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The Duke of Hamilton, Hampstead, NW3
NW3
NW3 1JD
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Reviews of The Duke of Hamilton (Average Rating: 6½ of 10) see review guidelines
Bucking Fastard left this review about The Duke of Hamilton
Quite a few steps to climb to get into this pub,the bar is directly infront but all tables on each wing were laid for service and there really was no other option than to retreat outside to just drink.The front terrace is spacious and under an awning of platic corrugated panels while there is quite a large beer garden at the rear.
The pub food had a median main ot £17,there are some daily specials.The two operational handpump were offering a real cider and Forest Road Sesh (tired,NBSS 2,£2.70 the half) while a third pump was reversed (Purity Pure Gold).This appears to be a restaurant operating in a pub,the poor ale selection would inhibit another visit ,there are far better genuine pubs not far away.
On 16th March 2024
- rating: 5
[User has posted 2727 recommendations about 2727 pubs]
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Komakino . left this review about The Duke of Hamilton
Now returned to its former name, there's no sign of the carpet or crimson colour scheme that Tris saw two years back, with bare boards on the floor and bluish-grey walls, although the servery appears to remain the same as the below description. Two ales on with a third pump unclipped - Fuller's London Pride and an OK Adnam's Southwold Bitter. It looks like a nice backstreet boozer, but the ale selection and a quiet weekday afternoon visit didn't do this place the justice it probably deserves.
On 9th October 2019
- rating: 6
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Tris C left this review about Hampstead Lounge & Jazz Club
Reopened in November 2017 as the Hampstead Lounge & Jazz Club, seemingly marking the demise of The Duke of Hamilton's Head as it was originally known in the early 18th century.
This was a locals' pub of sorts, but until recently I was a local, born, bred and educated in the very close vicinity and they ain't like me. It also hosted jazz events in the basement, so what better way to publicise your events as a jazz club, to attract the vital 70+ demographic. On the face of it, this pub hasn't changed, save for the removal of the dartboard, trophies and LED sign. There's still the bull's-eye glass in the windows, stained glass pot shelf and the red colour scheme but seemingly just a bit more red than before as the colour really dominates. There's a deep red carpet with yellow flecks, crimson walls and ceiling and claret-coloured swag curtains. There's some brown lacquered wood to break things up, but the most noticeable change is the application of awful flock wallpaper to parts of the walls. There's also a very dated brass flame effect fire which is something that would appeal to George and Mildred Roper. There are at least two crystal chandeliers and overly ornate table lamps to some shelves and there are a couple of quite large metallic statues which might be reproduction Art Deco. There are conventional stools to the bar, thereafter furniture is mixed with some conventional chairs upholstered in velour, conventional tables, some cloth upholstered bench seats but then there are some rococo padded, claret coloured chairs with ornate gilded wood frames! The walls display some mirrors and prints to the walls. All this to a muted jazz and Sinatra soundtrack on the stereo.
Also unchanged are the customers and their limited numbers and another nod to the past was 3G connectivity only.
Ales: just Fuller's London Pride at £4.50 a pint, and ok; there were two other pumps, sadly unused.
Changes to this pub are largely superficial and can be undone, but the paucity of ale and an interior which resembles a 1970s' Indian restaurant mean that I'm unlikely to return.
On 18th November 2017
- rating: 4
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Finchley Road & Frognal, 0.83 miles, 16 min walk (show)
West Hampstead Thameslink, 1.29 miles, 24 min walk (show)
Pub Details
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- Accommodation : No last updated 13 November 2017 by Tris C
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 18 November 2017 by Tris C
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 13 November 2017 by Tris C
- Beer Garden : Yes - Front patio and rear garden. - last updated 14 October 2017 by Tris C
- Car Park : No last updated 12 August 2013 by Steve C
- Darts : No last updated 18 November 2017 by Tris C
- Function Room : No - According to Twitter - last updated 18 November 2017 by Tris C
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 09 October 2019 by Komakino .
- Jukebox : No last updated 18 November 2017 by Tris C
- Karaoke : No last updated 18 November 2017 by Tris C
- Live Music : Yes - Jazz venue. - last updated 14 October 2017 by Tris C
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 18 November 2017 by Tris C
- Micropub : No last updated 13 November 2017 by Tris C
- Pinball : No last updated 18 November 2017 by Tris C
- Pool Table : No last updated 18 November 2017 by Tris C
- Quiz Night : No last updated 18 November 2017 by Tris C
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 18 November 2017 by Tris C
- Wheelchair Access : No - Step free access is available, but up a cobbled slope. No disabled WC. - last updated 18 November 2017 by Tris C
- WiFi : No last updated 18 November 2017 by Tris C
