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London Markets: Leather Lane Market
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Leather Lane is considered one of London’s oldest markets, it has been said there has been a market here for 400 years. The history of the market is shrouded in mystery but Leather Lane has a long history going back to the 14th century although called a variety of different names.
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John Stow in his Survey of London (1598) calls the road Lither Lane “Then higher is Lither lane, turning also to the field, lately replenished with houses built, and so to the bar.”
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In the 19th century, Leather Lane was right in the middle of what was know as “Little Italy”, a colony of Italians which included a number of skilled craftsman and political refugees.
Photo – Old and New London: Volume 2. London, 1878.
Beasant and Mitton’s The Fascination of London in 1903 gives us a little more information about the Leather Lane market. “It is one of the open street markets of London, lined with barrows and coster stalls, and abounding in low public-houses. The White Hart, the King’s Head, and the Nag’s Head, are mentioned by Strype, and these names survive amid innumerable others. At the south end a house with overhanging stories remains; this curtails the already narrow space across the Lane.”
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Like many London street markets, Leather Lane has needed to change with the times and although it has the more traditional fruit and veg and a few clothes stores, the vast majority of the stalls and the shops along the lane are geared to food.
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Leather Lane market has become predominately a weekday lunchtime market catering for locals and the large number of office workers who work in the area.
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The range of food covers a number of international cuisines including Thai, Lebanese, Japanese and Indian.
Address: Leather Lane, Holborn, London EC1N 7RJ
Opening Times: Mon to Fri 10am-3pm
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Portobello Road Street Food
The Portobello Market and the surrounding area offers a great variety of fresh produce, essential and specialist ingredients and hot food options. The Westway and Golborne Road are hotspots for Street food stalls but there are a number of eateries dotted throughout the area.
Following the tradition of many London markets, there are plenty of choice of fresh fruit and vegetables,
Over the weekend, there are many specialist food stalls Near Talbot Road, The Bread Stall has bread, cakes and pastries with more than 20 different kinds of bread. Une Normande a Londres outside the Electric Cinema offers French cheese, sausage and terrine. Vito has the finest olive oils and balsamic vinegars, and at The Olive Bar you can sample olives, feta and Mediterranean hot food .
Popina has all-vegetarian baked goods from fruit tarts to filo parcels, The Mushroom Man provides a wide selection of funghi and Piper’s Fresh Fish has fish and seafood.
Street food from all over the world is available on market days including a number of falafel stalls churros, bratwurst, paella , crepes and curry. Throughout the market you will find North African and Caribbean street food , including an award-winning Moroccan soup stand.
If you would like further information, visit the Portobello Road Market website here
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Camden Market Street Food
Camden Markets are one of London’s most popular visitor attraction attracting around 100,000 people each weekend. One of the attractions of the market is the amazing range of Street food throughout the market, Camden is the Street food capital of London with a wide range of cuisines from around the world.
Dutch Pancakes, Al Turko Kebabs, Brazilian Churrasco & Wild Game BBQ, Sushi Roll and Kimbab and Bit Bourbon Steamed Burgers are just a small selection of what’s on offer. Other notable stalls include
Circus Bros
Spanish food, filled tortillas and Serrano ham.Two professional chefs from Spain who want to revolutionize the street food concept and catering.
Mama’s Jerk Station
Mama Jerk Station specialises in Caribbean Street food
Half Hitch Gin
The only micro distillery in Camden producing unique gin flavoured with bergamot and tea from Malawi in East Africa.
Wild Hives Raw Honey
Wild Hives honeys offer you wide range of premium quality raw honeys sourced from small scale independent beekeepers across Europe.
Pierogi Company
Authentic Polish pierogi (dumplings) and kielbasa (sausage).
Banana Man
London’s finest Belgian chocolate dipped fruit
Brazilian Churros
Freshly made Churros filled with homemade ‘dulce de leche’ and chocolate fudge sauces.
Camden Octopus
The unique flavours of Spain? delicious fresh octopus and seafood.
If you would like further information, visit the Camden Market website here
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Best London Street Food – Borough Market
Borough Market is London’s most renowned food market; it is a mecca for people who love British and international produce.
Due to its reputation, the street food is of the highest quality, indeed with all the gourmet food on offer you will be spoilt for choice.
It is a haven for foodies that attracts chefs, restaurateurs, amateur cooks and people who love eating and drinking.
The market is populated by a community of individuals from all over the UK, Europe and the rest of the world.
Many of our stallholders are extremely knowledge and are happy to share their knowledge.
It’s a place to explore the Street Food of the world and discover new food in a atmosphere of wonderful foods and aroma’s.
Best London Street Food – Southbank Centre
Southbank Centre has become a Street food-lovers destination and one of London’s most popular food market venues.
Most weekends, Southbank Centre Square hosts Real Food Market with a large selection of Street Food. They also host a regular Wine and Cheese Festival, Chocolate Festival and, during the winter, our popular German Christmas market along Queen’s Walk.
The Real Food Market supports a delicious range of sustainably and ethically produced food.
Attracting a high calibre of stallholders, there are vendors selling food and drink from all over the world.
The Real Food Market showcases 40 carefully selected stalls.
When you wander through the market it small enough to enjoy the very best fresh food and near enough to the many attractions of the South Bank.
Friday 12 noon – 8pm
Saturday 11am – 8pm
Sunday 12 noon – 6pm
Great London Street Food – Brick Lane
There is little doubt that Brick Lane is one of the best spots in London for Street Food, the ever popular market attracts stall holders from all over the world.
Here is a small selection:
Venezuela and Malaysia
France
Iran
Japan
Vietnam
Ethiopia
Cuba
Great London Street Food – Greenwich Market
Brazilian Churros (Brazilian Churros are sweet crunchy doughnuts)
In the search for the best London Street Food , it is often within the Market areas that you find the greatest number of outlets. Greenwich Market is relatively small but is blessed with a large number of Street Food stalls, here is just a selection.
Gourmet Hotdogs
British Homemade Desserts
Desi Indian Food -Homemade Indian Food in Punjabi style
Mini Dutch Dippers -Little mini Dutch style pancakes
Koyul Ltd -Handmade sushi specialist.
Teriyaki-Ya – Japanese and Korean cuisine.
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