Photo: Steve Cadman
Market Row
Market Row is a covered market arcade in the heart of Brixton, part of the wider Brixton Market alongside neighbouring Brixton Village and Reliance Arcade. Built in 1928 and now a listed structure, it threads between Atlantic Road, Coldharbour Lane and Electric Lane under a double-height glazed roof that floods the avenues with light. Once a traditional produce arcade, it has become one of south London's liveliest places to eat and shop, with independent grocers and fishmongers sitting beside cafes and small restaurants serving food from around the world. Entry is free, so you only pay for what you buy.
Opening times
Market Row is open 8am to 11.30pm Tuesday to Sunday, and 8am to 6pm on Monday, when many traders traditionally take their rest day. Daytime is best for the grocers, fishmongers and produce stalls, while evenings come alive with the cafes and restaurants. Individual shop and restaurant hours vary, so check ahead if you are visiting for a specific trader.
What's on the stalls
The arcade mixes traditional produce traders with a wave of independent food businesses. Expect fresh fruit and vegetables, fishmongers, butchers and grocers reflecting Brixton's strong Afro-Caribbean heritage, alongside cafes, bakeries, wine shops and small restaurants serving cuisines from across the world. Since 2011 many units have been converted into places to eat and drink, so it is as much a dining destination as a shopping one.
Around the market / getting there
Market Row sits right beside Brixton station, with the Victoria line and National Rail services running almost directly above the arcades. From here you can wander straight into Brixton Village next door, browse the open-air stalls of Electric Avenue, or catch a film at the nearby Ritzy Cinema. It pairs naturally with a wider afternoon exploring Brixton's markets, shops and food scene.
Common questions
- What are Market Row opening times?
- Market Row is open 8am to 11.30pm Tuesday to Sunday, and 8am to 6pm on Monday. Individual shops and restaurants set their own hours within these times.
- Is Market Row free?
- Yes. Market Row is free to enter and browse. You only pay for the food, drinks and goods you choose to buy from the traders.
- What is the best time to visit Market Row?
- Visit during the day for the produce stalls, grocers and fishmongers, or in the evening when the cafes and restaurants are busiest. Tuesday to Sunday have the fullest hours; Mondays are quieter.
- Where is Market Row?
- Market Row is a covered arcade in Brixton, south London, running between Atlantic Road, Coldharbour Lane and Electric Lane, right beside Brixton station in the borough of Lambeth.
Other markets nearby
- Brixton Market Brixton, Lambeth
- Brixton Village Market Brixton, Lambeth
- Herne Hill Market Herne Hill, Lambeth
- Venn Street Market Clapham, Lambeth
- Camberwell Green Market Camberwell
- Oval Farmers' Market Kennington, Lambeth