Maltby Street Market

Genial mercado de comida y cucadas en Londres. Quedé con mis amigos que viven allí y me dijeron que este sitio estaba muy bien, sobre todo cuando hacía bueno. A nosotros no nos hizo sol pero tampoco nos llovió mucho. Así que pudimos disfrutar de un montón de variedades culinarias. Había un puesto con mogollón de gente que hacían sandwiches de queso brutales que mis amigos se comieron. Un montón de costillas, hamburguesas, postres, propuestas vegetarianas… y hasta vermú y productos españoles e incluso AMBAR desde Zaragoza!
A parte de los puestos de comida tienes un montón de pequeñas y grandes tiendas en almacenes que son estupendas para comprar decoración o cosas bonitas. Nosotros estuvimos en dos bares, uno que está en el mismo sitio que un montón de propuestas para decorar tu casa. Ahí me tomé unos cuantos cócteles riquísimos y muy monos y luego en otro muy cercano me pedí un Bloody Mary que me sabía quizás demasiado a tomate y tenía aspecto de gazpacho. El sitio era muy curioso porque estaba lleno de tuberías colgando por todas partes. Eso sí, cerraba muy pronto así que nos tuvimos que tomar la bebida muuuuy rápidamente y fuimos en busca de un Wetherspoon barato!

This is one of my favourite regular street food markets. If you’re bored of Borough market, look no further than Maltby Street, because this is where the good stuff’s at. Lots of amazing stores here, from the cheese truck with grilled cheese, to dark sugars of Brick Lane fame. It’s a really narrow street, but every stall will have you stop and stare. My friend bought a sea salt scented soap here and she’s loved it ever since. I’m sure that there’s something here for everyone, definitely come by here as one of the best alternative street markets around.

What a gem this street food market. Yes it is out of the path and far from the tube station but try to give a go by walking to it (10 minutes from the tube) or take a Über.
The food stools are very interesting and the market can quickly become too busy so make sure you are ready (cash only and trainers)
Don’t miss the popular food stools as the Waffle On or the melted Cheese sandwich.
You would probably spend around 15£ per person to get a good feel of the food offered.
On Sundays, the market is open until 5pm so perfect for an improvised brunch. Sitting are available here and there throughout the market and in fact it is not necessary to stay more than 1 hour there I would say.

This is like Borough market but a million times better. For a start, it’s not so packed so you can actually shop and browse (and taste samples) without having to grab your bag for fear of pickpockets or stepping on someone’s toes.
Secondly, the selection of food types covered is broad. My favourite was the scotch egg stall, where I picked up a black pudding scotch egg and a haggis scotch egg for later. That was closely followed by the Bad Brownie stall, where i picked up a divine salted caramel brownie that was dripping with caramel. Truly sinful, but in a good way. I washed it down with some gin from Little Bird Gin, because the stall looked too pretty for words.
Unlike Borough market, there’s some seating so you don’t have to eat standing up (always a winner) and you don’t get lost as there’s only one main passage. However, this passage is hard to find so plan your route from London Bridge in advance and then follow your nose. Bring cash and a hearty appetite!
PS It’s open on Saturdays and Sundays for a few hours around lunch time, so don’t leave it too late to visit.

Maltby Street Market is one of London’s best kept secrets (in my opinion). I’ve lived in London for over 2 years and only just discovered this gem! I would describe it was a Borough Market’s hipster younger sister. It is any foodie’s dream… from chicken and waffles to fancy scotch eggs to mouth watering baked goods to experimental cocktails… Maltby Street has it all.
It was packed on a Saturday during lunch, so beware! You’ll most likely have to eat standing up or you’ll have to leave the market to hang out nearby. Also it’s useful to bring cash as most stands are cash only.
If you’re looking for a weekend market that’s slightly off the beaten track, come to Maltby Street Market!

I have been coming to Maltby Street Market since the start and it is still as good as ever, despite the increase in crowds over the years. The food and drink available is all of the highest quality and the atmosphere of the market is fantastic. The opening up of more areas to sit down and enjoy your purchases has definitely added to the overall greatness of the place and I look forward to seeing where it develops to in the future.

