As an indecisive person, a food hall is both a type of heaven and hell. The options are endless, with limitless combos of what you could eat. Maybe it’s a bowl of jollof rice from one place, a spicy birria taco from another, or a portion of those loaded fries you saw all over social that you just have to try. Variety is the spice of life, after all.

Food halls are also a great place to go with big groups of mates. The array of cuisines may be a burden for decision makers, but it means there is always something for all tastes. Even for the fussy friend. One person fancies a burger? Get it smashed. Another wants some fluffy bao buns? They’re waiting for you. Fried chicken. Noodles. Pizza. It’s all there to be enjoyed. And London has lots of these eateries dotted around the city.

No matter what you’re looking for, you will find it at these London food halls.

Canteen Food Hall & Bar

Don’t be fooled by this spot right by the O2, it may attract a crowd made up mostly of gig goers and tourists, but the food doesn’t lie. It’s an alternative to the chains that line the venue inside, with all the stallholders being indie businesses.

Greeko serves up food that will transport you to Greece, think gyros and Mediterranean boxes stuffed with marinated meats and veggies, creamy cheese, and my favourite dip of all, tzatziki. Southern Soul takes you to the deep South of America with its smoked meats and BBQ favourites, customise your own plate at Pasta Rebels, although I recommend the Three-Cheese Macaroni for a never-ending cheese pull.

Then there’s London’s very first congee and youtiao street food concept, Juk Pou, where rice and noodle bowls are topped with Taiwanese braised pork, honey BBQ chicken, and yuxiang tofu. Tapas Bravas has large and small plates inspired by the slow eating of Spain, and the Hermanos Taco House packs a punch with Mexican delights.

Greenwich, SE10 | greenwichpeninsula.co.uk

Market Place Food Hall

The GOAT of food halls in London, perhaps. Market Place Food Hall has locations in St Paul’s, Vauxhall, Harrow, Peckham, and, coming soon, a new location on Baker Street. Each market has several stalls for you to order from, but there are always some standouts.

Try a chilli smash burger from Burger Nine in Peckham, which has Mexican cheese and grilled jalapeños and onions, sandwiched between fluffy buns and the smash patties, of course. Harrow sees Korean fried chicken become the star of the show at Kokodoo. Pick your base of sticky rice or skin-on chips, choose your sauce from simple soy garlic to fiery chilli, and chow down.

Vauxhall’s Wicked Fish does a banging fish and chip supper, as well as extras you wouldn’t expect. Think soft shell crab, oysters, and battered squid rings. Plus, every sauce you could ever want, from mushy peas to gravy. And St Paul’s stall Hot Scotch does West Indian classics full of flavour. The Channa Rot sees chickpea curry and sweet fried plantain wrapped up, offering the perfect bite every time.

The markets also have comedy nights, show live sports, and host quizzes and bottomless brunches. They aren’t just spots for a snack; you can make a whole event out of a visit.

Various locations | marketplacefoodhall.com

Seven Dials Market

Run by KERB, this Central London food hall is a go-to pit stop for pre-theatre snacking, after-work munchies, or maybe you’ve got a late-night ticket to The Top Secret Comedy Club and want a bite to eat at a not-so-secret food market.

Seven Dials Market in Covent Garden spills across two floors, with stalls lining the perimeter. It’s got the viral Bleeker burger spot, Los Gordos serving tacos, Oshpaz and its authentic Uzbeki food, and Lucky Hot Chicken with fried chicken that will leave your lips tingling. Dirty Bagels serves pillowy bagels with overflowing toppings, think marinated pulled pork, slow-roasted to perfection, melted cheese, and a bagel top that will topple off at any moment.

Seven Dials also does sweet treats for those wanting a sugar hit. Soft Serve Society brings you creamy ice cream served as standard cones, sundaes or freak shakes, and Little Pudding does big desserts, including a bread and butter pudding made with doughnuts.

Covent Garden, WC2H | sevendialsmarket.com

Arcade Food Hall

A double bubble location split for Arcade Food Hall, with one in Tottenham Court Road and another at the newly developed Battersea Power Station. Arcade calls itself a “global dining playground”, and I can’t help but agree. Food is fun, and the vendors at these two locations will have you doing that food dance in your seat when something tastes really good.

Located on New Oxford Street, dive into Siu Siu, inspired by the fiery wok stations of Hong Kong, which serves up charred, caramelised meats and umami-rich flavours – from sticky Char Siu Pork to flame-licked skewers. Or try a taste of Nepal’s high-altitude kitchens with curries and tandoor bites from Tipan Tapan.

Battersea’s selection boasts Solis, whose menu is heavily influenced by Iberian and Latin American “Parilla” culture, where families and friends gather to grill meats and vegetables over open fires. A way of dining right at home among the 500 seats of Arcade Battersea.

Tottenham Court Road, WC1A, Battersea, SW11 | arcadefoodhall.com

Corner, Corner

Another food hall by KERB, this time with a vertical farm and a promise to be a cultural hub, Canary Wharf welcomes Corner Corner. And to be fair to the finance bros, they didn’t have anywhere good to go for lunch, so this has popped up at just the right time.

Along with a full events schedule, the food is an attraction in itself. Café by Sireli, inspired by Armenian and Levantine flavours, serves Middle Eastern small plates and fried chicken. Masa Tacos blends traditional Mexican flavours with seasonal British produce and global ingredients, and Jou Jou Bites offers vibrant Taiwanese street food and BBQ, specialising in dishes like dumplings, bao, and rice bowls.

With a selection that is sure to change and grow as the location comes into its own, this is an exciting food hall to watch.

Canary Wharf, SE16 | cornercorner.com

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