Latest reviews for Bars & Pubs in Camden Town, London, United Kingdom

The Blues Kitchen - by ExtraFries

ExtraFries — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:05:26 +0000

Review by ExtraFries

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7387 5277

Website: http://www.theblueskitchen.com/

One of the better bars in London this side of town. Well stocked, a huge range of bourbons and whiskeys and great food. The music is more modern blues with the Sunday Blues Jam sessions being absolutely fantastic. Recommended.One of the better bars in London this side of town. Well stocked, a huge range of bourbons and whiskeys and great food. The music is more modern blues with the Sunday Blues Jam sessions being absolutely fantastic. Recommended.

The Ice Wharf - by AlexWoods

AlexWoods — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:22:18 +0000

Review by AlexWoods

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7428 3770

Website: http://www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk/pubs/pub-details.php?PubNumber=2450

Tags: pub chain, live music, standard pub food

As Weatherspoons go, this one is particularly grim and soulless. Capacity for a variety of beer, rarely delivers. Staff are generally surly and unpleasant but so would I be if I had to work there.As Weatherspoons go, this one is particularly grim and soulless. Capacity for a variety of beer, rarely delivers. Staff are generally surly and unpleasant but so would I be if I had to work there.

The Dublin Castle - by AlexWoods

AlexWoods — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 15:20:27 +0000

Review by AlexWoods

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7485 1773

Tags: live music, relaxed, friendly

Meh. Good for a cheesy boogie or if you want to see a band. Gets very crowded, very sweaty and full of very, very "cool" people...Meh. Good for a cheesy boogie or if you want to see a band. Gets very crowded, very sweaty and full of very, very "cool" people...

The Black Heart - New bar - and it's ace. by benantiben

benantiben — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 13:31:24 +0000

Review by benantiben

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 0207 428 9730

Website: http://www.ourblackheart.com/

Tags: live music, cool, relaxed

OK the only good thing about the bar that used to be here (in my opinion) was its location - tucked away behind the High Street, free from tourists, it felt like a hidden gem and a spot where you could have a quiet drink even on a crazy busy Camden Town weekend.

Now though, The Black Heart has launched and not only is the location brilliant, but the bar is really, really fun. Run by the same people who have the Hoxton Bar & Kitchen and done in the same kind of simple decor - lots of black but with some pretty ace artwork on the walls, with good food on a simple menu and a great selection of beers on tap and in bottles.

Opening night aside (mayhem - all booze was free) it's become somewhere I'm going to at every chance, and I recommend you go and try it too. But don't tell too many people.OK the only good thing about the bar that used to be here (in my opinion) was its location - tucked away behind the High Street, free from tourists, it felt like a hidden gem and a spot where you could have a quiet drink even on a crazy busy Camden Town weekend.

Now though, The Black Heart has launched and not only is the location brilliant, but the bar is really, really fun. Run by the same people who have the Hoxton Bar & Kitchen and done in the same kind of simple decor - lots of black but with some pretty ace artwork on the walls, with good food on a simple menu and a great selection of beers on tap and in bottles.

Opening night aside (mayhem - all booze was free) it's become somewhere I'm going to at every chance, and I recommend you go and try it too. But don't tell too many people.

The Lock Tavern - camden institution by sarahbean

sarahbean — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 12:29:45 +0000

Review by sarahbean

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7482 7163

Website: http://www.lock-tavern.co.uk

Tags: beer garden, cool, trendy

The Lock is probably the best place to go in Camden. Been going for years so they gave me a regulars card which means I don't have to queue on weekend which is a bonus.

I generally gof ro the music programming and have seen some amazing djs, LCD Soundsystem, Simian Mobile Disco, Hot Chip, Vampire Weekend, play there in such an intimate atmosphere.

The garden and terrace are also great to whiling away a lazy Saturday or Sunday with a roast and usually a bloody Mary.

Only let down is the toilets which need a major overhaul, major!The Lock is probably the best place to go in Camden. Been going for years so they gave me a regulars card which means I don't have to queue on weekend which is a bonus.

I generally gof ro the music programming and have seen some amazing djs, LCD Soundsystem, Simian Mobile Disco, Hot Chip, Vampire Weekend, play there in such an intimate atmosphere.

