From the overwhelming array of food options to the wide variety of shops--from records to indie designer clothing--the Stables Market in Camden Town is an amazing place to visit and shop. My wife picked up an incredible jacket from a local underground designer for £30 cash, and passed up another for £20 because it just didn't fit her exactly right. This is clothing that would be desirable at 5x the price. We also snagged a little bag of fresh donuts, with sugar and cinnamon, at one of the stalls--sublime! You don't have to buy anything to enjoy visiting the Stables Market--it's worth at least a walk-through--but you'll be hard pressed to leave with empty hands and an empty stomach. read more

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Stables market stopped existing when those israeli landlords ripped out the horse stalls so Proud gallery or whatever their name is could have a new exhibition/nightclub space. What is called Stables market now is the arches, with the old stalls moved there, making it feel very strange indeed. Gone is the old labyrinthine feel of the arches, gone are the miles and miles of dirt cheap clothing. In fact a lot of the arches are gone as well, sadly demolished. I suppose we should be grateful it didn't burn down eh? Still at least all the popstars have somewhere else to party while the hawley arms is being rebuilt. i feel sorry for all the poor little tourists kids who think it's always been like this. It hasn't. It wasn't. Aargh! read more

I'll moan with the rest of them about how Camden Stables Market 'ain't what it used to be', but there's a new generation of goths that need to get its fashion fix, and much as its edge may have eroded, this is still a fun, enjoyable and interesting place to hang out and shop for all kinds of alternative gear. Fairy Goth Mother has upped sticks and moved, which for many people ripped the heart out of the Stables, but there are still plenty of spooky boutiques selling corsets, boas and clubbing gear. It's actually a nicer place to eat and hang out than it used to be as the outdoor seating has been rennovated and extended, and you can pick up plenty of art and craft items from the various stalls. Camden and its market is best visited on a warm day when you can amble down the canal afterwards and sit up by the Stables with a cool beer. read more

I LOVE THIS PLACE! Usually when I come down to London, this is the place to go. At the canal theres a pub called the Ice Wharf, they are apart of Lloyds. There is a Starbucks around the corner from there. Another few pubs over the bridge, Bar 55 which also has cheap mixed drinks. The market itself is a huge shopping area. They sell everything you can think of. I'm talkin a diverse variety of food, smoke pipes, clothes, purses, artsy stuff, almost anything you can think of! Becareful though! Alot of stuff here are knock-offs, but hey, for 5 quid you can get yourself some nice stuff. The best part? You can bargain with them! Just like a flea market. I know deals when I see one and this place, definately has some great deals if you look hard enough. The only downside.. BRING CASH. No one takes card here.. so BRING CASH! Cyberdog is a must visit store there.. it's like a big rave.. inside the store! Across from there is a little nice Hookah shop.. they charge 12 quid and you must buy something.. i usually just get a water, cause I get thirsty sittin there anyhow.. so it works out. Don't take my word for it, try coming here for yourself! read more

Oh such variety! I love Camden for its colourful eclectic people, and its punky undertones. You can find anything here - second hand books, leather pants, neon make-up, second-hand prom dresses, handbags, records, windchimes, chessboards, leather-bound notebooks, and anything hand-made you can imagine. And then there's the food.... if you haven't eaten in the Camden stables market, do it soon! There's nothing like a goat curry, or black bean corn-bread, eaten by the canal, after a hard night out. read more

A geat way to spend any day of the week really, I love coming here for the variety of clothesin the vintage shops, the food in the food market which they sell for £2-£3 at the end of the day! For the lovely palm reader Brigit who is always at the ready to do an insightfull reading. It's a great place to come if you have a low attention span as there is so much to do and see here you will be entertained for hours! If you have not already been then go! read more

Never had the good fortune to go here before it was rebuilt, but ended up here on a bleak midweek day, so only the most determined shoppers and tourists were out. Seemed to be a mix of touristy shops selling a mix of UK souvenirs and vaguely "alternative" t-shirts and accessories, Indian and Moroccan shops, gothic, rockabilly and raver shops, and a few independent designers or handmade goods stalls, mixed with some vintage shops. The vintage shops had reasonable quality items but mostly a bit overpriced except for one shop near the baked potato stand (which had apparently opened only relatively recently). The many food stalls smelled nice but about the only one I could find that had gluten-free certainty was that baked potato stand, so a potato is what I had. And it was quite nice. You could probably get nearly a whole meal out of the free tastes all the (slightly annoyingly touting) food sellers kept offering. read more

