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3 ONE 7

317 - 319 Finchley Road, NW3 6EP

No real ale

Three handpumps, pump clips turned round, no real beer available. Right by Finchley & Frognal station

Previously O'Henerys

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Last update: 13/01/2009

ADELAIDE

143 Adelaide Road, NW3 3NL

020 7722 3777

11.00 - 23.00 (Fri/Sat 00.00)

Greene King Old Speckled Hen, Young's Bitter

Large corner pub positioned mid-way between Swiss Cottage and Chalk Farm. After many years seemingly adrift, the Adelaide has found its way. The large island bar serves a broad clientele in comfortable surroundings, leather sofas compete with wooden chairs and candlelit scrubbed tables all in a bohemian setting. A rear conservatory leads to an extensive garden (closes 21.45). To top this off, it hosts regular live music and comedy upstairs (Cap 120). See their MySpace® web page for the latest information. Food served: Mon - Fri 17.00 - 22.00, Sat - Sun 12.30 - 22.00. Underground: Chalk Farm. Overground: Kentish Town West. Bus: 31.

Formerly the Viceroy.Punch

Closed Feb 2009 - future uncertain.

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Last update: 07/09/2009

ALL BAR ONE

79-81 Heath St, NW3

Originally The Nags Head (once a CAMRA Investments pub) eventually became "Heath Street" - now closed and turned into an estate agents.

Closed.

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Last update: 13/01/2009

BELSIZE TAVERN

29 Belsize Lane, NW3 5AS

Ex S&N.Now a restaurant called XO which received a one-star (X-ecrable) review from AA Gill in the Sunday Times.

Closed - restaurant.

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Last update: 18/03/2007

CASTRO'S

194 Haverstock Hill, NW3 1UU

Now a pizza parlour.

Closed.

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Last update: 20/11/2006

DOME

58-62 Heath Street, NW3 1QE

Renamed Babushka and renamed again to Mojama, Laurel, ex-Whitbread, closed, future uncertain. Now a Cafe Rouge.

Closed - restaurant.

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Last update: 11/09/2007

DUKE OF HAMILTON

23 New End, NW3 1JD

(020) 7794 0258

12.00 -23.00; 12.00 - 22.30 Sun

Fuller's London Pride, ESB; guest beers, Weston's Old Rosie

Known affectionately as Woodies, now being run by the second generation of the family. The first impression is of the large front terrace, elevated from the street, which leads to the main bar area where you are greeted by a mass of taps including Meantime Stout located on a semi-island bar which on one side leads to a darts board and the other to a seated alcove. The walls are adorned with sporting memorabilia, original mirrors and photos and the TV screen frequently features live sport, especially rugby. The cellar bar is used for festivals which are becoming increasingly frequent and that is usually when you will find food being served. Over 200 years old, with stables to the rear and a cobbled courtyard, the pub is named after a prominent Civil War Royalist. North London branch local CAMRA Pub of the Year for 2002 and 2003. The pub is now an accedited member of the CAMRA LocAle scheme. Underground: Hampstead. Bus: 268.

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Last update: 13/01/2009

ENTERPRISE

2 Haverstock Hill, NW3 2BL

<020 7485 2659/dd>

Sun - Thu 11.00 - 11.00 (Fri/Sat 1.00)

Adnams Broadside

A modern day “spit and sawdust” bar with a grunge/goth clientele. The walls are adorned with prints of long-gone authors. In addition, there is a large collection of old enamelled signs. Food is available 12.00 - 22.00, hot and cold selection. With the type of atmosphere that vistors to the Roundhouse opposite would have appreciated; a rather bleak black exterior reveals inside an eclectic jumble that works surprisingly well. There is a large horseshoe bar and the former multi-roomed layout remains distinguishable. Regular music events upstairs - Accoustic Barfly, for events see www.barflyclub.com. Ex-Courage and Inntrepreneur, now leased from Unique/Enterprise. Shared website links and format imply it's in the same group as the Abbey, Camden Head, Crown & Goose, Hill and Monarch. Underground: Belsize Park. Overground: Kentish Town West.

website: www.camdenenterprise.com..

