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Maltby Street Market
★ 4.0(1 review)Shopping & Market
industriallivelylocal-crowd
About the Vibe
Tucked beneath the atmospheric railway arches of Bermondsey, Maltby Street Market is where London’s industrial grit meets the flavours of a modern street food scene. This weekend-only pop-up has evolved into one of the capital’s most exciting culinary destinations, with a curated lineup of independent traders bringing bold, creative dishes to the flag-lined Ropewalk. Go early on Saturday when it opens at 10am for the best selection and vibe—skip the Sunday crowds if you can.
Known For
- •African Volcano peri-peri burgers
- •Yi Yun’s egg-shaped waffles
- •Beanbag Coffee almond butter flat whites
- •Greek wine and food at Maltby & Greek
Best For
weekend breakfastcasual lunchgroup food exploration
1 review
City InsidersEditorialMarch 31, 2026
London’s Best-Kept Street Food Secret
Maltby Street Market is one of those places that feels like London’s best-kept secret, even though everyone in the food scene knows about it. The setting is unbeatable—under those 19th-century railway arches with colorful flags strung overhead, it’s got that perfect blend of industrial charm and street food energy. You’ll find everything from Thai-inspired iced coffee in paper bags to colossal burgers dripping with peri-peri sauce, and the early bird gets the best selection (and parking, if you’re driving).
What sets Maltby apart is the quality and creativity of its traders. This isn’t your average market with the same old falafel and doner kebabs. You’ve got Yi Yun serving up those Instagram-famous egg-shaped waffles from Taiwan, African Volcano doing beef hits that redefine the burger, and Maltby & Greek bringing what might be the best Greek wine and meze in the UK. It’s all very accessible, very fun, and very worth the trip to Bermondsey.
It’s not perfect—weekend crowds can get packed, and some stalls sell out early—but that’s part of the charm. It’s a place to linger, explore, and eat your way through. Just come hungry, because you’ll want to try more than one thing.