The Elephant's Head
Camden Town · NW1A tiled Victorian corner pub at the top of the high street that stays open until 02:00 on the busy nights. Music on the walls, no fuss behind the bar, and the obvious last stop before the night bus.
- Street
- Camden Town
- Address
- 224 Camden High Street, NW1 8QR
- Style
- Traditional British Pub
- Price
- ££££
About The Elephant's Head
Proper Local Boozer
The Elephant's Head represents everything that makes Camden special – it's unpretentious, slightly chaotic, and absolutely authentic. This is where local artists, musicians, and assorted creative types gather to plot world domination over pints of perfectly kept beer.
The Thai Surprise
Upstairs, an unlikely Thai kitchen serves food that would make Bangkok proud. The pad thai is legendary among those in the know, and the green curry packs enough heat to warm you through Camden's chilliest nights. It's this kind of beautiful randomness that makes Camden magic.
The Atmosphere
Expect mismatched furniture, passionate conversations about music and art, and the kind of atmosphere that can only develop naturally over decades. The jukebox is curated by people who actually know music, and the crowd includes everyone from established artists to tomorrow's breakthrough acts.
Local Knowledge
Weekday evenings offer the best mix of locals and creative types. The Thai food is available most nights, but call ahead to avoid disappointment. This is a cash establishment where conversation flows as freely as the beer.
Photo: N Chadwick via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Who’s playing this weekend.
One email every Thursday evening: the gigs, the markets and the new openings in NW1, NW3 and NW5. Free. Leave any time.