Great British Pubs

Best Pubs in Camden

Looking for the best pubs in Camden? Hampstead Heath locals, Camden Town music pubs, and Victorian gin palaces in Holborn. From long-established locals to busy borough-centre bars, drinking out in Camden reflects the wider pub culture of London. Whether you want real ale, pub food, or a quiet corner for a pint, Camden's top hostelries are a fine introduction to the area.

The best pub in Camden Must visit
The Spaniards Inn Pub
Hampstead Heath Literary history Beer garden

The Spaniards Inn★★★★★

Spaniards Road, Hampstead, Camden, London, NW3 7JJ

A Hampstead Heath institution since 1585, beloved by Dickens and Keats. Cosy rooms, roaring fires, and a legendary garden.

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  1. Highly Recommended

    The Holly Bush Pub
    Highly Recommended Fuller's Grade II listed

    The Holly Bush★★★★★

    22 Holly Mount, Hampstead, NW3 6SG

    A Grade II listed Fuller's gastropub tucked up a Hampstead hill, with wood-panelled rooms, open fires, and one of the finest pub exteriors in London.

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  2. Recommended

    The Flask Pub
    Recommended

    The Flask★★★★★

    14 Flask Walk, Hampstead, NW3 1HE

    A Young's pub on the picturesque lane that gave Flask Walk its name. Grade II listed, full of history, and a proper Hampstead local.

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More pubs in Camden

  1. The Princess Louise Pub
    Victorian

    The Princess Louise

    208 High Holborn, WC1V 7EP

    A Victorian gin palace restored to its marble-and-mirror glory. One of the finest pub interiors in the country.

    Gin palace Heritage interior Website listed
  2. The Southampton Arms Pub
    Real ale

    The Southampton Arms

    139 Highgate Road, NW5 1LE

    London's dedicated ale and cider house, with a huge range of independent cask beers, real ciders, a piano, and a proper open fire.

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  3. The Dublin Castle Pub

    The Dublin Castle

    94 Parkway, Camden Town, NW1 7AN

    A Camden institution and legendary live music venue where Madness, Amy Winehouse, and countless bands cut their teeth.

    Live music Camden Town Madness
  4. The Hawley Arms Pub

    The Hawley Arms

    2 Castlehaven Road, Camden Town, NW1 8QU

    A Camden Market favourite once rebuilt after the 2008 fire, loved by musicians and locals for its terrace, character, and neighbourhood buzz.

    Camden Market Music crowd Terrace
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    The Lock Tavern

    35 Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8AJ

    Opposite Camden Market, with live music, a roof terrace, beer garden, and one of the best pub quizzes in north London.

    Live music Roof terrace Camden Market
  6. The Edinboro Castle Pub

    The Edinboro Castle

    57 Mornington Terrace, Regent's Park, NW1 7RU

    A handsome Regent's Park local with a spacious garden, solid pub food, and a relaxed crowd between Camden Town and the park.

    Regent's Park Beer garden Pub food
  7. The World's End Pub

    The World's End

    174 Camden High Street, NW1 0NE

    A Camden landmark with two bars, a mezzanine, and the Underworld venue downstairs. Rock, metal, and Camden High Street atmosphere.

    Camden High Street Underworld venue Rock pub