When I first arrived in London, a local friend described Maltby Street Market as the indie Borough Market. I’ve discovered that this market is a bit of a hidden gem, even to locals! It always has a great vibe, delicious bites and a great variety of drinks to keep you from ever getting thirsty. Highly recommend if you’re looking to check out markets this weekend without the crowds of Borough Markets :)

Le soucis quand on découvre une (plus ou moins) nouvelle ville, c’est qu’on a envie de tout tester. Et quand on se trouve au milieu d’une rue pleine de stand de bouffe, ça devient compliqué.
Imaginez une rue assez étroite encadrée d’un côté par des glaces maison, bières artisanales, plats péruviens, croques-​monsieur énormes, cookies et brownies aux saveurs les plus folles… Et de l’autre par des restaurants super cool dans les arcades d’un pont, burger au pulled pork dégoulinant de jus, des tapas, des cocktails… Le tout dans une ambiance animée et très agréable.
Si je pouvais vous conseiller un truc, c’est le stand African Volcano. Au bout de la rue, pas loin de quelques tables où se poser, on vous y propose de grosses ailes de poulets fries version Caroline du Sud à la sauce periperi, sublime. Extrêmement fondant et croustillant, à manger avec les doigts ou dans un bun, fabuleux. Ou encore mieux, le sandwich au pulled pork, gratons et sauce légèrement épicée. Divin. Meilleur sandwich mangé de toute ma vie en fait.
En dessert, laissez vous tenter par Bad Brownie, ça dégouline de caramel entre deux tranches de brownie moelleux… Bad bad bad !

This market is incredible. I used to come all the time when I lived closer. I stopped by today and headed straight to African Volcano, since I was craving a pulled pork burger — and it was to die for. I like how they’ve cleared room in the back of their archway for people to enjoy their delectable burgers. There are a ton of tempting stands, so come hungry! Little Bird, the gin bar, is where I had my first Bloody Mary. The Waffle stand has incredible waffles and variations, especially their maple syrup bacon — yum! I never leave without getting some macaroons from the French bakery. This market is so great — the service, the food, the variety — everything! It’s cash only, so make sure you hit up at ATM before, as there’s none nearby. I’ll definitely be coming back in the near future!

Great little street market. Very manageable as it is only about 1 block long, but plenty of great food and booze. A nice offset to Burrough market if you have friends in town. just feels a bit more authentic and intimate.

Oh Maltby Street, I wish I had the money to frequent you regularly. It’s located a short walk away from its bigger and more touristy brother Borough Market, but Maltby is tucked away down a narrow alleyway in Southwark and hasn’t garnered as much hype about it as other London markets (though it’s well on its way). It’s fairly easy to walk past Maltby street as it only occupies a single street and is lined by buildings on both sides, but as our ancestors would have done… all you need to do is follow your nose. It is an aroma typical of a good market, with wafts of butter that has been just placed on a hot griddle or the meaty smell of cooked sausages, all blended with the scent of wet cement (usually wet because it’s London).
Maltby mainly specializes in food stalls and prepared foods so my advice is the come hungry. The surroundings are industrial warehouses that are home to some of London’s newest brewers and distilleries. It’s also fairly close by to Neal’s Yard Dairy’s cheese maturation warehouse, so… basically if you’re big on food and drink this is your Valhalla. But really Maltby is a great weekend outing (as it is only open on Saturday and Sunday). You’ll discover local flavours and innovations down this street without the exorbitant price tag. I actually discovered Gosnell’s here, the London Meadery that was just recently named the «Young British Foodie Award» winner in the booze category.
I think that’s why I find markets so attractive, they spark eating curiosity and encourage the timid to step out from their shells and try new things (or maybe that’s just me). I would stoke that curiosity as much as possible and explore the different flavours that Maltby has to offer; then maybe realize that Maltby is just one street in one of the most global cities in the world. Imagine what the rest of London could do for you.

My favourite discovery of the summer, Bermondsey’s where it’s at. Great ice cream sandwiches, amazing cheese toasties and great drinks options. Great blend of good restaurant and innovative stalls.

Great street food with a real buzzing atmosphere. I think you have to visit if you are in central London

Yup, I’ve lived in London for 3 years and hadn’t tried this most amazing of markets until only last weekend. And boy was I missing out. What an amazing market stacked to the brim with deliciousness.
Whether it’s mouthwatering doughnuts, fantastic sausages or the experimental cocktails, this place ticks all your boxes. That’s right — YOUR boxes. Because as soon as you have read this review, you must go straight there.
The location is a little hidden which only adds to the charm and as soon as you step in your only regret will be that you only have one stomach :(
The people are super nice and there are more established looking places with seats etc too if all that food is weighing you down. Just remember to get some cash before.
Tip: There’s a tesco nearby with a cash machine if like me you forgot to grab some before going there!

This is a great little market. We went on a Sunday to eat our way through different shops. My only downfall, well for us travelers in town, was that it was out of the way. We took the subway and then had a 15 minute walk, and the entire time we didn’t know if we were going the right way.
When we got there — we had an amazing time. We started at St Johns for coffee & donut, grilled cheese that the Cheese Truck, Burger at Volcanic Burger Place and cocktails at Little Bird Gin. An amazing way to spend a Sunday Brunch. Go have fun, enjoy the day!

