Duke of Hamilton in Camden

Service and staff very helpful and friendly. Food delicious and priced well. Not at all touristy. A proper pub with a lovely vibe.

Great pub and service but rarely go here as it is more of a restaurant than a pub. The Sunday roast is really good and I highly recommend.

Excellent, cozy spot with tasty food and above-the-standard pub offerings!! Loved it.

So this place seems to have lost a step. It's still a gorgeous pub with excellent staff. But the food has gone downhill. We ordered a couple of specials and starters. The Korean ribs were shockingly bad, there were four ribs, and three of them were bare bone, the fourth was mostly fat. The Buttermilk chicken was dry, and the rest of the dishes were OK. Perhaps we were just unlucky, but... the third thing was that we found drinks on our bill that we hadn't ordered or drunk. I have a bad habit of just tapping and checking the bill later. l found an espresso and a Procceco on there that shouldn't have been. It's was only £10. But l recommend checking your bill before you pay. A good-looking pub with an open fire that is tucked away on a side street. Good selection of drinks with friendly staff. I haven't tried the food yet. (Edit) impressed with the food and wine. A gem of a place!

I got tired of having really dried up roast at pubs because it was prepped a day before. That's not the case here. Hope it stays like that.

Tried the Sunday roast usual options chicken, beef, pork belly, went for the pork belly and it was excellent, portion size was adequate, gravy and yorkshire pudding were amazing.

Great pub, busy on a Friday lovely atmosphere...makes a beautiful change

Nice food and outdoor space at the back. The burger and starters were decent but the puddings let us down. A bit pricey for the quality of food & service.

Excellent service from the two girls working today, very attentive and lovely. Thank you to the girl who suggested using soda water on my gravy stained dress, worked a charm! Will be returning again when on the area :)

Four of us went here on Friday evening. We found the food very good as well as the service and pub. Now kicking ourselves for always walking past to go to the Holy Bush or Spaniards Inn. We found the food at the Hamikgon to be better than most Hampstead pubs. Well done!!

The best pub we tried in London! Delicious pale ale beer, very kind service, extremely pleasant outdoor tables. We also tried a dish of grilled sardines with green sauce which was really delicious. Go there!

Turned up without reservation on a Friday night, very accommodating, nice variety of choice on menu, some things could be considered pricey but food was delicious and piping hot, staff were lovely and friendly. Nice layout with lots of outdoor seating

Really lovely friendly pub, and loads of seating- garden seating and front seating.

We sat in the garden and had a very atmospheric evening. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The children were treated nicely. A good atmosphere also for the audience present.

The best pub I’ve ever been to! Good vibes but the food was incredible - we got the specials and the berry crumble. Excited to come back!

We are fairly frequent visitors to the Duke of Hamilton but this visit we were left highly disappointed. 1. The price has increased a lot while the quality of the food and portion sizes both have taken a huge turn for the worse. We were a big group so ordered pretty much most of the menu items. The corn and chilli dumplings were stodgy and lacked any depth of flavour. The bread came out cold. The chocolate ganache desert was a dry brownie cake with a small dollop of cream. The ones we make at home are so much nicer! The tomato and burrata salad was perhaps the only saving grace. 2. The service was appalling. We had to wait 30 mins for 2 scoops of ice cream for the kids and on asking about it the server kept assuring us it is just on its way out but clearly she hasn't bothered to even check. Throughout our seating we had to walk to the bar to ask to be served. No one came up to our table even once for the entire 2.5 hour period. 3. The table and benches themselves were rickety and felt they would give way any time. For the price we paid we felt hugely cheated. Really terrible value for money and service. Needless to say we won't be returning.

Not particularly good food: the burger was not very tasty and dry. Average prices, but not proportionate to the quality! Friendly and fast staff.

Amazing Sunday roast. Great beer variety.

I like going here as they serve traditional homemade food and often have specials like pies and fish dishes on the board. The staff are friendly, welcoming and quick which is unusual in London from my experience to date. Downside for me is they allow dogs and I'm not keen on having dogs in an eating establishment watching me eat my dinner. I guess I'm in the minority in Hampstead, however.

Pleased to be seated on the terrace. Starters were good, main steak a bit tough. Beers good.

Wonderful atmosphere, service, and food! We sat inside as the front patio and back yard were full. We ordered the carrot hummus, chicken pie (which was the daily special) and a side of chips to share. The food was amazing — one of the best meals we had while in London — and the portions were large enough to share. The beer selection is great as well. Will definitely be recommending to friends.

