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Bars

Cocktail bars, wine bars, and the best places to drink

Hawley Arms
PubAmy's Local

Hawley Arms

£·Castlehaven Road·Camden Town

The pub forever associated with Amy Winehouse and the mid-2000s Camden music scene. Rebuilt after a devastating fire in 2008, it retains its scruffy charm and remains one of the best rock'n'roll pubs in London.

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Pub & GardenBest Beer Garden

The Edinboro Castle

££·Mornington Terrace·Camden Town

A large, handsome pub with arguably the best beer garden in Camden - a huge outdoor space with festoon lighting, barbecues in summer, and enough room to lose yourself. Perfect for long Sunday afternoons.

The Lock Tavern
Pub & RooftopCamden Classic

The Lock Tavern

££·Chalk Farm Road·Chalk Farm

A Camden institution with a rooftop terrace, regular DJ sets, and a crowd that ranges from market traders to musicians. The terrace overlooking the market is prime real estate on a Saturday afternoon.

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Vegan PubAll Vegan

The Spread Eagle

££·Parkway·Camden Town

London's first fully vegan pub, serving plant-based food and drink in a beautifully restored Victorian boozer. The fact that everything is vegan almost feels incidental - the food and drinks are just genuinely good.

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Bar & MusicHorse Hospital

Proud Camden

££·The Horse Hospital·Chalk Farm

A bar, gallery, and music venue in a converted horse hospital in the Stables Market. The atmospheric tunnels host live music and DJ nights, and the courtyard bar is a hidden gem in the heart of Camden.

The Blues Kitchen
BBQ & Blues BarLive Music Nightly

The Blues Kitchen

££·Camden High Street·Camden Town

A Southern BBQ joint and blues bar on Camden High Street with live music every night. The ribs are smoky, the bourbon list is extensive, and the atmosphere - all exposed brick and blues guitar - is a guaranteed good time.