The Blackrock Market can be a bit hit and miss. Stalls aren't permanent so there can be periods of up to six months where it's simply crap. However, it's great at the moment. There's some decent booksellers, and a few proper artists to gawk at. I was only in for one of the skeleton days before Christmas, but it was still great. And, had I a job, I'd be back on the weekend when the full market is open. read more

Small amount of local venders, music on weekends. We ate delicious chicken jalapeño sandwiches and listened to good music

I had heard great things about the Blackrock Market and when I moved to the area I was really excited about going. So one Saturday off I went, expecting to wander round for an hour or two, have some food, and look at what was on offer. I WAS HOME WITHIN 5 MINUTES! I honestly can't remember the last time I was so disappointed. It was absolutely crap! It's just a tiny little windy laneway with some random stalls. Some antiques, records, books, jewellery, one food stall...that was it! I wouldn't even call it a market. It's like a glorified car boot sale. And by that I mean the contents of one car lined up along a little narrow street. read more

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I'm gonna go ahead and refute Kate's claims. Blackrock market is the business. True it may be small, but it's exactly what you want in a market. Stacks of old books to trawl through, the smell of weird vegan curry stuff, old furniture and records and DVD's at low low prices. I picked up season five and six of the Sopranos as well as the band of brothers box set for twelve quid as well as four novels for a tenner. So miss Daly, flip off, you need to actually go into the shop/stall (shtall?) things before you go home. Take a real look, you mind find yourself a bargain! read more

You could pass this unassuming market by without realising all of the treasures that are inside. Just off the main street in Blackrock village, there's a little doorway into a treat of restaurants and shops. There's everything from bean bags to spices, original art and comic shops. It's small but you have to remember it's one of the first markets in Dublin. Nice for a wander at the weekend. read more

Blackrock Market - Market Stalls Near Me - Blackrock, D

Depending on your taste, Blackrock Market may represent an Aladdin's cave of wonderous treasures, or a collection of tack or tat on re-sale (which you would never have considered purchasing the first time round). I myself would tend to side with opinion A as I'm a bit of a market demon. All of the usual market fare you might expect are stocked - from antiques, art and vintage/second hand clothing, to various kinds of international cuisine and organic stuff. If you're into collectables, you might strike gold here. But be warned that the limited size of the market means traders aren't generally in competition in terms of what they sell, so there's limited choice and items can be pricey. For ordinary punters like myself, the market is well laid out and highly suitable for a browse and a wee gander. On occasion I have procured some bargains, but don't expect to be wowed every time. I recommend the market for it's atmosphere as it's small yet lively and the traders are always good for the banter. Just remember: don't get it if you don't need it - that vintage oak stool with hand carvings of birds and fish may not look so hot in to your mod flat-pack home! read more

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I was super psyched to check out Blackrock Market. Claims that is one of the "best organized" markets in Dublin sparked my interest, though on hind-sight, what kind of claim is that? It's not like other markets are just mass chaos. Then I found their website and I was fully on board. Any market that has a website (see Brooklyn Flea Market, one of the best in the world!) is probably big and awesome. So we took a bus out to Blackrock, a little blink-and-you-miss it bit of a town that seemed cute enough, but we knew the real draw was the market! ... But, where was the market!? We searched around and soon realized the "market" was sort of semi-indoors. Minus number one! Then we took a look around and found very little of interest. Minus number two! And the stall owners were all sort of eying us suspiciously. Number three! I was really disappointed. I wanted there to be at least one good market in Dublin, for the love of all that is old and crappy and weird. I guess I need to keep looking. read more

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This is the best thing about Blackrock but that's not saying much (excluding if you are lucky to live in one of those lovely big houses around the leafy parts of Blackrock of course). Blackrock market brings a bit of life to Blackrock Village every weekend with a good variety of stalls; whether you are looking for spices or bric-a-brac, wine or books, there's plenty to browse here at low prices. read more

Blackrock market is very hit and miss and it seems to lack the banter and spirit that rivaling markets offer. There are some interesting finds including some delectable gluten free treats, vintage comic books and dainty home ware. I also spotted some original Game Boys (and games) at very reasonable rates so I might just be back to investigate that. Also, if you are ever searching for a bean bag, check out the 'bean bag shop' in the market. Unfortunately there were a number of empty stalls which makes the place very sparse, one of the traders way saying that it is a reflection on the economy, hard to make the rents. This could be the reason to the lack of banter and atmosphere I mentioned earlier, everyone here looks positively depressed. read more

I'm getting gradually more and more disillusioned with Blackrock Market. Now, it is entirely possible that the fact that I am unfortunately getting progressively older is a contributing factor. But it is only contributing. It used to have such cool stalls, with semi-precious stones and jewellery and that. Now it seems to be being invaded more and more by second-rate bric-a-brac stalls which don't really sell anything in particular at all, but a random mishmash of virtually anything and everything. Now, that's not necessarily a bad thing. I'm a big fan of the random things in life. But when each stall becomes more and more similar, and less and less interesting, you begin to wonder what the fuss is all about. Having said that, I still can't walk past on a Saturday or a Sunday without popping in. A market's still a market after all...! read more

Blackrock Market is definitely worth a visit. 30+ years old makes it the oldest market in Dublin. It is full of fabulous food places offering a varied and diverse range to suit everyone's palate. While there take the time to browse through all the stalls and shops which are full to the brim with goodies for all the family. Set in the grounds of a lovely old house, the market stalls/shops run from the front main street entrance through the old house and up the lane way at the back. The traders are very welcoming, and there is free face-painting and popcorn for children. read more

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I love this market as it actually feels like an old style flea market and that you might find something truly wonderful and exciting here. The antiques are great as are the books. Lots to look at and choose from and the stall owners are always willing to bargain! There are some really good artist here with really nice paintings for sale and the food stalls are terrific too! read more

The market is fairly small, located in a lane way in the center of Blackrock, it won't take you too long to ramble through. There are a few interesting antique shops and stalls with crafts people selling their designs. However, there isn't enough to it for me to make the journey out to Blackrock. read more

Came here to buy stamps for myself and my son. Some of the traders were pushy and interfered when I obviously wasn't looking at their stalls. They could do with learning some manners. On the plus side, we got some nice stamps from the Collectors Shop and free popcorn for my son. There was a good busker, dressed in a tuxedo and singing old 60's ballads. He really looked the part but it was a pity he was surrounded by tatty secondhand furniture and garden tools. In fairness, the market got better as we progressed past the shabby entrance. read more

Blackrock market takes place every saturday and sunday in the heart of Blackrock village. This place has been around for as long as I can remember. The market offers a very good variety of products but there are no fresh fruit and veg stands and not much in the way of food. There is a little cafe and a pancake booth and sometimes a waffle booth. The opening hours of some of the stalls seems to be a little random and there are always new stalls opening and old stalls closing. The market is laid out nicely and has two entrances, one from the main village and one near to the superquinn entrance. The book shop, which is situated in the middle of the market, has been around for a very long time and it has great prices on used books. They have a couple of shops that sell comics and toys, which is great for browsing and they have some clothes, vinyl, electronics and lots of books, as well as random bits and bobs you find in most markets. Overall its a solid market and at worst its a good way to kill an hour. read more

Don't bother. While in Dublin I read this is a good place for antiques/vintage/etc... It was nothing more than food (which was good) tacky crafts, worse than charity shop/ garage sale items. was a waste of a good DART ticket to get there. read more