On London’s South Bank, Borough Market is the oldest food market in the city and is home to over 100 stalls selling all kinds of delicious food from small producers, craft vendors and artisans across the UK and beyond. The site dates back to the 13th century and the market still draws huge crowds today. Test your way through nibbling samples and stocking up on bread, meats, wine and more to create your own gourmet picnic. Here are our 8 must-see stalls and shops to whet your appetite.
Cannon and Cannon British Delicatessen
It may be more of a continental tradition, but British charcuterie is a growing trend and Cannon and Cannon is at the forefront of the scene. The stall sells a tasty selection of cold cuts and air-dried sausages from artisan producers across the UK. Dive into samples of salami, chorizo, dried and sliced meat and shop for snacks to go. Enjoy meat and wine pairings or learn how to cure meat and even make your own bacon at the company’s meat school below.
Kappacasein raclette
You will probably smell Kappacasein Dairy before you see it. The pungent cheesy aroma emanating from this stand is one of Borough’s signature scents and draws foodies from afar. The star of the show is the Swiss-style raclette, a hearty dish of potatoes, pickles and pickled onions slathered with powerful cheese grilled under hot plates. Ogleshield cheese is made in neighboring Bermondsey using unpasteurized high-fat milk from Jersey cows. You can also buy a grilled cheese sandwich made with Montgomery cheddar cheese, onion, leek, and garlic served on sourdough.
A cup of coffee from Joe Monmouth
Get a caffeine fix at Monmouth Coffee, a major player on the London coffee scene. The first store opened in Covent Garden in 1978 and this Borough Market outpost was one of the first specialty stores to establish stores on the South Bank in the late 1990s. Fine filter roast coffees are ethically sourced from individual farms , farms and cooperatives, and a tasty selection of cakes and pastries is always on offer. Get there early to avoid the crowds that usually queue around the block for a strong and distinctive beer. Monmouth Headquarters and Monastery on nearby Maltby Street can be visited by appointment only.
Sourdough from flour station
Carbohydrate loading at Flour Station, an award-winning artisan bakery that sells delicious sourdough breads, specialty breads, and tasty pastries. All products are handmade and have been created using traditional techniques and a long fermentation process that allows the doughs to develop for up to 24 hours. The bakery began life in the kitchen of Jamie Oliver’s Quince restaurant in 2002. Grab a city seed bun and cut fluffy chunks all day.
Ginger Pork Sausages
This Borough Market stalwart has been selling quality meat for over 20 years and the award-winning butcher supplies some of the best restaurants in London. The shop has a prime market position and sells all kinds of meat from the company’s three Yorkshire farms and a variety of hot sausage rolls, cakes, Scotch eggs, pâtés and preserves for a meaty picnic.
3Bis ice cream
Pick up a sweet treat from 3Bis, an authentic Italian ice cream parlor located between Monmouth Coffee and Neal’s Yard Dairy. Small batch artisan ice cream is made fresh every day and while many of the ingredients come directly from Italy, including pistachios from Sicily, hazelnuts from Piemonte and liquorice from Calabria, it is British cow’s milk that creates the creamy texture. perfect. Classic flavors include chocolate chips and lemon sorbet and you’ll also see British influences like Eton Mess. For the ultimate sugar rush, order a gelato-filled brioche or crepe.
Neal’s Backyard Cheese
In a converted warehouse with a grand Victorian facade, Neal’s Yard Dairy is an impressive cheese emporium selling British and Irish cheeses. Visit samples of potent stilton, creamy goat cheese, and tangy cheddar cheese and buy slices straight from giant cheese wheels. The staff really know their stuff and can recommend the perfect cheese for any occasion. Many of the cheeses are aged and ripened in the dairy’s own ripening rooms that occupy rail arches in nearby Bermondsey.
English wine from the wine pantry
Say hello to England’s top wine regions at Wine Pantry, London’s first tasting room dedicated to English wines. Enjoy up to 20 wines, including sparkling varieties, and pair them with a selection of charcuterie and British aged cheeses. You can buy tasting coupons at the door on Friday and Saturday and there are special events to watch Monday through Thursday.