Love love this place It's great on a sunny day the 3 different markets allow for all random purchases Most of the food markets/stalls are safe to eat at I previously worked in the area and ate at them This place is great for tourists read more

The stables market has had a horrid makeover but the charm is still there. Ignore the random statues --- well actually pay attention to them for a laugh, funny photo and because a few jut out in random places and i am sure there are some sore heads out there. But anyway... some of the original arches remain, the cobbles are there and lovely chill shisha bars - cute boutiques - overpriced vintage and trendy bars. I'd stay away from most of the market food - except the Japanese which is freshly cooked. .. the other places just load your plate with a mound of over or undercooked rice and a couple spoonfuls of whatever has been boiling on their hot plates since the early hours. £4 for rice and grease will leave you wishing you had just settled for Pret which at least has hygiene checks. In summer however the pop up market by the lock usually has some healthier options ... and eating by the canal watching the boats go through the lock makes for a good afternoon out. Either way .... the stables market is pretty special. You can make a full day and night out of being in Camden .... and pretty much find everything you are looking for! read more

You can always rely on Camden for being home to a constant bustling atmosphere with plenty of things to browse, From the colourful array of characters (alot of them sporting a mohawks and DM's to the various stalls there's something for everyone. Not the best place to go if your wanting to avoid crowds but if your looking for a buzzing day out at a market Camden is sure to please with hundreds of stalls and shops and food stalls all selling from the bizarre to the original it is perfect for that something special for some one, and to end the day nicely choose from one of the bustling pubs crammed with good lively energies. read more

Used to be SOOO cool but now it's just a revamped trashy tourist magnet, which has NOTHING to do with the original stables market. What a shame!!! read more

Cool unique finds, but way too overcrowded for what it's worth... Plus some of the shops and stalls are a little repetitive and don't change over. If you've been once, it's enough! read more

I just do not care for Camden Market. There are so many other markets in London with better stuff, less busy, and a better vibe. I hate the people talking total bollocks to people saying they are the original artist when all they are selling is cheap massed produced prints. It is mostly just isle after isle of cheap crap really for novelty value only. It has lost its original essence and now is all about the profit and ripping off tourists. Keep a tight hold of your purse while you are browsing if you want to make it home with it. The best day of course is Saturday when all of the stalls in the court yard are open, but being in this environment just puts me in a bad mood. If you want to see the retro punks then do come down but they will probably try to make you pay them for their picture. read more

To finish off a fmaily birthday weekend in a somewhat relaxed and casual style, I decided to show my northern middle class family the sights, sounds and smells (!) of Camden. We arrived on a typical Camden Sunday morning, where PEOPLE WERE EVERYWHERE. I often think it would resemble an anthill if you could get an aerial view. We wandered through the immensely cool streets on a surprisingly warm day and I decided to show them Camden lock and onwards to the incredibly more impressive Stables market. I suppose the markets here in this part of Camden do tend to run into one another, but the combination of Camden Lock/ Stables/any other market is just incredible. So many nooks and crannies to explore, I found stalls I had never even seen before and I used to live here for a year! My family were amazed, not just at the number but variety of stalls, the cool & quirky bits of artwork and architecture that casually adorn this place to add all of that character - obviously talking about the metal horses found around the place, but even the Oriental style pagodas that you can sit under where food stalls are. All of these little touches make this place the MOST incredible atmosphere. Especially packed on a Sunday. A hot Sunday - yes we can have hot weather! read more

I have been to Camden Stables Market many times, mainly because there is a great custom while you wait t shirt printer called Big Teezar that I love using to get my own personalised t shirts printed. I also love the Horses Market which is full of all sorts of vintage and antique paraphernalia. Best time to visit is on a monday as it is not so full of tourists and you have space to look at everything. read more

This Vintage part of Camden market is with no competition from the others my favourite. Not only does it house my favourite shop,The king of junk stores,curiousity,but it also houses decent food shops and a array of foreign authentic goods as well as things which will take the young generation back into a Timewarp,one paticlaur store,of which i cant remember the name,was kind of stepping into a mix of Barbara Cartland and Johnny Rotten's underwear. Youve just gotta heart it!!! read more

