Address: Coldharbour Ln, London, SW9 8PS, United Kingdom
Phone: +442072742990
Rating: 4.5
based on 324 reviews.
Market Atmosphere
Pros:
"The market is a melting pot of cultures, and you can explore a world of tastes without ever leaving the neighborhood."
"It's home! Worth every second! Just soak the atmosphere, and take your pick!"
"It's the music that makes it really... Not many places in London I've been where street music is the flavour of the day."
"This place is a Must to visit when hungry with lots of independent eateries and little bars from all corners of our world."
"Brixton Village Market just has so much south London heart; walk and grab some Carribean food or buy your produce to head on and prep your own."
"It definitely represents part of 'modern' London but still maintains a genuine, community atmosphere."
"The eateries, the cake/coffee shops, the fresh produce and some specialty shops along with the vibrant atmosphere and the multi ethnic visitors make this place a wonderful experience one can enjoy again and again."
Cons:
"Brixton market used to be unique, now it's just generic and bland."
"I do not think that people from Brixton is able to afford a plant for 130 £."
"When arriving at the market, it was impossible to find parking so unless you come by public transport don’t bother."
"However, the bins are usually overfilled and had a terrible smell that wasn't lovely at all."
"Sometimes, the outdoor music can be a bit much and may lead to you shouting at the others in order for them to hear you."
"However, it's now expensive, gentrified, and seems to be stuffed with almost exclusively white hipsters."
"Got followed intensely by security even when purchasing goods and eating outside a food stall... Totally ruined my afternoon out with the dog."
Accessibility and Convenience
Pros:
"It’s 5 min away from the subway station (Brixton, Victoria line)."
"Massive mixture of food/bars/shops free toilets hand sanitiser available around."
"So diverse, colorful, tasteful."
"Its a haven of international independent shops and restaurants."
"In the summertime you get the feeling of being on holiday in the Caribbean, India, Europe, music, foods from all over the world, the whole world in one place! Fantastic!"
"Should be on the tourist map for everyone! Huge variety of places to eat, evenings there is a cool vibe, great music, perfect venue for socialising."
"A great indoor market that's worth visiting at any time of day."
Cons:
"Toilets need to be improved."
"The market closes at 11:30 but most of the stores and cafés close at 5 or 6."
"This place is usually great to visit but I'm giving it only 3 stars because of the atrocious state of the public toilets."
"It's not far from Brixton main line or tube stations."
"Beware lots of the establishments are cash only. There is a cash machine in the market but it charges 95p each transaction."
"But be wary that some shops are cash only."
"Cash machine inside charges 99p but most places accept card and use......a bar code scan system to place orders."
Diversity and Food Options
Pros:
"The market offers a wide selection of cafes and eateries at modest prices, with a friendly service."
"The best place for me is Stems Wilder the flower show. Run by an amazing local business woman they have some awesome choices at very reasonable prices."
"Many of the vendors are local residents who are passionate about their craft and take pride in sharing their culture and heritage."
"One of a kind. It is an experience, the various restaurants can satisfy the palate of a food explorer, menus from different parts of the world."
"Fantastic place - a mix of functional market and extremely good food vendors."
"Amazing options here with so many cultures coming together for food, drinks, and crafts!"
"Great variety of food from all over the world, served by people who are representing their cultures."
Cons:
"I can see the heart of Brixton becoming a sad niche tourist attraction."
"I am not a big fan of Brixton because I am about serenity and elegance and Brixton is more about edgy crazy adventure."
"Don’t know if it’s a London thing but some people are so rude."
"Some stall holders despite having signs up will try and overcharge on some items."
"Also a lot of the shops and restaurants in here are average."
"This is no longer the gem it used to be. Going is the diversity and feeling of community and coming is the endless queues of coffee shops, bars and restaurants."
"The worst aspect by far are the loos. Not only do you have to pay to use them, but they're by far the dirtiest and smelliest I've ever encountered in the UK."
Community and Culture
Pros:
"A lively area of varied small independent shops, especially food places."
"Brixton village is a thriving and developing place in the heart of Brixton."
"Everyone was kind and helpful when choosing what to buy or try."
"Vibrant, animated covered arcades (avenues) with an eclectic mix of tenants."
"Its a way of living. Its a totally different vibe in the streets and always there is something new around."
"Steadily the gentrification of this South London institution continues, to the horror and delight of locals by turns."
"A world market place in the centre of Brixton. A place to experience delicious and totally authentic cultural food and ambiance."
Cons:
"I wonder what happened to the market stall owners that used to be there in the 90s and 00s and feel sad that we have lost something that was so intrinsic to what Brixton used to be like."
"Sadly a lot of shops are being muscled out by over the top rent increase to open the way for young English people who have seen the financial possibilities built up by ethnically diverse people of the area."
"Very different to how Brixton was when I grew up and passed through Granville Arcade as it was known then. The original feel can just about be seen and felt but much has changed due to gentrification."
"Mutated and regenerated from a Grade II Listed architecturally unmemorable covered market, ‘Granville Arcade’ catering largely to diverse immigrant communities."
"Once an important part of what made Brixton unique, it's mainly now a tourist haunt with little character."
"They moved the cash point so the nearest one is Argos but that one is always broken."
"On the few occasions I’ve visited, a lot has been shut so certain areas can feel a little dead."