Borough Market

This isn't so much of a travel tip because my office is actually next door to Borough Market so I get to visit it almost every day, but I wanted to say that if you are visiting London, it is well worth including on the itinerary for a Friday or Saturday (when it's open). The range of very high quality food, often sold by the producer is phenomenal. The buzz in the streets round the market just makes for a great atmosphere.

Also, DO NOT miss Neal's Yard Dairy in a side street next the market. This is open every day and is quite simply the best cheese shop in London. It has a fabulous range of British and Irish cheeses that can rival anything the French can come up with. The staff are all quite or very knowledgeable about their produce and will insist you try before buying. A very enjoyable experience.

After reading reviews of the market and being a huge fan of anything "market" I had to make this a stop. Mark and I headed out on a Thursday in the afternoon so we were able to catch a late lunch at the Market Porter (vegetarian options available). They also obtain most of their ingredients from the market.

After lunch we browsed more of the market and had some gelato and truffles. Everything is so fresh from flowers to produce and meats. Great to catch and if your up to it walk a ways to the London and Tower bridges!

Easy to find get off at London Bridge and go down steps by Southwalk Cathedral and its amazing find. Only small but packed to brim with different fresh produce, from variety of countries including home grown.

We got there Saturday afternoon and packed. Lots of stalls offering hot foods and we decided to have our lunch there eating out side the cathedral. Great food and atmosphere.