Leicester Square has welcomed a colossal new dining destination that promises to transform the area's culinary landscape. Market Place Food Hall Leicester Square flung open its doors to the public on Thursday, December 11, 2025, introducing a five-storey epicurean adventure to the heart of the West End.
A Culinary Destination, Not Just a Pit Stop
Spanning an impressive five floors, the venue is being hailed as London's largest food hall to date. It's designed as a space where visitors can truly linger, offering a respite from the bustling square outside with ample room to eat, drink, and socialise. The hall brings together 16 diverse food traders and three dedicated bars, creating a one-stop shop for exceptional and varied dining.
This makes it an ideal solution for pre-theatre meals, allowing crowds to bypass the often frantic search for a table in nearby Chinatown. The curation mixes well-loved London institutions with exciting independent operators, all under a single, expansive roof.
Standout Traders and Surprisingly Central Prices
Among the headline vendors is the cult favourite Bread Ahead, now serving its viral crème brûlée doughnuts and sourdough pizzas from this supremely central location. For many, its presence is a major draw, saving a pilgrimage to its other outlets.
Highlights include Mister Lasagna, which boasts a staggering selection of over 20 varieties of pasta bake, catering to meat-eaters, vegetarians, and vegans alike. Remarkably, prices here start at just £7.50, a figure that feels refreshingly reasonable for the West End.
Seafood enthusiasts can head to Molo for lobster rolls and fish and chips, while fried chicken aficionados will find solace at Butchies. Its buttermilk chicken sandwich, priced at £8.75, has already garnered praise for living up to its reputation.
Sweet Finales and a Space to Socialise
The dessert offering introduces a potential new fan favourite: Crumble Mania. This trader serves warming, comforting crumbles with custard, starting at £5.95. Flavours venture beyond the traditional, featuring peach, banana, and rhubarb, with an indulgent Biscoff crumble topping available as a swap.
Beyond the plate, Market Place is configured for experience. It features quiet balconies overlooking Leicester Square, a photo booth, and plans for regular DJ nights. With a line-up that includes Michelin-trained chefs and award-winning traders, this is positioned as more than just another collective dining space.
Market Place Food Hall is located at 20-21 Leicester Square, London WC2H 7JX. It opens from 11 am until 12.30 am on most days, offering a late-night option in the centre of town.