The garden and terrace are also great to whiling away a lazy Saturday or Sunday with a roast and usually a bloody Mary.

Only let down is the toilets which need a major overhaul, major!

Marathon Kebab - last call for the marathon by Dsaoirse

Dsaoirse — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:27:06 +0000

Review by Dsaoirse

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7485 3814

Tags: lively, turkish, crowded

the marathon is as famous as camden itself ...old heads and head the balls, everyone who is anyone in the music or art world has used it and loved it for years..keith richards, shane mc'gowan and paul weller are all on record saying some of the best nights of their lives were spent there in the company of danny blue..the marathon is historic ..and signaled the great alliance b'tween the irish and greek/turkish in london .. the dionysian shebeen ..camden council and the cops should be hung for meddling with the rare find that 'the marathon' is..personally, i blame the stage school bunny winehouse and pete pathetic doherty..for bringing in hordes of equally dull stage school and hooray well-off spring brats that stink up camden..they've ruined the place..and now it looks like our only salvation and last chance saloon is under threat..having to close down at one o'clock..and keep the middle class raffle riffs from the door!the marathon is as famous as camden itself ...old heads and head the balls, everyone who is anyone in the music or art world has used it and loved it for years..keith richards, shane mc'gowan and paul weller are all on record saying some of the best nights of their lives were spent there in the company of danny blue..the marathon is historic ..and signaled the great alliance b'tween the irish and greek/turkish in london .. the dionysian shebeen ..camden council and the cops should be hung for meddling with the rare find that 'the marathon' is..personally, i blame the stage school bunny winehouse and pete pathetic doherty..for bringing in hordes of equally dull stage school and hooray well-off spring brats that stink up camden..they've ruined the place..and now it looks like our only salvation and last chance saloon is under threat..having to close down at one o'clock..and keep the middle class raffle riffs from the door!

Bree Louise - Wonderful pub! by AlexWoods

AlexWoods — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:59:24 +0000

Review by AlexWoods

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7383 2141

Tags: relaxed, friendly, real ale

Damn straight, this is a great pub! I could be a little wasted on you if you're after a polished, slick city bar and you don't like beer (in which case I feel very sorry for you for many reasons) but this is a Beer Mecca!

Capacity for 16 beers, most of them on gravity (last time there were only 15 on. The shame!) and 8 proper ciders means that you will be spoiled for choice. It's a decent price, even more so if you're a CAMRA member as you get a handsome discount.

They have a good food menu dominated by pies. Now, my steak and kidney wasn't the greatest steak and kidney pie I've ever had but it was still damnably good and about the size of my head. Monday to Thursday they feature a "Pie of the Week" for a fiver which is most pleasingly barginous. Unless you have a CAMRA card in which case all pies are Â£5 any day of the week!

Staff are as a rule charmingly inoffensive and efficient and there is a very friendly, buzzy atmosphere. You will inevitably get a smattering of Beardy Weirdys but that should offend no one (partly because of what I aspire to become maybe) and I would say that the demographic is pretty varied.

Big screens show some sporting events, sound off during civilised hours.

Very highly recommended!Damn straight, this is a great pub! I could be a little wasted on you if you're after a polished, slick city bar and you don't like beer (in which case I feel very sorry for you for many reasons) but this is a Beer Mecca!

Capacity for 16 beers, most of them on gravity (last time there were only 15 on. The shame!) and 8 proper ciders means that you will be spoiled for choice. It's a decent price, even more so if you're a CAMRA member as you get a handsome discount.

They have a good food menu dominated by pies. Now, my steak and kidney wasn't the greatest steak and kidney pie I've ever had but it was still damnably good and about the size of my head. Monday to Thursday they feature a "Pie of the Week" for a fiver which is most pleasingly barginous. Unless you have a CAMRA card in which case all pies are Â£5 any day of the week!

Staff are as a rule charmingly inoffensive and efficient and there is a very friendly, buzzy atmosphere. You will inevitably get a smattering of Beardy Weirdys but that should offend no one (partly because of what I aspire to become maybe) and I would say that the demographic is pretty varied.

Big screens show some sporting events, sound off during civilised hours.

Very highly recommended!

Bar Vinyl - ... by Harris123

Harris123 — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 17:27:51 +0000

Review by Harris123

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7681 7898

Website: http://www.vinyl-addiction.co.uk

Tags: inverness street, relaxed, friendly

Best bar in Camden - if you havent been there already, your missing out!Best bar in Camden - if you havent been there already, your missing out!