Solitaire Restaurants Ltd

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Last update: 22/08/2009

FLASK TAVERN

14 Flask Walk, NW3 1HE

(020) 7435 4580

11-11; 12-10.30 Sun

Courage Directors; Wells Bombardier; Young’s Bitter, Special; one guest

One of north London's best known pubs, rebuilt in 1874 and bought by Young's in 1904. A veritable Hampstead institution, originally the Lower Flask, which, after its acquisition by Young’s, underwent a sympathetice refurbishment, albeit one that was somewhat controversial with locals. The old public bar, with its separate entrance and darts board, is very much as it was and, incidentally, this is the only part of the pub open from 11.00, the lounge opens at noon. As you enter the lounge, your eyes are immediately drawn to the fine tinted sepia photographs which adorn a screen separating this room from the public bar. This small, intimate area then leads into a larger back bar with a large table and banquette seating suitable for large groups dining. Finally you are led into a conservatory, very much for eating. Listed on the London Regional Inventory of historic pub interiors. Children permitted until 20.00. Underground: Hampstead. Bus: 46, 268.

website: www.theflaskhampstead.co.uk.

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Last update: 13/01/2009

FREEMASONS ARMS

32 Downshire Hill, NW3 1NT

020 7433 6811

11.00 - 23.00 (Sun 22.30)

Fuller's London Pride, Taylor's Landlord

Roomy gastro-pub, trendified with a sophisticated menu, offering starters, salads, pizzas, pastas, mains and desserts, along with extensive wine list. Very popular with young professionals, it seems. Interior still retains some nice features, such as fireplaces, but mainly dominated by track lighting, soft music, upholstered banquettes, wooden tables and chairs, along with recent extension to dining area (which sacrificed garden space in a less than aesthetic manner). The still-large garden was allegedly the site of 17th century games of Pell-Mell (a Dutch ball game which gave its name to Pall Mall), though the pub is first recorded in 1820. There is the Hampstead Room below, which can be rented for private use. Its unique feature lies in the basement - a full size "old English" or "London" skittle alley - one of only two in the capital (also prone to flooding from time to time, as the pub sits above a tributary of the River Fleet). More of a dining than a drinking destination – food served from noon until around 22.00 daily.

M&B

website: www.freemasonsarms.co.uk.

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Last update: 13/01/2009

GARDEN GATE

14 South End Road, NW3 2QE

020 7435 4938

12.00 - 23.00 (Sun 22.30)

Adnams Broadside, Fuller’s London Pride, Okell’s Castletown, Timothy Taylor’s Landlord

Large, comfortable, multi-roomed venue, furnished with wooden and upholstered tables and chairs, soft lighting, soft music, stained glass, non-working fireplace. Plenty of room around front bar, with another room at the back. Vast garden, which offers barbecue on weekends in good weather. Some interesting other beers such as Franziskaner Weissbier and Paulaner. Menu of starters and mains, such as sausage, burgers, steak, chicken, pies, fish & chips, available for lunch and dinner. Food served 12.00 - 22.00. Decent wine list. The nearby station used to be called Railway Tavern recorded in 1874. Overground: Hampstead Heath. Buses: C11, 24, 46, 168.

website: www.thegardengate.co.uk.

Formerly Railway Tavern. M&B

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Last update: 13/01/2009

GEORGE

250 Haverstock Hill, NW3 2AE

020 7431 0889

11.00 - 23.00 (Thu – Sat 00.00), Sun 12.00 - 22.30

Fuller’s London Pride, Greene King IPA, Wells Bombardier , guest rotated weekly

There has been a pub here since 1666, on a main road out of London, the present building dating from the 1920’s. Originally the George, it had a spell as the Great Tree from 1700 until later in the 18th century. Used to be a Rat & Parrot (S&N Retail) for a few years until 2004, now a Spirit "City Pub". There is a large single, open plan bar with folding front panels to give a welcome airy lightness to what could otherwise be a gloomy experience. The bar is built for high traffic with wood and flagstone flooring, perfect for the many football fans locally. Little remains of its former guises save for some wood panelling and a mounted Stags head glaring down. There is a small patio to the rear, largely given over to smokers. Hot and cold meals are available daily from 12.00 - 21.00, a standard menu offers main courses between £6 - 8. Underground: Belsize Park. Bus: C11, 46, 168, 268.

