Borough Market

Elizabeth Haigh on going it alone at Mei Mei

20-May-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Elizabeth Haigh is now back behind the stove at her Borough Market food stall Mei Mei making Singaporean preparations to aid home cooks, including curry pastes and sambal chilli sauce.

Brindisa Kitchen to open in Borough Market

22-Nov-2019 By James McAllister

London-based Spanish foods supplier and restaurant group Brindisa is to launch a new concept at the recently opened Borough Market Kitchen next year.

Sister act: Elizabeth Haigh on her long-awaited solo restaurant

13-Nov-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Elizabeth Haigh is bringing her Singaporean roots to the fore with her Borough Market chicken and rice place Mei Mei. And there’s more to come from the hotly tipped chef’s Kaizen House.

Elizabeth Haigh to top the bill at The Borough Market Kitchen

03-Oct-2019 By Joe Lutrario

Former Pidgin chef Elizabeth Haigh is to launch a Singaporean counter restaurant in The Borough Market Kitchen, an upcoming communal eating space housing 25 street food stalls in the famed central London market.

Latest opening: Flor

14-Aug-2019 By Joe Lutrario

James Lowe and John Ogier’s follow-up to Lyle’s is stripped back and buzzy with an accessibly priced menu that takes its cues from the buvettes of Paris and the pintxos bars of San Sebastián.

Lundenwic duo to launch Crispin cafe

01-Aug-2018 By Sophie Witts

The duo behind Borough Market’s Scotchtails gourmet scotch eggs are to open an all-day cafe in London’s Spitalfields in August.

Soren Jessen to launch Borealis next month

23-Jul-2018 By Georgia Bronte

Danish restaurateur Soren Jessen will launch his third venture next month at a site near Borough Market in southeast London.

Borough Market restaurants report positive reopening

15-Jun-2017 By Stefan Chomka

Restaurants in Borough Market have reported a good day of trading on their first day of opening since the London Bridge terror attack.

Borough Market to reopen on Wednesday

13-Jun-2017 By Sophie Witts

Borough Market is to reopen on Wednesday morning with a minute’s silence for the victims of the terrorist attack on 3 June.

Borough Market launches crowdfunding appeal to support traders

12-Jun-2017 By Sophie Witts

Borough Market has launched a crowdfunding campaign to support traders and workers struggling with financial losses during its temporary closure.

Borough Market opens restaurant using traders' produce

17-Jan-2017 By Sophie Witts

Borough Market has opened its own restaurant serving dishes created entirely from produce sold by its resident traders. 

Hawksmoor to open sixth London restaurant in Borough

04-Oct-2016 By Emma Eversham

Hawksmoor founders Will Beckett and Huw Gott have announced plans to open their sixth London Hawksmoor restaurant in Borough. 

Fish! Borough Market: Revamp to help widen demographic and increase dwell time

04-Feb-2016 By Emma Eversham

The owners of Fish! Borough Market, which re-opened yesterday (3 February) following a month-long refurbishment, hope the new-look restaurant and menu will help it reach a wider demographic and increase dwell time.  

Bompas & Parr to launch breathable cocktail cloud at Borough Market

14-Jul-2015 By Sophie Witts

Culinary design studio Bompas & Parr are popping-up at Borough Market this month with their latest creation - a walk-in cloud of breathable cocktail.

Small Talk

James Walters on taking Arabica from the streets to a successful restaurant

21-Nov-2014 By Carina Perkins

James Walters has spent the last 14 years selling food and produce from the Levant at food markets and festivals across London and beyond. He opened his restaurant, Arabica Bar & Kitchen, in Borough Market earlier this year.