Situated along a pedestrianised street in Clerkenwell, Exmouth Market is ideal if you want a hot lunch without the wait. The thriving market kicks off at about midday, and continues through the afternoon. There’s food from all over the globe, the lovely Spa Fields Park to sit in and boutique-y shops to browse when you have finished.
For lunch on a budget, head to Exmouth Market for quick, freshly cooked food for under a fiver. This corner of Islington is renowned for serving up some of the best street food in London, and it’s a well-deserved reputation.
The best days to visit are Fridays (11am-6pm) and Saturdays (9am to 4pm), when produce merchants descend to join the regular food-to-go stalls.
I recommend Ghanian curry from the award-winning Spinach and Agushi, who serve up two generous portions of curry with rice for just £5. Yum.
Just cross your fingers it doesn’t rain…