I believe the Camden market was something spectacular a decade ago but now days it has at least in my eyes, lost is shine. I usually go for markets to discover something new, or different from department stores. Here, it all seems equally commercial. I would still recommend to go there at least one time. I am just saying that after that, and seeing other, better markets, it feels like that there is no reason to go back. On the are my favorite place is the Regents Canal and the Camden lock. On a sunny day it is nice to just have a break on the grass and look around, the crowd is pretty colorful. But also, take care. I was walking down the street and someone passing by just decided to hit me. That hurt! It still pretty wacky area. read more

Do'nt know if anyone interested, but this site bought back such memories of my childhood, in Chalk Farm, I remember Stable Market when it really was a stable for shire horses, the horses belonged to Gilbey's Brewery, so glad people are getting enjoyment from the old stables area and so pleased it is being kept alive in this way. read more

VINTAGE VINTAGE VINTAGE. If you are familiar with St. Mark's in NYC, this is 100x better! They have vintage clothing, postcards, sewing machines, tea sets, you name it they have it. The Stables, the stalls and anywhere within a 10 minute walking distance from here is great for shopping! Bring cash! It does get hot when you are running around being excited about all the fantastic finds so don't wear too many layers. Be careful of your belongings as well. There are stalls upstairs, downstairs, every corner of this place is packed so make sure you pay attention and hit up everything. I've also noticed that going earlier in the day is when it's busiest and when everything is open. The food stalls aren't that great or tasteful, but if you are like me- you might forget how much time has passed and forget about eating. The donut guy at the end of the road sells donuts for 75p each around 4pm... read more

The Stables Market is cool, mostly for the food. There's also a ton of antiques shops, but nothing really that great. Tons of Asian and Latin food stands (mostly Thai, Indian and Mexican). There's also a bunch of horse statues, so there's that. read more

Had heard it was touristy and tacky and was wondering what to expect, and wow, we really loved it here. If you're crowd shy, I would definitely go on a weekday. We were there on a cold, rainy Friday and it still felt busy. Can only imagine the crowds on a sunny weekend. Lots of cheap mundane stuff like souvenir T-shirts etc, but also lots of neat things as well. Lots of steampunk/goth clothing, jewellry, leatherwork, art. The Stables area was very cool to poke around in. Had a very good kebab in the food court, and some mediocre chicken tikka. If you have teenagers, it's a definite must go. My 14 year old bought a ton of T-shirts and tank tops, and I bought both my kids these really pretty necklace pendant watches (2 for 8 pounds!). read more

Pretty amazing place, with lots of cheap bargains for clothes and stuff. Lot's to see especially if you're into gothic. Food stalls however were only average. read more

Quite an eclectic market - everything from vintage hippyness to techno cyber punk clothes shops, bargain Asian food to household furniture and bits and pieces. This place is like a winding rabbit-hole and I constantly get lost and walk in circles. It's a mystery. Each time I come here, I find something new.... read more

I'm quite a fan of the Stables market. It's easy to lose yourself amongst all the shops and stalls, and there's always plenty to look at. A great place to find presents for people as well, as there is always something a bit different and original. Loads of food stalls on offer, and the tantalising smells make them hard to resist. There are also some gorgeous jewellery and furniture shops. This is a real experience in London, and a landmark, but there's talk that it's all going to be pulled down to make way for high street chains like Topshop and Hennes, which pretty much makes me sick to my stomach. Go there while you still can read more

Great, brilliant place. Colourful, interesting and inspiring. You'll definitely find something you love, be it a silver ring or a bedcloth or a dress or CD. Prices are great and it is great for hunting for cool things. Don't go when you need something particular, go when you want to be surprised, like a treasure hunt:) read more

I've been going to Camden Stables market for years and was once lucky enough to live a stone's throw away in Chalk farm. Not much has changed over the years, there's still the eclectic feel to all the stalls which offer amazing art, furniture, food and snippets of historical artifacts. I often wish I'd hung on to my old 1970's phones, lamps and rugs when I see how much this stuff fetches now at the market. It's usually packed so can be hard to get around in a wheelchair and the floor isn't always smooth so it's a bit bumpy. The parking in this area is atrocious and can be the worst nightmare and is the one thing that puts me off going the most. However the lure of the cosmopolitan atmosphere always wins over the parking and I end up going again and again and always having a different wonderful experience and nine out of ten times making some very odd wonderful purchases. read more

