Portobello Road Market
Portobello Road Market
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8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Portobello Road is probably the world’s best known market. Though famous for antiques, that’s not all there is. It’s a haven for lovers of fashion, food, books and music; anyone who wants to find something unique or loves a bargain. It’s real London with real people, loads of character and treasure and bargains to discover. We hope you’ll visit soon.
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- ChuckmidwestOmaha, Nebraska263 contributionsHas to be on Saturday to get the full treatmentThis event will take four hours but no place/market like it. It winds through 8 blocks of stalls, food, antiques and ends up on the north end with great shops of all types for another three blocks two directions. bring a shopping bag cause you're going to buy fun unique items for sure. Do this.Visited February 2023Written February 20, 2023
- Jeffry bEssendon, Australia13,852 contributionsJust about everything you want to buyThe Portobello Road Market has just about everything you would want to buy. Portobello Street Market is like an amoeba, it grows all over the place. Tourists like Portobello Road Market because there's lots of things to buy. It's not far from Notting Hill, where we were staying. The offerings are leaner in winter.Visited January 2023Written March 22, 2023
- Gina J11 contributionsSkip the market- shop the storesOverall, I was underwhelmed and slightly disappointed in the market. While there a few vendors who were selling antique goods, most of them were selling mass-produced (jewelry, clothes, etc.) items. Many vendors had the same products. I would say that this is an "attraction" which could be missed. What did stand out to me were the vintage stores on the street. The stores themselves had unique products, a wide assortment, and for the most part, were reasonably priced. Instead of going to the market, I would encourage you to visit the shops.Visited April 2023Written April 14, 2023
- Stanley SWinter Garden, Florida539 contributionsA nice morning outA nice day out even though it was raining. A lot of interesting stalls and shops on this almost 2 mile long run. It is in a nice neighborhood, Notting Hill, which bleeds into a not so nice area (not bad, just not as nice). No heavy handed push to buy stuff, the range of goods runs the gamut. It is a nice stroll with several eateries along the way. Antiques shops line the beginning running more into clothing, trinkets, etc. Some junk shops too selling touristy stuff. Best time to go is Saturday when all the shops are open. We also took a side stop to infamous 27 St. Lukes Mews of Love Actually. A nice early day out with enough time left over to make other stops to visit.Visited May 2023Written May 17, 2023
- Gazz166Australia88 contributionsInteresting local event for locals and tourists alikeLengthy market-lines street offering quality second hand trinkets, clothing, antiques and bric-a-bra. The food is quintessentially British with home made cakes, scones and fresh produce. Try a morel mushroom! Friendly and joyful experienceVisited August 2022Traveled with friendsWritten May 29, 2023
- WickedWaltBaton Rouge, Louisiana388 contributionsOne of the worlds great marketsPortobello Road market has a little something for everyone. I was more interested in the vegetable/fruit and food stalls. Devlins at 63/64 market stalls was wonderful. In business for 125 years and has a great burlap shopping bag for sale. Very useful. There was innumerable food stalls. The Vietnamese was especially good along with some tasty Mediterranean, cheese and bread stalls. One misunderstanding is that the stalls are open only on Saturday. Devlins is open 5 days a week, closed on Sunday and Thursday. I think food and vegetable stands are open more frequently. The antique and bric a brac stalls open primarily on SaturdayVisited May 2023Traveled with familyWritten June 6, 2023
- AnaPiussiLondon, United Kingdom1,015 contributionsVery busy but something to be seenThe market that happens on Saturday’s it is a must seen in London, most due to the location in the heart of Notting Hill. You should arrive by Notting Hill Gate station, and follow all way down until Ladbroke station. The market has many shops, and the street market. It starts with antiques, follow by miscellaneous, food, then vintage. By the end of the road has a big food area, and many clothes and accessories. You can experience different things walking here. It is always busy, but it is something to be done.Visited June 2023Traveled with friendsWritten June 18, 2023