Not so far from London Bridge sits a market where Londoners and tourists in the know venture to… if you have any sense of taste and seek a more realistic vibe, avoid the horrible hordes and visit this lovely little find.
Yes it is small, but perfectly formed and utterly delicious from head to toe.
Lining the narrow, single market row are stand after stand of interesting, individual food stalls: from whiskey sauce to the amazing scotch eggs mentioned in a few other reviews, to champagne and oysters, to creamy, succulent brownies, to my personal favourite… the little bird gin pop up bar. (@littlebirdgin) London Dry Gin flavoured with pink grapefruit — I thought surely, this was a crime against nature. Seeing my critical expression, a charming lady strode over and served a taster to my boyfriend and I: Zingy tartness that slid down my throat on a rare sunny Saturday… yumm! I was proven wrong! And they serve excellent Bloody Marys (not so easy to come by in London). You can also find craft beers and other delights along the market path, served under dark Victorian brick railway arches. Come and sample for yourself.

Whether you’re in San Francisco, New York, or London, open air food pop ups are all the rage. From Off The Grid on the west coast to Smorgasburg on the east coast, it’s a thing. Falling right in line with this trend is Maltby Street Market, and boy is it a fun way to burn a Saturday.
The options are endless. From donuts stuffed with sugary puddings to locally made animal jerky to giant woks filled with paella and everything in between, they’ve got you covered. So many tastes, so little stomach space to eat everything in sight.
What sets Maltby Street Market apart is the proximity of actual full time, brick and mortar establishments within the corridor. You can stop and sip a gin-​based bloody mary from Little Bird Gin, get some bubbles at Market Gourmet, or sample something new to your palate at Gosnells London Mead. The existence of these (and other) options results in a well rounded experience you’re going to love.
Make sure to bring money. Most vendors don’t accept credit cards. But that should be fairly obvious.

I went purposely to Maltby Market and it was just to try and eat at Monty’s Deli. I had heard a lot about this place and though the market is small I saw a few cool stalls along the way that had smoked salmon, some African food and St John’s doughnuts.

My favorite morning in London! This was a wonderful way to start the day, and the amazing food didn’t hurt the experience. We wandered the whole way through before settling on the grilled cheese for our first victim. The bleu cheese and bacon was fantastic and fairly priced. After that we had the scotch egg, which was a little heavy but a fun choice that we wouldn’t have tried elsewhere. We couldn’t finish without some sweets. The seasonal Victoria Sponge was a delicious mix of chocolate and raspberry that should not be missed if it’s available.
That’s just the food at this market! Check out the shops and the local crafts to complete the journey, and make sure to head over to the Tower Bridge afterwards.

This market is pure brilliance. It’s relatively small and so much less busy and crowded than its better known cousin, Borough. It’s also jam-​packed with deliciousness that’s ready to eat there and then!
There’s loads of free tasters along the way to enjoy with some delicious freshly ground coffee: everything from honey beer to chocolate truffles and melt-​in-​your-​mouth peanut butter!
Your head will spin with the choice and you will curse your suddenly too-​small stomach for restricting you in what you can eat because, believe me, you will want it all.
And make sure to wash down whatever meal (s) you end up choosing with a delicious ‘Perfect Gin’ or Bloody Mary from the bar.
All in all a fantastic day out!

I really can’t sing the praises of how much I love this place. If the steak sandwiches have sold out have a cheese toastie at the stand opposite. Grab a six pack from the Hive beer stand and enjoy the ambiance. All dog friendly too!

Technically opens at 9 but we were there at 10:30 and some of the stalls were still setting up. It’s perfect (not a clusterfuck of people trying to eat all the foods in a narrow space) between 11:30 and 12:30. The magic hour.
Anywhere were you can just order a freshly shucked oyster while you’re waiting for your shredded duck and egg covered waffle to be ready is fine by me.
There’s also other archway places around the alley way that are still technically part of the market I think but not many people know to go that way. If you take a shortcut through Monty’s market entrance you’ll find more places. Like doughnuts… doughnuuuttttssss

