Things to Do in Spitalfields, London Known for its historic market, where there is everything from vintage clothing to delicious street food. It's a lively area with a mix of restaurants, bars, and art galleries, all within a short walk from the famous Spitalfields Market.
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Old Spitalfields Market ★ 4.6 · 10.1k★
Hip Victorian-era market hall housing a wide variety of food items, plus apparel, art & crafts.
Mon–Wed 10 AM – 8 PM
Thu 8 AM – 6 PM
Fri 10 AM – 8 PM
Sat 10 AM – 6 PM
Sun 10 AM – 5 PM
Dennis Severs' House ★ 4.5 · 896
Restored Spitalfields home displaying 18th-century lifestyle, with private tours & events.
Mon–Thu Closed
Fri 12 PM – 3:15 PM
Sat 12 PM – 3:15 PM
Sun 12 PM – 3:15 PM
Rough Trade East ★ 4.7 · 3.1k· $$
Music emporium in old brewery with a coffee shop, also selling books and hosting in-store gigs.
Mon 10 AM – 7 PM
Tue 10 AM – 2 PM
Wed–Thu 10 AM – 6 PM
Fri 10 AM – 3 PM
Sat 10 AM – 6 PM
Sun 11 AM – 5 PM
Spitalfields Market ★ 4.5 · 35.1k
Lively market with independent vendors for clothing, jewelry, home items, art & gourmet products.
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 11 PM
Sat 9 AM – 11 PM
Sun 9 AM – 11 PM
Libreria Bookshop ★ 4.7 · 561
Hip bookstore featuring a curated selection of contemporary titles in an architect-designed space.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 10 AM – 6 PM
Sat 10 AM – 6 PM
Sun 12 PM – 6 PM
The Truman Brewery Markets ★ 4.5 · 5.7k
Weekly outdoor market with an array of vendors selling books, clothing & other eclectic items.
Mon–Fri Closed
Sat 11 AM – 6 PM
Sun 10 AM – 6 PM
Raven Row ★ 4.6 · 128
Gallery for established and currently unknown artists, housed in 18th-century rooms in Spitalfields.
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 11 AM – 6 PM
Sat 11 AM – 6 PM
Sun 11 AM – 6 PM
Gilbert & George Center ★ 4.7 · 149
art museum in the UK
Mon–Wed Closed
Thu–Fri 11 AM – 5:45 PM
Sat 11 AM – 5:45 PM
Sun 11 AM – 5:45 PM Where to eat & drink in Spitalfields
Nora Cafe ★ 4.8 · 1.5k· £10–20
A cozy cafe near Liverpool Street Station, known for its extensive breakfast menu including eggs benedict, bubble & squeak, Spanish potato hash, and a vegan English breakfast.
Every day 6:30 AM – 3 PM Galvin La Chapelle Michelin ★ · $$$
It might be smaller than the glass-fronted office buildings that surround it but this red-brick, Grade II-listed former school certainly holds its own.
Brush & Lever ★ 5.0 · 287· £1–10
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 4 PM
Sat 10 AM – 4 PM
Sun 10 AM – 4 PM
St. JOHN Bread and Wine ★ 4.5 · 1.3k· £40–90
Rotating menus feature traditional British fare & a diverse wine list in upbeat, white-walled digs.
Mon–Fri 12 PM – 3 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Sat 12 PM – 3 PM, 6 PM – 9:30 PM
Sun 12 PM – 3 PM, 6 PM – 9:30 PM
Brick Lane curry ★ 4.8 · 17.5k· £20-30
Curri, baltis y parrilladas de Bangladés, India y Pakistán para llevar elaborados en un restaurante pequeño.
Brother Marcus Spitalfields ★ 4.7 · 6.3k· £20–30
Brunch, Bloody Marys & Middle Eastern-inspired plates served in foliage-filled surrounds.
Mon–Fri 8:30 AM – 11 PM
Sat 9:30 AM – 11 PM
Sun 9:30 AM – 4 PM
Bife City of London ★ 4.7 · 1.2k· £30–70
Bright, industrial-styled setting for steaks plus other classic and modern Argentinian dishes.
Mon 5:30 PM – 9 PM
Tue–Thu 12 PM – 2:30 PM, 6 PM – 9 PM
Fri 6 PM – 9:30 PM
Sat 6 PM – 9:30 PM
Sun Closed
Upmarket ★ 4.6 · 1.6k
Stalls fill the Old Truman Brewery each Sunday, selling vintage/new clothing and crafts, plus food.
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 6 PM
Fri 11 AM – 7 PM
Sat 11 AM – 7 PM
Sun 10 AM – 6 PM Planning time in Spitalfields?
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