Exmouth Market, market in Clerkenwell, Islington

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Exmouth Market

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Exmouth Market, Clerkenwell · EC1R 4QE · Mo-Fr 12:00-15:00

Exmouth Market is a semi-pedestrianised street in Clerkenwell, in the London Borough of Islington, that comes alive with a lunchtime street food market on weekdays. The area has been a marketplace since the 1890s, and after regeneration in the late nineties it became one of central London's most characterful food streets. Today the cobbled stretch is lined with food stalls at midday, backed by a permanent row of independent restaurants, cafes, bars and shops with outdoor seating. At its centre sits the Exmouth Arms pub and the striking Our Most Holy Redeemer church, London's only Italian basilica-style church.

Opening times

The street food market runs on weekday lunchtimes, Monday to Friday, with stalls busiest from roughly midday to early afternoon. It does not trade at weekends, when the focus shifts to the street's permanent restaurants and bars. The best time to go is the lunch rush between 12:00 and 14:00, when the widest choice of traders is set up and the street is at its liveliest.

What's on the stalls

Expect a compact run of street food stalls serving global cuisine, from samosas and curries to crepes and other hot lunch options. Alongside the food traders you can sometimes find jewellery and gifts from East London designers. Behind the stalls, the street's permanent independent cafes, delis and restaurants give you plenty more to choose from if the queues are long.

Around the market / getting there

Exmouth Market sits in Clerkenwell, an easy walk from Farringdon and Angel stations, with Farringdon also served by the Elizabeth line and Thameslink. The street is small and walkable, so it pairs well with a wander around Clerkenwell's design studios, pubs and the nearby Exmouth Arms. Combine a lunchtime visit with the historic Our Most Holy Redeemer church at the heart of the street.

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Common questions

What are Exmouth Market opening times?
The street food market runs on weekday lunchtimes, Monday to Friday, with stalls busiest from around midday to early afternoon. It does not trade at weekends.
Is Exmouth Market free?
Yes. Exmouth Market is a free, open-air street to visit; you only pay for the food and goods you choose to buy from the stalls.
What is the best time to visit Exmouth Market?
Aim for the weekday lunch rush between 12:00 and 14:00, when the most food traders are set up and the street is at its busiest and most lively.
Where is Exmouth Market?
Exmouth Market is a semi-pedestrianised street in Clerkenwell, in the London Borough of Islington, a short walk from Farringdon and Angel stations.

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