, adding to the spacious feel of a hall filled with 100 plus people. Around the outside are more than half a dozen food vendors, including pizza, steak, beer, wine and pies. Visiting on a wet Tuesday I had no problem finding seats for two at 7pm but it soon filled up. If you want a seat without waiting then you need to get there early doors. I got a couple of beers from Jack in the Box, the outstanding real ale bar, plus a steak and ale pie, with mash and gravy, from the Great Northern Pie Company. The food was so good I've reviewed it separately: suffice to say it was a great pie. My mate got a burger from The Tender Cow, the steak house. This took at least half an hour to arrive--long enough for me to finish my meal while the servers came out to apologize three times. Once the burger arrived it got full marks for taste. We had a second pint but did not linger long after eating. We didn't want to hog our space when so many people were looking for a seat. One final plus point: the market is dog friendly and we saw several dogs lying besides tables. But I have to say that's the only way in which Altrincham Market has gone to the dogs.

    Mmm Mulled Cider from Jack In The Box
    Mark D.

    This old, frequently cold market town has now become a hive of activity all week long. Now the warm atmosphere entices from the street as the subtle hanging lights create a warm glow as it reflects the contemporary wooden flooring and innovative tables. As soon as you step in to the new Altrincham Market you really gain a real sense of community and welcoming buzz. All the independent traders situated around the edge are happy to tell you their story and they are like a big family which is really refreshing for a busy new venture. The week days are just as busy as the weekends, a personal favourite of mine being a Thursday evening, an early Saturday evening and then again for a coffee on a Sunday! I feel I will end 2014 with shares in the place, but I couldn't be happier for Altrincham! Let's face it, it has been needing a pick me up in recent years. Like a wave the market has triggered a hive of energy around the back end old the dark old hospital. What started as the out door stalls has culminated in business for the Belgian bar, Pi, and a new burger and prohibition bar all within the newly titled 'Market Quarter'. The title is going to play a considerable part in the developments second to the service and friendly nature of the traders that inhibit it. A fond favourite of mine is asking Rich at Jack in the Box which ale he recommends, before trying a few anyway. I now tweet my order of bottled Abbor Ale (Monkeys Uncle is splendid!) and he lines them up in the fridge for my arrival. That service matched with the organised front of house manager Lucy creates such a relaxed environment for families, friends and a quaint ambiance for star crossed lovers even. Just make sure you keep your eyes open for a table going spare, as its success proves it tricky to come an secure a table to chomp down on an authentic Italian from Honest Crust Pizza, a firm favourite who will often go through two or three hundred covers a day! The live music on a Sunday adds to the relaxing vibes and proves it doesn't matter what you're after, you will find it at the new Altrincham Markets.

    Isabel M.

    When the sun made a rare appearance over the Manchester skies this weekend, the discussions started again: What are we doing? Where are we going? Are we taking the car out and risk being stuck in traffic to one of the few nice day out destinations? We decided to stay local and take them tram for a change and make our way to Altrincham. The mighty internet informed us that there would be a farmers market this sunday and as I have never been to Altrincham before it was a quick decision to make. Being a bit of a foodie (no shit), I was like a kid in a candy shop! So many fresh and locally crafted dishes. All you could ever want and find hard to get in Manchester: fresh bread (Robinsons at the Piccadilly Market is an exception), corn fed chicken, paella, scones and lots of baked goods, organic eggs, Moroccan food, flowers, jams, rubs and spices, bath bombs ( please don´t eat), soups and cheese melts. The weather added definitely to my experience at the market, it was just so relaxing to sit in the sun taking in all the smells and listening to some live music. On a rainy day I probably wouldn't make the trip but if you are looking to go somewhere nice with your kids, without breaking the bank, getting some fresh produce in for your roast dinner and want to support local businesses then this is your place. If you enjoyed reading this review make sure to check out my personal blog www.blondehappiness.com!

    Old!
    Adam C.

    Not a bad market at all! From the indoor market areas and food outlets to the ourdoor market stalls, there's something here for everyone, and it has the right mix of hustle-bustle and friendly enthusiastic stall holders to keep you happy, as well as a good variety of stalls and offerings. I'd go here again for a wander about, certainly. But I think I'd probably get food elsewhere, as the food offerings in the main "hall" were pleasant looking, but in my opinion very expensive for market food, especially for Altrincham. I don't think a brownie should cost over £4.

    Laura F.

