Best Pubs in Camden
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THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO CAMDEN’S BEST DRINKING DENS
Grab a drinking partner because you’ve got an extra lie in this weekend and there’s really only one way to celebrate that… in the pub, of course. Packed with trad boozers, canal-side watering holes and sunny terraces, NW1 offers ample opportunities for alcoholic refreshment.
And if there’s one man than knows a thing or two about them, it’s founder of Camden Town Brewery, Jasper Cuppaidge. Here, he shares his best places for a pint.
BLACK HEART
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‘As they say, “Beer, booze and bands, in no particular order”. We’ve been drinking and pouring Camden at the Black Heart since it opened, and launched our Ink Stout here with a big, beer-filled party. It’s still the go-to place for the Beer Team here at the Brewery.’
KERB CAMDEN MARKET
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‘KERB Camden Market has brought some of London’s top street food chefs together to make very good stuff happen, bringing a new spirit to the area. Our favourite trader is Ink – we love their salt and Sichuan pepper squid with miso mayo, alongside a pint of our our Hells Lager.’
LOCK TAVERN
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‘Just round the corner from our Camden HQ, our beers have been on the taps since the early days. With an ace team behind the bar, awesome playlists, a huge beer garden and great live music, you just can’t go wrong.’
JOE’S
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‘We have been drinking here alongside other bar teams across Camden for a good while. We even launched one of our very first beers here, Show Boat Brown Ale, back in the day. Top place for late night drinking, with a great line-up of DJ’s all week long.’
THE ROUNDHOUSE
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‘A killer music venue on our doorstep, The Roundhouse has played host to some of the best bands around, with a back catalogue that includes icons such as David Bowie. A non-stop hub of creativity with workshops, sessions and installations for everyone. Hit up Joe’s, just opposite, for those post-gig beer needs.’