If you’re in Camden Town and you fancy going to the pub then you’re really in for a treat. The area is well-known for pub culture and there are a wide range of venues to choose from. From classic pubs that never change to venues with tempting food or a distinctive atmosphere, there are lots of options when you’re going for a drink. If you’re struggling to choose we’re here to help – this is our guide to the best pubs in Camden.
The best pubs in Camden
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The best pubs in Camden
- The World's End – Spacious alternative pub
- The Camden Eye – Pub in a prime location
- The Elephant's Head – Classic Camden pub
- The Oxford Arms – Lively family-run pub since 1968
- The Black Heart – Distinctive pub and music venue
- Camden Road Arms – Top pub for craft beer
- The Dublin Castle – Pub with a musical legacy
- The Spread Eagle – Welcoming contemporary venue
- The Dev – Alternative music favourite
- The Lyttelton Arms – Vibrant and contemporary boozer
- The Camden Head – Drinking spot since 1787
- The Farrier – Rustic market pub
- The Lock Tavern – Lively local pub
- The Hawley Arms – Renowned music venue
- The Good Mixer – Long-standing pub and music venue
- The Camden Assembly – Energetic Camden pub
- Bucks Head – Bustling contemporary spot
- Earl of Camden – Elegant and casual drinking spot
- The Constitution – Classic canalside venue
The best pubs in Camden
Spacious alternative pub
Spacious pub The World’s End sits just opposite Camden Town station. With exposed brick, wooden beams, and a metal playlist, it’s a popular alternative pub. They serve a varied range of drinks, as well as food, and the venue is bright and airy. For gigs, the basement venue Underworld is a top destination.
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174 Camden High St, Camden Town
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The World's End Camden
020-748 219 32 - Read more on Thatsup
Pub in a prime location
When you exit Camden Town station, The Camden Eye is one of the first things you'll see. It's a spacious and light-filled pub with a simple interior. Vegan junk food is served along with a full selection of drinks, including craft beer and cocktails. Various events take place throughout the week.
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2 Kentish Town Road, Camden Town
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The Camden Eye
020-742 808 25 - Read more on Thatsup
Classic Camden pub
In the middle of Camden High Street you'll find The Elephant's Head. This is an authentic Victorian pub with a welcoming atmosphere that makes it a hit with locals and tourists. There's a full choice of drinks and a food menu of proper pub grub. Live music is on frequently here.
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224 Camden High Street, Camden Town
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The Elephant's Head
020-748 531 30 - Read more on Thatsup
Lively family-run pub since 1968
Discover classic Victorian pub architecture at The Oxford Arms, a traditional pub with high ceilings in the heart of Camden Town. It's a cosy place for drinks and typical pub food like sandwiches, burgers, and fish and chips. Live sport is shown here and there's a theatre upstairs for comedy performances.
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265 Camden High Street, Camden Town
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The Oxford Arms
020-726 749 45 - Read more on Thatsup
Distinctive pub and music venue
The Black Heart is proudly alternative, combining a dark and evocative interior with a raucous music venue that regularly hosts metal gigs. The interior is decorated with musical and religious paraphernalia and posters, and the bar serves a variety of drinks to the surprisingly eclectic crowd this pub attracts.
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3 Greenland Pl, Camden Town
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The Black Heart
020-742 897 30 - Read more on Thatsup
Top pub for craft beer
Cosy Victorian pub Camden Road Arms specialises in craft beer and is based in one of the quieter parts of Camden Town. A venture from BrewDog, you can sample a range of their brews here. Classic pub food, including a Sunday roast, is on the menu too, plus a fun bottomless brunch.
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102, 104 Camden Rd, Camden Town
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Camden Road Arms
020-748 545 30 - Read more on Thatsup
Pub with a musical legacy
The Dublin Castle has long been a piece of music history; Amy Winehouse is noted to have been one of its most famous regulars. This red-fronted family-run establishment is still going strong, with posters on the walls showing off its musical legacy. Live music events continue to take place frequently.
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94 Parkway, Camden Town
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The Dublin Castle
0794-957 51 49 - Read more on Thatsup
Welcoming contemporary venue
Housed in a Grade II listed building, The Spread Eagle is a contemporary pub blending the modern with the traditional. It's an elegant venue serving a full range of drinks and elevated incarnations of pub grub. There's also a private function room that's suitable for a range of different events.