UnderSolo - best by smithB

smithB — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 16:39:45 +0000

Review by smithB

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7428 9771

Tags: friendly, relaxed, electronica

venue in Camden!! With brilliant music and great cocktails! Ill definitely be going back!venue in Camden!! With brilliant music and great cocktails! Ill definitely be going back!

Bar Solo - Jazz by jane123

jane123 — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:17:47 +0000

Review by jane123

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7482 4611

Website: http://www.solobar.co.uk/

Tags: friendly, jazz, relaxed

I was amazed to see that such a nice restaurant in Camden also has live jazz! bonus! The food is of very high standard and the staff are polite and friendly! A must when in Camden!I was amazed to see that such a nice restaurant in Camden also has live jazz! bonus! The food is of very high standard and the staff are polite and friendly! A must when in Camden!

Made In Brazil - Best bar in Camden by jane123

jane123 — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:15:35 +0000

Review by jane123

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7482 0777

Tags: inverness street, cocktails, camden town

I could live at made in brasil! The food is gorgeous and the cocktails are even better!! A must!I could live at made in brasil! The food is gorgeous and the cocktails are even better!! A must!

Fifty Five Bar & Lounge - Great night out by sweetcharidee

sweetcharidee — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:11:12 +0000

Review by sweetcharidee

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7424 9054

Website: http://www.fiftyfivebar.co.uk

Tags: friendly, relaxed, young and fun

I had a great night out here recently for a friend's birthday. Fifty Five excels in what it does: cocktails, music and atmosphere.

It's all about the fun and we had our fill of it! The staff are friendly and welcoming and genuinely want you to have a good time. I would highly recommend this bar to anyone wanting a great night out.

I had a great night out here recently for a friend's birthday. Fifty Five excels in what it does: cocktails, music and atmosphere.

It's all about the fun and we had our fill of it! The staff are friendly and welcoming and genuinely want you to have a good time. I would highly recommend this bar to anyone wanting a great night out.

Edinboro Castle - by beccywiseman

beccywiseman — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:33:42 +0000

Review by beccywiseman

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7255 9651

Tags: beer garden, relaxed, students

This is a gorgeous pub for a family Sunday roast. It is so relaxed and the food is fabulous!This is a gorgeous pub for a family Sunday roast. It is so relaxed and the food is fabulous!

The Victoria - The Goose has lost it's Crown... Camden's best pub by AlexWoods

AlexWoods — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:22:33 +0000

Review by AlexWoods

Rating: 5.00

Phone: 020 7387 3804

Tags: beer garden, jazz, cool

I donâ¬"t want to alarm any one, but this could well be the best pub in Camden. I know thatâ¬"s controversial, and I think I may have to write a letter of apology to the Crown, but this place is just utterly fantastic. I think Iâ¬"m in love.

For a start, it closes in the afternoon. Now, that may not seem like a merit in most peopleâ¬"s book but there is something so quintessentially â¬Spubbyâ¬ about it â¬ open for lunch, close during the â¬Sgraveyard hoursâ¬, which any barman/maid is familiar with (in fact, I wrote most of my undergraduate dissertation while at work during this down time) then open up for knocking off time.

(Also, if you think about it, itâ¬"s completely logical â¬ A: the kind of people who are drinking at 3.30pm on a Tuesday afternoon are the kind of people you probably donâ¬"t want in your pub. People like me. B: just a quick cost/benefit analysis must highlight the fact that the amount of money you take over the bar on your average weekday afternoon is usually significantly less than the cost of powering and manning the place.)

So. Itâ¬"s closed. Great. Inside it is beautiful! Very comfortable and welcoming, a little dark but that gave it a more cosy touch. Thereâ¬"s a decent sized L-shaped bar, with some excellent bar stools. Around one side are some very interesting copper-topped tables, which must be a bugger to keep clean but they look great! Around the other side there are some more comfy looking tables, chairs and sofas.

Now then. The garden is a delight! Itâ¬"s enclosed, itâ¬"s paved and overhung with some kind of vegetation. There is also a long trestle table roofed with trellising which I can imagine in the evening looks very romantic indeed.

