Stabroek Market
A large historic market with a landmark cast-iron clock tower. It is the best place to experience everyday life in Georgetown and to see local produce.
Stabroek Market was built in 1881. Its cast-iron frame and tall clock tower were prefabricated by the Edgemoor Iron Company in the United States, and it is one of the most recognisable landmarks in Georgetown. Inside, vendors sell fruit, vegetables, fish, meat, spices, household goods and gold jewellery. The surrounding area is a hub for buses and ferries, and it is very crowded. Come in the morning to buy local fruit and try street food. Pickpocketing is common, so keep valuables out of sight and avoid lingering after dark. Ask permission before photographing vendors. The market is an easy walk from the city centre and is right on the bank of the Demerara River.
Opening hours
Approx. 07:00–17:00; some stalls closed on Sundays
Nearby sights
- St. Andrew's Kirk
- Parliament Building (Public Buildings)
- Georgetown City Hall
- Guyana National Museum
- St. George's Cathedral
- Immaculate Conception Cathedral (Brickdam Cathedral)
- Promenade Gardens
- Walter Roth Museum of Anthropology