Brick Lane Market

Hunt for a bargain among the stalls and shops at bustling Brick Lane, home to a number of different markets which take place over the week.

Discover charming antiques, stunning fabrics, kitsch collectables and more in this east London treasure trove, centred around The Truman Brewery. The latter was once London’s largest brewery but is now home to a mix of unique venues including markets, shops, restaurants, galleries and street food stalls.

The Old Truman Brewery markets and opening times

The Old Truman Brewery hosts several regular markets at its huge site on Brick Lane:

Brick Lane Vintage Market

Browse for pre-loved clothing gems at Brick Lane Vintage Market. Monday to Friday: 11am to 6.30pm and Saturday: 11am to 6pm and Sunday: 10am to 6pm.

Upmarket

Enjoy mouthwatering street food dishes from around the globe at Upmarket. At weekends it expands to include a busy retail section. Monday to Saturday: 11am to 6pm and Sunday: 10am to 6pm.

Backyard Market

Buy jewellery, prints and accessories at Backyard Market. Saturday: 11am to 6pm and Sunday: 10am to 6pm.

Ely’s Yard

Take a seat in the covered area at Ely’s Yard and tuck into mouthwatering bites from one of the many street food trucks. Monday to Sunday: 11am to 11pm.

The Tea Rooms

Delve into an Aladdin’s cave of furniture and antiques at The Tea Rooms, formerly a beer vat house. Saturday: 11am to 6pm and Sunday: 10am to 6pm.

Rinse Showroom

Elevate your wardrobe with unique pieces from independent London designers at Rinse Showroom. Saturday: 11am to 6pm and Sunday: 10am to 6pm.

Brick Lane shops

Alongside the many market stalls there are also plenty of unique shops in Brick Lane, hunt for vintage clothing at Rokit, House of Vintage and Atika, or dig for rare vinyl and CDs at Rough Trade East.

Brick Lane food

The area is famed for its brilliant curry houses and Indian restaurants, such as Aladin Brick Lane, which serves excellent Balti and tandoori dishes. There are also several Jewish bagel shops including the popular Brick Lane Beigel Bake, which is open 24/7.

For street food throughout the week, head to Ely’s Yard at the Old Truman Brewery where food trucks offer tasty dishes to tempt your tastebuds. Try the American-inspired selection of wings, burgers and smoked chicken at TexBBQ’z, traditional Tibetan dumplings at Tibet Kitchen, Greek classics at Mikos or grilled sausages at Mr Sausage.

How do I get to Brick Lane and The Truman Brewery markets?

The closest station to Brick Lane and The Truman Brewery markets is Shoreditch High Street (Windrush line) which is an eight-minute walk away, while it takes nine minutes to walk to Aldgate East Tube station (District and Hammersmith & City lines). Liverpool Street Station (Central, Circle, Hammersmith, City & Metropolitan lines, Elizabeth line and Windrush line) is a 13-minute walk away.

There are plenty of bus routes serving Brick Lane and The Truman Brewery markets.

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