Visiting your local food market can be a fantastic way to support independent food venders, as well as other stalls selling often handmade products. Many love to make visiting a food market a day out, where you can try an array of world foods from the comfort of your own town. We’ve compiled a list of our favourite food markets we love to visit in South London that we would love to share with you!
Balham Farmers Market
Henry Cavendish Primary School, Hydethorpe Road, London, SW12 OJA
This farmers market in Balham is held in a school playground, making it a fantastic community hub where families can support their local grown produce. You’ll be able to buy food directly from the farmers that grow it and their fruit and veg is always in season! Visiting this market is a great opportunity to connect with your neighbours and let your kids play on a calm Saturday afternoon.
Balham Farmers Market
Maltby Street Market
Ropewalk, Bermondsey SE1 3PA
This weekend market is where you can find some of the most delicious street food in Bermondsey. Whether you’re looking for breakfast, lunch or dinner, this market has you covered, selling made-from-scratch jams and preserves, as well as a large variety of world foods to explore. Some of their recent additions include more plant-based stalls for vegans or adventurous eaters out there!
Maltby St. Market
Blackheath Farmers Market
Blackheath Station Car Park, London, SE3 9LA
Every Sunday Blackheath Station’s car park transforms into a thriving community centre, where customers are often on a first name basis with their hard-working farmers. Not only will you find tasty and fresh food here, but the vendors also display beautiful plants and smooth alcohol, like locally brewed gin! There is usually some fantastic entertainment occuring at this market too, with one of the recent acts being the London Schools Symphony Orchestra!
Blackheath Farmers’ Market
Blackheath All Saints Church SE3 - Giclée Art Print
Clapham 90s Style Unisex T-Shirt
Borough Market
8 Southwark Street, London, SE1 1TL
Probably one of the most well-known food markets in South London, it’s easy to see why so many locals and tourists alike flock to Borough Market. The vendors who trade at this market love bringing unique flavours to its locals, from tahini flapjacks to plum gin or vodka! Their schedule is always jam-packed with exciting events, including monthly kitchen demos and seasonal celebrations. This roughly 1,000 year-old market is certainly a must-visit!
Borough Market
Brixton Village and Market Row
43-44 Brixton Market, Coldharbour Lane, London, SW9 8PS
The Brixton Village and Market Row is open every day and lets you travel around the world in just one afternoon, tasting authentic foods from Europe, India, Asia, Africa, South America and the Caribbean, to name a few! There’s plenty of exciting activities taking place here, from creativity and wellbeing to frequent opening ceremonies of new shops! As well as food, you’ll find intimate bookshops, quirky clothing boutiques and many more. You can discover one of our favourites, Carioca Brixton, a Brazillian restaurant along the row, selling authentic food, including their scrumptious Caipirinhas! Use your South London Club card here and get 20% off food Tuesday - Thursday!
Brixton Village
Brockley Market
Lewisham Car Park, Lewisham Way SE4 1UT
Brockley Market just recently celebrated their 7th birthday, which makes a perfect excuse to come down and join in the fun. From street food dumplings to freshly shucked oysters, you’ll likely find unusual foods you wouldn’t find in your local supermarket! There are also plenty of cupboard essentials to purchase, filling your home with products made by dedicated local businesses!
Brockley Market
Catford Food Market
Catford Broadway, London, SE6 4SN
Catford Food Market is an exciting food, drink and crafts destination for Lewisham locals. Situated in the heart of Catford’s town centre, it’s easy to spend hours at this market, trying anything from vegan cakes to Jamacian BBQ; there’s always something new! They have also previously done a vegan festival weekend to celebrate the rise in plant-based diets! Check out their website and see what the trader of the month is, applauding the hard work of these local businesses.
Catford Food Market
Venn Street Market
Venn Street, Clapham, SW4 0BD
Venn Street Market truly is a celebration of artisan and natural foods, with favourites like homemade scotch eggs and Argentinian steak sandwiches! This market loves welcoming new stalls, so even regulars have something new to try, with excellent food and classic breweries to visit! We recommend you check out Nanny Outars, selling Guyanese Street Food like the delicious flatbread Roti. With your South London Club card you can get 15% off food!
Surrey Street Market
1 Surrey Street, Croydon, CR0 1RG
Feel enriched by South London’s history by visiting Surrey Street, England’s oldest market! You’ll find international street food here, including sweet cakes and artisan bread. The market often holds seasonal events and outdoor musical entertainments. Come down this week and discover an array of fruits and vegetables from around the world that you’ll unlikely find anywhere else for such a good price!
Surrey Street Sundays
Wimbledon Theatre SW19 - Giclée Art Print
Deptford Is Where The Heart Is Mug
Crystal palace food market
Haynes Lane, SE19 3AP
Start spending your Saturdays at this market and try Ghanaian street food for lunch, then perhaps treat yourself to a Portugese custard tart from Levain Bakery for dessert! Their efficient website gives you the lowdown on the new stalls and fresh produce coming to the market each week so you can make your list of where to hit! There are also plenty of zero-waste stalls and businesses set up here, helping you maintain a sustainable lifestyle.
