We head to the lesser known Berwick Street market to marvel at all the different types of food.
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00:00 London's food scene is constantly growing and a huge part of enjoying different cuisines
00:08 from around the world is heading down to a street market.
00:13 Now we all know Borough Market and Camden Market, but tucked away in the centre of Soho
00:19 is Berwick Street Market, a hidden gem that has been part of the capital's food scene
00:24 for literally hundreds of years.
00:26 The street market first set up stalls in 1778 but wasn't recognised as a formal marketplace
00:33 until 1892.
00:36 Back then it was most likely selling ingredients, fish and other pastime British foods, however
00:42 these days visitors are spoilt for choice from Greek food to fried chicken, curry and
00:47 Afghani food as well.
00:51 Located in the heart of London's old red light district is a modern day market that
00:55 takes over the street from around 11am to 5pm on Monday to Saturday, but closing on
01:02 a Sunday.
01:03 Surrounded by pubs, bars and trendy shops, workers on their lunch breaks keep flocking
01:08 to the market to pick up some lunch and they are spoilt for choice.
01:13 During the 90s Berwick Street was once recognised as the golden mile for vinyl, it held the
01:19 reputation of being London's number one spot for record dealing.
01:24 Even today as you walk either side of the food vendors you'll see record and vinyl
01:28 shops still thriving even in a more vintage market.
01:33 Over the years Berwick Street Market has been through a lot of changes with the growing
01:37 times.
01:38 Even though it may not be as big as it was back in the day, you will still find something
01:43 worthwhile if you make your way down to this district's market.
01:48 There are a number of food joints to choose from, places for entertainment and fresh produce
01:52 as well.
01:53 For more on this and other stories from around the capital, head to Londonworld.com