Yesterday I visited The Duke of Hamilton for a meal and entertainment, and I must say, the experience was delightful overall. The food, although well presented, fell a bit short in terms of seasoning. We tried the schnitzel and baked feta salad, both of which were just okay. However, the atmosphere of the place more than made up for it. The staff were incredibly welcoming and friendly, making us feel right at home. The cozy ambiance added to the charm of the evening. To top it off, I enjoyed a glass of natural Italian wine that was a true delight. The cherry on the cake was the live jazz gig, which provided the perfect soundtrack to our evening. Overall, I would rate my experience a solid 9 out of 10. While the food could use a bit more flavor, everything else about The Duke of Hamilton made it a memorable evening. Highly recommended for a relaxed night out with good music and great company.

Best pub lunch I’ve had in years

Great Sunday Grill brunch. Our server Anna was tremendously helpful and attentive!

One of the best fish and chips I’ve ever had in a pub, well worth the slightly higher price. Excellent service and nothing felt like too much for them, I accidentally left something behind and the waitress came running out to give it to me - will be back next time I’m in the area!

Lovely place, Staff super friendly and very helpful, dog friendly place, super recommend

Great pub, great food, great staff. Value for money & good sized portions. Would definitely recommend visiting here. Loved the fried chicken! Approx £22pp for a meal and a soft drink

Delicious food in a historic pub, but the service was the highlight. Waiters and bar staff so friendly and attentive

Really nice food and drinks. The service was great. Really kind and helpful waiters 😊

Amazing food from the chef . Lovely atmosphere and great price .

Our go-to bar with a fantastic crew and delicious food. Always a great time.

Very nice pub - we felt very welcoming. The food is good but its on the pricey side. Mussel in cream sauce £18 - it is very good but it is sold out very quickly so get your hands on it if you are thinking about ordering it. The mussels are fat and the quantity is just about right. I'd add more salt but everything is perfect. They even give you lemon water to wash away the fishy smell on your fingers. Chicken schnitzel £24 - large portion with plenty of capers. Personally not a big fan of capers but I quite like it with the anchovies they put on top. Very warm inside of the restaurant even on a freezing day! We had a good time!

Quite disappointed today with this pub, such a great vibe & good service but roast beef too tough to eat, had to ask for a steak knife and still couldn’t eat half of it, dry Yorkshire pud, no cauli cheese & desserts were bland, apple crumble - really dry basic crumble & bread & butter pud had no flavour and could of been from a supermarket dessert shelf. Fish & chips were good, wine great too. Overpriced for a roast I couldn’t eat and even though it was politely mentioned to the waitress we were still charged full price.

Not one flaw. It was one of the best Sunday roasts I've had in London. Definitely worth the visit.

This is a gem in Hampstead, among few that have outdoor seating. It’s cosy, the usual bar-service, the staff rotate a bit but they try to provide good customer service. The food is tasty too and the variety of drinks plenty. We’re very glad it opened its doors back after covid era.

Fantastic service, the reason for my review was Arnas, he looked after us, found us a nice spot and could give excellent advice on Whiskys. Brilliant!

What delightful pub, popped in for a coffee and booked a table for two for evening. Food and service was excellent, thank you Kelly, you lookd after us well. Highly recommended.

Zero atmosphere too many kids, but apparently that means they "cater to everyone". Except maybe people who'd rather have a quiet drink without a million kids running amok.

Amazing food and service. The staff are polite and efficient. The manager was an absolute stand out, he was accomodating to lots of guests who arrived without a booking. Gorgeous old world interior and exceptional food. Hearty pub food with a fine dining finish. Families, couples and dogs were all welcomed. Thanks for a great evening.

Amazing atmosphere. Cozy. Beautiful fireplace. Nice staff. Great food. Loads of veggie options. Thank you!

Visited the Duke with friends we are all over 60, on December 2nd 2023 4pm, just wanted a beer, glass of wine, no food. No inside tables were vacant, the barmaid informed us, although there were only 7 people in the whole bar, empty tables everywhere, you can sit outside we were told, temperature outside was minus 2 at least, it was freezing. We don’t need to sit we explained we’re happy standing at the bar, not allowed we were told, so we left. If you’re planning a visit to the Duke just to drink , then don’t bother they are only interested in customers who want to eat. Stars out of 5 for the whole experience zero. Definitely will not be returning. 😡 PS. I had to tick one star otherwise my comment would not post.

We had a very nice family lunch today. I appreciated the service of Arneis, very professional and a careful observer to best accommodate our needs.I also enjoyed a lot the food. In particular the crumble dessert with custard instead of the frequently used ice-cream!

