Exploring London’s Hip Districts

London — Sunday Market Circuit: Flowers, Canals & Hidden Bars

A vibrant Sunday in London — starting with breakfast near Finsbury Square, wandering through flower stalls and local markets, along canals and creative streets, and ending with street art, good food, and a hidden cocktail bar. A perfect mix of local life and London flair.

Base: Montcalm Royal London House, 22–25 Finsbury Square, EC2A 1DX.

Where We Stayed

Montcalm Royal London House – City of London
Perfectly placed by Liverpool Street; rooms feel a touch lived-in, but as a location for Sunday market-hopping it’s ideal.

Sunday Markets — Morning

09:00 — Breakfast at KyBelle Café (10 min walk)

KyBelle Café, 62 Great Eastern St, EC2A 3QR — bright, casual, and spot-on for a Mediterranean-leaning brunch and good coffee before the crowds.

10:00 — Columbia Road Flower Market (15 min walk)

Sundays only: buckets of blooms, London voices, old-school charm. Details on the official market site.

Nearby picks: browse Hackney Essentials (local provisions & design) and pop into print gallery Nelly Duff for limited editions.

11:30 — Broadway Market via Hackney City Farm (15 min walk)

Stroll by Hackney City Farm (free entry), then follow your nose to Broadway Market — street food, coffee, and indie shops by the canal.

Tip: If it’s sunny, detour through nearby London Fields for a quick green breather before the next leg.

Midday Move — To Camden

13:15 — Overground to Camden Road

Walk across the Hackney green (London Fields area) to Hackney Central and take the London Overground (Mildmay line) to Camden Road — ~12 min ride, frequent trains. Check the Mildmay route.

13:45 — Camden Market

Dive into the bazaar energy — fashion, vintage, food courts. Visitor info & hours: Camden Market.

15:15 — Canal Walk to Coal Drops Yard

Follow Regent’s Canal toward King’s Cross and drift into Coal Drops Yard — thoughtful architecture, independent stores, and the excellent MHL. by Margaret Howell.

Nearby: Pancras Square. Harry Potter fans: the Platform 9¾ photo spot is in King’s Cross station.

16:30 — Tube back to Moorgate (Hotel Break)

From King’s Cross St Pancras, take the Circle/H&C/Metropolitan lines to Moorgate (~7 min), then a short walk to the hotel for a pool reset.

Evening — Spitalfields, Brick Lane & a Hidden Bar

18:00 — Old Spitalfields Market

Designers, makers, and a great food hall inside the covered market. Info & hours: Old Spitalfields Market.

19:00 — Brick Lane Stroll

Street art, record shops, and Sunday market sprawl — a classic East London wander. Brick Lane Market.

20:00 — Dinner at LAGANA (counter view)

LAGANA, 19 Willow Street, EC2A 3HU — slick, contemporary counter dining with a front-row kitchen view.

21:30 — Nightcap at Bar Lina (speakeasy vibes)

Slip downstairs to Bar Lina — intimate Italian aperitivi beneath a deli; there’s also a Shoreditch outpost if you’re staying east.

Final Thoughts

This Sunday loop is London at its most local: flowers in your hands, coffee on the go, canalside markets, and design-led shopping — all an easy ride from Finsbury Square.