Leicester Square has always been a place of premieres, performances and crowds—but now it has something it has never had before: a proper food hall. Market Place, the brand known for transforming neighbourhood dining across London, has opened its largest and most ambitious location yet in the heart of the West End. Spanning multiple floors and blending street-food energy with architectural polish, Market Place Leicester Square unites some of the capital’s most exciting traders under one roof.
This is not simply another food court. It is a cool, high-energy dining hub built for the pace, personality and diversity of London — less about fine-dining luxury and more about variety, atmosphere and social eating.
A New Landmark in the Heart of the West End
The new Market Place occupies the historic former Fallen Angel bar, now completely reimagined as a light-filled, multi-level social space weaving together dining, drinking and entertainment. Set directly beside Leicester Square — one of the busiest pedestrian zones in Europe, steps from theatres, cinemas, Piccadilly Circus and Covent Garden — it is as central as dining gets in London. This is such a great spot for pre-theatre, post-theatre, to start the evening, to end the evening. And everything in between!
Across multiple floors and over 15,000 sq ft, the space offers generous seating, open kitchens, two bars and plenty of room for groups, theatre-goers and casual drop-ins. From quick lunches between meetings to late-night bites after a show, it brings a flexible, welcoming dining destination to one of the busiest cultural districts in the world.
The vision behind Market Place is simple: bring together the best of London’s independent restaurants and traders in a way that celebrates craft, culture and community. Leicester Square marks the group’s ninth opening, joining popular food halls in Peckham, Vauxhall, Hounslow and Harrow.
A Line-Up of London’s Most Loved Traders
Market Place Leicester Square features a curated mix of traders ranging from cult favourites to rising innovators. Each brings a distinct culinary identity, offering visitors a true cross-section of London’s food culture. Here are some of our highlights:
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Bread Ahead: Bringing their viral crème brûlée doughnut and much loved sourdough pizzas to Leicester Square. Recognised by the World Bread Awards, winner at the FAB Awards 2020 and recipient of a Highly Commended honour at the delicious Produce Awards, alongside nominations at the FACT Dining Awards.
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Butchies: One of the capital’s original fried chicken pioneers and a true cult favourite known for signature buttermilk chicken, legendary sauces, loaded burgers and some of the most celebrated chicken sandwiches in London.
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Inamo Sukoshi: Asian inspired fusion street food and sushi. Winner of the Golden Chopsticks Award for Best Street Food UK 2023 and finalist in Just Eat’s London’s Best Dish 2023 and the Street Food Championships Dish of the Year 2023.
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Club Mexicana: Fully vegan Mexican street food with bold flavours and textures. Named by Time Out as the best street food stall in London in its vegan category in 2018.
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Yorkshire Burritos: Sunday roast meets street food with giant Yorkshire puddings wrapped around roast favourites and finished with proper gravy.
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Cheeky Burger: Gourmet techniques meet messy delicious burgers crafted by a husband and wife team with classical French training. Winner of Best Burger at the British Street Food Awards 2016.
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Duck Shed: Self proclaimed Ducking Delicious wraps, burgers and salads built around slow roasted pulled duck.
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Hide and Greek: Festival favourite bringing authentic Greek flavours, souvlaki and gyros straight to the heart of the West End.
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Hot Scotch: Caribbean cuisine bursting with flavour, heat and soul featuring classics like jerk chicken, rice and peas and island inspired specials.
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Molo: Street food elevated with lobster rolls, fish and chips and shellfish dishes that bring Brighton beach energy to central London.
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Mister Lasagna: More than 20 lasagna varieties including meat, vegan and veggie options and approved by Spice Girls icon Emma Bunton.
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Soft Serve Society: Swirly soft serve with bold flavour combos, signature black vanilla and indulgent cookie loaded toppings.
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Thai House: Fresh authentic Thai plates cooked with love including fragrant curries, wok fried noodles and aromaticstir fries.
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Crumble Mania: Customisable vegan friendly crumbles with gluten free options made from a three generation family recipe.
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Strip Steak: Ex-Gordon Ramsay chef cooking steaks and sides fast, and to perfection.
- Rocket Room: A brand new premium cocktail bar offering more than just drinks. They offer fun games such as axe throwing, darts, shuffleboard beer pong, and DJs that can’t be missed.
This mix of traders delivers a kitchen-tour of global flavours—Malaysian, Chinese, Middle Eastern, Mexican, British-American and more—each served fast, fresh and with signature personality.
Rocket Bar: More Than a Cocktail Bar
A new late-night spot has opened and is taking over the entire second floor of the Market Place Food Hall, Leicester Square, combining elegant cocktails with fun and unique games to enjoy with friends. Being atop Leicester Square allows for amazing views of the square’s famous red-carpet film premieres, making it an ideal spot for movie fans looking to soak up the atmosphere while enjoying drinks and music.
But you don’t need to be a movie fan to enjoy your time at Rocket Bar; they have fun games as well. Straying away from the traditional games venue people know, Rocket Bar aims to feel more intimate and controlled with a maximum capacity of 120 guests, making it perfect to catch up with old friends or bring a date. The bar offers four thrilling games for people to try: axe throwing, darts, shuffleboard and beer pong, so for people who like to get a bit competitive with friends, they can definitely keep score. While beer is definitely offered, through either the bar or beer pong, Rocket Bar also has a cocktail menu, including Negronis, margaritas and Old Fashioneds. So bring your friends, or a date, to try out the newest spot at the iconic Leicester Square.
More Than Dining: A Space Built for Community
What distinguishes Market Place from traditional food halls is its commitment to creating social, community-focused hubs. Leicester Square continues this ethos with:
- Multiple bars serving cocktails, wines and local beers
- Regular programming, including DJ nights and seasonal pop-ups
- Large communal tables ideal for groups, families and after-work gatherings
- A warm, modern interior design blending natural woods, greenery and open kitchens
It’s a place designed not only for eating, but for gathering—before a show, after work, between sightseeing stops, or as a destination in its own right.
A West End Home for Independent Talent
Market Place Leicester Square gives some of London’s most exciting independent restaurateurs a platform in one of the city’s most high-profile districts. For locals, it brings high-quality, diverse dining into everyday reach. For visitors, it offers a one-stop introduction to London’s culinary creativity.
Accessible, energetic and rooted in community, it reflects the beating heart of Leicester Square: always buzzing, always evolving, always hungry for something new.
For more information, visit Market Place
All images courtesy of Market Place Leicester Square.