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Elgin Railway Market

Elgin, South Africa

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Elgin Railway Market

A market of food stalls, shops and bars in a former railway workshop beside Elgin station. Overhead fans on pulleys and shafts give the hall a steampunk look.

Highlights

  • Steampunk hall with pulley fans
  • Pizza, sushi and poke bowls
  • Oysters and local cider

Good to know

  • Full market on weekends only
  • Busiest when the train arrives
  • Food prices above average

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