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141 Albert Street, Camden Town
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The Spread Eagle Camden
020-726 714 10 - Read more on Thatsup
Alternative music favourite
Often referred to as The Dev, The Devonshire Arms has long been a hotspot on the alternative scene. The pub has a distinctive mock-Tudor exterior, a dark interior, and a lively crowd. Rock and metal bands and DJs frequently provide the soundtrack at this popular goth venue.
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33 Kentish Town Road, Camden Town
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The Devonshire Arms Kentish Town
020-726 788 27 - Read more on Thatsup
Vibrant and contemporary boozer
Set opposite Mornington Crescent station, The Lyttelton Arms is a vibrant and modern pub with colourful murals and leopard print details. There are lots of drinks to explore at the bar, like cocktails, craft beer, and wine. The eclectic menu offers street food to please different appetites, from burgers to vegan recipes.
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1 Camden High Street, Camden Town
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The Lyttelton Arms
020-738 727 49 - Read more on Thatsup
Drinking spot since 1787
One of the oldest pubs in the area is The Camden Head. It opened in 1787 and is packed with history. It has its own comedy club offering live shows and comedy workshops. DJs play at weekends and you can drop by just for drinks and food, including some very distinctive burgers.
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100 Camden High Street, Camden Town
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The Camden Head
020-748 540 19 - Read more on Thatsup
Rustic market pub
The Farrier holds the distinction of being the first pub to open in Camden Market. It comes with a warm atmosphere, cosy rustic feel, and classic pub interior. Drinks include cocktails made with local ingredients, organic wines, and draft beer. Pub-grub favourites like burgers and fish and chips are available too.
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Camden Stables Market, 87/88 North Yard, Camden Town
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The Farrier
020-809 241 00 - Read more on Thatsup
Lively local pub
The Lock Tavern has a lively atmosphere and lots going on. There's a traditional weathered pub interior, an expansive garden, and an upstairs cocktail bar and roof terrace. The bar offers a wide range of drinks and food is also served - think favourites like pizza and burgers. There's a Sunday roast too.
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35 Chalk Farm Road, Camden Town
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The Lock Tavern
020-748 271 63 - Read more on Thatsup
Renowned music venue
The Hawley Arms isn’t just a great choice for a drink in Camden – it’s also a legendary music venue. This welcoming destination still holds gigs regularly but on any night of the week you’ll find a rock ‘n’ roll atmosphere and a varied choice of food and drinks.
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2 Castlehaven Rd, Camden Town
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The Hawley Arms
020-742 859 79 - Read more on Thatsup
Long-standing pub and music venue
Legendary venue The Good Mixer is ideal for live music fans. Acts from Amy Winehouse to Noel Gallagher have performed or drank in the pub. It has a deep blue exterior and a typical pub look inside. Street food is served by rotating vendors, there are gigs, and live sport is shown.
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30 Inverness Street, Camden Town
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The Good Mixer
020-307 600 02 - Read more on Thatsup
Energetic Camden pub
The Camden Assembly has lots of energy and a buzzing line-up of live music performances. There's also a cosy private room that's suitable for up to 50 guests. You can order burgers at this well-established venue and sample drinks including cocktails, draft beer, and an international wine list.
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49 Chalk Farm Road, Camden Town
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The Camden Assembly
020-742 408 00 - Read more on Thatsup
Bustling contemporary spot
In a prime spot in Camden High Street, Bucks Head is a busy pub with a contemporary look and feel. The interior is spacious and you can hire the venue for events. There are plenty of drinks to choose from but gin is a speciality here. Food is served all day.
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202 Camden High Street, Camden Town
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Bucks Head
020-728 415 13 - Read more on Thatsup
Elegant and casual drinking spot
For an elegant place for a drink, try the Earl of Camden. The pub has a stylish modern look and a casual atmosphere. DJs spin tunes at weekends, live sport is shown, and there are menus of typical pub food and a varied choice of drinks. Children and dogs are welcome.
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55 Parkway, Camden Town
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Earl of Camden
020-728 416 75 - Read more on Thatsup
Classic canalside venue
Punters were disappointed when canalside pub The Constitution abruptly shut down in 2020. The pub reopened in March 2024, serving drinks and seasonal British cuisine in a traditional pub setting. The venue has outdoor tables as well as a roof terrace that offers great views of the local area.
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42 St Pancras Way, Camden Town
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