Lewisham Food Market, food market in Lewisham, South East London

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Lewisham Food Market

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196 Lewisham High Street (behind Lewisham Shopping Centre) · SE13 6JX · Fr 17:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00

Lewisham Food Market is the street food destination based at the Model Market site on Lewisham High Street in South East London. Set in a converted 1950s outdoor market hall tucked behind Lewisham Shopping Centre, it first traded in the 1950s as a market known for its Black-owned businesses, then reopened as a buzzing street food and bar venue in 2014 under Street Feast. That run closed in 2021, and the site is being revived in 2026 under new operator German Kraft, bringing back the string lights, retro shopfronts and crowds that made it one of South London's favourite nights out. Always check current opening dates before travelling, as the relaunched market is rolling out through 2026.

Opening times

In its previous incarnation the market ran as an evening venue on Friday and Saturday nights, typically from late afternoon into the night, with the busiest crowds arriving after work and through the evening. The relaunched 2026 market under German Kraft is expected to open later in summer 2026, but exact days and hours had not been confirmed at the time of writing. Check modelmarket.london or the @modelmarket.lewisham Instagram for the latest schedule before you visit.

What's on the stalls

The market is built around independent street food traders serving a wide spread of cuisines, historically running from Tex-Mex and Argentinian to Chinese and English barbecue. Drinks are a big part of the appeal, and the 2026 relaunch adds a German Kraft taproom pouring its own Franconian-style beers. Alongside the food and bars you can expect makers, pop-ups, DJs and cultural programming that lean into the site's gritty, artsy character.

Around the market / getting there

The market sits on Lewisham High Street behind Lewisham Shopping Centre in the heart of Lewisham town centre. The nearest station is Lewisham (National Rail and DLR), only a short walk away, and many bus routes stop nearby. Pair a visit with a wander around Lewisham's wider street market and shops, or head on to neighbouring Deptford and Greenwich, which are both a short hop away.

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Common questions

What are Lewisham Food Market opening times?
Historically the Model Market street food site opened on Friday and Saturday evenings, from late afternoon into the night. The relaunched market is due to open later in summer 2026 and final days and hours had not been confirmed at the time of writing, so check modelmarket.london before visiting.
Is Lewisham Food Market free?
Yes, entry is free. You only pay for the food, drinks and anything else you choose to buy from the traders.
What is the best time to visit Lewisham Food Market?
As an evening street food venue it is liveliest on Friday and Saturday nights, with the atmosphere building through the evening. Arrive earlier if you want to grab a table before the crowds.
Where is Lewisham Food Market?
It is at the Model Market site on Lewisham High Street, behind Lewisham Shopping Centre in Lewisham, South East London. The nearest station is Lewisham (National Rail and DLR), a short walk away.

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