The Hawley Arms, Camden

New Years Eve 2004-2005. I hate this evening usually, to much planning, too busy at the bar, to expensiveto get in. We marched around Camden and luckily happened to pass this pub. I had been in before but this time, it looked different. To my surprise and delight, the place had been taken over by two very affable, young, experienced and friendly chaps who had chosen to have a closed door for friends that night. The turnout was nothing short of spectacular and as a newcomer, my friends and I were treated very very well. The drink wasflowing and also, may I say, the dukebox was superb. Since New Years Eve, I have been back and can highly recommend The Hawley arms to any regular of Camden or indeed passing traffic. The regulars are very friendly and always keen to have a chat with you about anything from music to pottery (I was there and heard the chat myself!!). You also will be left alone if a quiet drink is what you fancy. I will also say, and I doubt id be thanked for this, that for the star spotters, it does regularly satisfy the drinking needs and eating needs of a very famous actor (who apparently likes swinging - according to the SUN) and numerous bands/ music peeps. All very exciting!!

3 Feb 2005 16:36