Hampstead area guide

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• Discover Hampstead's great restaurants, bars and pubs • Wander over Hampstead Heath or explore Hampstead's upmarket boutiques • Check out our handy map of Hampstead and find plenty of things to do in NW3

Hampstead pubs

Hampstead is the perfect place to wet your whistle

 

Eating guide

Discover the best restaurants and cafés in leafy Hampstead

 

Hampstead Heath

A visit to Hampstead is incomplete without a walk across the Heath

 

Things to do

Never be short of entertainment and inspiration in this leafy oasis

 

Restaurants and cafés in Hampstead

  • Fratelli la Bufala

    Rating: 5/5 Pasta restaurant: Italian, 45A South End Road, London, NW3 2QB

  • Brew House

    Rating: 4/5 Café: British, Kenwood House, Hampstead Lane, London, NW3 7JR

  • Ginger & White

    Rating: 3/5 Coffee house: British, 4A-5A Perrin's Court, London, NW3 1QS
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Pubs and bars in Hampstead

  • Roebuck

    Rating: 4/5 15 Pond Street, London, NW3 2PN

    Now under the Young's banner, this escape hatch for staff from the Royal Free has been given a fa...

  • The Horseshoe

    Horseshoe

    Rating: 4/5 28 Heath Street, London, NW3 6TE

    Although we've had mixed experiences at this chic gastropub over the years, two recent visits hav...

  • The Wells

    Rating: 4/5 30 Well Walk, London, NW3 1BX

    A short, if steep, walk from Hampstead Heath, The Wells is a pretty Georgian building with two fl...

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Things to do in Hampstead

Only a stone-hearted stoic could shun the many attractions and distractions of NW3, from groundbreaking drama at Hampstead Theatre to London's most luxurious cinema experience at the Everyman. Outdoors types can enjoy the stunning scenery of the heath or take a refreshing dip in the swimming ponds. Find out our favourite things to do in NW3.

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Historical houses

Hampstead Heath

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Latest events in Hampstead

  • Cello and Piano Duo

    Tue Dec 4, Burgh House

    The cellist Peter Rayner and pianist Sophia Rahman perform Vivaldi Sonata in B flat; Beethoven's Sonata in A; Debussy...

  • Keats House

    Until Feb 24 2013, Keats House

    This was the home of the Romantic poet from 1818 to 1820, when he left for Rome in the hope of alleviating his tuberc...

  • Constable: 200 Years in Hampstead

    Free Until Apr 7 2013, Hampstead Museum

    A selection of work by the former Hampstead resident, John Constable, featuring seven Constable sketches on loan from...

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  • please keep me updated with emails from TimeOut Guides!

    Amy O Wed Jan 2
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  • For something a bit special in the lead up to Christmas, why not join the Hampstead Christmas Shopping Crawl and support your local independent retail shops. Find out more at http://www.independentshops.co.uk/christmas-shopping/hampstead/2012/

    Indie Christmas Tue Nov 20 2012
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  • The hospital was a women's only hospital on Pond Street and has now been converted into luxury flats. The Royal Free didn't exist at that time.

    renco66 Thu Oct 4 2012
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  • Well ,it was a long time ago and I used to live in Bishops Avenue in Hampstead .Still remember those beautiful white family houses with lots of various spring flowers especilally scenty daffodiles. O tempora, o mores!

    durdica Sun Sep 23 2012
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  • I believe the hospital you are thinking of is The Royal Free Hospital.

    Chloe P Thu Aug 23 2012
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  • I lived in Belsize park in 1958 to 1964. The house,which belonged to the Lady,Mrs Elkind,opened into the heath.My son was born there in the hospital on top of the Heath(I don't remember the name),And when he was about two year old, we used to spend. lot of time on the Pond which was also right on the top, next to a pub,where we used to have our drinks. We spent almost 5 years roaming in the Heath. I wonder if some one can tell me the name of that hospital and the Pub(Bull& Bush?) if it is still there.Drinks used to in the outside in the open.Baby Champ had just been launched, and became quite popular with ladies..

    jatinder sethi Mon Jul 9 2012
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  • Just love the atmosphere in Hampstead anything goes!

    Gabrielle Sun Jun 24 2012
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  • HAMPSTEAD CHRISTMAS FAIR 2011 Our great Victorian hall will be transformed into a unique shopping extravaganza taking place on SATURDAY 17th December 2011, featuring the best selected stall holders selling the best for Christmas shoppers. Your Christmas shopping experience all in one place and set inside one of Hampstead's historical venues; Hampstead Town Hall, 213 Haverstock Hill, Hampstead NW3 4QP. **** **Refreshments at our Christmas Food Hall, Entertainment, affordable Christmas gifts** SATURDAY 17th DECEMBER 2011. Doors open from 10am – 5pm. FREE Entry, but a donation would be appreciated with all proceeds going towards helping disadvantaged young people and communities. *** For all enquiries contact the Events Team: 0207 692 5809/899

    HTH Wed Dec 7 2011
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Hampstead overview

First fashionable for its spa waters in the 18th century, Hampstead has long been London's most gorgeous hilltop hideaway. Between Hampstead Village and Highgate, its heath is a stunning, 791-acre patchwork of woodland, playing fields, swimming ponds and meadows. With its mix of picturesque countryside, historical buildings and cosmopolitan shops and restaurants, Hampstead is a breath of fresh air for even the most jaded Londoner.


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Hampstead map

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Shops in Hampstead

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    Hampstead's swanky boutiques and specialist shops offer unique gifts and quirky finds aplenty.

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