U.K. and Ireland - Borough Market in London

I have an all day layover in LHR and was wondering how this spot is for lunch? Are the prices reasonable? I have read articles that say this is one of the best markets in the world. Thanks

Search is always your friend. A simple "Borough Market" search yields multiple related threads, including this one http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/u-k-ireland/1340907-borough-market-vs-covent-garden.html

And this thread may be helpful:
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It is 80% 'real' market and 20% take-away food, note. Unless raw meat and raw veg are your idea of lunch!

The raw meat is good (albeit definitely at London prices) but it is IMO no longer the place to go for good fruit & veg. The focus has definitely shifted towards deli-type offerings - nothing wrong with that - and it still has a fantastic atmosphere, but there do seem to be a number of places that are now much more of the "urban farmers market" mould (i.e. sell supermarket rejects at huge markups - again, nothing wrong with the former, I wish more places would!)

For me, though, a visit to Neals Yard Dairy, a choice between a raclette and a Brindisa chorizo sandwich, and a Monmouth coffee, makes the trip worth it in their own.

The raw meat is good (albeit definitely at London prices) but it is IMO no longer the place to go for good fruit & veg. The focus has definitely shifted towards deli-type offerings - nothing wrong with that - and it still has a fantastic atmosphere, but there do seem to be a number of places that are now much more of the "urban farmers market" mould (i.e. sell supermarket rejects at huge markups - again, nothing wrong with the former, I wish more places would!)
I concur. Nowadays at the weekend it seems to be full of Italian tourists and their mothers, and ex-pat Americans who've just finished with a run and are pushing a pram whilst looking disgustingly fit.

A lot of the higher end vendors have apparently left Borough Market after falling out with management and headed to Maltby Street Market. Haven't had a chance to head there myself yet, but plan to during my next excursion in the area!

http://www.maltbystreet.com/

I actually heard about it at an event a few weeks ago where one of the vendors, Hansen & Lydersen, had a stall. They serve probably the best smoked salmon I've ever had! http://hansen-lydersen.com/

A lot of the higher end vendors have apparently left Borough Market after falling out with management and headed to Maltby Street Market. Haven't had a chance to head there myself yet, but plan to during my next excursion in the area!

http://www.maltbystreet.com/

I actually heard about it at an event a few weeks ago where one of the vendors, Hansen & Lydersen, had a stall. They serve probably the best smoked salmon I've ever had! http://hansen-lydersen.com/

Maltby Street itself has had a bit of a Borough makeover so the really good stalls have moved down to Dockley Street. Do pop in for a coffee when passing as I live a minute away .;) The Ham & Cheese Company is especially good, amazing mozarella and some excellent, interesting Italian hams.

Hansen & Lydersen are utterly fabulous. ^^

Borough is worth a visit - and goodish to eat at - but I rarely actually buy anything there. Probably the most interesting place to dine is Elliotts cafe.