The Complete Guide
From vintage vinyl and handmade jewellery to the best street food in London. Everything you need to know about Camden's legendary markets.
The original and most famous. Craft stalls, handmade goods, and the Lock itself. Best for unique gifts and one-off finds.
Daily 10am-6pm
Built in the old horse hospital and stables. Vintage clothing, antiques, furniture, and alternative fashion. The largest of the Camden markets.
Daily 10am-6pm
The newest addition. Shipping container shops with independent designers, streetwear brands, and pop-ups.
Daily 10am-7pm
Street food heaven. Over 30 food stalls from around the world, plus bars and live music at the weekends.
Daily 10am-late
This intimate cocktail den celebrates vinyl culture with a serious record collection and drinks mixed by bartenders who know their way around both a turntable and a cocktail shaker. The sound system is audiophile-grade and the cocktails are crafted with equal precision. It's where music lovers go to drink seriously good cocktails.
Simple rotisserie chicken specialist focusing on quality birds and classic sides. Offers a no frills approach with excellent execution and value.
This legendary riverside venue has hosted everyone from The Clash to emerging indie darlings since 1973. The intimate setting means you're close enough to feel the sweat dripping from the lead singer's brow. It's where Camden's musical heritage lives and breathes.
This tiny Ethiopian gem serves authentic injera bread and spice-laden stews that transport you straight to Addis Ababa. The coffee ceremony is a ritual worth experiencing, and sharing platters brings out the communal spirit that makes dining here feel like joining a family. It's Camden's best-kept culinary secret.
This theatrical pan-Asian palace serves up drama with every dish in a setting that screams opulent excess. Gold dragons coil around pillars while DJs spin beats that make your sushi roll to the rhythm. It's where Camden's wild side meets fine dining without losing its edge.
Classic French bistro with an extensive wine collection and traditional menu. Known for its authentic atmosphere and knowledgeable sommelier service.
Elegant Norwegian restaurant serving Nordic cuisine with modern presentations. Features seasonal menus and an impressive aquavit selection.
This converted horse hospital hosts everything from intimate acoustic sessions to full-blown club nights in spaces dripping with Victorian character. The outdoor terrace overlooks the canal while inside, original horse stalls create cozy drinking nooks. It's where Camden's past meets its party-loving present.
This corner pub takes its beer seriously with rotating taps showcasing the best of British craft brewing alongside perfectly kept traditional ales. The upstairs dining room serves elevated pub food that pairs beautifully with their impressive bottle selection. It's where beer geeks and Camden locals find common ground.
This no-nonsense local has been serving proper pints to Camden's creative community for generations without changing a thing. The Thai kitchen upstairs serves some of North London's best pad thai in the most unlikely setting. It's authentically Camden in every beautiful, chaotic way.
This Victorian corner pub elevated the gastropub game before gastropubs were even a thing, serving modern British cuisine that respects tradition while embracing innovation. The wine list reads like a love letter to small producers, and the Sunday roast is worth planning your week around. It's sophisticated dining with a proper pub soul.
This legendary boozer has been serving pints and hosting rock gods since the 70s, with walls that have absorbed decades of Camden's musical rebellion. The upstairs venue still hosts intimate gigs that could launch the next big thing. It's where Camden's pub culture meets its musical soul.
Authentic Russian restaurant with traditional décor and classic menu featuring borscht, blinis, and vodka selection. Family run establishment with warm hospitality.
The street food operation that put Camden on the foodie map. Over 30 traders serving everything from Taiwanese bao to Ethiopian injera.
Ice cream made with liquid nitrogen right before your eyes. The flavours are inventive, the queues on summer weekends are legendary.
Decades of fashion history. Leather jackets, vintage denim, band tees, and one-off pieces from every era.
Antique furniture, vintage maps, old cameras, and curiosities from another century.
A UV-lit cave of neon fashion, rave gear, and futuristic accessories. A Camden landmark for 25 years.
Shipping containers housing independent streetwear brands, jewellery designers, and creative pop-ups.
Indoor food hall with stalls from around the world. Korean, Venezuelan, Thai, Japanese. Fresh, generous, affordable.
The atmospheric tunnel where artists sell handmade jewellery, ceramics, prints, and leather goods. Everything made by the person selling it.