Borough Market

Borough Market Review

There's been a market in Borough since Roman times. This one, spread under the arches and railway tracks leading to London Bridge Station, is the successor to a medieval market once held on London Bridge. Post-millennium, it has been transformed from a noisy collection of local stalls to a trendy foodie center. Named the best market in London by a local magazine and the best market in Britain by a national newspaper, the Farmers Market held on Thursday (some stalls), Friday, and Saturday has attracted some of London's best merchants of comestibles. Fresh coffees, gorgeous cheeses, olives, and baked goods complement the organically farmed meats, fresh fish, fruit, and veggies.

Don't make any other lunch plans for the day; this is where celebrity chef Jamie Oliver's scallop man cooks them up fresh at Shell Seekers, wild boar sausages sizzle on a grill, and a sampling of Pâté Moi, an organic home-made mushroom pâté, will leave your taste buds begging for more. Be sure to line up at the Kappacasein Swiss raclette stand for a heaping plate of melted Ogleshield cheese over new potatoes, baby pickles, and onions. For the sweet lover, there are also chocolates, preserves, and Mrs. Bassa's handmade Indian condiments to take home, but the best souvenirs are undoubtedly the full stomachs.