Previously Rat and Parrot. Spirit

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Last update: 13/01/2009

GERTIE BROWNES AT THE COACH AND HORSES

99 Heath Street, NW3 6GS

Closed.

Formerly Coach and Horses

Closed - conversion to private residential.

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Last update: 02/11/2007

HARE AND HOUNDS

North End Way, NW3 7HE

Demolished for new flats 2002

Closed.

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Last update: 26/02/2003

HAVERS

154 Haverstock Hill, NW3 2AY

020 7586 9476

11.00 - 23.00 (Fri/Sat 00.00), Sun 12.00 – 22.30

Adnams Bitter, Fuller’s London Pride

Glorious in summer with its roof terrace (facing onto the side road), large open picture doors, a large number of outside tables and a veritable panoply of hanging, flowering baskets. Down to earth corner pub, very much a community local. Bare boarded with upholstered settles and a large collection of photos of thespians. See if you can find the “T Heath Improved beer engines and cellar fittings” prints. Food is served seven days a week from 11.00 - 21.00 (19.00 Sun). For those with overseas tastes in beers, there’s a good selection. Live music most Friday and Saturdays excluding the summer months. In addition the pub also features bed and breakfast accommodation, nine rooms all en-suite with TV. Underground: Belsize Park. Bus: C11, 168.

previously Haverstock Arms

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Last update: 13/01/2009

HILL

94 Haverstock Hill, NW3 2BD

020 7267 0033

11.00 - 00.00 (Sun 23.00)

Fullers London Pride

Difficult to know what to make of this bar. Clearly food (Michelin recommended) is the main draw, however many are happy to sit and chat in an interior that can only be described as Liberace meets Versace. A single bar, the walls, decorated in a French powder blue, the furnishings definitely Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen not forgetting the chandeliers! Great for animal lovers, definitely pet friendly. Inviting “tub style” chairs in the front of the bar great for chatting all night. Separate dining area. Best of all background music is just that. Decked garden to rear. Food available lunchtime and evenings. Some interesting older features remain, such as the curved main entrance. Est by the early 18th century. Rebuilt 1863. Had a spell as the Noble Art (boxing theme). Closed 2000. Reopened 2002 under new name by Geronimo. Shared website implies it's now in the same group as the Abbey, Camden Head, Crown & Goose, Enterprise and Monarch. Underground: Belsize Park. Overground: Kentish Town West. Bus: 24.

website: www.thehillbar.com.

Formerly Load of Hay.

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Last update: 22/08/2009

HOLLY BUSH

22 Holly Mount, NW3 6SG

020 7435 2892

11.00 - 23.00 Mon to Sat ; 12.00 - 22.30 Sun

Fuller's London Pride, Gales HSB, ESB; Harvey's Sussex Best Bitter.

A marvellous multi-roomed pub at the top of some steep steps leading from Heath St., there is a less steep incline if you approach from the tube via Holly Mount. A sensitive refurbishment opened up the rooms at the back and there is an upstairs dining room. However, for many, the jewels of this pub are the rooms containing the main bar and that off to the left as you enter, with its traditional open fire. There is a particularly excellent sign from former owners, the Benskins brewery. Full of atmosphere and character, we can only be thankful the rooms were not swept away by several tasteless schemes mooted in the past. On seeing them you will appreciate the Grade II listing and its place on CAMRA's London Regional Inventory of historic pub interiors. The pub was acquired by London brewers Fuller's in early 2010 but, so far, the only change has been to the beer range. Food served Mon to Fri from 12.00 - 15.00 and 18.00 - 22.00, Sat/Sun 12.00 - 17.00 and 18.00 - 22.00 (Sun 21.30)but the dining room only opens Fri to Sun. Small seating area at front mostly for the benefit of smokers, no drinks outside after 20.00. Underground: Hampstead. Bus: 268

Punch

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Last update: 06/02/2010

HORSE AND GROOM

68 Heath Street, NW3 1DN

Closed - converted into Chinese restaurant - then into Room 68 - an upmarket free house/bar restaurant. That didn't last, it's now a French restaurant called J'aime.

