Horseshoe

This big corner bar just off the High Street has quickly found favour among the Hampstead set, exuding the kind of confidence that comes from being well thought out and well run. Huge windows and white painted brickwork create a light, airy space in which to enjoy the alluring food – confit of duck with red cabbage, perhaps, or grilled sardines – washed down with something from the extensive wine list. Adnams plus guest ales are pumped from a bar that is artfully lit by a quartet of lights shrouded in big geometric shades. Bonus points too for the microbrewery housed in the cellar – a bit of a surprise in the heart of Hampstead. On our trans-seasonal visit, winter brews complemented a fragrant McL Summer Ale. The Horseshoe’s clean, modern aesthetic may veer too close to Ikea for some, but they should like the quirky tables shaped from old floorboards.

Time Out Bars, Pubs & Clubs Guide 2008

Services:

Booking: Booking advisable
Child facilities: Babies and children welcome: high chairs

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Latest user reviews

We had previously telephoned to ask if they could accommodate a group of mothers and babies with prams on a week day lunchtime. We were informed that this would be no problem at all. However, on arrival we received extremely surly service and were put at the very back of the restaurant out of... [More]
Anonymous  Feb 27 2008

This is a great well price local, lively, reasonable priced with a well-considered food offering. We loved their approach to food sourcing and where else can you find a pub that brews it own beers. Now sit back and enjoy a pint of there refreshing Summer Beer.
Anonymous  Feb 8 2008

i went for a late sunday lunch at the Horseshoe and as i hadn't booked we were told we could wait at the bar - fine, this is a busy place. But, what I was not happy with is that the host was completely incapable of remembering the order that diners arrived in and placed people in no order. So a... [More]
Anonymous  Feb 4 2008