- Urvashi Kumar TrikhaDubai, United Arab Emirates675 contributionsGorgeous WalkWalking across this lovely road dotted with such unique and exciting stores, colorful posh houses, leafy trees dotting the road and so much more. Portobello market is such a vibrant experience on a Saturday morning. Stop for a gelato or a cocktail as you browse around antique shops, pick up a souvenir or get insta pics. There is something for everyone!Visited July 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten July 3, 2023
- andifitqnLakeland, Florida16 contributionsExperience, Yes! Impressive, No.I was told to visit by a family member who lives in London. It was ok. Nice to see the shop where the film Notting Hill was filmed. Really not as impressive as I thought it would be and did not offer a lot of bargains. Lot of the items looked picked over and/or were overpriced. We ate at a little spot along the trail, again food was soso. Glad I went for the experience but not very impressed.Visited June 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten July 3, 2023
- Joanna De Jesus61 contributionsGreat fun & quirky shopping experience at Portobello!!!We came in around 2pm on a Saturday and it was SO WORTH IT!! Bought items that I wouldn’t have been able to find anywhere else!! Beautiful quirky off the beat items!!! I am so happy we came and didn’t listen to the naysayers who also said that it would suck because it was raining! We also had food from the food stalls and it was delicious!!! Portobello Road Market is a must visit!!Visited July 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten July 8, 2023
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Joanna De Jesus
61 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
We came in around 2pm on a Saturday and it was SO WORTH IT!! Bought items that I wouldn’t have been able to find anywhere else!! Beautiful quirky off the beat items!!! I am so happy we came and didn’t listen to the naysayers who also said that it would suck because it was raining! We also had food from the food stalls and it was delicious!!! Portobello Road Market is a must visit!!
Written July 8, 2023
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Vassiliki G
Greece61 contributions
Mar 2020
when in London everybody should experience the long walks ,various tastes and the crowded streets full of life and laughter that Portobello Market offers.
10’ minutes on foot from Bayswater where we were staying.
The whole mood and the atmosphere in this area is like of another era ..shops with antiques,paintings,secondhand clothes, vinyl records from all over the world, international cuisine stalls, fresh fruit and vegetables, excellent pastry shops...all of them superb.
There is a south African man cooking and selling delicious paella, made in front of your eyes. We all enjoyed it a lot !
It’s the place where you can eat, love and enjoy yourself. Don’t miss it.
10’ minutes on foot from Bayswater where we were staying.
The whole mood and the atmosphere in this area is like of another era ..shops with antiques,paintings,secondhand clothes, vinyl records from all over the world, international cuisine stalls, fresh fruit and vegetables, excellent pastry shops...all of them superb.
There is a south African man cooking and selling delicious paella, made in front of your eyes. We all enjoyed it a lot !
It’s the place where you can eat, love and enjoy yourself. Don’t miss it.
Written March 19, 2020
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Thanks so much for the five star review :) @visitportobello
Written March 30, 2020
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Neil B
Montreal, Canada172 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
Four of us visited the Portobello markets and I was once again blown away with the variety and sheer size of the market. Almost anything one can expect from a market is at Portobello. The Notting Hill Gate UG station provides easy access The the market area. Highly recommend.
Written January 1, 2020
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ziggy_camp
Memphis, TN603 contributions
Jan 2020
Portobello Road was my favorite market in London. It is a mile long booth-market that sold antique rings, clocks, hats, records, and food. I was able to spend an hour at the market, but it was not enough time because of how big the markets is. I would suggest planning to spend the entire morning here.
Written March 17, 2020
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Thanks so much for the five star review :) @visitportobello
Written March 30, 2020
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Bluebellknoll000
Edinburgh, UK435 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
A great experience, if you haven’t been before, but not sure if I’d go twice. It is very busy on a Saturday and, while there are some nice stalls, there is also a lot of over-priced tat. The second hand clothes shops that line the market are astoundingly expensive for clothes you could get in a normal charity shop for under £20-30. 345 Portobello Road is a fab vegetarian cafe that’s not on here. That saved the day, because the food was amazing!
