Bars & Pubs

It remains to be seen how the Lock Tavern will cope with being crowned king of cool during the rehabilitation of the fire-damaged Hawley Arms; it's already a hard enough place to get into at weekends, what with queues of artfully distressed rock urchins and one of the most arbitrary entry policies in Camden Town. And though it teems with aesthetic niceties inside - from cosy black couches and warm wood panelling downstairs to open-air terrace on the first floor - it's the unpredictable after-party vibe that packs in the punters, with big name DJs regularly providing the tunes.

Time Out Bars, Pubs & Clubs Guide 2008/9