One of the oldest chartered markets in London is in the midst of a revival. Once a desolate street market which had diminished over the years, Broadway Market is about to become a buzzing centre of the community due to the efforts of the local Tenants & Residents Association (the BMTRA), who have joined forces with Hackney Council to establish and promote a Farmer’s Market to stock an eclectic mix of goods from local farmers, artists and crafts people.

If you’re not looking for fresh produce to cook at home for a meal, Broadway Market proffers an exciting array of choices where you can grab a bite at either The Dove—famous for its Belgium beer and food, Buen Ayre, or The Cat and Mutton—a recently refurbished gastro-pub with a sophisticated yet friendly atmosphere that sits cheek to jowl with a traditional pie and mash shop.

All this great food and shopping ensures that Broadway Market will fast become the jewel in Hackney’s crown. Go discover a sense of the traditional East End coupled with trendy and ramped-up local flavorings.