Historical version 9 of Spitalfields Market (view current version)
- Nearest public transport: Aldgate East / Aldgate / Liverpool Street
Established in the 1680s. This rather large covered space has been changed in recent years (2001-2003) by extensive building work. Once a working food market it is now a place to go for arty shops, a variety of bric-a-brac stalls, and most importantly a "Food Village".
The Food village has one of the widest variety of take away food in London including stalls for Indian food, French, Austrian, Mexican, Thai, Indonesian and more. There is choice for vegetarians but most of the meat dishes are chicken based.
Meals are usually around 3.50 quid but some are more expensive, and you can always buy extras like the �1 Mango juice from the Indian stall, or spring rolls from the Thai. Food portions are a good size.
Aim to get there around 12 midday if you want a table to sit at. It gets full quickly. Also make sure you protect your bag/wallet etc, as the stalls are very close together and people are always in close contact.
Other markets near by:
- [Petticoat Lane]?
- Brick Lane market