Closed

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Last update: 17/02/2007

HORSESHOE

28 Heath Street, NW3 6TE

020 7431 7206

Mon - Thu 10.00 – 23.00 (Fri/Sat 00.00, Sun 22.30)

Adnams Bitter, McLaughlin's house brewed beers, guest ale

A former Wetherspoon’s pub which, after an uncertain post-JDW future, moved distinctly up-market with the introduction of an extensive gastro menu, open kitchen and all, and the installation of its own micro-brewery down in the basement. With white walls, wooden floors, long bench tables and large arched windows, there is an airy, open feel to the place. Good selection of bottled beers including Coopers Sparkling Ale, Sierra Nevada and Celis White. There is seating outside for smokers in the side alley leading to High St. Food served: Mon - Fri 12.00 - 15.30 & 18.30 - 22.00, Sat 10.00 - 17.00 and Sun 12.00 - 16.30. Underground: Hampstead. Bus: 46, 268.

website: www.thehorseshoehampstead.com.

Was Three Horseshoes

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Last update: 13/01/2009

JACK STRAWS CASTLE

North End Way, NW3 7ES

Closed several years ago, permanently. Converted to residential use. It would appear the ground floor has now become a restaurant called Jack and Lulu's geared towards kids. Hardly the replacement "pub" that was promised when planning permission was granted for the conversion of the pub for residential use. Such is the weakness of the planning system.

Closed.

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Last update: 17/02/2007

KING OF BOHEMIA

10 High Street, NW3 1PY

Now a branch of Reiss, whatever that is

Closed

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Last update: 16/02/2010

KING WILLIAM IV

77 High Street, NW3 1RE

020 7435 5747

Mon - Thu 7.00 - 23.00 (Fri/Sat/Sun 00.00)

Courage Directors, Fuller's London Pride, Greene King Old Speckeld Hen

This old coaching inn with a large central bar has been a stalwart of the gay scene for many years which has earned it the local nick-name of the pink willy. The entertainment is geared to the target audience and there is seating outside plus a crepe stall. Has recently been taken over by a new team which promises more attention to the cask beer, the cellar having been tidied up by the landlord at the Duke of Hamilton. The pub opens for breakfast at 7.00 served until 10.30 although it is not believed alcohol is served until 11.00. Quiz night Weds 20.30. Underground: Hampstead. Bus: 46, 268.

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Last update: 20/06/2009

MAGDALA

2a South Hill Park, NW3 2SB

020 7435 2503

11.00 – 23.00 (Sun 22.30)

Fuller’s London Pride, Greene King IPA, one guest

Typical Charrington re-build pub of the inter-war period. Named after Lord Napier of Magdala. Welcoming, clean, bright pub, recently purchased by new proprietor. Dates back to 1885. Famous historic association with Ruth Ellis, last woman hanged in England, for shooting her lover to death outside the pub on Easter Sunday, 1955 (alleged bullet marks on façade are probably not authentic). Furnished inside with wooden tables and chairs in both saloon bar and dining area, although there is quite a contrast between the two, the saloon being heavily wood-panelled. Additional dining room (to let) upstairs. Friendly, efficient staff serve a variety of tasty starters and mains – sausage and mash, burgers, artichoke ravioli, charcuterie, chocolate mousse, as well as desserts. Food served 12.00 - 22.00. Reasonably soft music (though with an emphasis on Rat Pack standards when reviewed). Comedy nights occasionally sponsored. Overground: Hampstead Heath. Underground: Belsize Park. Buses: C11, 24, 46, 168.

Formerly Magdala Tavern

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Last update: 13/01/2009

NORTH STAR TAVERN

104 Finchley Road, NW3 5JJ

020 7435 6287

Mon - Thu 11.00 - 23.30 (Fri/Sat 00.00), Sun 12.00 - 22.30

Three or four guest beers, some are on regular rotation.