O.k., zunächst das Offensichtliche, aber für den Nicht-​Einheimischen reichlich Verwirrende:
Der Maltby Street Market ist nicht in der Maltby Street selbst, sondern im davon abzweigenden «Ropewalk», welcher westlich an den Bahngleisen entlangführt, die London mit dem Süden des Englands verbinden.
Für Reisende ist er daher am leichtesten zu finden, wenn man einfach von der ewigen London-​Bridge-​Station-​Baustelle den knappen Kilometer zu Fuß südwärts an den Schienen entlangläuft (wer auf einmal in Charing Cross ankommt, hat die falsche Richtung erwischt…). Einmal gefunden, zeigt sich: Es handelt sich um einen «Artisan Food Market», also für mit Liebe hausgemachtes Essen, welcher sich gut 100m entlang der Arkaden unterhalb besagter Bahngleise erstreckt.
Dort sind etliche Handwerksbetriebe, Caterer und Lageristen beheimatet, von denen am Wochenende viele ihre Pforten öffnen oder ihre Räumlichkeiten Anbietern von außerhalb zur Verfügung stellen. Dazu ist die gesamte Gasse mit Verkaufsständen gesäumt, die — neben vielerlei hausgemachter Konserven — köstliche kalte und warme Spezialitäten aus aller Herren Länder anbieten.
Hier gibt es sprichwörtlich nichts, was nicht… schmeckt :-) Pulled Pork mit afrikanischer Peri-​Peri-​Sauce, fruchtiges Huhn jamaikanisch, frisch gepresster Zuckerrohrsaft, gebeizter Lachs aus lokaler Produktion — und nicht zuletzt das berühmte pastramiähnliche Salzfleisch des Mit-​Initiators der Veranstaltung.
Obwohl sich hier alles wie ein enthusiastisches Volksfest anfühlt, ist der Markt (noch?) nicht sooo überlaufen und vorwiegend von Einheimischen geprägt.
Ideal für ein samstägliches Mittagessen!

LOVE LOVE LOVE this market: O)))!
Der Maltby Street Market ist zu meinem absoluten Lieblingsmarkt in London avanciert. Schon kurz vor der Maltby Street beginnt es lecker zu duften und die coole Atmosphäre umfängt wie eine kuschelige Decke. An den verschiedenen Ständen gibt es so viele unterschiedliche Leckereien zu entdecken, dass die Auswahl äußerst schwer fällt. Wer in London lebt, hat das große Glück, hier jeden Samstag von 10 bis 16 Uhr sich durchfuttern und alles kennenlernen zu können.
Ich beschränkte mich auf ein gegrilltes Sandwich mit Rindfleisch und Meerrettichsauce von Market Gourmet und konnte so auch Platz nehmen im Innern einer der Werkstatträume, die für diesen Markt geöffnet werden und so aussehen, als hätte jemand einfach die Arbeit kurz liegen gelassen — sehr cooles Ambiente. Das Sandwich schmeckte lecker und auch die Rosen-​Rhabarber-​Limonade war leider viel zu schnell ausgetrunken. Bezahlt werden kann sogar mit Kreditkarte, so dass dem vollen Genuss absolut nichts im Wege steht.
In der kleinen Werkstattgasse des Marktes war alles recht eng, aber trotzdem konnte man sich prima bewegen und alles in Ruhe anschauen. Beim nächsten Mal würde ich die gigantischen gegrillten Käsesandwiches probieren oder eine Buttermilchwaffel oder einen alkoholfreien Cocktail wie Liza Mintelli von Bumpin Rinds oder oder oder …
… nur eines steht 100%ig fest: es muss wieder ein Pistachio Financier mit karamellisierter Butter von Comptoir Gourmand sein — das Beste vom Besten überhaupt. Dieses Kuchentörtchen schmeckte so traumhaft, dass ich noch eins für das Frühstück am nächsten Tag kaufen musste ;o)!
Ein Second-​Hand-​Geschäft verkauft Kaffeesack-​Sitzkissen, riesige Leuchtbuchstaben (auch Euro– oder Dollarzeichen waren zu haben) und alles was es für ein stilvolles Vintage-​Badezimmer braucht. Hier lässt es sich wunderbar stöbern und entdecken.
Der Maltby Street Market hat mein Herz gefangen genommen: o)!

Lors de notre séjour à Londres, nos amis qui habitent sur place nous ont fait découvrir une de ces adresses que l’ont n’a pas envie de partager, que l’on voudrait garder secrète. Mais comme Unilocal m’a fait découvrir plein de petites perles, je vous en parle :)
Quand je voyage, j’aime bien comparer la ville que je visite à Paris, trouver des équivalences lorsqu’il y en a, attribuer des points… Et dans ce cas là, Londres bat Paris à plate couture car dans la catégorie street food, notre chère ville lumière a encore du chemin à parcourir.
Tout cela pour dire que le Maltby Street Market, c’est comme un marché des enfants rouges.
Mais en plus cool!
En plus vivant.
Et aussi en plus fun en fait.
Imaginez une rue un peu étroite où les stands de street food se suivent, où vous bloquez toutes les trente secondes devant un burger qui a l’air vraiment trop bon… un sandwich au pastrami pour lequel les gens font drôlement la queue… Des brownies de compet’ dont un au the vert matcha qui vous fait de l’œil.
C’est animé, il y a une très bonne ambiance et vous y mangez tellement bien. Vous pouvez même ramener votre street food dans les bars du marché qui né proposent pas forcément à manger! Comme ça vous pouvez manger bien au chaud et assis confortablement.
Et dire que ce n’est qu’à quelques minutes à pied du overcrowded et über touristique Borough market. En ce qui me concerne, je sais où je passerais mes samedi si j’habitais dans le coin.
Londres. 1!