CP Food Market
Deptford Market Yard
1 Market Yard, Deptford SE8 4BX
Deptford Market Yard has stalls that have a much more permanent standing, so you can be rest assured they won’t be going anywhere soon! You’ll find many local businesses under our scheme here that we must recommend you try, including Little Nan’s Bar and The Tapas Room. Find out our full list of discounts you can get at this market and across Deptford here. Many would describe this market as a creator’s paradise, to enjoy tasty food always homemade by dedicated vendors.
Deptford Market Yard
Greenwich Market
Greenwich Peninsula, London
While you are in the historic borough of Greenwich, make sure to stop by Greenwich Market! Its vibrant and welcoming atmosphere is loved by many South Londoners. They often run unique seasonal events like a Vegan OktoberFest or A Greener Future - The London Design Festival. Some of our favourite include fudge brownies from Bad Brownies and unique burgers from Pimp My Ramen! If you happen to stumble upon the Vegan Garden stall, don’t forget to show off your South London Club card and get 10% off!
Greenwich Market
Herne Hill Market
Railton Rd, Herne Hill, London SE24 0JN
Enjoy this weekly market that is strictly plastic-free, bringing independent food and produce to Herne Hill. From bakeries serving organic bread and pastries to handmade chocolates, this is a great market that is a must visit for any South Londoner with a sweet tooth. Don’t forget the wonderful savoury foods here too, we recommend the deliciously packed burgers!
Herne Hill Market
Oval Farmers' Market
St Marks Churchyard, Kennington SE11 4PW
As well as high quality produce and meats, you’ll find brewed cocktails and other alcohol for anyone who likes an extra kick to their drink! This market loves showing off their fantastic local businesses on their facebook page, including Bath soft cheese and Guyanese food! With this farmers market in the backdrop of an old church, you’re guaranteed to get that warm and comforting feeling you’re after!
Oval Farmers’ Market
Merton Abbey Mills Market
Merton Abbey Mills, Watermill Way, London SW19 2RD
This historic arts village on London’s River Wandle makes for a great family day out, with plenty of live theatre and music activities for the kids to enjoy, after tucking into the delicious street food here of course! Just a few stalls we love are Curious Cake Cafe and Ban Yai, where you can show your South London Club card to receive 10% off their authentic Thai food. Don’t forget to check out the other food vendors and family run pubs here too!
Merton Abbey Mills
Southbank Centre Food Market
Belvedere Road SE1
Named as one of London’s top food markets, we’d be surprised if you hadn’t visited the Southbank Centre Food Market yet! The food vendors here promise to offer exciting flavours from around the world, from asian street food, to classic burgers and even immune-boosting juices. Check out their website to find out the dozens of events taking place here, including festivals and celebrity guests!
Southbank Centre Food Market
Tooting Market
21-23 Tooting High Street SW17 0RG
This multiple award winning indoor market is perfect for whatever the weather! Some of our favourite food spots to hit are Panda Noodle Bar, where you can try Asian seafood and Get Juiced to get your detox fix. Check out where you can find discounts on stalls at this market and other places around Tooting here! Be sure to check out their recent addition, the Yard Market, filled with brand new stalls to explore and support!
Vauxhall Street Food Garden
6 South Lambeth Place, Vauxhall, London SW8 1SP
This Vauxhall food market is all about giving you the best possible variety, with 46 different dishes, 80 different drinks and 32 staff to help you along the way! Greek, Italian and Asian food are all represented here and then you can relax and unwind in their games room. Challenge your friends to a game of pool with beautifully chilled music to set the scene to your visit.
Vauxhall Food & Beer Garden
East Street Market
East St, Walworth, London SE17 1EL
East Street is another historic market that is widely loved by its community. It has been trading since the 16th century and is clearly still a successful market today, with new stalls popping up across the lane all the time. As well as delicious sweets and fresh fruit and vegetables, you’ll find handmade, secondhand jewellery and clothes here. If you happen to pop into 55 East cafe, show your South London Club card and get 20% off all food and drink!
55 East
Wimbledon Farmers Market
Wimbledon Park Primary School, Havana Road SW19 8EJ
Nestled in the local primary school, support your local farmers at the Wimbledon Farmers’ Market. They love to celebrate the fruits and vegetables that are in season each year, allowing you to tailor your cooking to the time of year perfectly. You’d be surprised at how much you can purchase here loose and from an independent, rather than your chain supermarkets. Make your weekly shop more sustainable with visiting farmers markets today!
Wimbledon Farmers’ Market
West Norwood Feast
Norwood Road SE27
For the past seven years, the first Sunday of the month has been Feast Day in West Norwood, where you’ll be able to explore over 100 stalls of mouth-watering food and other goods spread over five sites along the high street. Some of the foods you’ll be able to try include cake pops, Pakistani and Japanese street food and much more! It doesn’t stop at food, the market stalls sell all kinds of products, including the Retro Village, where you can shop vintage clothes to your hearts content!
West Norwood Feast
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