Red Market Macau is a working food market on the Macao Peninsula, known for its brightly coloured façade and fresh produce. Also called Almirante Lacerda Municipal Market, it offers a grounded look at the everyday market life that helps make Macau a home for local food traditions.
- Location: Rua Leste do Mercado Almirante Lacerda 1–5, at the intersection of Avenida do Almirante Lacerda and Avenida de Horta e Costa.
- What’s inside: Three levels selling fish, vegetables, meat and other seasonal produce.
- Hours: A travel reference gives daily hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; confirm before visiting.
- Access: Refurbishments added lifts and barrier-free facilities.
Where is Red Market in Macau?
Red Market stands at the meeting point of Avenida do Almirante Lacerda and Avenida de Horta e Costa on the Macao Peninsula. The Macao Government Tourism Office gives its address as Rua Leste do Mercado Almirante Lacerda 1–5.
Local architect Júlio Alberto Basto designed the three-storey building, which was built between 1934 and 1936 and opened in 1936. Its vivid façade has made it a recognisable street landmark, and the building appears on Macao’s heritage list as a site of architectural interest.
For another central-area stop, S. Francisco Garden in central Macau offers a green break from the market streets.
What can you find at this working market?
Red Market sells fresh fish, vegetables and other seasonal produce across its three levels. A government description assigns vegetables to the ground floor, seafood to the basement and fresh meat to the first storey.
The market is part of a broader street-level trading scene. An open-air bazaar outside was described as operating daily, with fresh produce and household goods such as fruit, flowers, snacks and traditional dry goods. Together, the indoor stalls and outdoor vendors offer a look at food shopping as an everyday activity rather than a staged attraction.
The market’s refurbishment added air-conditioning, lifts, barrier-free facilities, dedicated unloading platforms, improved lighting and modernised public restrooms. These upgrades support access and day-to-day operations while the market continues its traditional role.
How do you get to Red Market from central Macau?
Red Market is on the Macao Peninsula, at the junction of two major avenues. For a broader route on foot through the central area, the Macau walking tour covers a related kind of outing.
Use the market’s address to plan your journey, and check local transport or walking directions for the route that suits you.
When should you visit, and what should you know?
A travel reference gives Red Market’s hours as daily, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Because market hours can change, check the official site before you go.
This is a working market, with fresh food sales and unloading platforms, so keep walkways clear as you move between stalls. The refurbishment included lifts and barrier-free facilities.
If you plan to browse the outdoor bazaar as well, allow time to look around both the building and its surrounding streets. Red Market is about a five-minute walk from Beverly Plaza Hotel, a four-star hotel.
FAQs
What is Red Market’s official name?
Its official name is Almirante Lacerda Municipal Market. Red Market is its popular name.
What food is sold at Red Market?
The market sells fresh fish, vegetables, meat and other seasonal produce. The outdoor bazaar has also been described as selling fruit, flowers, snacks and traditional dry goods.
Is Red Market accessible?
Refurbishments added lifts and barrier-free facilities. The market also has improved lighting and modernised public restrooms.