At the heart of Kings street in Hammersmith lies a small square, often upstaged by the weekday bustle and the theatre towering over it. On Thursdays and Fridays, however, the space comes into its own, offering international street food to workers, shoppers and passers by. This, combined with the theatrical productions that take place in ‘The Lyric’ on the square make the space one of many cultural gems hidden in the London labyrinth.
Most of the market stalls selling food from all around the world are manned by chefs representing their country’s cuisine. From Caribbean to German, the wide range of dishes not only make for more interesting lunch options, but play a part in the ongoing process of opening the eyes of the Public to international community and culture. First established by City and Country Farmers’ Markets in 2005, Lyric square market was one of the first of its kind, offering fresh farm produce and street food. Now, having switched to primarily selling street food, the market is still going strong.
The Lyric theatre has now been around for 125 years and carries out a similar function as the market in that it aims to provide accessible, enriching culture to all. Priding itself on its creativity and ambitious productions, the theatre has hosted some of the most renowned names in the world of Drama including Harold Pinter and ‘Frantic Assembly’.
If you have not yet been inspired by the culture Lyric square can offer and are interested in a break from routine, do give it a visit, and if you enjoy the experience, how about popping into Shepherds Bush market- another of London’s gems?
