Stables Market

Perhaps my favourite of the two markets within Camden, simply because it has an interesting array of bars and restaurants, and actual shops rather than row after row of tourist tat. I would recommend giving the food hall a swerve — a lot of what’s served here has been sat there all day and will more than likely make you ill. Try one of the proper eateries, there are a few nice Moroccan ones dotted around the stables that have shisha to boot — the one nearest Cyberdog does excellent mint tea too.
This market is somewhat of a labyrinth, so ensure you allow yourself a couple of hours to have a proper look around. The statues are particularly interesting to look at and the stables themselves that many shops are set within provide a nice historical aspect. There are repeats of lots of things, especially tacky gothic clothing. However, if you dig deep, there are some genuinely nice secondhand book and record stores to look around, as well as some unique and antique furniture.
The street food that takes place out the back (underneath where YumChaa is), usually always has something good on offer. Although it’s really crowded at the weekends. Better to take your time, and stroll round at a leisurely pace so you can take a proper look at everything and not miss any hidden gems.

Not much I can say about this world famous market. It is big and has a hug selection of stalls. If you like a flee market then this is the place for you. The location also host a variety of food option, which I would rate as average…

I’ve been here a fair few times and each time I go I still see something new!
These markets are amazing. There’s so much variety of things being sold. You can find everything here! It’s got a great atmosphere with music being played around every corner and all sorts of lights, colour and sounds.
I’m a huge fan of street food and this has all sorts to choose from with stalls with cuisines from so many countries!
There’s also a beautiful beer garden at the top (with a hot tub).
Love it!

The interesting stuff is in the basement.
Old books, vintage maps, even military gear can be found just one flight down from the main atrium. There’s even a tea house tucked away in a far corner, if you can find it.

Lorsqu’on se rend à Camden Town c’est un endroit à voir. Surtout si vous aimez le monde des chevaux.
Car c’est un marché installé dans d’anciens boxes. Évidemment, vous n’y trouverez aucun matériel d’équitation, seulement l’idée, ainsi que la décoration et l’ambiance du lieu. C’est vraiment très beau, et on peut y faire de sacrées trouvailles!

A place you could waste an entire day in.
It would be a day well wasted though, because there’s a lot of different trinkets to be offered.
Suggestion: HAGGLE!
Some of these merchants are incredibly pushy, but it does lighten the debt a bit.
Bring Cash. A lot of places don’t take credit.

Partially stalls with retro replica clothing other stalls have more actual vintage.
Clothing, décor, records and food stalls!
This place is a WIN!
You could spend all day here and probably not see everything.

This place is an absolute labyrinth. If you can’t find what you’re looking for in this vast market then you probably never will.

This market is massive! You could spend a whole day and only explore a few stores. There are so many places to eat at, lots of trinkets to look at, vintage stuff… There’s something for everyone. Bring cash, dress comfy, and keep an eye on your belongings. It does get crowded, but maybe it wouldn’t be so bad if you visited during the weekdays. Camden is a cool town with a Hipster-​ish vibe without the smell. The Stables Market has been around since the 1800’s a and is a great place to go shopping and get some good food!

Want a bit of this and that… Street eats, vintage digs, anything from hookahs to paintings… This market is the business. Great stuff.
I RECOMMEND: Smoke ‘n’ Roll’s food truck. Brisquet sandwich with grilled onions and sundries tomatoes melted in my mouth.
EXTRA TIP: bargain bargain bargain! The verb, not just the noun!

Had heard it was touristy and tacky and was wondering what to expect, and wow, we really loved it here. If you’re crowd shy, I would definitely go on a weekday. We were there on a cold, rainy Friday and it still felt busy. Can only imagine the crowds on a sunny weekend. Lots of cheap mundane stuff like souvenir T-​shirts etc, but also lots of neat things as well. Lots of steampunk/​goth clothing, jewellry, leatherwork, art. The Stables area was very cool to poke around in. Had a very good kebab in the food court, and some mediocre chicken tikka. If you have teenagers, it’s a definite must go. My 14 year old bought a ton of T-​shirts and tank tops, and I bought both my kids these really pretty necklace pendant watches (2 for 8 pounds!).

Very interesting place to go shopping for new or used stuff of any kind. Bazaar like, small paths through indefinite numbers of small anything selling booths or little open shops. Leather goods production on site and tons of other interesting things.
Tasty small exotic things to eat at low cost.

