Worth a Journey

The World’s 100 Best Food Markets

Milk Market

Limerick, Ireland

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Milk Market

A market in Limerick under a mostly covered courtyard, with stalls selling cheese, fresh bread, pastries, produce and crafts. Saturdays are mostly food, and Sundays switch to vintage clothes and vinyl records.

Highlights

  • Bread Shop cinnamon rolls
  • Live music in the courtyard
  • Cheese, bread and pastries

Good to know

  • Friday has fewer stalls open
  • Saturday is crowded, Sunday is calmer
  • Seating inside and in the courtyard

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