LOWER MARSH MARKET

Lovely, lively street with a lot of food options. Whether you are in the mood for Greek, Thai, Nigerian, Cuban or you're thinking of a flavor of any cuisine, one will find it here. Thrift shops, outlets, green grocers, neighbourhood baker, breakfast nooks, handmade jewellery, bubble tea, old vinyl records, this is a buzzing place and round lunch time it is suddenly soooo busy so better come early before the lunch hour rush. Come evening time there are a few pubs and the place is transformed into a chill, hangout place for small or big bites. Already busy on a weekday what more during the weekends.

Plenty of places to choose from for food and drink. Looks pedestrianised but cars do come down the road (pedestrians possibly have right of way?). There was a car show happening on a Saturday in July when we were there. Lots of places have outside seating. A nice multicultural crowd, very close to Waterloo station and the Old Vic.

Lower Marsh Market is a vibrant and historically significant street market, located on the street of the same name, near Waterloo Station. One of the unique features of this market is that part of the road is pedestrian-only, with beautiful planters filled with a variety of flowers and plants. Visitors can sit on benches or at tables and enjoy the atmosphere, including a forest-like setting with benches nestled among the planters. Lower Marsh Market has a rich history dating back to the 1800s, when it was known as the longest street market in the UK. Today, it offers a diverse range of cultural experiences, halal food and cuisines, making it a bustling and unique destination for both locals and tourists alike. Every day of the week, visitors can explore a variety of food stalls, street food carts, including halal food and independent stores, with options ranging from classic British staples like fish and chips and pie and mash to international cuisine such as Indian, Mexican, Lebanese, and Caribbean dishes. Additionally, visitors can browse a variety of products and services, including literature, handcrafted crafts, jewelry, vintage clothing, and even independent record and music stores. Located just a short walk from Big Ben, the South Bank, and Waterloo Station, Lower Marsh Market is a convenient and surprisingly affordable destination. Visitors can enjoy stunning views of both the London Eye and the Central London skyline while exploring this bustling and culturally rich market. For those interested in exploring London's vibrant cultural offerings, Lower Marsh Market is a must-visit destination. Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite, searching for a unique souvenir, or just looking to soak up the lively atmosphere, Lower Marsh Market truly has something for everyone.

Lower Marsh Market has an abundance of food stalls serving a range of cuisines including India, Thai, Greek and the list goes on. You'll also find a second-hand record stall, jewellery and fashion. The main focus however is the food. There are benches and tables so you can sit down and consume your street food. It gets very busy at lunch time due to all the office workers flocking to the market for a reasonably priced meal.

I saw this place by chance, on my way to the graffiti tunnel. I arrived by subway after about an hour's ride, and I needed a place to freshen up with a cold drink. I opened Google Maps, saw the direction of my walk and what was in the area. The street market immediately excited me. its location it is near the side wall of the Waterloo station. I was in the middle of the week, there were quite a lot of stalls open on the street. In one part is a market for crafts, special clothing, hats and scarves. A beautiful jewelry stand. Further down the market. In the part closer to the street leading to the front of the station, there are many food stalls. Mainly authentic food from all kinds of countries in the world. The stalls were almost like Noah's ark of international foods. I planned to return to the market and the food stalls, later, because in the morning I was not yet hungry. One can assume that on weekends there are more stalls in the market and more traffic of buyers. A cozy and fun place, worth a visit

Went to the joy and gladness stall yesterday and got the curry goat and rice. Amazing. So tasty. Great portion sizes and really lovely customer service. Thanks

A lot of international food here. The Lahori Spice Village was delicious. There are a few places to sit & eat.

Joy & Gladness - We had the Jerk Chicken Rice Box and the Jerk Chicken Burger and omg they were delicious. First time having street food and what a way to start. Fantastic service too.

