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The Camden Head, N1
N1
N1 8DY
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Taylor Walker (Spirit Pubs)Reviews (Current Rating Average: 6 of 10) see review guidelines
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BobOs . left this review about The Camden Head
It used to be a seriously trendy place in the late 60's and early 70's - I can remember propping up the bar while a Coca Cola advert was filmed outside with a load of young girls running up and down the Passage - what a lunchtime that was, me and my mate even ended up in the advert and were on telly for weeks! Today, however, it's a different place - while it still retains the fittings that show its former Victorian splendour it is now very run down and really tatty around the edges. The staff are totally disinterested and the beer is poorly kept. Shame. Below average.
On 16th July 2011
- rating: 3
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Steve of N21 left this review about The Camden Head
First visit to the Camden Head for many a moon and really pleased to find it virtually unchanged from my remembrances with all the Victorian fixtures and fittings, well described by Roger below, still in place.
Very nice location as mentioned in the Camden Passage arcade and was quite lively on my evening visit with the large outside benched area in full use.
The three beers on were Youngs London Gold, Doombar and then Hopback Summer Lightning which was a really good pint.
On 18th July 2010
- rating: 8
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Roger Button left this review about The Camden Head
The Camden Head is situated at the end of a narrow pedestrian alley lined with quaint antique shops, a little spot of London that has changed little since the likes of Dickins was rambling around looking for inspiration. Fortunately the pub remains one of the best preserved Victorian pubs in London with many outstanding features even if it has had a few knocks down the years. Some of the larger windows have sadly been replaced with plain glass but there is enough beautifully etched glass, both inside and out, for you to realise just how effort the Victorians put into their pubs.
The interior is now a single room with an Island bar (complete with impressive central bar back and clock) but still retains much of its Victorian splendour. Note the water taps on the bar (no longer functional) and even a call bell (the only one I have seen in London pub) from the days when the pub would have been divided into smaller rooms. Screens divide the seating areas and there is a cosy recess by the stairs with a couple of tables. On the Ale front, only London Pride survives from my previous visit with the ubiquitous Bombardier and GK IPA now thankfully replaced by Doom Bar and Tribute. Prices are very good (Pride was £2.50 and change from £3 for the others). The pub grub menu was also reasonably priced (the all too familiar burger and a pint was £7) and several people were eating which was a good sign. There were 2 TV's but not too intrusive and a large outside patio area. Additional seating can be found upstairs which is also home to regular Comedy evenings and where the Kinks played some of their early gigs. For me this, historic and attractive pub is one of the first places to head for when in the area, especially now the ale selection has improved.
On 22nd October 2009
- rating: 7
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