2 Best Bars in Hampstead, London

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We've compiled the best of the best in Hampstead - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

The Spaniards Inn

Hampstead

Ideal as a refueling point when you're hiking over Hampstead Heath, this atmospheric oak-beamed pub has been serving customers since 1585 and comes with a gorgeous garden that was immortalized in Dickens's Pickwick Papers. Other notable former patrons include infamous highwayman Dick Turpin as well as local resident Keats and fellow poets Shelley, Blake, and Byron. Fresh takes on traditional pub food and a wide selection of cask beer ensure a crowd, especially on Sunday. And if you've brought your furry friend along, there's a doggy bath in the garden.

The Bull and Last

Highgate
A luxurious menu featuring dishes like roast venison and handmade ricotta and black cabbage ravioli makes this large corner pub a must for visitors to Parliament Hill (aka Kite Hill), the area of Hampstead Heath just across the road. It's a good idea to make a reservation, particularly on Sunday, when the roasts attract punters from far and wide. Or in the summertime (April–September) order a hamper and have a picnic with London spreading out beneath you and kites flying overhead.