With a variety of different dance genres one can really get lost in it all. Been there on many a night including the BBE party to the Amplified Mahogany chill out sessions, the School of Cosmic Funk is damn funk. If I wasn't married I'd be all over the percussionist like a rash. So you could say MP's kind of a little regular haunt of mine. I do have a favourite gig though - Playback on Saturday nights (monthly). The DJ, Marcia, she rocks and clearly she knows good music - all of it is mostly underground - funk, jazz, house and loads of bruk. Personally, I think she's wasted at MP, but you cannot knock the atmosphere she generates in that basement (am so glad its smoke free now) and seems like she's got a following too.

The bouncers are cool and they could do with some more bar staff especially when it's packed but you never know how to predict that - a million dollar question. Nywyz, apart from downstairs not having enough dance floor space - the drinker should stay upstairs.

My only other complaint is only that it's hidden away off the main road from the bustling and jolting crowds that flock Oxford Street, I guess for some its seclusion is a rightful spoilt place of locality to behold. Maybe its a blessing, kind of a secret hot spot and best kept like that. Overall, 7/10

Is there anything better than organising a function where all your guests have a fantastic time?! We celebrated my boyfiends birthday at Market Place in one of the booths in the basement bar and everyone had an amazing time. The atmosphere was groovy, yet relaxed. The staff were attentive and friendly, the music rocked and the food was tasty and well priced.


Market Place is a great venue for a special occassion, or just an after work drink. The lay out lends itself nicely to a dinner outing also. They cover all bases at Market Place, everyone should have a go!

I love Market Place! Every time I visit London my girlfriend and I always pop in there for a bite to eat and a quiet drink.
The food is gorgeous and in my opinion very reasonably priced.I have always found the staff to be polite.
I Would recommend Market Place to anyone looking for something funky and different.

I would only recommend going to Market Place if you want to stand outside, far, far away from the very rude (slightly mad) waitress, who obviously resents her job greatly! I really wouldn't bother putting money into the tills at Market Place - the staff couldn't give a ....

Market Place felt like a breath of fresh air when it opened but word soon got out and huge queues soon developed for what is, at the end of the day, a pub that looks like a Swedish sauna. And the last few times I've been it smelt of vomit. Hope Market Place returns to form sometime soon!

Market Place used to be a well-kept secret. However, if you go there now an hour after work you're likely to find the place heaving. Unfortunately, its success may well be its own downfall since it results in long waiting times and harassed staff. The food though, when you get it, is tasty. Would recommend you to check it out, outside peak hours.

It's a cosy laid back place to chill out (in the cave) and have a bottle of wine and some munchies. Polenta chips are a must.

Avoid Marketplace. The Bouncers are thugs. The staff and management are rude and extremely unhelpful.

Here is a well kept secret... Market Place is 2 mins from Oxford Circus. No tourists, no tossers, just Londoners enjoying the laid back, calming ambience and taking it all in. Great food, great location. But please keep it to yourselves!