This past Saturday I went to
Portobello Market and I realized I should have been going there every weekend since I first came to London.
The market is located on Portobello Road, off of the Nottingham Hill Gate tube stop. I thought it was funny yet helpful that there are signs on every block giving directions to the market, but all you really have to do is follow the crowd.
The market is sort of like a flea market, with vendors in the middle of the street and cafes and antique stores lining the whole road. The vendors in the beginning are selling souvenirs and old looking signs, some of which are old advertisements or bumper stickers from back in the day. You can find wooden jewelry boxes, rhinestone decorated mirrors, and colorful feather earrings. I found very cute little souvenirs to bring back home for friends and family.
My favorite part about the market is the food. Portobello Market has some of the most delicious food I've had in London. There are vendors selling gelato, falafels and churros with chocolate. Seafood lovers can buy platters of seafood in a delicious sauce or try a seafood wrap with salad. There's also many vendors selling sweet and savoury crepes, but banana nutella crepes will always be my favorite! I also tried a cup of strawberries with some sweet cream ice cream on top, which is absolutely delicious and so refreshing on a sunny day. I'd definitely recommend going to the market with lots of people so you can try a little bit of everything, or you'll be full after your first treat and miss out on all that the market has to offer!