Not your typical type of market, but definitely worth a visit. Lots of second hand stuff going for a bargain, especially if you're into leather clothing. There's also quite a variety of food stalls here, with prices going down as the day passes by. read more

There's just too much in Camden and I usually get a bit tired of going through all those vintage cyber neo-hippie clubber yoga psychedelic trance crafty punk gothic shops. What I really love about this market and what makes me come back is the people-watching. Might be the best place in London for it. And, as a bonus, the food stalls. The trick is: wait till 5pm, when they start selling everything for like £2. read more

I love Camden market and, before I had kids, used to love to come browsing all the quirky little shops. A lot of my Christmas presents used to originate from the market. Since having kids though we rarely visit as it gets so busy it becomes not the world's greatest child-friendly place and trying to negotiate a stroller through the throng is too much like hard work. read more

A great way to get to camden markets is to go to maida vale (little venice) and get a canal boat there it costs about £9 but is worth it as something different to do. The markets are busy but entertaining you can have a great day there without having to spend a cent. The food stall are quite nice as well read more

Camden market is infamous, and most Londoners have visited it. Known for it's quirky market stalls and unusual produce, clothing, jewellery and gifts. However the reason I love camden market so much is the variety of freshly cooked food that is on offer. From French, to Morrocan, Italian to Chinese. A vast selection to choose from. It is cheap and affordable and most importantly delicious. If you are out and about on a Saturday or Sunday then pop along for an authentic experience at a brilliant price. read more

Of course, it's not what it used to be however it a an eclectic mix of fashion, food and oddities and, oddly enough, for me anyway, a great place to nurse a hangover! read more

I'm usually not into this kind of places, with all the food smells and too much people around. Anyway, I actually had a nice time the last time I was here. We took a walk, bought some things and the time just passed by. I'd come again if I'm bored. read more

I love the market haven't been for a long time need to go and see ciberdog miss the music, great place to go even for a look round lots to see read more

this place is a little far from me but when ever i can i love to travel to camden town and have a good old lookd all the different stools shops it really amases me very colourful and vibrant some of the things, and i never leave without tucking into the delicious food, it takes me ages to try and decide what to have :) read more

this place by far has been the most fun to shop at. clubwear, goth, antiques, tshirts, accessories, tribal items, jewelry, etc. there is just about everything being sold here. i love that this place is so eclectic. it's also very very crowded and very very large. easy to get lost in. my friend and i didn't stay very long but i was able to blow the last bit of cash i had here. bring cash because not everyone takes credit card. read more

London's most popular open-air market area with the latest in adventurous alternative fashion, through the best selection of vintage clothing shops in London, to the joy of collecting bottles. Its a great and varied place to shop, great in buffet! delicious open atmosphere and network friendly read more

I love Camden Town and am a big Vintage fan. On my most recent trip to the Stables Market I decided to visit that tiiny little narrow vintage shop in the corner (where they put the rope up because they like to think theyre sooooo exclusive). Anyway, I was greeted with a rude and sarcastic 'how may i help you'? I explained I've been here a few months ago, when a nice lady helped me try on a jacket..I wanted to see if they still had the jacket. In return I got a smirk, an arrogant look and a request to describe this so called 'jacket' they had and this so called 'lady' that worked there. Didn't even lift up the rope for me or anything.. just stayed behind it acting like he owns the place. I stayed calm even though I wanted to punch the guy in the face (and rip his pretentious rope apart) and described both the lady and the jacket. Once again..he looked down at me, gave me a condescending and arrogant look and bluntly refused to lift the rope for me even though the place was empy and walked away leaving me open mouthed!!!! I have never EVER come across someone so rude, arrogant, condescending and full of themselves. By no means dressed like a hobo, I had my wallet in my hand and anyone with eyes could see I was prepared to spend money... why someone would be SO rude to a young girl is just beyond me. My friends all had similar experiences at this place... SO not the Camden vibe!! PLEASE DO NOT GO HERE, DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR AND SPEND YOUR MONEY ELSEWHERE !!! read more

u can never get bored of camden whether it be from seeing amy whinehouse or the fabolous clothes and things that they have.. evrythng is about color and shops and stalls evewhere.. u will or sure find what ur looking for whatever i be. read more