Agree with the last review, a pub turned restaurant. We popped in on a Saturday early evening, sat down at one of the tables, and were told 5 minutes in that it was reserved, despite no reserve sign on our table, or 2 other of the free tables. Clearly a very pre-booked restaurant style of seating. It was a shame we weren't told prior to ordering a couple of pints.

Went for a drink and was told to use an unreserved table outside. Was then kicked off it ten minutes later to make way for a couple coming for lunch.

Absolutely delicious, fantastic service, lovely English pub - 10s out of 10 all around

I wandered into Hampstead after a walk round Highgate Cemetery and Hampstead Heath, so was thirsty. Arrived late afternoon and found the pub surprisingly quiet. Further into Hampstead afterwards, the pubs were rammed; so I recommend this one as a relaxing alternative to the nearby hive, This elegant pub has outdoor areas back and front. I sat out front, in the mellow sunlight. A raised seating platform looks down on a quiet, narrow street, opposite a beautiful row of tall terrace houses--some Victorian, some modern but matching. The outdoor decor of the pub was aesthetically pleasing, with slatted benches and tables, green chairs, some green tin tables, and a surround of green-&-white tiling topped by lime-green euphorbia or some such plant. Above is a pellucid awning of glass and hessian, dappling the sunlight. A couple of pints here. The perfect chilled interlude. Will definitely return--the Duke is only a few steps from busy Hampstead centre but feels like a world apart.

Great place, we went for a Sunday Roast. Beautiful outdoor seating, great service and brilliant ambiance. Highly recommend this place!

Very large outdoor terrace front and back on a lovely quiet (mostly pedestrian) road in Hampstead. Good drink selection and food (Burger and Fish and chips) were pretty good!

This is a lovely pub is in a quiet residential area, only 4 minutes from Hampstead Tube station as you head towards the heath. It's hidden away down a side street and is very pretty from the outside. Its known for jazz evenings and booking is advised when they are on - we went on a Thursday evening and luckily some front terrace seats were free as a jazz band was playing downstairs. The front terrace is delightful. Its covered but bright with plenty of plants. With the tree to the side it's very leafy. There are overhead heaters if you are feeling chilly. We originally met for drinks but as people around us started to eat we got hungry too. The food was very good - fish and chips is large and the buttermilk chicken starter is almost a main. We ended up having 3 rounds of drinks and food. The atmosphere is great and relaxing but best of all is the service - my European friend remarked that he had never seen such service in a UK pub! It's another location where we will be returning to. Excellent indeed.

Great food, drink and the cleanliness is good too. I went with my parents for a birthday dinner and we all loved it. One thing is the portion sizes could do with being a tiny bit smaller.

Great local pub with a wonderful weekend vibe. The menu is great for all needs (including vegetarian) with a unique menu items that are very tasty! Good for groups and parties. There is a lovely wide outdoor patio.

Nice pub with lovely outdoor seating areas. Will first note that I have had good food here in the past; but the roast I had today (beef rump) was just OK - Yorkshire pudding was overdone/thin, gravy was 🤷🏻‍♀️, carrots didn’t receive much love, potatoes were neither v crispy nor v delicious. Beef was tender and of a good quality but was a bit disappointing on the whole EDIT: had to send back mussels. Food seems to be hit or miss. Which isn’t great when you factor in the price of it.

Would highly recommend, staff are kind and food very fresh. We all had the Sunday roast dinner which was tasty and plentiful. My only slight bit of constructive feedback was that I wished the plates would have been hotter as food went cold quickly. We would definitely return!

A great place for a weekday lunch with friends, lovely tasty food, friendly attentive staff. We've been several times!

Nice pub. Decent beer garden. Roast was nice, too. Worth a visit.

Such a great inspiring menu Starters are the best I’ve had in ages Main courses also creative and excellent Lovely staff

Great Sunday roast, I had the beef, tender and with lots of vegetables. I didn’t have much gravy at the beginning, but I asked and they gave me more. Very nice pub inside and outdoor. Service a little sketchy.

Their food and service are amazing. Highly recommend their KFC Korean friend chicken. Perfect snack for the weekend. The garden area with benches’ really cute too

Alright, polite service. Overall a decent pub.

