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    Borough Market - black pig - amazing

    Borough Market

    4.6(2.2k reviews)
    16.1 miLondon Bridge
    ££

    It was foodie time at Borough Market on Tuesday (our last full day in London), and it was foodie…read moreheaven for me and my family. We enjoyed walking around and seeing a wide variety of food options! The whole market area was clean and organized when we got there at 9am. No lines yet. Long lines did start forming around 9:45am when the hot foods were ready but moved pretty quickly. We tried: * The Ginger Pig - Traditional Sausage Roll * Wild Mushroom Risotto - Spelt Risotto with Truffle Shavings * Turnips Greengrocer - Chocolate Covered Strawberries * The Black Pig - The Best One With Crackling * Turkish Deli - Turkish Delight & Turkish Coffee * Bread Ahead - Crème Brûlée Donut

    Borough Market is a food lover's paradise with an incredible variety of vendors. You'll find…read moreeverything from cooked and fresh seafood, fresh fruit, juices and smoothies, artisan cheeses, sauces, and cuisines from all over the world, including Chinese, Thai, Italian, Indian, Korean, American, and so much more. With so many tempting options, it's honestly hard to decide what to eat. One thing I really appreciated was that many vendors offered samples, so you could try before you buy. During our visit, we sampled the famous chocolate covered strawberries, paella, and wild mushroom risotto. I also bought the Black Pig Honey Truffle Parm sandwich. The chocolate covered strawberries were exactly what you'd expect, fresh strawberries coated in chocolate. If you enjoy that classic combination, you'll probably love them, but they weren't anything particularly special to me. The paella had great flavor, but the rice was a little undercooked for my taste, so I wasn't a fan of the texture. The wild mushroom risotto was the standout. It was rich, creamy, packed with earthy mushroom flavor, and had an excellent texture. It was easily one of my favorite bites of the day. I also tried the Black Pig Honey Truffle Parm sandwich. The bread was fantastic, crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside, and the fennel apple slaw added a refreshing crunch. Unfortunately, the pulled pork was very dry. I think it would have been much better if the pork had been kept warm in its own juices instead of continuing to cook on the griddle. That would have kept it moist and tender. As it was... the pulled pork was dry as hell. :) One thing every vendor had in common was friendly and welcoming customer service. Despite how busy and crowded the market gets, the atmosphere is lively, energetic, and full of people enjoying great food. It's definitely a must-visit for anyone who loves trying a variety of foods in one place.

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    Borough Market - All three flavors of meat rolls. Favorite was the traditional roll and the Lamb.

    All three flavors of meat rolls. Favorite was the traditional roll and the Lamb.

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    Borough Market - "The Good One" from Black Pig. Fabulous flavor bomb!

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    "The Good One" from Black Pig. Fabulous flavor bomb!

    St Albans Market - Shoppers and stalls at St Albans Market outside of the Museum

    St Albans Market

    4.6(9 reviews)
    35.9 mi
    £

    Open the second Sunday of each month from 9-2 (they advertise opening at 8, but nothing is really…read moreopen until at least 9) Great selection of locally produced food and produce! You can find everything from brilliant pies (Raven's Den in particular), awesome cheese (Lincolnshire Poacher and others), fresh veggies (Earthworks and others), fresh fish and meats... not to mention cupcakes and other sweet treats! We usually start by getting a coffee for the husband from the vendor with the mobile coffee bar (the machine is in the back of his van), and then wander the markets and end at the Merchant for a cup of tea for me. As long as there is a rainbow biscuit on the way even our toddler is happy.

    We visited this market recently and really loved the energy of it. There are the traditional tents…read morefilled with fresh fruits and veggies; but there are also tents with beautiful clothing, luggage, handmade items, etc. I'm traveling the world with just a small backpack, so I'm not doing much shopping these days, but the food items I bought were fresh and delicious. I loved that everything was put in paper bags, not plastic. I read that the market has been around since the 9th century, which I loved knowing. A short walk down the hill brings you to beautiful neighborhoods with cobblestone roads and the huge cathedral. It's a lovely area overall.

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    St Albans Market - Shoppers on a cloudy day at St Albans Market

    Shoppers on a cloudy day at St Albans Market

    St Albans Market - Shoppers and traders at St Albans Market

    Shoppers and traders at St Albans Market

    St Albans Market - A market trader waves from the crowd and to the camera on St Albans Market

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    A market trader waves from the crowd and to the camera on St Albans Market

    Surrey Street Market

    Surrey Street Market

    4.1(17 reviews)
    12.6 miCroydon
    £

    Surrey Street Market is easy to miss as it's off the main pedestriansed shopping area in Croydon…read moretown centre. However, I came across while making my way to the tram stop on the south side of town to get back to Wimbledon It's an old fashioned fruit and veg market but the quality does vary quite widely with commensurate difference in price. Just beware that if something seems too good to be true, it probably is too good to be true However, with many stalls to gander at, there is ample opportunity to pick out some good yet quality bargains, especially as most stallholders seem happy to let you pick and choose your own produce In addition, there are some bric a brac stalls and some food stalls selling mainly ethnic food I hope there's always space for places like this

    Overall: A great and vibrant place to walk by and pick up some fresh fruit/veg…read more I admit it - I actually miss places like the Surrey Street Market. I didn't think it was much at the time when I lived in South Croydon, but now I really do miss places like this. I miss wandering "down to town" and passing this market and then wandering pass it again on the way home. It was a great place, full of vibrant people, a decent selection of stalls including ones that sold fresh fruit and veg, bags, purses, books, watches, pendants, antiques, flowers, specialty foods and the list goes on. In general, the number of stalls increased during the weekends. As with most outdoor markets, there's potential for haggling if you're into that kind of thing. There's also a lot of trash, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder... keep your eyes peeled for bargains in the summer, such as freshly plucked berries at an amazing price! Towards closing time (around 5:00 pm), there were lots of bargains that could be had: 1 pound for this or 1 pound for that. That is if you can understand the locals, screaming in cockney rhyming slang. There is nearby street parking, but the best bet would be to park near the city centre and walk down. I was lucky enough to live within walking distance of this market.

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    Surrey Street Market
    Surrey Street Market
    Surrey Street Market

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    Dagenham Sunday Market

    Dagenham Sunday Market

    2.0(2 reviews)
    12.4 miBarking
    £

    This huge Market is a stark picture of how the other half lives. For it's filled with thirtyish…read moreyear old tired looking grandmas looking to buy stuff for their familes on meagre benefits. There are no trendy stalls selling fancy cupcakes but if you want perfumes that smells like your expensive stuff, then this is a place to go. And if you love Chav clothes, then you will find it here. They sell just about anything providing it's legal so you won't find pirated porn DVD's or stolen bikes like one well known Sunday Market. Meanwhile the stench of cheap burgers permeates a landscape that is strangely post industrial. You are probably wondering why I shop here.... Well they sell cheap gillette razors for starters. Along with toiletries etc. But when I walk down a double parked road surrounded by rusting scrap heaps. I'm grateful for what I have as this place is a 21th century version of the George Orwell classic "Road to Wigan pier."

    It's not a traditional Market anymore, it's full of foreigners trying to sell junk.That's not…read moreentirely fair I have bought some not bad suitcases and some stuff for my dogs here, the place is ok to park but hard to get out from unless you leave hours before everyone else, it's dirty the foods crap and the most of the market trader are ignorant. I can't stand being to crowded having my heels run over by prams and buying stuff that doesn't last longer than a week, guess I'm just not a Market person.

    The Hop Shop - farmersmarket - Updated August 2026

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