For nearly four decades, Southern Market served as office space for city agencies, its future left to the imagination. In early 2022, it began an exciting new chapter, as the new Southern Market, completely revitalized and officially back as a public space. The first-floor food hall encompasses 7,500 square feet, with seating for 250. In the middle is Bar 1888, a 30-seat bar operated by Willow Valley Communities, with award-winning mixologists at the helm.
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Willow Valley Communities — one of the region’s largest employers, community developers, and operators — is overseeing the market’s operations. Through a strategic partnership with local nonprofit Lancaster Equity, Southern Market is now a catalyst for community connection, economic growth, and urban revitalization.
Southern Market features a central bar and coffee shop, coworking desks and offices, meeting spaces, retail, and community rooms. For locals and visitors alike, Southern Market is sure to become Lancaster’s new favorite place to eat, work, and gather — an exciting destination for culture and collaboration.
The Market is open 5 days a week from Wednesday to Sunday. For more information, visit our Contact page.