Brixton market is undoubtedly one of the hidden gems of South London. The market covers a wide area behind the tube station, with open market stalls and shops down Electric Avenue (the first street in London to have electric lights), Atlantic Road and Pope’s Avenue, where you can buy a wide range of goods, from food to clothing to household goods. The Portuguese deli on the corner of Atlantic Road, is a definite must see, selling a full range of Portuguese and English produce, and some of the tastiest tomatoes in London.
The covered markets, are a true delight, with fantastic fish stalls, with fish so fresh they occasionally try and jump out of barrels, and one of the best, friendliest and cheapest pizzerias in London, Franco Manca on Market Row. If you only fancy a coffee, then one of the best deals can be found at Take Two on the edge of the covered market near the exit onto Cold Harbour Lane.
Shopping in the market, is generally cheaper, and definitely more enjoyable than struggling through a supermarket, as it is incredibly lively, with good music provided by the record shops throughout, which occasionally results in some impromptu dance offs. If you want to discover the market on a particularly lively day then there are events, street festivals and parties organised by The Friends of Brixton Market, where there can be anything from bands playing to arts events happening around you.
The Council have currently been working with a range of organisations, including the Empty Shops Network, to open up some of the closed stands in the covered market to new businesses and arts groups, offering them the spaces at reduced rates for three months, so expect the covered markets to get even more lively soon.
The covered markets, are a true delight, with fantastic fish stalls, with fish so fresh they occasionally try and jump out of barrels, and one of the best, friendliest and cheapest pizzerias in London, Franco Manca on Market Row. If you only fancy a coffee, then one of the best deals can be found at Take Two on the edge of the covered market near the exit onto Cold Harbour Lane.
Shopping in the market, is generally cheaper, and definitely more enjoyable than struggling through a supermarket, as it is incredibly lively, with good music provided by the record shops throughout, which occasionally results in some impromptu dance offs. If you want to discover the market on a particularly lively day then there are events, street festivals and parties organised by The Friends of Brixton Market, where there can be anything from bands playing to arts events happening around you.
The Council have currently been working with a range of organisations, including the Empty Shops Network, to open up some of the closed stands in the covered market to new businesses and arts groups, offering them the spaces at reduced rates for three months, so expect the covered markets to get even more lively soon.
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