They only have one beer, but itâ¬"s London Pride and it was delicious so who gives a crap. Further to that they have a pretty standard collection of lagers etc.

By far and away the highlight of this pub is the juke box. I had a wonderful time (and spent a lot of money!) trawling through the extensive collection which can cater to pretty much any taste.

As if l that wasnâ¬"t enough, the staff when we went in were some of the most charming and sociable Iâ¬"ve had the pleasure to have met and they do great pizza.

This all makes for a fantastic, friendly atmosphere and I can see this gaff becoming a regular.
I donâ¬"t want to alarm any one, but this could well be the best pub in Camden. I know thatâ¬"s controversial, and I think I may have to write a letter of apology to the Crown, but this place is just utterly fantastic. I think Iâ¬"m in love.

For a start, it closes in the afternoon. Now, that may not seem like a merit in most peopleâ¬"s book but there is something so quintessentially â¬Spubbyâ¬ about it â¬ open for lunch, close during the â¬Sgraveyard hoursâ¬, which any barman/maid is familiar with (in fact, I wrote most of my undergraduate dissertation while at work during this down time) then open up for knocking off time.

(Also, if you think about it, itâ¬"s completely logical â¬ A: the kind of people who are drinking at 3.30pm on a Tuesday afternoon are the kind of people you probably donâ¬"t want in your pub. People like me. B: just a quick cost/benefit analysis must highlight the fact that the amount of money you take over the bar on your average weekday afternoon is usually significantly less than the cost of powering and manning the place.)

So. Itâ¬"s closed. Great. Inside it is beautiful! Very comfortable and welcoming, a little dark but that gave it a more cosy touch. Thereâ¬"s a decent sized L-shaped bar, with some excellent bar stools. Around one side are some very interesting copper-topped tables, which must be a bugger to keep clean but they look great! Around the other side there are some more comfy looking tables, chairs and sofas.

Now then. The garden is a delight! Itâ¬"s enclosed, itâ¬"s paved and overhung with some kind of vegetation. There is also a long trestle table roofed with trellising which I can imagine in the evening looks very romantic indeed.

They only have one beer, but itâ¬"s London Pride and it was delicious so who gives a crap. Further to that they have a pretty standard collection of lagers etc.

By far and away the highlight of this pub is the juke box. I had a wonderful time (and spent a lot of money!) trawling through the extensive collection which can cater to pretty much any taste.

As if all that wasnâ¬"t enough, the staff when we went in were some of the most charming and sociable Iâ¬"ve had the pleasure to have met and they do great pizza.

This all makes for a fantastic, friendly atmosphere and I can see this gaff becoming a regular.

Prince Albert - Re: Great atmosphere, great beer, great food! by AlexWoods

AlexWoods — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:53:57 +0000

Review by AlexWoods

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7485 1523

Tags: jazz, live music, cool

Great pub! I ate there on Friday night with my folks, having seen enough reviews to persuade me it was well worth the visit, and indeed it was!

It's a bit off the main drag but was still buzzing and busy (without being rammed). It's an old Charrington's pub, not especially remarkable in these parts. The building itself is pretty impressive with y'classic green tiled exterior and frosted windows.

The dining room is upstairs and as such a little more tranquil and removed from the hustle and bustle of the bar. It's very comfortable and cosy. Wooden tables with an eclectic collection of chairs.

The service was efficient and chirpy. I think the waitress took offense when I asked her to confirm they had a DRY sherry for the Old Gal (for the sherry drinkers among you, this is the only pub I have been to in London where you can get a good, cold Tio Pepe) but otherwise she seemed happy to deal with mine and my father's somewhat disjointed approach to ordering food. (In my defence, we'd been in Bar 55. The evening was already a little bit loose around the edges.)

I enjoyed an enormous bowl of mussels to start - rich, salty and sumptuous! The Fossils enjoyed a very generous asparagus salad and some kind of goats cheese pastry salad type thing. Both declared their meals very delicious.

We followed this with lamb cutlets (medium rare. Meltingly tender.) and lemon soul. Again, very good indeed!

None of us are really of the sweet persuasion, unless there is a crÃ¨me brÃ»lÃ©e to be had, but we did share a very good cheese board.

The wine list is pretty decent and reasonably priced. We also sampled the beer - Black Sheep (one of three available. Can't remember the others) and a very good pint it was too.

