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London’s food markets have joined the ranks of the most fabulous food halls from around the world, with superlative cuisine from every corner of the globe. Whether you’re traveling for a while or just want to spend the weekend, here's a guide to some of the very best food halls and markets in London.
Until recently, the Victoria terminus in central London was not somewhere to linger, but that’s changed with the opening of Market Halls Victoria. Located directly opposite the main concourse, the airy, three-story building includes a roof terrace and contains nine food vendors spread across two indoor levels, three bars, and plenty of communal seating. Arrive early if possible – it gets incredibly busy come evening, with a one-in, one-out policy not uncommon. The 16-hour smoked brisket naan from Flank is exceptional.
Getting there: Market Halls Victoria is next to Victoria Station and can be reached by Tube or train.
Easily the biggest oriental food hall in London, Bang Bang contains 24 Asian restaurants and stalls across two levels, under one enormous roof. On the ground floor you’ll find the Golden Dragon, a Chinese restaurant serving classic dishes and with room for 360 diners. The top floor hosts the remaining vendors, which between them sizzle up cuisine from the rest of Asia, including India, Japan, Indonesia and Taiwan.
Getting there: Bang Bang Oriental Food Hall is a 10-minute walk from Colindale Tube station.
One of the coolest food markets in the city, the original Mercato Metropolitano is an enormous venue housed in and around an old paper factory. The focus here is on serving natural foods that are sourced locally, and keeping waste to a minimum. It's mainly Italian fare, including an Italian food store alongside the stalls, but you’ll also find options ranging from Vietnamese to Argentinian to Turkish. Since opening in 2016, the market has expanded to locations in St. Mark’s Mayfair, Wood Wharf and Iford.
Getting there: It’s a 10-minute walk from Elephant & Castle station.
Probably the best street food market in East London (no mean feat, considering the competition), graffiti-covered Dinerama occupies two open-air levels in the heart of Shoreditch. The choice is immense, in terms of quantity and quality, with offerings from Yum Bun (Taiwanese steamed buns), White Men Can’t Jerk (jerk chicken never tasted so good) and Chin Chin Labs (ice cream meets science). For drinks, there are 10 bars to choose from, and the venue hosts regular events.
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