The pub was purpose built in 1850, shortly after the Finchley Road was driven through. The style is high Victorian, with a wrought iron balcony across the frontage. The Jubilee line is 3 feet below the cellar floor. The building is on a steep slope, so drinking spaces are at a different heights, and the large patio at the back, which can be covered and heated and has TV, is on three levels. The interior has only a few original features left: there are two marble fire surrounds. It is a football and TV sports-orientated locals’ bar: there is a darts board in the back corner. Food includes bar snacks and daily specials, popular with local workers coming in for lunch. Food served: 12.00 - 20.00 except Fri (closes at 15.00). Extended to 22.00 on match nights. Underground: Finchley Road. Bus: C11, 13, 82, 113, 187, 268.

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Last update: 13/01/2009

OLD BULL AND BUSH

North End Way, NW3 7HE

020 8905 5456

Mon - Sat 11.00 - 23.00, Sun 12.00 - 22.30.

Taylor's Landlord

Considered by some wags the most agreeable pub in Golders Green, this is up the road from the now sadly closed Jack Straw’s Castle (converted to luxury flats). Handy if you are visiting the less well-known northern extension of Hampstead Heath or the West Heath and Golders Hill Park. Made famous by Florie Ford’s music hall song, “Down at the Old Bull and Bush” where people were invited to come and make eyes at her and perhaps no doubt they did. It’s an old coaching inn set back from the road with seating out front. The interior has been much modernised and, unfortunately, real ale is not always guaranteed available. . Food served. Bus: 210, 268. Further detail on the historical aspects of the pub can be found in Issue 6 of The Full Pint, at www.camranorthlondon.org.uk/fullpint/fp0609.html. Part of a small chain called Orange Pubs.

Was just Bull and Bush

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Last update: 13/01/2009

OLD OAK

1 Mansfield Road, NW3 2JD

020 7485 6832

11.00 – 23.00 (Sun 22.30)

Jennings Cumberland Ale

Cheerful, sport-oriented pub, on the corner with Oak Village, with plasma screens dominating the proceedings, friendly staff, cheap and cheerful interior, bar snacks available during the day. Darts, large tables, unused fireplace. Tables outside in front for use in nice weather. The locale of Gospel Oak where it is situated, refers back to a tree under which parishioners gathered to hear an annual gospel reading - a continuation of a pre-Christian practice. Gospel oaks also acted as boundary markers with clergy giving Bible readings as part of the traditional annual ceremony of the Beating of the Bounds. There used to be an eel/shellfish stall in front of this pub - long gone now, alas. Overground: Gospel Oak. Underground: Belsize Park or Kentish Town. Bus: C11.

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Last update: 16/08/2007

OLD ORLEANS

64 Heath Street, NW3 1DN

Now a restaurant called Gaucho Grill

Closed.

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Last update: 03/08/2006

POST HOUSE HOTEL

217-221 Haverstock Hill, NW3 4RB

No real ale

Converted to Chez Gerard.

Closed.

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Last update: 13/01/2009

ROEBUCK

15 Pond Street, NW3 2PN

020 7433 6871

11.00 - 23.00 (Fri/Sat 00.00)

Young's Bitter

Cosy pub, acquired by Young’s in 2008, dating from 1860 as the Roebuck Hotel, furnished internally with wooden tables and chairs, some upholstered, and sofas, low lighting, soft music. Conservatory and garden at the back, lower room available to let (when finished – entire pub undergoing a refurbishment during production of this Guide, we are assured it will not lose its cosy pub atmosphere – cellar to be refurbished as a cocktail bar). Food served at lunch and dinner – Med-style starters and mains, also fish & chips, burgers, sausage & mash. Tables outside in front. Underground: Belsize Park. Overground: Hampstead Heath. Buses: C11, 24, 46, 168.

Was the Roebuck Hotel. Ex-Bass pub.