The seem to do an awful lot of live music and "events" at the Prince Albert which I suspect are well worth investigating. People also speak very highly of their Sunday roast.

All in all a very comfortable, delicious experience. Highly recommended
Great pub! I ate there on Friday night with my folks, having seen enough reviews to persuade me it was well worth the visit, and indeed it was!

It's a bit off the main drag but was still buzzing and busy (without being rammed). It's an old Charrington's pub, not especially remarkable in these parts. The building itself is pretty impressive with y'classic green tiled exterior and frosted windows.

The dining room is upstairs and as such a little more tranquil and removed from the hustle and bustle of the bar. It's very comfortable and cosy. Wooden tables with an eclectic collection of chairs.

The service was efficient and chirpy. I think the waitress took offense when I asked her to confirm they had a DRY sherry for the Old Gal (for the sherry drinkers among you, this is the only pub I have been to in London where you can get a good, cold Tio Pepe) but otherwise she seemed happy to deal with mine and my father's somewhat disjointed approach to ordering food. (In my defence, we'd been in Bar 55. The evening was already a little bit loose around the edges.)

I enjoyed an enormous bowl of mussels to start - rich, salty and sumptuous! The Fossils enjoyed a very generous asparagus salad and some kind of goats cheese pastry salad type thing. Both declared their meals very delicious.

We followed this with lamb cutlets (medium rare. Meltingly tender.) and lemon soul. Again, very good indeed!

None of us are really of the sweet persuasion, unless there is a crÃ¨me brÃ»lÃ©e to be had, but we did share a very good cheese board.

The wine list is pretty decent and reasonably priced. We also sampled the beer - Black Sheep (one of three available. Can't remember the others) and a very good pint it was too.

The seem to do an awful lot of live music and "events" at the Prince Albert which I suspect are well worth investigating. People also speak very highly of their Sunday roast.

All in all a very comfortable, delicious experience. Highly recommended

The Albert - Not too bad by AlexWoods

AlexWoods — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:22:26 +0000

Review by AlexWoods

Rating: 3.00

Phone: 020 7722 1886

Tags: posh, relaxed, food

I quite like the Albert. It's a nice, friendly kinda place. I know not every one is a fan of Green King, but the Albert keeps a decent IPA and a good Abbots, though it's never the best pint in the world.

The staff have taken a bit of a beating in other reviews, but I've always found them pretty good. Not outstanding, but efficient and pleasant.

They have a lovely beer garden out back, which gets a lot of afternoon sun. Consequently it gets busy. But worth trying to get a seat out there if you can. Failing that you can take a seat out front. While you don't have the sunshine, this is still very pleasant. Princess Road is very pretty and very quiet so being one the street isn't so bad.

I have to admit that I'm not very impressed with the food. I had a distinctly overcooked and meagre rib-eye steak the other day. I am interested to try their pint, pie and picalily deal (all for a fiver) in the hope that it'll represent better value for money.

Still, as a place to go for a pint, especially on your way to/from Primrose Hill or Regenets Park, you could do far worse that The Albert.I quite like the Albert. It's a nice, friendly kinda place. I know not every one is a fan of Green King, but the Albert keeps a decent IPA and a good Abbots, though it's never the best pint in the world.

The staff have taken a bit of a beating in other reviews, but I've always found them pretty good. Not outstanding, but efficient and pleasant.

They have a lovely beer garden out back, which gets a lot of afternoon sun. Consequently it gets busy. But worth trying to get a seat out there if you can. Failing that you can take a seat out front. While you don't have the sunshine, this is still very pleasant. Princess Road is very pretty and very quiet so being one the street isn't so bad.

I have to admit that I'm not very impressed with the food. I had a distinctly overcooked and meagre rib-eye steak the other day. I am interested to try their pint, pie and picalily deal (all for a fiver) in the hope that it'll represent better value for money.

Still, as a place to go for a pint, especially on your way to/from Primrose Hill or Regenets Park, you could do far worse that The Albert.

The Exmouth Arms - Beautiful local by AlexWoods

AlexWoods — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:06:40 +0000

Review by AlexWoods

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7387 5440

Website: http://www.exmouth-arms.co.uk

Tags: relaxed, food, friendly

The Exmouth Arms is a BEAUTIFUL pub, inside and out. It is always festooned with the most gloriously technicolour hanging baskets and window boxes - it's simply a joy to behold.

