North West London pub and bar guide
Here's a guide to the pubs and bars of North West London - good or bad, we bring you the most talked about venues and the places you have to visit at least once. We've included a few user reviews, to give you an idea of what to expect when you get there. Or you can follow the links to see full details and all reviews for each pub.
The Junction Tavern, Kentish Town

Address: 101, Fortess Rd, London, NW5 1AG [map]
Phone: 020 7485 9400
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Nearest tube stations: Tuffnell Park (0.2 miles), Kentish Town (0.3 miles), Gospel Oak (0.5 miles)
Nearest train stations: Kentish Town (0.3 miles), Gospel Oak (0.5 miles), Kentish Town West (0.7 miles)
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The Holly Bush, Hampstead

Address: 22, Holly Mount, London, NW3 6SG [map]
Phone: 020 7435 2892
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Nearest tube stations: Hamsptead (0.1 miles), Finchley Road (0.8 miles), Finchley Road and Frognal (0.8 miles)
Nearest train stations: Finchley Road & Frognal (0.6 miles), Hampstead Heath (0.6 miles), West Hampstead (0.9 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
All seemed fine though, and we did not have to pay for the meals (not that we would have done).
However, when I returned a few weeks later and tried to buy a pint I was refused by the manager (jesus) and barred, told that there were other places I could drink and that I was not welcome if I was going to complain when occasionally something went wrong.
Anyway, I will try it again in the next few days now that a new manager has been found, and report back on here.
The new menu is a vast improvement on the last one, which was highly regarded but needed an overhaul, the food was 'broke' and definately needed fixing. I think we have all moved on from bangers, mash and onion gravy after 8 years !
If anyone had gone into the pub 10 years ago it would indeed have full of locals and the pub now is a victim of it's own popularity but the locals are still there, the catch is that you have to be one to recognise us ! Chin Chin ( PS £3.75 is a bit stiff for Lowenbrau but one could never accuse Punch for being good to their customers !)
The Duke of Hamilton, Hampstead

Address: 23 New End, Hampstead, London, NW3 1JD [map]
Phone: 020 7794 0258
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Nearest tube stations: Hamsptead (0.1 miles), Finchley Road (0.9 miles), Finchley Road and Frognal (0.9 miles)
Nearest train stations: Hampstead Heath (0.6 miles), Finchley Road & Frognal (0.7 miles), West Hampstead (1.1 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
The furniture has had a wonderful refit, let's hope I am still allowed in !
Keep up the good work
The Magdala, Hampstead

Address: 2a South Hill Park, London, NW3 2SB [map]
Phone: 020 7435 2503
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Nearest tube stations: Belsize Park (0.4 miles), Hamsptead (0.6 miles), Gospel Oak (0.7 miles)
Nearest train stations: Hampstead Heath (0.1 miles), Gospel Oak (0.7 miles), Finchley Road & Frognal (0.9 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
The only gripe I have about this place is the kids. Please take your kids somewhere else. No one likes the irritating little buggers and kids should not be in a drinking establishment anyway. If you can afford to have kids, you should be able to afford a sitter for them.
Other than that, this is a great pub. It has an interesting history also. The infamous Ruth Ellis murdered her philandering lover, David Blakely, right out front as he was coming out of the Magdala. She was the last woman to be hanged in England.
The food is great and so is the service.
I wish all those people who take their kids to a pub would respect the fact that pubs are one of the few places left where adults can enjoy some adult company and conversation, and not be prevailed upon to either casually look out for or otherwise indulge other people's kids. there are plenty of restaurants in NW3 where you can feed your kids while you grab a drink. Give us a break and go there. Your children are not that interesting to other people.
The Bull and Gate, Kentish Town

Address: 389, Kentish Town Rd, London, NW5 2TJ [map]
Phone: 020 7485 5358
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Nearest tube stations: Kentish Town (0.1 miles), Kentish Town West (0.4 miles), Tuffnell Park (0.5 miles)
Nearest train stations: Kentish Town (0 miles), Kentish Town West (0.4 miles), Gospel Oak (0.6 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
As a pre Camden Town Drink
A pre Town and Country club(as it was then) drink, or a night in here before sounds effects
An odd mix of Middle aged Irish regulars, their Cockney counter parts,non muggy punks, smartly dressed skinheads or later indie kids
All good stuff
The Pineapple, Kentish Town

Address: 51 Leverton Street, London, NW5 2NX [map]
Phone: 020 7284 4631
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Nearest tube stations: Kentish Town (0.2 miles), Tuffnell Park (0.3 miles), Gospel Oak (0.6 miles)
Nearest train stations: Kentish Town (0.3 miles), Gospel Oak (0.6 miles), Kentish Town West (0.6 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
The front of the pub is small with the bar taking up most of the space, but it does have an open fire. There is more seating around the sides and in the conservatory out the back. There is also a beer garden, but I did not check it out as it was raining.
I enjoyed my visit here and would recommend it to others.
If your short like me then the loos are way too high and you may need to stand on a milk crate to get you over the lip.
There is a well-preserved stunning mid-Victorian bar-back in place. It’s one of the best I have seen, and is a really attractive feature to have in a pub like this. This is a comfortable pub with very friendly service, excellent beer, decent food and some superb Victoriana. Definitely worth seeking out if you find yourself in Kentish Town.
The White Horse, Hampstead Heath

