If you don’t go to church much but eat & drink religiously, Mercato Mayfair could be your new idea of heaven! Imagine an old stained-glass sanctuary with four floors of exceptional food stands, cocktail bars, eateries, and even a vaulted wine cellar and a rooftop bar for those late summer nights. Cheesus Christ! What more can you... pray for?
What is Mercato Mayfair?
Mercato Mayfair is Mercato Metropolitano’s second food-hall-meet-market site in London and it's all that wine connoisseurs and city dwellers could dream about: a sustainable community market, an authentic wine cellar with world cheeses and fresh cuts, a micro-brewery, a hip cultural hub hosting cookery classes, and events for everybody to gather, share and learn - all in the regenerated St Mark’s on North Audley Street, Mayfair and in full coordination with Mercato Metropolitano’s mission: fresh artisanal ingredients, sustainably sourced as far as possible.
A World Foods Heaven and Beyond
Take your taste buds on a mouth-watering trip around the world. Prepare for a deliriously rich selection of everything you could dream of, from Hawaiian poke bowls, ceviche, Taiwanese bao buns, and sushi rolls to traditional Turkish pide and authentic Italian gelato - all tasty delicacies sustainably sourced to satisfy the most exotic cravings with no trace of single-use plastics or highly processed products in sight. Phew.
Beyond the copious street food hall, residents are welcomed to free music classes and exciting live performances that tick a wide spectrum of contemporary sounds spanning from opera to jazz.
The interior layout of Mercato Mayfair is designed to create a lively and vibrant atmosphere that encourages visitors to explore the various food and retail offerings. The market is spread over two floors, with each level offering a unique shopping and dining experience.
£5-million Restoration to Former Glory
The grade I-listed St Mark’s reopened to the public in 2016 after decades of private use. The deconsecrated church of divine proportions had spent 30 years on Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register but found a new life as a hip food hall due to a two-year £5 million restoration that had the building’s heritage features beautifully repaired and revived, bringing it back to its former glory.
The architectural style of Mercato Mayfair is a blend of traditional and contemporary design elements. The building is a Grade II listed Edwardian market building, which was originally constructed in 1905. Its exterior features a red brick facade with stone detailing, and large windows that provide ample natural light to the interior.
Inside, the market has been renovated with a modern, open-plan design that allows for easy circulation and browsing. The interior features a mix of exposed brick, polished concrete floors, and natural wood finishes, which give the space a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Overall, the architectural style of Mercato Mayfair is a harmonious combination of the historic charm of the original building and the modern, minimalist aesthetic of the renovated interior.
Mercato Mayfair spans over four floors, interconnected through steep, narrow staircases that intensify the sense of discovery. The ground floor is the main entrance and features an open-plan design with a central area that hosts a bar and seating area.
Surrounding the central area, there are several food and retail stalls offering a wide range of products, including fresh produce, baked goods, cheese, meat, seafood, and more. The stalls are designed to be easily accessible, with plenty of space for browsing and sampling.
The lower ground floor is accessed via a grand staircase and features a more intimate atmosphere, focusing on dining and drinking.
There are several food stalls, a cocktail bar, and a communal dining area that offers seating for up to 120 people. The lower ground floor is also home to a small cinema that screens movies and hosts live events.
In a nutshell, the interior layout of Mercato Mayfair is designed to create a dynamic and engaging shopping and dining experience, with a range of offerings that cater to a diverse range of tastes and interests.
On the ground floor, you can find all the staples you need to stock up your pantry, from canned and jarred, beans and legumes, to oil, and vinegar.
Visitors interested in healthy food choices can browse a great range of rice, pasta, grains, spices, baking supplies, and everything in between.
The mouth-watering display of colourful, organic, vitamin-packed fruit and veggies.
The vaulted crypt is home to an excellently stocked cellar and wine bar, featuring a rich array of wines, charcuterie boards, and world-class cheeses. The basement also serves as a community space for cookery classes.
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Neon signs can also be used to decorate food stalls and restaurants. This will make your food stalls and restaurants look better and can be better used to attract customers. Let's customize neon signs together.
Ready to order your G&T at the altar? And while you wait, remember that Eleanor Roosevelt and President Eisenhower both attended services there since this was also known as the American Church.
Cin-cin and Bon Appétit!
Mercato Mayfair is at 📍 St. Mark's Church, N Audley St, London W1K 6ZA
🚇 The closest London Underground Stations to Mercato Mayfair are Bond Street (on the Jubilee & Central lines), and Marble Arch (Central line).
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