Camden Market

We walked around shopping and then looked for something to eat. We found a ton of different options for different cuisines. We had a lot of fun checking out the different shops and loved the variety of food choices. It was a great day experience

London is always a lot, so much to see and you have to prioritize.

After doing all the things (Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Harrods, London Eye, etc.), Camden is a fun detour (and about a 30m ride on the tube).

Total Venice Beach vibes, the good and bad.

During daylight hours we loved thumbing through records, all of the unique crafts, jewelry, clothing, street art, and interesting people.

Goth and punk stores were giving ghost of Hollywood Blvd past and I am here for that now and forever.

Amy Winehouse is everywhere.

Zombiepunk4(IG) was right by Lock Bridge with a ton of his friends selling selfies and talking shite to tourists.

Food stalls were hit or miss but there were many choices. It was windy AF and freezing so the hot mulled wine warmed my soul.

Didn't love every single t-shirt shop (bands, weed, touristy themes) manned by aggressive sellers, plus the counterfeit goods - Gucci sneakers for $20? K. Seeing that made me question every other shoe shop that looked legit.

When we saw that the Lost Souls pizza pop up at True Romance didn't open til 5, we made a mental note to return later.

Damn - this area hits different after dark on a weeknight, kids. Full Silent Hill meets Raccoon City.

The shoppes and markets were closed and shuttered, and the already long walk from the subway felt much longer.

Pizza was sold out and there were not many other options open :(

Yeah, there were people around but no friendly faces, so my spidey sense told me it was time to go.

Fear can be fun, but lasts about as long as a roller coaster ride. So, as there was nothing legal left to do there we retreated back to our part of town for the rest of the night.

Definitely worth a visit if you have time (while the sun is up).

This place is a mecca for foodies. Miles of food stalls of all types of food. They have some shops too, but the food is incredible!!! We got curry, a thanksgiving flavored burrito with chicken and potatoes in a stuffing wrap. We also had a delectable sausage!!! I like this better than the borough market. If you had to pick one, go here for more options.

It's a sprawling market and much bigger than you initially might think. Louder, busier and more chaotic than the Portobello Road one, but this one caters to a slightly different demographic and delivers a range of experiences: from Moomin store (frankly, one of unexpected and favorite finds there) to vinyl shops to the usual "tourist trap" stuff. Not sure that it's worth a repeat unless you are on a mission and know exactly what you can get there and where.

Aug 2023

Fun area of retailers and restaurants. There were also a handful of souvenir shops. One of the streets had colorful umbrellas which made for a nice photo opp.

I purchased an Oreo donut stick from one of the vendors. It was piping hot, fresh, and scrumptious!

Stopped by Camden Market during my trip to London and had a lovely visit. Solid options for vendors and shops!

As for food, we tried Baba G's,The Yorkshire burrito and got tons of fresh squeezed orange juice.

First and foremost, the Yorkshire Burrito is overrated! We ordered the chicken one, would probably recommend the beef over the chicken.
The line to order was long as was the line waiting to pick up your food.

Baba G's lamb burger was delicious. We watched Million Pound Menu on Netflix and knew we needed to try Baba G's! The onion bhaji really took the burger up a notch. The spicy sauce on the burger was great!

Both options were super filling and could easily be shared by two people.

The pressed orange juice was FRESH and tasty! We bought 3 large bottles and are craving more days later!

We also purchased a cute London mug. Solid value for what you are offered at Camden Market! The view walking by the water is beautiful as well.

Camden market has a buzzing atmosphere. It's a maze of vintage shops, leather goods, accessories, books, record shops, toys and food kiosks all situated in old stables. Here you will also find the Amy Winehouse Statue which I'm a big fan of and took multiple photos. I would plan to spend a good few hours here as there is so many shops and stalls and things to see but it's time and money well spent but it can be an expensive day out.

Lots of shops and fun walking. If you haven't had good luck finding ur favorite foods, it's time to find new favorites, i would have loved spending the day sampling booth to booth! Funky Chips had a line around the block, Steak & Fries (steak camden) was what i had and it was delish, bubble pancake right on the corner fresh and delicious done with ur favorite toppings. Plenty of shopping for everyone, bring cash to barter or of course card & tap pay available. Cyberdog is a unique experience with a punk environment!

Camden Market is a cool place that has something for everyone. It is extremely busy though, so if you want to go to food stands, like Funky Chips, the earlier you go, the better. A huge con of Camden Market is that each food stand is so small and only has a couple working each one, so vendors like Funky Chips, can't keep up with all the orders. I enjoyed the steak fries I got from Steak & Burger and the Dutch pancakes I got (can't remember the vendor). I highly recommend both. Another con of of Camden Market is that you have to pay £1 to use the bathroom, which I feel is odd.

Artsy-touristy place. You can find all sorts of curiosities and knickknacks, as well as some worthwhile items.

The best part about these place is the food stalls though. Come with a hearty appetite and try as many cuisines and drink as you can.

Extra tip: The bathroom situation is a bit dire. Some of the restrooms you have to pay, others are free. None of them are very clean.