Every week, from today, we will be taking a look at a selection of businesses [good, bad and ugly] in a specific area of London. Having spent most of Saturday on Broadway Market, what better place to begin.
If you’re a Londoner, chances are you’ve already been to Broadway Market, and if you haven’t been there you’ve probably heard how popular its becoming (especially with the tight jean/asymmetrical hair brigade).
Historically, Broadway Market is one of the oldest chartered markets in London which went into massive decline in the early part of the century but was resurrected to its former glory in 2004 following pressure from local residents. Today it is home to a bustling street market which sells a colourful array of organic foods, fruit and veg, coffee, vintage clothes, general bric-a-brac which will excite the market lovers. Its basically a mini Borough Market. Its also home to a number of businesses including gastro pubs, restaurants and boutiques, art shops, book stores etc. Here’s a selection of the main places to eat and drink:
The Cat and Mutton is at the top of Broadway Market overlooking London Fields park. Its one of those places
which you’ll either love or hate. Its generally ok for a pint, especially when you’ve manage to conquer the benches outside on a suny day, however, if you’re a beer/food connoisseur head to the The Dove for a selection of belgian beers and gastro type foods (Oysters are one of the offerings on the menu) The Dove is really warm and cosy inside, perfect for a winters day, but the nearby London Fields Park is a much more tempting option on a beautiful summers day. Cicilcia’s is a Turkish Restaurant/Cafe at the end of Broadway Market with an outside terrace which overlooks the canal. The Turkish Coffee here is my highlight on the menu. If you want to opt out of the posh-nosh, The Broadway Fish Bar is the way to go. For a fiver you get yourself a big bag of the greasiest chips and a nice helping of cod. I plan on trying out Amardillo Restaurant, and The London Fields pubs soon.