Just awesome. From the amazing building (s) to the wild bronze horsey sculptures to the vast assortment of incredible STUFF on offer, this place is da’ bomb! There’s a major amount of touristy tat, of course, but if you need to buy some as a souvenir for your Aunt Nora, this is a great place to do so!
There are also one-​off stalls with incredible merchandise that you will covet, new things, hand-​made things, and actual antique and vintage offerings that are mouth-​watering. Prices tend to be very reasonable.
Lots of food. Lots of excellent people watching! Fun, fun, fun. And potentially exhausting. There is a LOT of ground to cover. We refreshed ourselves with a pint at the Elephant’s Head on the Camden High Street.

I just love the Stables market, even if it‘s not the same since a few years ago.
You can just stroll around the shops or hang around at the food stalls which are quiet nice.
It‘s a good place for people-​watching ;). I wouldn‘t recommend the market at weekends. it‘s just full of tourists who are crawling through the alleys.

Wow this place has changed. I worked here (before the stables were opened up) when they used to just be one level of indoor markets.
The Stables is now a huge maze of clothing, gifts, antiques, FOOD and souvenires.
Very crowded, a little on the expensive touristy side but still a great place to go walk around and look for some very unique items and clothing.

Put all of the outer stands in Camden market on ignore. You have to walk through them to get to the stables, but don’t give up en route. This is the best part of Camden, in my opinion. It has convinced me that I need the following things in my life:
–vintage Burberry trench
–vintage fur coat
–earrings made of plastic in every color and shape
–old-​timey luggage
–Maps of really anything
–Other random miscellany
Go on a Thursday or Friday (early!) to avoid mega crowds so that you can enjoy just wandering through the weirdness. It’s so worth it.

Wer Trödel etc. liebt ist hier sehr gut aufgehoben !
Aber auch der Magen wird verwöhnt, asiatisch, continental, die britische Küche bietet z.B. Fishn Chips mit Essig lecker ! sowohl oberirdisch als auch unterirdisch kann man hier Stunden verbringen. Camden Town gerne immer wieder !!

Chaotisches liebenswürdiges Geschehen hier.
Veschiedene Gerüche der intenationalen Küchen, Trubel, viele Menschen aller Länder.
Gothik, vintage, punk alles durcheinander. Ich liebe das !!

It’s just something you need to do. It’s part of the Camden/​London experience. I mean just focusing on the architecture itself, walking through the tunnels and stables and things. Awesome history covered in touristy shoppy shops. Crazy horse metal sculptures you just gotsta touch/​pose in front of.
Just be prepared for an overwhelming walk through lots and lots of cool looking things to buy.
WARNING: There are lots of repeat shops unfortunately. Like that cute, pastel colored, lacy clothing shop that appeals to the asian girl in all of us. And that yoga hippie leather cotton clothing shop with redonkulous prices for post apocalyptic distressed shite.
Just either do a quick run through to understand which shops are the lame repeats, and which ones are interesting and original. Or accept the fact that you might go shopping in one spot and find the same exact dress 20 minutes later for 10 pounds less.
oh and bad for you, good tasting food, lots and lots of food. Oh my god.
and fish that eat your foot skin.

sonntag in london ist camden town-​pflichttag! man kan stunden damit verbringen sich durch die ganzen lädchen und ständchen zu stöbern, findet da immer mal wieder ausgefallenes/​verrücktes/​tolle klamotten, sieht die ganzen londoner freaks und auch das essen (vor allem beim pasta café??? spaghetti carbonara probieren!) ist super lecker und international vertreten

Absolutes MUST SEE in London!
In den alten Stallungen herrscht ein reges Treiben und Labyrinth wie in den orientalischen Souks, aber halt britisch, wenn auch hie und da einige orientalische Gerüche unseren Weg begleiten. Es ist laut, verworren, unübersichtlich, hip, ausgeflippt und super spannend Ausserdem: man kann einige Schnäppchen machen! Gut für Vintage-​Klamotten, Gothic Style, Techno oder Rave Outfits (- Cyberdog!!) und Liebhaber von Kunsthandwerk, Schmuck etc.

We always visit this place to see whats new, and always find a cool little stall with something unique we have to have. I found a great watch maker who hand makes different types of leather watch straps for his various watch faces on display. Great prices, quality hand made items most the time (expect the cheap made in china crap) and always a good time. Plenty of food stalls all over the place pushing their stuff in your face to try, so you could almost eat for free if you wanted.