It's stuck somewhat out of the way, in not the nicest part of Euston, but as you're walking through some pretty grotty, dodgy roads you round the corner to behold an explosion of colour. It's just glorious. They are frequent winners of Camden in Bloom.

On to something a little more masculine...

Inside the pub is spacious and well appointed with a long dark wood bar complete with eye level glass shelves and some of the best bar stools I have come across.

They have the standard range of lagers, ciders and Guinness, and three (I think) ales. Regrettably one is the ironically named Courage Best, but this is made up for by an Spitfire and an Adnam's. I always have a good pint here.

The menu boasts some very straight forward pub food. Sandwiches, pies, jackets, sausage and mash, and an artery clotting all-day-breakfast. I'm not going to lie, the food ain't gonna win no awards. But if you can find a better fish finger sandwich in London then I would very much like to know where.

You get a pretty mixed crowd, but this is very much a locals pub. It can get a little be rowdy at times, but where in Central London doesn't on a Friday night? The staff are always charming and efficient, in a very London fashion.

Be warned. The distinguished Londoner behind the bar who, to all intents and purposes, looks like the gaffer, does not rule the roost. This is a pub where The Cat is the King. I received a very disdainful look from him last time I was in for sitting in what was evidently his chair. After helping himself to a crisp and receiving a tickle behind the ear he decided we could share and curled up on my lap. So, I would suggest that if you don't like livestock don't sit at the bar!

There is a large function room upstairs, some benches out front if you want to enjoy the fragrance of the flora with a B&H, and I believe a juke box, though I haven't tried it out.

Also, if you're into that kind of thing (which I am. And proud.) The Exmouth Arms is host to one of the best folk clubs in London, The Cellar Upstairs.

So, if you are ever in that neck of the woods, or have an while to wait for a train at Euston Station then have a little walk and discover the Exmouth. You shanâ¬"t be disappointed!The Exmouth Arms is a BEAUTIFUL pub, inside and out. It is always festooned with the most gloriously technicolour hanging baskets and window boxes - it's simply a joy to behold.

It's stuck somewhat out of the way, in not the nicest part of Euston, but as you're walking through some pretty grotty, dodgy roads you round the corner to behold an explosion of colour. It's just glorious. They are frequent winners of Camden in Bloom.

On to something a little more masculine...

Inside the pub is spacious and well appointed with a long dark wood bar complete with eye level glass shelves and some of the best bar stools I have come across.

They have the standard range of lagers, ciders and Guinness, and three (I think) ales. Regrettably one is the ironically named Courage Best, but this is made up for by an Spitfire and an Adnam's. I always have a good pint here.

The menu boasts some very straight forward pub food. Sandwiches, pies, jackets, sausage and mash, and an artery clotting all-day-breakfast. I'm not going to lie, the food ain't gonna win no awards. But if you can find a better fish finger sandwich in London then I would very much like to know where.

You get a pretty mixed crowd, but this is very much a locals pub. It can get a little be rowdy at times, but where in Central London doesn't on a Friday night? The staff are always charming and efficient, in a very London fashion.

Be warned. The distinguished Londoner behind the bar who, to all intents and purposes, looks like the gaffer, does not rule the roost. This is a pub where The Cat is the King. I received a very disdainful look from him last time I was in for sitting in what was evidently his chair. After helping himself to a crisp and receiving a tickle behind the ear he decided we could share and curled up on my lap. So, I would suggest that if you don't like livestock don't sit at the bar!

There is a large function room upstairs, some benches out front if you want to enjoy the fragrance of the flora with a B&H, and I believe a juke box, though I haven't tried it out.

Also, if you're into that kind of thing (which I am. And proud.) The Exmouth Arms is host to one of the best folk clubs in London, The Cellar Upstairs.

So, if you are ever in that neck of the woods, or have an while to wait for a train at Euston Station then have a little walk and discover the Exmouth. You shanâ¬"t be disappointed!

The Hawley Arms - wtf? by Damesss

Damesss — Sun, 24 May 2009 09:49:26 +0000

Review by Damesss

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7428 5979

Website: http://www.greeneking.co.uk

Tags: food, trendy, pretentious

To 'vixbix'... are you serious? I mean wtf??????

