Union Market is a curated modern food hall in the NoMa/Union Market District, packed with local vendors, restaurants, oysters, and craft coffee under one roof. More polished and pricier than Eastern Market, with a buzzing surrounding district. Open daily.
Key facts
| Hours | Mon 8:00am-9:00pm Tue 8:00am-9:00pm Wed 8:00am-9:00pm Thu 8:00am-9:00pm Fri 8:00am-9:00pm Sat 8:00am-9:00pm Sun 8:00am-8:00pm |
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| Price | $$ |
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| Nearest transit | NoMa-Gallaudet U Metro (Red), ~10 min walk |
| Time needed | 1-2 hours |
| Best time to go | Weekday lunch for shorter vendor lines; weekend for the fullest energy |
| Last verified | July 15, 2026 |
Friend Score
7.0/10- Value7.0
- iconic6.5
- Freshness9.3
- excellence7.5
- Crowd level6.0
- Authenticity6.8
- Accessibility7.5
Frequently asked questions
- Is Union Market good for groups with different tastes?
- Excellent for it. Because everyone orders from different vendors and meets at communal tables, mixed groups and picky eaters do well here. It's one of the easiest 'we can't agree on food' solutions in the city.
- What is Union Market?
- It's a modern indoor food hall with dozens of local vendors selling everything from oysters and tacos to pastries and coffee, plus a surrounding district of shops and restaurants. Think curated and contemporary, not historic public market.
- Is Union Market open at night?
- The hall runs into the evening (around 8-9pm), and the surrounding district's bars and restaurants go later. It's livelier than you'd expect after dark. Check individual vendor hours, which vary within the hall.
- Is there parking at Union Market?
- Yes, there's a paid garage and some surface parking, which makes it more drivable than many DC spots. Metro to NoMa-Gallaudet plus a short walk also works. Weekends get busy, so arrive earlier.
- How is Union Market different from Eastern Market?
- Union Market is newer, trendier, and more curated, in a redeveloped industrial area; Eastern Market is the 1873 historic public market on Capitol Hill. Union Market for buzz and variety, Eastern Market for old-DC character.
- Is it expensive?
- Individual items are reasonable, but sampling several vendors adds up quickly, so a full meal for two isn't cheap. It's mid-range overall. Go in with a plan if you're watching spending.
- What's around Union Market besides the food hall?
- The broader Union Market District has grown into a neighborhood of restaurants, bars, a rooftop, shops, and art. You can easily make an afternoon or evening of it beyond the hall itself. It's become a destination district.
- What are the best vendors at Union Market?
- Rotating lineup, but oysters at Rappahannock, tacos, empanadas, and standout coffee and pastry stalls are consistent draws. Walk the whole hall once before committing, because there's a lot and portions add up in cost.
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