Haggling for vintage finds at Portobello Road
Antiques, vintage finds and the unmistakable energy of a Saturday in Notting Hill.
A Saturday morning spent looking for something unexpected.
Portobello Road changes character as you walk, moving from antiques and collectables through food stalls and vintage clothing. Start early with a pastry from Kuro, then take your time working the stalls before the road fills up. There is always another shop, stall or display worth stopping for.
Antiques at one end, vintage at the other.
Saturday brings the full market to life, with antiques and collectables giving way to street food and vintage as you head towards Portobello Green. The variety is part of the appeal, you can come looking for one thing and end up leaving with something entirely different.
Portobello Green, where the vintage takes over.
Keep walking and the market becomes increasingly focused on vintage clothing, accessories and curiosities. Portobello Green is worth reaching if that is what brought you here, with plenty to browse once you arrive.
The pleasure is in the negotiation.
Haggling is part of the rhythm of the market, particularly when something has caught your eye. Take your time, ask questions and see where the conversation takes you. The best purchases are often the ones you were not looking for when you arrived.