We couldn't have been any luckier with the flat we rented on Lower Marsh. We woke up our first morning to the smell of food from the vendors setting up for the day. The market runs everyday except Sunday. The street is closed to vehicular traffic during the day. There are so many different types of food to try here. There are also several tents with plants, antiques and handmade items. We ate lunch here everyday and tried out several of the food vendors. They have plenty of tables set up to enjoy your meal too. If you're not in the area Waterloo station is just around the corner. You can also check out the Leake St. tunnels while youre here.

This is a cute market area with food stalls from lots of different parts of the world! So many different and interesting cuisines. They all looked so good, and I settled on a South American dish with pork and avocado sauce. Delish! Note : There's also lots of bench tables to sit at and a bathroom.

Major Life and Yelp Update: TACOS. There is a Mexican stall here selling various things including 3 tacos for £6 - I had 3 different (pork/chicken/meatballs) and OH how I enjoyed them. I ate them all in about 20 seconds. They were so unbelievably flavourful and delicious - the pork especially was excellent. You can put salsa/guacamole on yourself while you chat to the lovely lady running the stall. This was the best lunch I have had in months (and I've had some very good ones!).

Does your soul hurt on your lunch break because you drank yourself into a cavernous hole of despair and hopelessness? Let the Japanese stall fix it. They make this little beef on rice and broth concoction that has been known to recoup the dying population from the brink of suicide and carry them by the hand to a land of peace, stability and positive body image. All truth people, have some Jap nosh and ask for extra pickles and broth. Soul will thank you.

The market has a few good stalls. Nothing huge in numbers but I knew of Smoking Lotus in reading that had good food and I was not disappointed. Really good southern style food with a good portion of chicken and brisket bun. Will defo be back for that though be nice to see if the market has more going for it in this lovely area.

Decided to go out of office for lunch today with a friend, so we popped down to the food stalls on Lower Marsh market. £4 for a Thai curry is a steal; mine was yellow and packed with vegetables, my friend's was green with a nice kick of spice. Finish of with an amazing Blackett and basil cupcake at £2, yummy creamy frosting with really good combination of flavours. Sat in the sun outside, what a good lunch break

I am with lisamck on this one. The market can be quite low-key at times and vibrant at other times. I tend to wander down lower marsh every now and again and I always tend to find a good bargain from one of the market traders. The DVD/CD stall is almost always there and there are two fruit and veg stalls there from time to time. Further down Lower Marsh you will find a few stalls selling general items. There are specific days when you can buy food prepared hot then and there depending on the theme. The market is a great addition to the Lower Marsh area and I would be quite sad if they're not going to be there anymore due to all the economic downturns we've been seeing lately!

Lower Marsh Market is not one of London's great market places, or the biggest. But this is a sweet little market with the friendliest market traders that I have ever meet. They remember a face and are willing to do great deals for their loyal customers. They have anything from fruit and veg to underwear to cd's and DVDs. I would say if you live anywhere near waterloo then check this little market place out.

Loved this place. It seems to have grown since some of the older reviews as there were at least 20 food stalls when I was there during lunchtime on a Tuesday. There is literally something for everyone. I had some outstanding pad thai and I wish I had more days in London to try some other stalls! Highly recommend.

Great area with lots of food choices. Also a very convenient area for travelers to find flats for rent at reasonable prices and very close to the Waterloo underground.

Could not recommend this more highly as an inexpensive lunch spot. Choices abound for all culinary tastes and dietary restrictions. The first time I went here, I had a bite of my friend's chicken wrap and it was to die for. The second time, I got a box of vegan Indian food that was absolutely delicious. I could eat at various places along the market every day.

Worth a look but certainly not a destination. A handful of street food vendors (Thai, Korean, Moroccan etc) offering affordable lunch and a few other stalls (green grocer, cake stand). 20 odd in total along the road. A few good permanent coffee shops and bakeries line the street if you're after something more substantial.

New review for 2013. Lower Marsh is being redeveloped so expect more to come. Trader are mostly street food but also some (not very nice) jewelry and cosmetics (which you can get cheaper at Boots funnily enough) on other stalls. If you're going for lunch try the falafal stall. Medium £3, Large £4, filled with a few chips, fried aubergine and other nice extras. Keen to see what will happen once the digging is finished.