Mercato Mayfair

A church turned food hall

St Mark's, once known locally as the American Church, was deconsecrated in the 1970s and restored at a cost of about £5 million before the market opened in 2019. It is the second London market from the team behind Mercato Metropolitano in Elephant and Castle. The scale of the nave, galleries and former altar area is a big part of the appeal.

What to eat

Traders change over time, but the set-up is a mix of street-food counters across the ground floor and gallery, bars at the old altar end, and a grocery stocking produce, bread, olive oil and wine. Recent traders have included Bindas Eatery for Indian food and Vnilla for banana pudding. Down in the crypt there is a wine bar with cheese and charcuterie.

How to use it

Because everyone can order from a different counter, it is an easy choice for groups and families who cannot agree on what to eat. It works well as a break from Oxford Street shopping, with Selfridges and Marble Arch a short walk away. JW Marriott Grosvenor House on Park Lane is close if you want a smart place to stay.

Highlights

• Food market inside Grade I listed St Mark's Church
• Street-food traders on two levels
• Crypt wine bar with cheese and charcuterie
• Grocery for produce and wine
• Minutes from Oxford Street

Good to know

• Traders change; check the website for the current line-up.
• Table bookings are made through the Mercato Metropolitano website.

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