Since the arrival of the West Indian population in
London, in the 1950s and 1960s, Brixton Market has been the
place for Afro-Caribbean foodstuffs especially along
Electric Avenue, while the African and Asian fabrics are
also worth a look.  Check out the biggest Ghana Yams
in London – they're the size of a small child. 
They say it's Europe's biggest Caribbean foods
market and they could be right.  

Brixton Market is mainly for ethnic foods, fruits and
vegetables.  You can find odd merchandise, from wigs,
rare records, homeopathic root cures, to plantains and hair
extensions.  Fish is fresh and well priced, as are
flowers and fruits. You can find the latest R&B CDs for
a tenner each and fill up your toiletries cabinet for
£1 per item. 

The market covers several areas of Brixton:
Reliance Avenue – a short and narrow
covered market running between Brixton Rd and
Electric Avenue. Stalls include children's
clothes, camera/watch shop and a vacuum cleaner spare parts
store! Brixton Station Rd – big outdoor
market mainly selling second hand clothes and bric-a-brac
with some electric goods of uncertain origin.
Electric Avenue – the original market that
was once protected by extended awnings running the length
of the street.  Mainly fruit and veg and clothes
stores. Granville Arcade – large covered
market with an eclectic mix of shops including a tattoo
studio, cafes, Caribbean bakery, several fishmongers and
all kinds of unsavoury trays of animal produce.  Not
for sensitive veggies! Station Arcade –
small selection of stores leading up the druggies favourite
haunt, Brixton railway station. Market Row
– Another big covered market with a large selection of
stores including the superb Eco Pizzas and Cafe Pushkar.
Tunstall Rd – New art market opposite Brixton tube.

Just a word of warning, Brixton is a great and lively
place during the day, but late at night, it can be a little
scary.  Be careful with your possessions at all times
whilst in any market. 

Open Monday to Saturday 9am to 6pm, except Wednesday
when it's open 9am to 3pm.

Next month: Covent Garden market