Camden Market Reviews Summary

Shopping Experience

Pros:

• "Hosting an array of very unique boutiques, it's a treasure trove of curated fashion and exclusive finds."
• "From affordable trinkets to designer pieces, the market accommodates diverse budgets."
• "You can find a wide variety of items, including vintage clothing, jewelry, art, crafts, antiques, books, and unique fashion items."
• "The shops include; Black 🌹 Rose with coffin shaped handbags and Cyberdog with neon, PVC, and rubber clothing items."
• "This market is a heaven for anyone looking for cool, punk, hip things. Clothes, shoes, bags, home decor, scarves, caps, everything is available in this market."
• "The market’s vibrant atmosphere captivated our kids with its array of colorful stalls and street performances."
• "There’s so many food shops, bars, jewelers, souvenir stores, and vintage shopping stores that you’ll probably spend all day soaking it in."
• "So many shops and food stalls to choose from, we sampled some sweet food and it was great but expensive £3.50 for one donut!!"

Cons:

• "It's changed a lot since I first came here 24 years ago for various reasons and has lost some of its original charm in the process."
• "Very busy market with loads of amazing food stalls to choose from. The markets themselves are alright, but seem to repeat themselves a bit, it doesn't seem as unique as it used to be."
• "The whole neighbourhood would benefit if these stores were to be rented to independent boutiques or emerging brands."
• "Lots of fast food and cheap hats and plastic goods. Wouldn't go out of my way to visit!"
• "The constant strive to redevelop the area is stripping what little history the place has."
• "There are also lots of stalls and micro-shops re-packaging and re-selling the same pre-purchased Chinese tat from AliExpress."
• "It completely lost its old and characteristic vibe, the food stalls are very good and the new structures nice looking, but I can't believe the actual market is gone (replaced by cheap shops that clearly buy goods on AliExpress & co. And resell them to unaware tourists)."
• "There's also a wide range of street food stalls everywhere you look. I highly recommend stopping there, but beware that at certain times the market can get really busy."

Food Options

Pros:

• "There are so many food options and so delicious."
• "Food was great, stopped at multiple food vendors and bought little bites from as many as I could until full."
• "Food wise, offering many international food option but the one that I had wasn’t that great."
• "Amazing place with hundreds if options of places to go. From the best French fries in the city to incredible waffles and pretty much any food from any cuisine."
• "A really vibrant location, great street food, local beers & full of fun."
• "The market's dynamic atmosphere pulsates with creativity, offering an array of unique shops, stalls, and eateries."
• "I tried the cali cheese from Yorkshire Burrito which was just average (I had to wait for 25mins to get that) but the pasta with basil pesto and tomato from Cheese Wheel was tasty and the portion size was perfect for two people."
• "Really come down in past few years. Sure there's still pockets of charm and originality, but sadly the place has been well and truly gentrified for the tourists... First time back in five years or so and it's changed so much...."

Cons:

• "I felt some stores were kind of sketchy but other than that it was an amazing experience."
• "The food stalls are messy in the stables better in the lock or the outside market. It is messy but up to you to go."
• "We went about 7 pm and about half of the food outlets were closed or had limited stock left. Whole area is run down now with very few interesting shops or stalls."
• "It is not my favourite market in London, but yet became much better with the years. Very busy place in the weekends."
• "A bit like a souvenir street in Thailand or Taiwan! Also there are street snack bars too, a whole street of them. There are also some domes where you can grab your favorite food and head in there to eat whilst staying warm."
• "A good recommendation has to be the honey butter fried chicken burger from bill or beak (so good!) Chocolate filled churro from Churro London is good too. But overall manage your expectations taste wise. Most definitely looks better than it taste."
• "Absolutely a true Food lover place, It’s been a place for different cultures food, I like to be there time to time while I know the food may not have been prepared strictly cleanliness."
• "A place with nice vibe. There are some special shop from around the world like a Japanese matcha cafe and other selling anime figures. Worth a visit but please beware quite a lot of knockoffs are also selling there."

Ambiance and Atmosphere

Pros:

• "The whole set up of the market looked amazing. Love the mix of the stalls and small boutiques with different foods and souvenirs or other products to sell."
• "A really busy market on Saturday, full of interesting stalls including many great looking foods of different ethnicities. There was a very vibrant buz to the place not found on lesser quality markets."
• "A lively busy vibrant place, lots of delicious street food and shopping galore."
• "Camden Market is nothing short of a magical experience. With its diverse array of amazing street food, it’s a feast for the senses that tantalizes the taste buds."
• "Camden Market is a vibrant, eclectic haven for shoppers and foodies alike. Its bustling atmosphere, diverse stalls, and quirky finds make it a must-visit in London."
• "The world meets here. And everything you'll see anywhere else is coming from here. It's mythical for a reason."
• "A different market from Borough. Had a wide variety of products to shop. There's even a thrift shop deep inside the market which is definitely worth a visit. Offered a plethora of foods for foodies too."
• "Vibrant, colourful, atmospheric, bustling and beautiful. Superb array of outlets selling the ordinary and not so ordinary. The street food stalls are all amazing and are there to test your culinary tastebuds with a worldwide extravaganza of delights."

Cons:

• "It’s a nice atmospheric market from a distance, but very-very busy when you get inside. So prepare for a lot of people and dive in the selection of a huge number of little stores and foodies."
• "This place is beautiful and famous for many people who come here for the variety of souvenirs, clothes, food, drinks and sweets. The market is set along the Regent's Canal. You can take a boat ride at an affordable price."
• "While some complain that it's too touristy these days, there's a good reason it attracts so many visitors - there's simply no other place quite like it in London."
• "The whole neighbourhood would benefit if these stores were to be rented to independent boutiques or emerging brands."
• "It's a nice place with a lot of food stalls. It's quite expensive, and most of the places dont taste good enough. Gets quite crowded in the afternoon. If you want to visit go after 1500 and you can have a bit of fun."
• "Really come down in past few years. Sure there's still pockets of charm and originality, but sadly the place has been well and truly gentrified for the tourists... First time back in five years or so and it's changed so much...."
• "Really wanted to go to Camden for the experience, last time was 10 years ago and loved it but this time it was so busy, it reminded us of a bustling day in Skegness, we walked up to the indoor Market, had a bit of street food and left."
• "Very crowded during sunny days! It’s a wonderful experience though, lot of shops and food markets for all the tastes! Looking forward to go back. I am sure there is much more to see than I was able to spot, keep your eyes and your ears open and be ready to discover new experiences!"