Our Favorite Things To Do At The Borough Market in London

Evidently, shopping at each of these stops in the great city of London is anything but ordinary. People don’t just come for mundane shopping, grabbing what they need, and moving on to their next stop. Au contraire, visiting London’s public markets is in itself an experience you have to try. It’s a reflection of the city’s vivacity and teeming vibrancy showcasing London’s mixed cultural roots and culinary diversity to match.

Here Are Our Favorite Things To Do at The Borough Market

Appreciating History

London’s Borough Market is quintessentially one of the city’s longest standing public market dating all the way back to the 12th century. The turns of history dragged the market through its evolution in time. What once was a wholesale market catering to local retail traders of fruits and vegetables before the turn of the century has now become a retail market with numerous stalls selling specialty foods from various culinary roots. For us, it is such an amazing experience to be in such a place that has been around for a thousand years, even older than some of the archaic architectures here in great city of London.

Going on a Food Adventure

The Borough Market is deemed as one of London’s prime destination for food lovers, and yes there’s a myriad of delicious food items that can attest to that. Different stalls lined up serving up famished locals and tourists with their various culinary specialties that invites you to take a nibble or go on a full meal indulgence.

From savory meats, sandwiches or grilled selections to sugary snacks, stunning pastries and heavenly doughnuts (trust me, they are), there’s enough to appease even those with monstrous appetites. Prices here are relatively affordable considering the price points of many of London’s eateries. If you are feeling adventurous about trying new delicious tidbits, the Borough Market is a perfect place to explore and consider new personal culinary discoveries.

Enjoy Some Thirst Busting Refreshments

Navigating through the many stalls of Borough Market, you’ll find there’s more than just delicious eats and sinful desserts. Vibrant freshly extracted fruit juices and smoothies calls out an invitation to the more health conscientious crowd. Looking for a caffeine fix? A lovely cup of authentic Colombia coffee should suffice to get you going. There’s also cider, specialist teas, and even ice cold specialty beer that goes perfectly with your grub.

Getting Some Fresh Produce, and More

The Borough Market might be the perfect stop for a quick lunch and some refreshments, but it still remains as one of London’s favorite spots to find fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables among many others. Just walk around and you’ll be amazed at what you’ll find in each corner. When visiting the market as a tourist, you don’t really need a shopping list like you would at your local grocery store. Instead, you will find interesting items like organic honey, nut oils, spices, preserves, cured meats, and even some amazing decorative ceramics and housewares.

If you are visiting London for the first time, be sure to check out some of London’s most popular public markets:
a. Borough Market
b. Camden Market
c. Covent Garden Market