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The Truman Brewery Markets
The Truman Brewery Markets fill the old Truman Brewery complex off Brick Lane in East London with a cluster of connected markets, including the Sunday Upmarket, the Backyard Market, the Brick Lane Vintage Market and Ely's Yard street food. Between them they bring together hundreds of independent traders selling vintage clothing, fashion, art, design, accessories and world street food. The markets reach their full, buzzing scale on Sundays, when Brick Lane is at its liveliest. Entry is free and you only pay for what you buy.
Opening times
The individual markets trade across the week, but Sunday is the main event when every hall is open and at full scale. The Sunday Upmarket opens Monday to Saturday 11am to 6pm and Sunday 10am to 6pm; the Brick Lane Vintage Market runs daily with similar hours; the Backyard Market is weekends only, Saturday 11am to 6pm and Sunday 10am to 6pm. Ely's Yard food trucks run daily into the evening.
What's on the stalls
The Vintage Market is packed with retro and second hand clothing, accessories and homeware. The Upmarket and Backyard Market showcase independent designers, makers, art, prints and jewellery, while the Upmarket food hall and Ely's Yard serve street food from around the world. Together they form one of the largest concentrations of independent traders and food in East London.
Around the market / getting there
The Truman Brewery sits on Brick Lane in the heart of Shoreditch and Spitalfields, with Shoreditch High Street Overground and Aldgate East tube both a short walk away and Liverpool Street nearby. It is easy to pair with Spitalfields Market, the Brick Lane street market, the curry houses and the area's bars and galleries for a full day out.
Common questions
- What are The Truman Brewery Markets opening times?
- The markets trade across the week and are at full scale on Sundays, roughly 10am to 6pm. The Vintage Market and Upmarket also open on weekdays, while the Backyard Market is weekends only.
- Is The Truman Brewery Markets free?
- Yes, entry to the Truman Brewery Markets on Brick Lane is free. You only pay for the food, vintage and goods you buy.
- What is the best time to visit The Truman Brewery Markets?
- Sunday is the best day, when every market hall is open, the food halls are fully running and Brick Lane is at its liveliest. Late morning is ideal.
- Where is The Truman Brewery Markets?
- They are at the Old Truman Brewery on Brick Lane, E1 6QL, near Shoreditch High Street Overground and Aldgate East tube.
Other markets nearby
- Backyard Market Brick Lane, Shoreditch (Tower Hamlets)
- Brick Lane Market Shoreditch / Spitalfields, Tower Hamlets
- Sunday Upmarket Brick Lane, Spitalfields
- Old Spitalfields Market Spitalfields, Tower Hamlets
- Petticoat Lane Market Aldgate, City of London / Tower Hamlets
- Whitechapel Market Whitechapel, Tower Hamlets