The Victorian covered market—which has undergone extensive renovations and is now surrounded by trendy, upscale brick-and-mortar shops—is a lively shopping and dining venue. Its more than 70 stalls, shops, and restaurants include regular and rotating vendors selling everything from hand-thrown ceramics to leather goods, bespoke prescription glasses, and vintage fashion.
Old Spitalfields Market and the surrounding areas have quite a storied past, and are included on a number of informative walking and culinary tours.
Old Spitalfields Market is a must for shopaholics and visitors looking for fun trinkets or souvenirs to take home.
Although there is a large covered market, Spitalfields can also refer to the wider area including a range of high-end shops and restaurants.
There are seasonal events and pop-up shops throughout the year.
There is an antiques-focused market on Thursdays.
Old Spitalfields Market, located in East London, is easily reachable by bus or tube. Several bus routes end at Spitalfields Market on Brushfield Street; the nearest Underground station is Liverpool Street, which is served by the Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Metropolitan lines.
The market stalls are open daily with varying hours and a range of weekly and monthly themed days and events. Check the website and individual shops for current information.
The culinary options at Old Spitalfields Market are vast, making it a dining destination in its own right. The options are endless—high-street chains like Wagamama, cold-pressed fruit and vegetable juices, Japanese sushi bowls, dumplings, burgers, falafel, high-end cheese and wine, expertly pulled espresso—and the variety showcases East London’s colorful cultural mix and gourmet foodie scene.
