Union Market
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About Union Market
Union Market is a modern food hall in Northeast DC's Union Market District, housed in a historic 1930s wholesale market building renovated in 2012. More than 40 independent merchants sell everything from tacos and dumplings to fresh seafood, pastries, and coffee under one roof, alongside a rooftop bar with skyline views. The surrounding Union Market District has grown into a broader dining, shopping, and arts destination, including the Latin American marketplace La Cosecha nearby, event spaces, and public art and mural tours. The market and district are easily reached via the NoMa-Gallaudet U Metro station (Red Line) and offer several parking lots, though individual vendors set their own hours within the market's general operating window.
Why visit
A buzzing, foodie-favorite market hall with dozens of vendors, great for a casual meal or snack crawl.
Best time to visit
Go on a weekday for lunch to avoid weekend crowds, or visit the rooftop bar in the evening for skyline views.
Recommended duration
Allow about 1.3 hours (75 minutes).
Opening hours
- Friday
- 08:00-21:00
- Monday
- 08:00-21:00
- Saturday
- 08:00-21:00
- Sunday
- 08:00-20:00
- Thursday
- 08:00-21:00
- Tuesday
- 08:00-21:00
- Wednesday
- 08:00-21:00
Individual vendors may keep shorter hours; check specific stalls.
Information may change — verify details before visiting.
Location
1309 5th Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
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