Address: 154 Fleet Road, Hampstead Heath, London, NW3 2QX [map]
Phone: 020 7485 2112
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Nearest tube stations: Belsize Park (0.3 miles), Gospel Oak (0.6 miles), Hamsptead (0.7 miles)
Nearest train stations: Hampstead Heath (0.2 miles), Gospel Oak (0.6 miles), Kentish Town West (0.9 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
Then this: yesterday, a sign hung on the front door. "We welcome breastfeeding babies."
And they wonder why 57 pubs a week are closing down?
Spaniards Inn, Hampstead Heath

Address: Spaniards Road, Hampstead, London, NW3 7JJ [map]
Phone: 02087318406
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Nearest tube station: Golders Green (0.9 miles)
Nearest train stations: Hampstead Heath (1.1 miles), Finchley Road & Frognal (1.5 miles), Gospel Oak (1.5 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
Decent though fairly standard range of ales (Landlord, Tribute, etc). Pub atmosphere is somewhat better on ground level (especially if you can get the little space by the street side entrance door) upstairs is a bit more "restauranty". Food is fine if not exciting, but be prepared to wait.
This is my local, and what a lucky git I am. Really really cute pub, best range of ales and belgian beers round here- and I met Liam Gallagher in the beer garden once.
Food is good but not amazing, but definitely worth a visit.
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The Beaten Docket, Cricklewood

Address: 50-56 Cricklewood Broadway, Cricklewood, London, NW2 3ET [map]
Phone: 020 8450 2972
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Nearest tube stations: Willesden Green (0.6 miles), Willesden Junction (0.6 miles), Kilburn (0.6 miles)
Nearest train stations: Cricklewood (0.4 miles), Brondesbury (0.8 miles), Brondesbury Park (1 mile)
Reviews by BITE users:
1. Only ONE 'guest' ale on, that being 'Dune', otherwise the usual fall back
ones, IPA, Abbot, etc.
2. NO Christmas ales whatsoever despite 16 being advertised by JDW!!!
Another odd thing was the latest issue of 'The London Drinker' available in large quantities; so presumably they do stock a better selection of beer. I probably was unlucky. Even so I will not be going back.
The Claddagh Ring, Hendon

Address: 10, Church Rd, Hendon, London, NW4 4EA [map]
Phone: 020 8203 2600
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Nearest tube station: Hendon Central (0.5 miles)
Nearest train stations: Hendon (0.9 miles), Mill Hill Broadway (2 miles), Cricklewood (2.4 miles)
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The Lord Palmerston, Dartmouth Park

Address: 33, Dartmouth Park Hill, London, NW5 1HU [map]
Phone: 020 7485 1578
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Nearest tube stations: Tuffnell Park (0.3 miles), Archway (0.5 miles), Gospel Oak (0.6 miles)
Nearest train stations: Gospel Oak (0.6 miles), Upper Holloway (0.6 miles), Kentish Town (0.7 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
I used to work near here a few years ago and often went there for lunches - they always did good pub grub.
I went back last week with some friends for a sunday night meal.
We phoned up beforehand and asked if they had much veggie food, and were told there was a veggie roast and some veggie items on the menu.
When we got there the only veggie item was a risotto starter which they could do a bigger portion of. We asked about the veggie roast and it turned out it was actually just a plate of the veggies that come with a regular roast - which were very bland and boring anyway (for £9).
The meat and fish dishes were also fairly unimpressive.
Go there for a drink but not to eat!
Very average food
Few veggie options
Expensive prices.
Friendly service but slow.
The Chequers, Hendon

Address: 20, Church End, London, NW4 4JT [map]
Phone: 020 8203 5658
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Nearest tube station: Hendon Central (0.6 miles)
Nearest train stations: Hendon (1 mile), Mill Hill Broadway (1.9 miles), Cricklewood (2.5 miles)
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Ye Olde Swiss Cottage, Swiss Cottage

Address: 98 Finchley Road, London, NW3 5EL [map]
Phone: 020 7722 3487
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Nearest tube stations: Swiss Cottage (0.1 miles), Finchley Road (0.4 miles), Finchley Road and Frognal (0.4 miles)
Nearest train stations: South Hampstead (0.2 miles), Finchley Road & Frognal (0.7 miles), West Hampstead (0.9 miles)
Reviews by BITE users:
Sullen staff, moody manager and the usual Sam Smiths range puts this place in the blue square league of pubs. The pub and its large paved beer garden are in the middle of one of the busiest roundabouts in the country and you have to brave a 4 lane road or getting mugged in the subway to get to it.
Very poor show.
The Rising Sun, Mill Hill
Address: 137, Marsh Lane, Highwood Hill, London, NW7 4EY [map]
Phone: 020 8959 1357
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Nearest train stations: Mill Hill Broadway (1 mile), Elstree & Borehamwood (2.6 miles), Oakleigh Park (3.5 miles)
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The Greyhound, Hendon
Address: Church End, Hendon, London, NW4 4JT [map]
Phone: 020 8457 9730
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Nearest tube station: Hendon Central (0.6 miles)
Nearest train stations: Hendon (1 mile), Mill Hill Broadway (1.9 miles), Cricklewood (2.5 miles)
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