'Im a good old fan of the Hawley like alot of young ambitious people waiting for a big break'

If someone's 'ambitious', what the hell are they doing in a low-life rip-off pile of rubble like London, let alone *camden*!!!!! It's a self-perpetuating/regulating bubble inhabited by transients, gakked-up media goons, the infirm, goths and Antipodeans for a start. Of course you can prove me wrong: how bout naming me one long-term success story this vermin-mound has spawned? Perhaps a karoke joke band like Madness?

Quite astonishing in yr naivity though. Bless, you've made me feel a bit warm inside.To 'vixbix'... are you serious? I mean wtf??????

'Im a good old fan of the Hawley like alot of young ambitious people waiting for a big break'

If someone's 'ambitious', what the hell are they doing in a low-life rip-off pile of rubble like London, let alone *camden*!!!!! It's a self-perpetuating/regulating bubble inhabited by transients, gakked-up media goons, the infirm, goths and Antipodeans for a start. Of course you can prove me wrong: how bout naming me one long-term success story this vermin-mound has spawned? Perhaps a karoke joke band like Madness?

Quite astonishing in yr naivity though. Bless, you've made me feel a bit warm inside.

Abbey Tavern - Nice pub by nispero

nispero — Wed, 13 May 2009 15:53:32 +0000

Review by nispero

Rating: 4.00

Phone: 020 7485 2131

Tags: live music, cool, relaxed

The Abbey tavern is a very nice pub located in Kentish Town. The pub has a lot of space with sofas and tables but the best part for me is the garden. It is really nice and it has a lot of heaters so you can be outside also when the weather is not so nice.
They have a huge selection of food and some nice beers like Hoeggarden.
They also have free concerts twice per week.The Abbey tavern is a very nice pub located in Kentish Town. The pub has a lot of space with sofas and tables but the best part for me is the garden. It is really nice and it has a lot of heaters so you can be outside also when the weather is not so nice.
They have a huge selection of food and some nice beers like Hoeggarden.
They also have free concerts twice per week.

The Engineer - Never again by IrieIris

IrieIris — Thu, 07 May 2009 16:34:16 +0000

Review by IrieIris

Rating: 1.00

Phone: 020 7722 0950

Website: http://www.the-engineer.com

Tags: gastro pub, beer garden, lively

Do not let the lovely decor, the extensive bar and their self-proclaimed â¬SBest Bloody Mary in townâ¬ fool you. While The Engineer's Bloody Mary is better than some that I have had, this in no way compensates for their rude and inattentive staff. My partner and I waited to be acknowledged by a waiter and be given a menu for the better part of an hour, despite repeated requests for service with any member of staff that would pass us by. Needless to say we declined ordering food when we were finally acknowledged, and requested the bill for our drinks. They took another ten minutes to locate our credit card which they had somehow lost and added what I thought to be a very cheeky 12.5 % â¬Sserviceâ¬ charge to our bill, for drinks we had ordered and collected at the bar. Had we not been so keen to leave, I would have contested this. The tables ie garden, which were â¬Sall reservedâ¬ when we arrived, were still not occupied by the time we left.

Personally I would say don't bother. There are countless pubs, eateries, restaurants and cafes in the area where you will get better value (and service!) for your money.Do not let the lovely decor, the extensive bar and their self-proclaimed â¬SBest Bloody Mary in townâ¬ fool you. While The Engineer's Bloody Mary is better than some that I have had, this in no way compensates for their rude and inattentive staff. My partner and I waited to be acknowledged by a waiter and be given a menu for the better part of an hour, despite repeated requests for service with any member of staff that would pass us by. Needless to say we declined ordering food when we were finally acknowledged, and requested the bill for our drinks. They took another ten minutes to locate our credit card which they had somehow lost and added what I thought to be a very cheeky 12.5 % â¬Sserviceâ¬ charge to our bill, for drinks we had ordered and collected at the bar. Had we not been so keen to leave, I would have contested this. The tables in the garden, which were â¬Sall reservedâ¬ when we arrived, were still not occupied by the time we left.

Personally I would say don't bother. There are countless pubs, eateries, restaurants and cafes in the area where you will get better value (and service!) for your money.