A five-storey food hall is opening in Leicester Square in time for Christmas.
Market Place takes over the building formerly occupied by Chiquito (RIP those jalapeno poppers) with its latest venue, set to be its flagship location following openings in Peckham, Vauxhall, Harrow and St Paul’s*.
16 traders will take up residence in individual kitchens, each serving their own cuisines and specialities — though names of the specific businesses have yet to be revealed.
Market Place Leicester Square will also house three bars across different floors, each offering its own specialities: the street level bar will offer fast-pour cocktails, while those after something a bit fancier can head upstairs for pint-sized cocktails on the balcony.
Live DJs, comedy nights and sports screenings will be on the schedule once the space opens — and an event space will be available for private hire.
Market Place Leicester Square opens at 20-21 Leicester Square in December 2025.
*Not to be confused with Market Halls, which is a separate chain of food halls in Oxford Street, Canary Wharf, Victoria and Paddington.
It’s not the only exciting addition coming to the area: Leicester Square gets its first ever ice rink this Christmas.