The Duke of Hamilton, Hampstead

I tend to agree with biertrinker. I used to visit the Duke in it's previous life and quite enjoyed its uncompromising grumpy charm. It now feels a bit tacky and directionless - like a theme pub in search of a theme.
Come back, Woody, all is forgiven...

13 Aug 2011 20:46

Ye Olde White Bear, Hampstead

There used to be a very nice local pub in this location. Not sure if it's current incarnation qualifies it for inclusion on this website - It's not a pub, bar or club - it's a restaurant. The night we were there it was full of self satisfied 'investment' types and up-their-own-orifice Americans in love with the sound of their own droning voices.
The Disneyfication of Hampstead seems pretty complete now, with only the surly Duke hanging on - but who knows for how long?

18 Dec 2010 17:33