Seven Sisters Market

The market is great a real find. I had a brilliant lunch of enormous proportions of soup followed by a mixed plate of Colombian specialities. The back ground music made my feet want to tap along but luckily the big meal kept me bolted to the floor.
Afterwards I strolled around and bought some hand made jewellery. A lovely hidden London place. Excellent, for a cheap Saturday lunch and to go for people watching.

The market is just amazing it has over 50 stalls but you could walk right past it. It is such one of those hidden London gems that you have to be in the know to find.
The first time I went past Sven Sisters underground station I walk ed right past it. If fact I only found it walking in to a café only to find it had a door at the back into this hidden Latino world.
There was music playing sunny tunes, with children dancing around, old people just chatting away in Spanish. The place seems more on eone gaint social club than a load of shops.
Had a huge meal with fresh juice, followed by a Colombain strong coffee. Than just enjoyed the vibe.
Often pop in when passing. Top tip go on saturday for a hair cut, a meal, stock up on books, dvds, music for learning the language. Or just pop into for a coffee or frozen juice on a stick. And if all this eating and drinking gets too much there is always the suit and corset maker to hide the sins.

You’re visiting the world when you visit this market! Communities from all over the world have stalls and shops in the market, from Colombia to Iran; Ghana to Jamaica.
I lived in Colombia for 6 months a few years ago and this is not just the closest I’ve been since I’d say I’m pretty much there when I have a set meal — almuerzo at the back of the market.
It has a great family atmosphere and some interesting stalls.
It is under immediate threat of demolition at the moment. To be replaced by chain stores and luxury flats. But a major campaign is underway. Check out this site for more information: