The Craft Beer Company offers more than 400 different beers by the bottle alongside an extensive selection of cask ales and craft keg beers that are imported from across UK. No wonder that it has become the 'it' spot for beer in London! The beer selection has something for every palate with a fruity Clerkenwell Pale or a chocolate-like Dark Star - one visit not being enough to sample all of them. Food consists of quick bites like pasties and Scotch eggs. This is a highly recommended spot by popular newspapers and publications like The Guardian and The Telegraph, and is definitely worth a visit.
Though nothing is particularly remarkable about the Hawley Arms but it is a pleasant place nonetheless. The décor is light and simple and there is a beer garden which can get very busy with Camden Market shoppers on summer weekends. The clientele consists of market-goers and others during the day and a predominantly young and trendy bunch during the evening. Sometimes one can find the rare glamorous celebrity like Amy Winehouse enjoying some drinks here. Despite this, Bar Hawley is a fine place to put your feet up over a drink or two after a hard day at shopping.
The Portobello Star is said to be Robbie Williams' local pub and Chris Evans, Princess Margaret and the cast of Hollyoakes have all enjoyed drinks here. A quiet place with comfortable seating, it is usually dominated by old men watching the horse racing flickering on the TV in the corner. However, on weekends and market days it can get quite hectic. The bar, in its various previous avatars has been in existence since the 18th Century and has a lot of historic character to show for it. Pub food is served on weekends. Cocktails are a specialty and the talented bartenders mix with aplomb. There's draft beers and other spirits as well. Make sure you sample a hot toddy, as with lashings of brown sugar, cinnamon, cloves, honey and hot water, it's great for colds and winter chills.
Locanda Locatelli brings Italian fine dining to London, with exotic dishes such as succulent carne and delicious pastas. It is also a renowned place to savor authentic Italian spices and premium wine. Do not miss the Fennel salad topped with mullet roe shavings, served on crisp sardinian pane carasau. Try the custard with raspberry coulis for dessert; you won't be disappointed.This upscale place offers beautiful interiors where you can catch up with family and friends. You can also book in advance for a luxurious private dining experience.
Created by Thomasina Miers, a winner of the BBC's Masterchef series, Wahaca purports to serve real, authentic Mexican street food to hungry Londoners, and it delivers. The interior decor is fresh and funky, with bright, vibrant colors and lots of light. Often crowded and loud, Wahaca isn't for the sophisticated, but for food-lovers who look for inexpensive prices. The fun atmosphere for leisure dining sets the perfect ambiance for families, twenty-somethings, or anybody else on the go. Call ahead for more details.
Many know Vinoteca for its abundance of international wines, including lesser-known wines. The food menu rotates daily and concentrates on simple food bought locally when possible. Glittering bottles of wine temptingly line the shelves, and oak furniture tones down the atmosphere. The name and style of the bar combine the charms of Italian and Spanish bars alike, and the equally charming and motivated staff are friendly and knowledgeable. The wine bar also offers a lunch, evening and dessert menu.