Lovely place, cozy nice atmosphere and good food , overall ,and very nice staff. I liked it in many ways and I would definitely go again.Just the seats were uncomfortable mostly and the table presentation could be better with little effort,Like a nice clean tables with little fresh flowers( and maybe candle) and napkins could makes it all much much better 😊 ... Thanks

This pub is in a great location, away from the bustling high street, tucked away down a pretty street. There’s a lot of seating, outdoors covered out the front, inside (which has a lovely decor) and out the back in the garden. The garden, a personal favourite of mine has lovely fairy lights and benches, and is very atmospheric. I’ve visited here a few times, and the service is always exceptional, the staff are very attentive and are knowledgable of the menu. You feel like they genuinely care about your experience there. There’s a solid drinks menu, with lots of gin and wine. The food menu is small, but every time I’ve been the quality has been very good. This time unfortunately the food was mediocre to average. We ordered a selection of starters for a light dinner, including the whole artichoke , two of the scallops with salsa, buttered greens and chips. The buttered greens and chips were tasty, although lacked seasoning. The artichoke was bland, but had a very flavoursome Smokey dip that made up for it. My big issue was with the scallops. Never in my life have I been served scallops so small! For £11 you got 3, which were minute (see the photo). They were also rubbery, dry and gritty. Spending £22 on 6 scallops no bigger than a 10p coin is a joke. Aside from the below average food this time, the service was great as always, the person that greeted us accommodated our request to sit in the garden and our waiter was friendly, considerate and polite. My tip, don’t order the scallops, but head there for a cracking Sunday roast.

Such a gorgeous venue and in such an beautiful location. Unfortunately the person meeting and greeting was so rude to customers and had no customer service. Such a shame as venue is lovely but was very off putting. The rest of the bar staff were lovely. The lady on front so abrupt

Always had a nice time here (have been coming since 2006) highly recommend

Total gem. Mussels and fries are my fave.

Our family of 3 had a fabulous Sunday Roast - Lamb, Beef, and vegetarian loaf on the front porch of this lovely pub. Fabulous food. Friendly staff. Quiet side street. Historic feeling. Highly recommend.

Nice friendly bar and staff, good selection of beers and food

The best pub in Hampstead. Craft beers, ales, wines and great modern pub food. Tranquil beer garden. What’s not to like?

This traditional 18th century pub has excellent food and great service. On the night we visited for a meal there was a roaring fire and a very warm welcome. It’s very cosy and candlelit. The food was top quality and reasonably priced. They also have a Jazz Club in the basement and we spent the rest of the evening listening to great jazz. Would highly recommend this for a great night out.

I like it cozy with a pleasant atmosphere.

Friendly bartenders and service. Eagle Rare bourbon available as well as a selection of real ales and craft beers including The Kernel from Bermondsey.

We've been here a few times now; this weekend we visited on Saturday and Sunday, and we had food and drinks on both days, sitting outside in the very Covid friendly front terrace. Sitting outside in the front is perfect, as they have the heaters. I don't particularly want to compare the pubs in Hampstead, as they're all unique with their own characteristics, but this pub cannot be faulted! The food has always been insanely delicious on all occasions; I'm not a vegetarian, but some of the vege options I've tried here would make me happily give up meat! Kudos to the chef and whoever creates the menu! Previously we had a delicious courgette starter, this weekend I had the sausages and mash special on Saturday (gravy was amazing), and today while my partner had the pork roast, I enjoyed a cauliflower main dish- again delicious! We've both had the padron pepper dish and returned for the Louisiana chicken wings a few times now too! Food aside, staff here are always so friendly and attentive, regardless of how busy they are, the service is never disrupted. Today (Sunday), the sun was out and they were incredibly busy, but still so attentive- so a huge thank you to you all. For those reading this and seeking a pub, do try this place, as it's easy to miss, since it's on the backstreets of Hampstead, but it's a real hidden gem- you won't regret it.

I’ve just had a terrible meal with my family for Christmas Eve. Food was bad. Sharing platter had burnt pigs in blankets, half cooked Camembert, greasy stuffing balls and the tofu dish was as horrid mush. The terrine was like stone and the staff didn’t check back once. We paid and left and the table wasn’t cleared. Won’t be eating here again.

Make no mistake this is a gastro pub with gastro prices. A lovely old building set in one of Hampstead's pretty side streets it is undeniably attractive however it radiates a cold atmosphere inside like eating in a very posh/stiff restaurant. It’s all about the eating and little attention is offered to patrons who are seeking a cosy drink in a traditional pub. My husbands beer had to be sent back as it was warm and flat, our food was cold and nothing more than average and we found a couple of the staff to be rather bullying. You can find so many other nice pubs close by which offer a good friendly service at a reasonable price, the drinks here are extortionate. We certainly wouldn’t return here after the experience we were put through

Love the place and ge staff are so helpful too.