    Altrincham Market makes me want to live in Altrincham! Wow. What an amazing place. After attending a Yelp event here last year i just had to go back and spend some time here myself. It's a market with lovely outside stalls selling everything from photographs, trinkets and homeware to flowers, home-made cakes and chilli jams! There's a butchers and greengrocers in the outdoor market and some foodie stalls too. Nasi Lemak, Malaysian street food god, has a permanent residence here, along side Passion Fruit Coffee Roasters who do an outstanding flat white. The Market House is the indoor foodie hub at Altrincham Market and is home to Honest Crust, Tender Cow, Wolfhouse Kitchen and The Great North Pie Co - all excellent places to grab a bite to eat. Reserve Wines have an excellent set up here also. It's by far my favourite market in Manchester and a very good day out!

    Meike B.

    Visiting a friend up North and being taken to Altrincham Market for breakfast - what a treat! We took the dog for a walk through a nearby park area and arrived just as it started pouring down with rain. Altrincham Market is located in a beautiful Victorian market hall, with one section dedicated to dining while the other still operates as a market. We started in the former and enjoyed the large selection of goodies - I think we had six breakfasts between the four of us as we just couldn't decide between eggs benedicts, pancakes, huevos rancheros, frie ups, you name it. This place is foodie heaven!! There are probably some healthy options as well, but we were a bit worse for wear and needed pure comfort ... You order at the individual booths located around the main hall, then sit down and relax while your food is being prepared. The stalls next door sell anything from antiques and doggie treats to aromatherapy, cut flowers and growing herbs, as well as sweet treats, home made condiments and artisan bread. I was already carrying too much stuff on the train journey home - would have loved to add a freshly baked loaf. Wish we had an Altrincham near London, I would make this my regular ...

    Angela B.

    This historic market town, which dates back to 1290, still has its centrally located market, but unfortunately it isn't quite what it used to be. There's no sign of the bustle and life that you'd find at other markets, and often there are only a third of the stall spaces being used, making it feel sparse and unloved. However, what few stall were open on the day I visited, we stalls worth buying from, especially J & G Taylor and Son fishmongers, which appears to do a rather good trade, and the florist towards the front of the open section. Inside the market house, again the tumbleweeds blow but the stall holders do their best to stock goods that the punters need. For the most part, the stalls that are open do a very good job of it. In particular for me, the haberdashery and yarn stalls are fantastic. By the side of the building are yet more stalls that specialise in luggage and bags, and although there aren't that many designs that appeal to my eye, there are very useful travel bags and rucksacks and rock bottom prices. I came here on a Friday, so I don't know whether it was just a quiet day for the market. Perhaps Saturday is better.

    Taken from Altrincham Town website
    Kirsten P.

    When I started working it Altrincham I always seemed to wander out when the market wasn't on, but the market hall building looked traditional, charming and quite large, so I made a conscious effort to return on a market day (Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays), and like Angela B. I was disappointed by the lack of hustle and bustle. Markets should be about shouting and bartering, but most of the stallholders were just sitting having a brew and waiting for customers. I had a look at some of the canvas prints and photos on the stall outside the market hall, and was accosted by the stallholder who explained to me the history of the famous black and white picture with the builders sitting on the roof in New York. I don't think he was even trying to sell it to me - he was just bored, and as the surrounding stalls were empty he had no fellow traders to keep him company. The better stalls seem to be indoors, including the fishmongers mentioned by Angela, and the florists seemed to be doing really good business selling wreaths and bouquets just before Christmas. Worth a visit if you're already shopping in Alty, but not worth going out of your way for.

    Indoor market
    Roger E.

    Great for the food and local products they use. Very tasty and fresh. Be aware though that its smaller than it pretends to be in the webpage. But apart from that it's well worth a visit for the excellent choices of breakfast and lunch.

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    Review Highlights - Altrincham Market

    We tend to go to the Tender Cow every single time, because we like steak, and there aren't many places that have a great steak in the area.

