Brixton Market

Brixton Market consists of 300 stalls selling the best Caribbean food in Europe; if you want a bargainous evening meal, then head to Brixton where you can pick up fabulous fresh fish while surrounded by a fantastic atmosphere.

Brixton's market has been in existence since the 1870's, however, when Afro-Caribbean's moved to the UK to boost the number of workers during the post-war shortages the market became a strong focal point for the new community and grew and grew making it the vibrant place that it is today.

The 'market' actually consists of several markets that have merged into one mass Granville Arcade the covered fish and meat market, Electric Avenue (the first street market to be lit by electricity), Market Row, Brixton arts & crafts market and Reliance Avenue; between these areas you will be able to find whatever it is you desire, whether it be children's clothes, exotic fruits, mobile phone covers, English vegetables or specialised records.

The market is open from Monday to Saturday 10am till Sunset. On Tunstall Road opposite the entrance of Brixton Tube Station you will find a new art market that opens Sundays 11am to 5.30pm and is well worth taking a look at.

How to get there

The closest tube stations are at Brixton and Stockwell.

If travelling by bus the 2, 3, 35, 37, 45, 59, 109 118, 133, 159, 196, 250, 322, 333, 345, 355, 432, P4 and P5 all serve Brixton.