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Last update: 13/01/2009

ROSSLYN ARMS

48 Rosslyn Hill, NW3 1NH

No real ale

Trendy young persons' bar with prices to match. Has reverted to its original name but still no sign of real ale.

Originally Rosslyn Arms, then Bar Room Bar

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Last update: 20/06/2009

SIR RICHARD STEELE

97 Haverstock Hill, NW3 4RL

020 7483 1261

Mon - Sat 11.00 - 00.00, Sun 12.00 - 23.30

Adnams Explorer, Bass, Kingstone 1503 Tudor Ale, Sharp's Doom Bar and Timothy Taylor Landlord

Extremely popular, multi-roomed corner pub, brimming with bric-a-brac and paraphernalia. With a patio garden to one side it is hard to miss the huge corner sign advertising the defunct Wests Brewery which it once was then passing to Charringtons. Owned by the same people as the Pineapple in Kentish Town, they hold a cask beer of the month promotion and intend to host beer festivals. Sir Richard Steele (1672-1729) hailed from Ireland and was a literary man founding in his time both Tatler and the Spectator. Thai menu daily, lunch and evenings weekdays, all day weekends. There is a fine bowed stained glass window. Underground: Belsize Park. Overground: Kentish Town West. Bus: 24.

website: www.sirrichardsteele.com.

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Last update: 22/08/2009

SPANIARDS

Spaniards Road, NW3 7JJ

020 8731 6571

11.00 – 23.00.

Adnams Broadside, Fuller’s London Pride plus guests, Weston’s Vintage Cider, Country Perry

The building dates back to about 1585, though possibly not originally a pub, it is soaked in history, housed in a charming grade II listed, white weatherboard clad exterior. The pub's interior is divided into separate rooms with areas featuring wooden beams and low ceilings, lending the place a cosy atmosphere. There is a large garden out back alongside the large car park. The inn is mentioned in Dickens’ ‘Pickwick Papers’ and Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’, Keats is said to have written ‘Ode to a Nightingale’ in the garden. But references to the highwayman Dick Turpin being born here are false since he was born in Essex. Good selection of imported beers and close to the Heath and Kenwood House. It can get very busy at the weekends so don’t be surprised with a long queue just to get a drink on a busy, sunny, Sunday afternoon. Food served: 12.00 - 22.00. Bus: 210 plus the rare/elusive 603 (only 4 times a day Mon – Fri).

M&B

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Last update: 13/01/2009

STAG

67 Fleet Road, NW3 2QU

020 7722 2646

11.00 - 23.00 (Sun 22.30)

Flower’s Original , Timothy Taylor’s Landlord

This roomy Victorian pub (ca. 1855) was once a reliable back street boozer. It changed hands recently and re-opened in September 2008 as a trendy food pub (cutting down selection of real ales). New owners (two brothers who started with the Regent in Kensal Green) painted the entire vast Victorian frontage black, for some reason, pared down the interior to minimalist, with wooden tables and chairs, darkness punctuated by candlelight, voluble music, and re-vamped the huge garden behind (where you could practically play bowls if you wanted to, and if there were any grass). Pub is dog-friendly. Menu features some pub specials, gourmet burgers and different kinds of cheeses. They seem to be catering for the younger, trendy set (of which there might be a few in the neighbourhood), but it’s hard to see this concept lasting. The former clientele has probably decamped to the White Horse down the road, which has so far largely resisted the trendy allure. Not what you would call a real ale hot-bed. Underground: Belsize Park. Overground : Hampstead Heath. Buses: C11, 24, 46, 168.

website: www.thestaghampstead.com.

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Last update: 13/01/2009

SWISS COTTAGE

98 Finchley Road, NW3 5EL

Sam Smiths Old Brewery Bitter

After being a Sam Smiths keg outlet for many years, real ale has made a somewhat surprise return. Looks like a Swiss chalet which is somewhat incongruous in the midst of an island surrounded by some of London's busiest roads.

