Borough Market

Written by Viator, January 2012

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Good Place to Drink, Good Place to Eat, Good Place to Shop, Popular with Locals, Market

You think you know what food markets are all about? Borough Market will change your mind. This is one of those places that food dreams are made of. On Thursdays, Fridays and especially Saturdays you’ll find both the locals doing their weekly shopping plus people who have caught the train in from all over London just to buy the specialties on offer here.

Borough Market has things you won’t find anywhere else. Prepared food, meats, fish, chocolates, fruits, vegetables – all sold by people who love food and can tell you exactly what you’re buying, how it was grown or made. Foodie paradise.

There has been a market in this London Bridge area since the 11th century; it’s been on this site since the 13th century and in St Mary’s Churchyard triangle since the 18th. In the last decade, Borough Market has really won its reputation as London’s best local produce market as some of England’s most innovative and quality growers and food-makers have set up stalls.

Located near the Thames River, under the railway viaduct off Borough High Street and close to Southwark Cathedral, the market is easy to reach and in a wonderfully historic part of London.

When you’ve done your shopping, eaten your indulgent 'raclette' (melted cheese, potatoes and pickles) or fish and chips in the shadow of the church, follow the winding streets towards the river and head for the nearby Tate Modern or along to Southbank or across to St Paul’s. Borough Market fuels your stomach and your imagination.

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Reply by Viator, April 2012
Doing what: Small-Group River Thames Bike Tour

I really enjoyed this tour and would definitely recommend it! I've been living in London for over 3 years and still found this bike tour really interesting. The guide was very knowledgeable and informative and we learned about London history in a very entertaining way. We saw some of the best spots in London along the river Thames, including the Tower Bridge, Big Ben, London Eye, St Paul's Cathedral, etc. And loved having lunch at Borough Market, great food! Definitely a must if you'd like to see London in a different way!

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Reply by Viator, April 2012
Doing what: Small-Group River Thames Bike Tour

What a great way to see London! Cycling along the Thames was spectacular, and a chance to see pretty much 2000 years of British history, and all of the famous landmarks like the Globe, Westminster, the London Eye, and the Tower of London The guide was from London and covered this huge amount of history in a understandable way with great facts and funny stories. He also helped made sure that we cycled along safe areas. Being able to stop for a while in Borough Market for lunch was also a treat. Overall, just a great overview of London!

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