Written September 25, 2022
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karenshaerf
Greater London, UK38 contributions
Jan 2022 • Solo
The Vintage Fur Garden I visited at Covent Garden last time I bought fur in London, but now they have moved to a beautiful shop at 82 Portobello Road, Notting Hill. I loved them at C.G. but now they have an even bigger selection of gorgeous fur coats and jackets, vintage and modern, classic colours and bright colours. I went to some other shops down the road and none of them had the quality or the choice of designs. I still highly recommend this shop if you are looking for any type of sustainable winter clothing.
Written April 18, 2022
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syl_via
Singapore33 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
went early in the morning at about 9am+ but there are quite a number of traders that aren't open yet. so if you wanna get the full experience, reach slightly later but not later than 12pm because that's when the crowd will start to increase. but i felt that there are a lot of repetition across multiple traders, like they are selling the exact same thing, for example reusable cotton tote with "notting hill" wordings etc.
Written September 2, 2023
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oHaus
Montreal, Canada211 contributions
Apr 2021
A labyrinth of surprises and joie de vivre. Notting Hill carnival is one of the few events worthy of hiring a wardrobe designer for . They shut it down last year . They're going to have to work for their prohibition on Notting Hill Carnival this year. It isn't over yet ;)
Written July 6, 2021
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LisaEstella71
Adelaide, Australia884 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
Hubby and I went on a weekday morning and there was just a few junk stalls of cheap clothing that were setting up. Empty streets. I bought a scarf because it was cold. Saw the Notting hill book shop which is now a souvenir shop. I wouldn’t bother unless you are passing through anyway. The nice surrounding neighbourhoods are sweet.
Written November 3, 2022
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Frank S
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Nov 2022 • Friends
Fun to walk around. The food stalls are good, and the colorful houses of Nottinghill are cute. I’d say the Cambon market was more my speed, but this one is still a must. But all the “vintage clothes” from both markets are very over priced. A shirt that would be $1 in an American thrift store is $30 at these markets lol.
Written November 19, 2022
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Tourist275321
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Will the market be open on Sat, May6th coronation day ? If we can’t get there that day, will there be any street market stalks on Friday, Nay 5th?
weekender79
Northamptonshire, UK32 contributions
I want to visit to shop for bric-à-brac and vintage, which part of the market is best for this please?
Amy C
London, UK348 contributions
Yes it is as far as I recall
Renatagolin
Montecchio Maggiore, Italy267 contributions
e meglio fare il tragitto scendendo dalla metro ladbroke over..oppure da notting hill?..ho è indifferente..grazie
IrisePeriploTravel
La Spezia, Italy880 contributions
Io sempre scesa a Notting Hill, la passeggiata è molto bella, tanti negozietti carini e originali, il quartiere bellissimo!
Cristina S
7 contributions
hola! voy a visitar Londres de Lunes a Jueves... hay algún dia, a parte de los sábados, en el que se realice este mercadillo? un saljdo
Alicia212
Montevideo, Uruguay689 contributions
Hola, sí, en realidad el mercado está siempre, pero el sábado hay muchos más puestos y muchos más turistas. Como yo prefiero pasear más tranquila, fui a propósito un lunes y lo disfruté muchísimo. Igual hay puestos y tiendas para ver, y es un barrio muy lindo, con sus casitas pintadas y buenos lugares para comer. Suerte.
I’m going to London in the end of November/ beginning of December. Will the market be open then?
Ryszard L
Sydney, Australia330 contributions
They're open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays to Wednesdays. On Thursday, it's from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, it's 9a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturdays are the best, the antique stalls are from 9 until 7 p.m. Wrap up, though, because it gets cold. I worked there in White's Butchers shop at Christmas 1969 and it was freezing and snowing.
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