Pubs near Hampstead Heath

Said to be the place where Keats penned his famous Ode to a Nightingale, this romantic 16th century inn is the perfect place to head after a morning ramble across the heath. There's an extensive range of speciality beers, ales and ciders as well as a menu of British food with helpful suggestions of beer matchings. Their huge beer garden is also one of its main drawing points with its regular BBQs and dog-wash!

Right on the edge of Hampstead Heath, a visit to The Magdala is the perfect end to a relaxed walk across the heath. This Hampstead pub has a rather unique history which has been physically etched into the building with bullet mark holes in the walls! However, nowadays it's a lot more chilled with a cosy fireplace, great pub food and one-off events like live music and spoken poetry nights.

The Freemasons Arms is always on the search for cool, new drinking experiences so keep an eye out for its ever-changing selection of quirky wine discoveries, cask ales, drafts and bottled beers. Situated on the edge of the heath, this Hampstead pub is warming and comforting in winter while its large outdoor patio area keeps it airy and chilled in the summer months.

Taking old fashioned pub-keeping very seriously, The Holly Bush is a traditional pub in every sense of the word. Expect classic pub grub and real ale, all served up in front of a roaring fire amongst leather banquettes and dark wood furnishings. The friendly, historic pub is the ideal destination for escaping Central London's hustle and bustle.

With Camden Brewery starting out in this gastro pub's basement; it's only fitting that Horseshoe should stock a great range of lagers and ales, as well as unusual brews from the Camden Brewery itself and the pub's own microbrewery. The interior is stripped back and modern putting the emphasis firmly on the pub's tasty farm-to-fork food and top notch drinks range.

A stunning pub perched on a hill between Hampstead Heath on one side and the charming village on the other, The Wells is a beautiful venue with original Georgian features. The pub's seasonal, ever-changing menu of comforting gastro pub fare is well regarded. Spend a lazy afternoon there playing a game of chess and scrabble with your dog beside you, who will be catered for with their very own dog bowl!

On sunny days, The Garden Gate's glorious beer garden has to be one of the best places to chill with a pint in the whole of Hampstead. There's lush greenery, BBQs and even their very own outdoor bar called The Garden Shed. Their drinks range is a little quirkier than your average boozer with Belgian fruit beers and English potato vodka on offer. If you fancy learning a bit more, they also hold regular tasting events and wine clubs.