Borough Market
We score Borough Market in the context of this guide. For our primary assessment, see our main Borough Market review.
Visit if
Free to wander
Skip it if
Very busy on Saturdays
Plan your visit
Borough Market
Free entry
Indicative price at the time of review.
A thousand years of trading history and, today, one of the best places to eat in London. Come hungry: graze the stalls, grab a toastie or a plate of paella, and pick up cheese and bread to take home.
The good & the bad
Pros
- Free to wander
- Superb street food
- Central, by the Shard
Cons
- Very busy on Saturdays
- Some stalls closed Sun–Mon
How it compares
| Pick | WATTB Score | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.Tower of London | 96/100 | From £34.80 | history |
| 2.British Museum | 96/100 | Free | free museum |
| 3.Westminster Abbey | 94/100 | From £29.00 | historic church |
| 4.Greenwich | 94/100 | Mostly free | half-day trip |
| 5.Hyde Park | 94/100 | Free | green space |
| 6.Tower Bridge | 92/100 | From £13.40 | landmark |
| 7.Borough MarketThis pick | 92/100 | Free entry | food |
| 8.St Paul's Cathedral | 92/100 | From £25.00 | city views |
| 9.Covent Garden | 90/100 | Free entry | atmosphere |
| 10.Camden Market | 88/100 | Free entry | alternative neighbourhood |
Good to know
- Address
- London SE1 9AH
- Nearest station
- London Bridge
- Phone
- +44 20 7407 1002
- Time to allow
- 1–2 hours
- Accessibility
- Level access; can get very crowded.
- Price
- Free entry
- Best for
- Lunch on the go
Opening hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Address, hours & rating verified via Google · Aug 2026
Insider tip · Go on a Wednesday or Thursday lunchtime for the full market without the weekend crush.
Researched by WATTB
- Published
- 14 January 2026
- Updated
- 30 August 2026
- Sources
- 4 sources
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