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    Falshaw's Farm Shop

    Falshaw's Farm Shop

    5.0(1 review)
    16.6 mi

    Found this farm shop and cafe by pure chance and it has quickly become one of my favourite places…read moreto eat a small snack or meal at. The farm shop is quite small but they sell their own beef (mince, steaks etc), lamb (chops etc), eggs, veg, pies (beef and cheese and onion), sausages as well as local preserves and chutney. Their main business is their cafe, which has a fantastic selection of small snacks (sandwiches, tea cakes, homemade soup, cream scones etc) to larger meals including salads, all day breakfasts, homemade beef and lamb burgers and daily specials. The food is all either from their own produce and meat at the farm or locally grown and sourced when possible. You can taste the difference and all the food is fresh and tasty. Their selection of cakes is fantastic, all home made and yummy. Last time I went they had crumbles, fruit pies, chocolate biscuit cake, sticky toffee pudding and many more I can't remember. But the one thing that I adore the most about this place is their own homemade ice cream! It is the best ice cream I have ever come across, it's not overly sweet and the flavours are great quality. The choice is huge and changes nearly every week but they can include: cherry and yogurt, strawberry cheesecake, sticky toffee pudding, hot cross bun, double chocolate chip, chocolate mint chip, strawberry, toffee fudge, sherry trifle, grandma's special (sweets perfect for kids), farmhouse vanilla, cookies and cream, liquorice... the list goes one. They also do sobets. As well as this huge selection you can buy cakes to take home, anything that's in the cake counter as well as homemade scones and cookies. It has a large outdoor area for kids to play with lots of toys and slides while adults can sit nearby in the sunshine watching the nearby cows and sheep in a field. The whole place just has a wonderful, friendly feel. Only caution I would suggest is if like me you don't have kids and like a bit of peace and quiet, either go early (before 12pm) on weekends and avoid on bank holiday Mondays as it gets very busy with families.

    Headingley Farmers Market - Photo taken from http://www.headingleydevelopmenttrust.org.uk/

    Headingley Farmers Market

    4.3(3 reviews)
    43.6 miHeadingley

    Wow this was an absolute delight to go to last weekend, I can't believe I have lived in Leeds all…read morethese years and never been before. I didn't actually believe that anything substantial, let alone good, could take place in the small rose garden outside of the bar, The Arc, in Headingley. It just looked too small. But when I went last weekend it was like the space had magically morphed and increased in size! There were stalls selling organic vegetables, fruit, cheese, local wine, local meat, cakes, bread, Indian food, eggs, even a stall selling plants from a nursery in Pudsey. They had some pots of raspberry stems but I was on my bike so I couldn't get them home. Fortunately, I got their card and might pop along during the week to pick some up as they were a good price and I know they will work on the allotment as they have been grown in Leeds. Besides the market stalls there was a live band! This made it for me as usually at farmers markets you want to linger a bit but once you've made your purchases can't really find a reason to but the band was the perfect Saturday morning entertainment. If you haven't been down you better give it a go!

    There's nothing quite so entertaining as watching harassed-looking people stumble out of…read moreSainsbury's with bags bulging with bread, eggs and vegetables while you hop across the road to buy the same goods at cheaper prices and a far higher quality - such is the beauty of Headingley Farmers' Market. With stalls selling tasty organic vegetables, free-range eggs the size of your palm, fresh fish and meat, artisan cheeses and a whole host of seasonal, local treats, this market, held the second Saturday of each month, turns the weekly shop into a day out in its own right. There are always plenty of free samples to taste, and with each purchase helping to support local farmers and keep your food miles low, stuffing your face has never felt so good!

    Lark Lane Farmer's Market - Yummy, yummy, yummy

    Lark Lane Farmer's Market

    4.3(6 reviews)
    24.5 mi
    ££

    On the 4th Sunday of every month the Lark Lane Farmers Market takes place. It is set up at the…read moreAigburth Road end of Lark Lane and curves round onto the paved area of Aigburth Road. There is always an excellent mix of stall here selling produce such as sweets, plants, coffee, cheeses, specialist sausages, specialist meats, beers, smoothies, cakes, black & white pudding and much much more. Many of the stalls have free samples to try and the smell that emits from the market is delicious. The produce on sale is often more expensive than you would find in supermarkets but this is to be expected. The produce is of an excellent quality and you wont find many of the specialist items in supermarkets at all. This is a great addition to the Lark Lane community.

    The bohemian chic of Lark Lane, which is littered with bars, eateries and quirky stores selling…read moreretro interior accessories. Drinkers mill about with students - presuming there's a difference between the two - and "dedicated followers of fashion". What a perfect place for a farmers market. This market, held on the last Saturday of every month, is bigger than its counterpart in Woolton Village, although it does suffer slightly in comparison as half of it is on the edge of busy Aigburth road. A great plant stall selling lovely and unusual bushes at very decent prices greets those who enter the market from Lark Lane. The kind of stall Woolton is missing out on. There's myriad cake and bakery stalls selling pasties, pies, pastries and bread and the ever present Savin Hill Farm meat stall, which sells sausages presumably butchered in Heaven. Last time I went, today (28 August), there was a fantastic flower stall with some of the sunniest sunflower bouquets I've ever seen for a mere £3. A very good place to visit every now and again, but it rarely changes, which is a shame.

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    Lark Lane Farmer's Market - This little piggie went to market!

    This little piggie went to market!

    Lark Lane Farmer's Market - More yummy for your tummy!

    More yummy for your tummy!

    Lark Lane Farmer's Market

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    Altrincham Market - farmersmarket - Updated July 2026

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