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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.

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.

  • Old Spitalfields MarketMarket
  • Dennis Severs' HouseMuseum
  • Rough Trade EastRecord Store
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Top things to do in Spitalfields

  • Old Spitalfields Market in Spitalfields, London

    Old Spitalfields Market

    4.6 · 10.0k
    Market

    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 in Spitalfields, London

    Dennis Severs' House

    4.5 · 892
    Museum

    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 in Spitalfields, London

    Rough Trade East

    4.7 · 3.0k
    Record Store· $$

    Music emporium in old brewery with a coffee shop, also selling books and hosting in-store gigs.

    Mon
    10 AM – 7 PM
    Tue–Fri
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 5 PM
  • Spitalfields Market in Spitalfields, London

    Spitalfields Market

    4.5 · 34.8k
    Market

    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 in Spitalfields, London

    Libreria Bookshop

    4.7 · 553
    Bookstore

    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 in Spitalfields, London

    The Truman Brewery Markets

    4.5 · 5.7k
    Market

    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 in Spitalfields, London

    Raven Row

    4.6 · 127
    Art Gallery

    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 in Spitalfields, London

    Gilbert & George Center

    4.7 · 140
    Art Gallery

    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 in Spitalfields, London

    Nora Cafe

    4.8 · 1.5k
    Café & Bakery· £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 in Spitalfields, London

    Galvin La Chapelle

    Michelin
    French· $$$

    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.

    Website
  • Brush & Lever in Spitalfields, London

    Brush & Lever

    5.0 · 240
    Coffee Shop· £1–10
    Mon–Fri
    8 AM – 4 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 4 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 4 PM
  • St. JOHN Bread and Wine in Spitalfields, London

    St. JOHN Bread and Wine

    4.5 · 1.3k
    Modern European· £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 in Spitalfields, London

    Brick Lane curry

    4.8 · 17.1k
    Indian· £20-30

    Curri, baltis y parrilladas de Bangladés, India y Pakistán para llevar elaborados en un restaurante pequeño.

  • Brother Marcus Spitalfields in Spitalfields, London

    Brother Marcus Spitalfields

    4.7 · 6.1k
    Mediterranean· £20–30

    Brunch, Bloody Marys & Middle Eastern-inspired plates served in foliage-filled surrounds.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    8:30 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    9:30 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    9:30 AM – 4 PM
  • Bife City of London in Spitalfields, London

    Bife City of London

    4.7 · 1.2k
    Argentinian· £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 in Spitalfields, London

    Upmarket

    4.6 · 1.5k
    Neighborhood Restaurant

    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

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Map of Spitalfields with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Old Spitalfields Market
  2. 2Dennis Severs' House
  3. 3Rough Trade East
  4. 4Nora Cafe
  5. 5Spitalfields Market
  6. 6Libreria Bookshop
  7. 7The Truman Brewery Markets
  8. 8Raven Row
  9. 9Gilbert & George Center
  10. 10Galvin La Chapelle

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