London area of Hamstead guide

What to do and where to stay in London's Hamstead neighbourhood

In the beginning of the 18th century Hampstead was still a rural village fashionable for its spa waters, which were bottled in The Flask pub in Highgate - then called The Thatched House - and sold to taverns and coffee houses for their 'medicinal' properties. The Flask, a charming Victorian pub with fireplaces, tiling and wood panelling, is one of the area's favourite traditional pubs, alongside the cavernous Spaniard's Inn, with its splendid beer garden and wood-panelled nooks and crannies. Despite containing some of the most expensive homes in the world and being a popular destination for tourists, Hampstead has maintained its unique village feel and remains a lovely place for a stroll. With its lido, swimming ponds and magnificent view over London from Parliament Hill, the Heath is an obvious destination for walkers, but the cobbled narrow streets of old Hampstead - lined with cafes, book shops and antiques parlours - are not to be missed as well. The restored Kenwood House houses a superb museum while the church of St John-at-Hampstead, surrounded by trees and old grave stones, is perhaps one of the prettiest in north London. The excellent Everyman cinema allows film lovers to lie down on sofas and arm chairs with a glass of wine while watching the latest releases, while Hampstead even has its own newspaper, the historic Ham & High.

See our recommended nearby Hamstead Hotels, and Pubs.

Best Western Palm Hotel London
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel
64-76 Hendon Way, NW2
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King Solomon Hotel
London > Hotels > Budget Chain Hotel
155/159 Golders Green Road, NW11
For comfortable, budget accommodation in Golders Green the King Soloman fits the bill with 80 bedrooms and complimentary buffet breakfast. Rooms are basic but they all ... More

 

 

Quality Maitrise Hotel London
London > Hotels > Mid-Range Chain Hotel
53-59 Kilburn High Road, NW6
Located in North London, just a 2-minute walk from Kilburn Park Tube station, the Quality Maitrise hotel offers value for money and 50 modern rooms. It's ... More

 

 

Hotels in Hamstead

 

The Wells Tavern
London > Nightlife > Pubs
30 Well Walk, London, Hamstead, London NW3
Take an elegant, Georgian building on a side street in Hampstead - a sauntering five minutes walk away from the heath - add a chilled-out pub ... More

 

 

The Flask
London > Nightlife > Pubs
14 Flask Walk, London, Hamstead, London NW3
The historic Flask pub in Hampstead used to be called the Thatched House at the beginning of the 18th century when Hampstead was a rural village ... More

 

 

The Holly Bush
London > Nightlife > Pubs
22 Holly Mount, Hampstead, London, Hamstead, London NW3
The Holly Bush is the quintessential London pub. Built in 1643 it has changed little over the centuries. Hidden in the attractive back alleys of Hampstead, ... More

 

 

Pubs in Hamstead