My family has been coming here for years! Well before I was born. We're not local-we're Americans,…read moreand on every visit this was a must stop. There are many antiques from Alfies in my home that we inherited from my mother and smaller special keepsakes from my time living in London in my 20s. My husband & I spent part of our honeymoon in London, and it was his first time in the city (September/October 2024) and this was a nonnegotiable stop for me. Plan to spend a few hours wandering around and exploring-it's humongous! Also, generally speaking not on the inexpensive side but you can always find some gem's. I can remember on one visit when I was 19, we stumbled on a vendor that didn't realize what he had, it was a 20 year old authentic bubblegum pink Kelly (Hermes) and he had it priced under $1000. I still to this day regret not buying it for resale alone (bubblegum pink is not for me lol)

It would be an understatement to say that I am besotted with antiques. I love them. Can't get…read moreenough of them. Know London's antique and vintage purveyors like the back of my proverbial hand. And Alfie's is one of my favourites, a veritable antique market located in trendy Marylebone. With dealers selling clothes, fine and costume jewellery, furniture, textiles and collectibles, Alfie's should satisfy the needs of even the most ardent collector. And with a surprisingly accessible atmosphere at odds with the sometimes rarefied world of antiques and vintage, Alfie's is perfect for a browse for the expert and neophyte alike. I visited Alfie's just before Christmas last year and spotted cute as a button Mark Owen from Take That looking incredibly dapper. This is the place for vintage/antique fans to find unique Christmas presents without recourse to the high street.

One thing you'll never find here...... A Bargain!…read more Seriously though, I've lived in other parts of the UK and it seems to me that wonderful as this antique market is, it's very expensive. I find myself looking around and seeing that there are a lot of tourists and not so many 'locals' who are buying - but that's probably because it's so well known right? - well maybe half right, but the other half has got to be pricing. Don't get me wrong, i'm sure if you look hard enough you can find a bargain or two, and even haggle the guys prices down too 'a-la-bargain-hunt' but for me it does'nt seem real enough. All a bit Islington trying to be chelsea kinda thing. On the plus side - there is an excellent cafe in the market area that does fantastic breakfasts (although they're about £14 pp) - Go and have a look if you are in the area, browsing can be fun - just have in the back of your mind it's probably 20%-40% more expensive than it should be.

In general I love markets, they are honest and raw and there is no pretentiousness about them…read more This one has a bit for everyone, even things you didn't even know you liked, you will end up browsing for ages. You can't miss Paul & Georgina Rooin's printing stamps. All shapes and sizes, quite bizarre, crowns, emblems, stars, I can just imagine buying a few and making an incredible print with them. Or how about the stalls with second hand books (I love the smell), or Objets d'art with really quirky art deco artifacts and unique jewellery. Although there are many vintage places July Eden's stall might have a nice surprise in stall, her specialty is whatever she can find. The market's trading days are Wednesday and Saturday, but there are a few stalls open during the rest of the week.

I used to work close by to the market, not many people notice this but if you after a cheap eat try…read moreupstairs. There are about 4-5 stall type eateries offering a range of world cuisines. If I remember correctly they had Indian, Chinese, Jamaican, Italian and something else. The market itself is quite quirky and if I'm honest a bit of a tourist trap. In the sense that prices don't quite beat other markets such as Camden or Portabello. But I guess it depends what your after. Atmosphere though is fantastic. Especially in the summer, you can sit down with a ice cream or coffee and people spot whilst enjoying some of the free street performances. There is also a band located in the basement which fills the air with familiar classical tunes. In the winter the atmosphere is very different, warm, cosy and bustling.

Covent Garden Antique Market is certainly worth a visit, particularly if you are on holiday in…read moreLondon and want to see the sights. Tere are lots of little shops and stalls to wonder around, but most enjoyably yu can spend time in central London just enjoying the atmosphere. There are quite often street performers at one end of the Market and it is just possible that you will find something nice to purchase too. Covent Garden is the closest tube station.

Its pricey but fun for a browse, just to look at random stuff to add to your house for a fun…read morechange, or to get an eccentric present. That should sum up the variety of stuff that you can find in the store. I went furniture shopping with a friend, and we stopped by just to have a look as they had a wide range of furniture just outside the store front. We walked away with a small bamboo coffee table, that looks great to this day. It was a great buy, and there are many more to be found here. Something for everyone, like s suitcase for Felix, a mannequin for Prudence, or just some chutzpah for yourself.

Past Caring is a surprisingly cool vintage store on Essex Road, just a short stroll from Angel Tube…read moreStation. Filled from floor to ceiling with nick nacks galore, it boasts a great range of crockery, cutlery and other bits and bobs for your home. But it's the furniture out the front which always draws my attention - cane chair, awesome old chests and glass coffee tables are just some of the pieces you'll find out the front - rather reasonably priced too.

This is my favorite of the markets of the antique markets on Portobello Road. Several small…read morevendors inside, (in 5x5 foot 'stores'), with everything from old english plates, paintings, and collectibles to swords, vintage rolex waches, and more. Highly recommended!

Great collection of little antique shops. Some of the friendliest sellers on Portobello Rd, they're…read morefar enough in from the Ladbrook Grove end of the market that the crowd is a little thinner and the items are less trinkety. Found some great condition antique books!

Such a cute market! Loved all the little vendors and shops. So many different things to see, eat…read moreand buy. Worth a stop if you are in London, also in a cool area!

We loved this market. We went on Saturday, which I believe it is open only on Friday and Saturday…read more Much less crowded than the Borough Market, which you can barely move through certain sections during peak hours (though great selection). I enjoyed a quiche. My daughters enjoyed strawberries topped with Nutella. We all shared a fish and chips meal from Poppie's which I highly recommend. Probably the best fish and chips we had while in London. There are olive bars and paella and all sorts of amazing foods to enjoy. Also pick up a Notting Hill bookstore linen tote while you are there.

A hidden gem in Hampstead. The Hampstead Antique and Craft Emporium is easy to walk past as you…read morewalk down the main road. And looking down the section that it is located doesn't look like there is much there but there is. They have a lovely little coffee shop outside, then once inside there are rows of antiques, furniture, collectibles, and jewelers. I also found the people working there to be very friendly.

I passed by Hampstead Antique Emporium when we were there for lunch at Villa Bianca (reviewed…read moreseparately). When I walked in I was stunned at the lovely things you can buy there and such reasonable prices! There are about 20 traders & stalls here offering antiques and crafts; textiles, art deco jewellery, glass, china, miniatures and so much more. I especially liked 3D greeting cards, depicting miniature worlds produced by Karrie Barron cards. At another stall, they sell some stunning miniature boxes. I especially loved the art deco and Victorian style jewellery - and will go back to buy!! There are some lovely porcelain pieces for avid collectors. It is such a hidden place that you can easily miss it. I was really happy I found this place - it's such a collector's heaven and the prices are so much better than what you would pay in Portobello market or elsewhere in London. Also all the stallholders are so friendly and helpful! This is one of those secret London attractions that you have to discover for yourself and I highly recommend you do! It's amazing!