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Last update: 20/06/2009

WASHINGTON

50 Englands Lane, NW3 4UE

020 7722 8842

Mon - Thu 12.00 - 23.00 (Fri/Sat 00.00, Sun 22.30)

Adnams Regatta, Fuller’s London Pride, Timothy Taylor’s Landlord

Popular and imposing Victorian corner pub. Extensively retained period woodwork together with lots of cut and etched galls compliment the stucco ceiling and island bar. Listed on CAMRA’s London Regional Inventory of historic pub interiors, despite its opening up. Features to admire include the entrance floor mosaic proclaiming “Washington Hotel and Billiards”, the wall tiling and the lovely painted mirrors toawards the rear with their pictures of flaura and fauna. No mention of this pub would be complete without mention of the commendable full price list clearly displayed on the wall. There is a separate meeting room capacity 60. Beers rotate, two or three usually on. Hot and cold food is available. Building dates from 1865. Named after the village of Washington in Sussex, whence hailed the first licensee. Underground: Belsize Park, Chalk Farm, Swiss Cottage.

M&B

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Last update: 13/01/2009

WELLS

30 Well Walk, NW3 1BX

020 7794 3785

Mon - Sat 12.00 - 23.00 (Sun 22.30)

Adnams Broadside, Black Sheep Bitter

Possibly the most gastro of all gastro-pubs in NW3, some 80% of the custom is diners which could be explained by the hearty portions. Food served daily 12.00 - 15.00 (Sun 16.00) & 18.00 (Sun 19.00) - 22.00. Not easy to find as bears a passing resemblance to one of the many fine houses you find around here. The interior has been furnished and finished in a modern style, black tiles adorn the walls and there is a lounge area at the back with a TV. Underground: Hampstead. Overground: Hampstead Heath.

website: www.thewellshampstead.co.uk. Formerly Wells Tavern.

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Last update: 13/01/2009

WETHERSPOONS:

255 Finchley Road, NW3

020 7433 0920

9.00 - 23.30 (Fri/Sat 00.00, Sun 22.30)

Greene King Ruddles Best, Abbot; up to four rotating guests; Weston's Marcle Hill cider

Located just north of Finchley Rd tube station occupying the front right hand side of this curving modern shopping centre, with a cinema, book store, Habitat and numerous eating places. Views of Finchley Road from the main bar, about a third of which is partitioned off as a separate area into which children can be taken. There are more intimate spaces in the interior of the building, including a conference room available for hire. You can sit on the balcony overlooking the shops, but there is no outside smoking area. Standard JDW fittings, with ‘industrial’ ceiling. Operates as a Lloyds No 1, to attract a younger clientele, with background music and large screen TVs in the evening. There is a disabled toilet and access to the main bar. Food available until 22.00 every day. Free wi-fi. Cask Marque accredited. Underground: Finchley Road. Buses 13, 82,113, 187, 268, C11.

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Last update: 09/03/2010

WHITE HORSE

154-155 Fleet Road, NW3 2QX

020 7485 2112

11.00 – 23.00 (later on weekends)

Caledonian Deuchars IPA, Hook Norton Old Hooky, Sharp's Doom Bar, Shepherd Neame Master Brew

Convivial and attractive triangular corner pub, with long pedigree, dating back to 1827, and including customers such as George Orwell, who worked at a bookshop opposite, and Joe Orton. Formerly G.E. Aldwinkle’s. Interior decoration is listed, including fine oak bar panelling, decorative ceiling, stained glass and floor tiles. Decorative fireplaces, sconces, old prints, Victorian-style lampshades, chandeliers and rococo mirrors lend an elegant ambience to the wooden tables and chairs, interspersed with upholstered furniture. There is a small garden (or outside area with tables and chairs), rest rooms in basement. Generally soft music and interesting Thai menu, also offering traditional English puds. Good wine list. A neighbourhood gem. Overground: Hampstead Heath. Underground: Belsize Park. Buses: C11, 24, 46, 168.

Formerly G E Aldwinkles, originally White Horse. S&N lease.

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Last update: 13/01/2009

YE OLDE WHITE BEAR

Well Road, NW3 1LJ

020 7435 3758

The pub has now closed and is in the process of conversion. Rumour has it that it is being converted into a restaurant.

Closed.

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Last update: 03/02/2010

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