Amazing staff, delicious food a hybrid of gastro and traditional. The desserts are also heavenly and so is the other food thinking about it

Great atmosphere & service. Interesting menu & food is amazing !

not about food or drinks but concerning an emergency with my dog -- who had been trapped with a fish net on her neck which could have killed her . I was unable to get through to any vet at the time and the staff literally saved her life == managing to remove the metal stays == I cannot thank them enough . just shows how lovely people can be .

To finish celebrating my 30th I wanted to end the week with a yummy roast with my family. Booked a table for 12 people but miss counted a couple people, the staff were very accommodating and squeezed in few more chairs. No trouble. As far as 'normal' family outings go this went very well. The food was AMAZING! Everyone at the table was impressed and thanked me for choosing this place. Also I felt it was a coincidence the music playlist was a mix of rock and power ballads, got half the table singing and head banging🤟🏻. We had such a laugh and cant thank the staff enough. Thanks for taking a family photo at the end too. See you soon!

Enjoyable evening. It was nice going to a pub that had a different menu than most pubs. Everything seems locally sourced which is great. We opted for did mussels and wine which was delicious and would go back in a heartbeat.

Very pleasant evening meal in good company. Service, food and drinks all good!

A great place to spend an afternoon or evening. It feels very COVID safe. Menu is good and delicious Can sit inside or outside

Tucked away in the side streets of Hampstead, find the delights of this pub with history, and much more....... a warm welcome, attentive staff, an interesting menu, and well prepared dishes, made for an enjoyable dinner. A great range of beers, and some good wine...

Excellent little neighbourhood pub that is even worth a trip from a bit further if you’re looking for something a bit more special than your local. Food is consistently tasty and creative and the atmosphere inside is very cosy. Always a friendly staff, as well.

We went in for a lunch time meal and staff were great. Bit of a problem with the online menu as their WI-FI didn’t work and the mobile signal is pitiful in the area, but the staff sorted it by printing us our own menu....

Have kept going back because we've really enjoyed it. We've been to all the local competition (Holly Bush, Wells, Freemasons etc), and think this one is just a little bit better on everything. Well done and keep it up.

Friendly service and relaxing venue with great outside terrace.

We've been visiting 'the Duke' regularly and are always impressed with the food and regularly changing specials menu. They serve a fantastic Sunday lunch, but weekly menu is also great above-gastropub standard, such as the Lemon Sole or oysters. Staff is always friendly, greeting you...

Extremely inflated prices for sub par food. Happy to pay extra for a higher quality meal but unfortunately the quality is just poor. £140 bill for 2 people (starter, roast and a couple of drinks). Additionally the seating was uncomfortable, and definitely did not conform to social distancing requirements. Staff would collect empty plates and glasses from customers without gloves and then serve drinks / food to others with no hand cleansing inbetween... Also no face coverings in site.

Chosen by pot luck to celebrate a birthday and our son leaving for university, we were more than happy with where the Fates led us. The Duke of Hamilton is situated on a quiet side street with outside eating available to the front and rear....

I visited last night with a friend and sat in the wonderful back garden. All the tables were nicely spaced, the staff wore masks and there was plenty of hand sanitiser available. I felt very relaxed. The pub's own lager is tasty and we both...

Had a lovely experience first day of pubs opening in lockdown was really looked after by Shane and co, highly recommend friendly atmosphere and food was delicious! Highly recommend the gnocchi and boneless wings!

A mix of traditional and gastro pubs with cosy atmosphere and interior designs. The male toilets are the nicest toilets in the capital

Nice place with good selection of beers. Food is good.

First time visiting since the change of hands - wow! They’ve transformed the place totally. Log burning fires, amazing selection of wine, and oh my days - the mussels on the menu are incredible! Lots of choice for food. A must in Hampstead

I enjoyed some drinks after a walk through Hampstead. A nice place and pretty inviting pub .

Great local pub! Fab food, good selection of wines/beer, excellent service and reasonable prices. Pumpkin menu for Halloween was scrummy.

Nice pub in a tucked away location. Beer selection not brilliant and not much seating as most people there to eat

Lovely refurbished old pub with good food (check out the bar food menu as well as the main one!)

Great selection of beers and appies.

The Duke is a GREAT place to spend the evening. Both for locals and visitors from overseas. They are accommodating for the size of the party and the menu is delicious. Thank you for an excellent evening If you like Jazz you have the Hampstead...