Food Scene
Like you just walked into your local Brazilian food shack by the beach. No ceremony, no pretence but lovely people and great food and music. Not to be missed. The energy, friendly atmosphere and delicious tastes of Brazil - great.
19 locals recommend
Kaipiras by Barraco
10 Kingsgate PlLike you just walked into your local Brazilian food shack by the beach. No ceremony, no pretence but lovely people and great food and music. Not to be missed. The energy, friendly atmosphere and delicious tastes of Brazil - great.
Neighbourhood place for food with care delivered in a lovely setting. Great for brunch, lunch or a catch up drink or coffee
80 locals recommend
The Wet Fish Cafe
242 West End LaneNeighbourhood place for food with care delivered in a lovely setting. Great for brunch, lunch or a catch up drink or coffee
This is a real special pub. If you make it to Hampstead its worth a stop. On the road to Highgate Spaniard's Inn has been there for hundreds of year at one place making the road narrower and slowing the rest of us but we don't mind. Great terrace and great food.
68 locals recommend
The Spaniards Inn (Stop) station
This is a real special pub. If you make it to Hampstead its worth a stop. On the road to Highgate Spaniard's Inn has been there for hundreds of year at one place making the road narrower and slowing the rest of us but we don't mind. Great terrace and great food.
The original location of this expanding chain of home cooked delicious Lebanese restaurant. The food is simply mouth watering and the offering in their cosy, small but homey first location I still find my favourite even though a much larger, more upmarket restaurant opened near us.
38 locals recommend
The Cedar
65 Fernhead RdThe original location of this expanding chain of home cooked delicious Lebanese restaurant. The food is simply mouth watering and the offering in their cosy, small but homey first location I still find my favourite even though a much larger, more upmarket restaurant opened near us.
Parks & Nature
Hampstead Heath
Magical
Primrose Hill
Primrose Hill RoadView of all of London
A superb park with so many delightful walks and spots under shady trees and for us the best soft cone ice-cream - taste of childhood
1607 locals recommend
The Regent's Park
A superb park with so many delightful walks and spots under shady trees and for us the best soft cone ice-cream - taste of childhood
Arts & Culture
Sigmund Freud's home in London that has been turned into an exciting museum showcasing Freud's library, study, hall and the dining room. There is also a video Room and Anna Freud's room which has stagings of alternate contemporary art and Freud-themed exhibitions. A must see for anyone interested in Freud or psychoanalysis.
88 locals recommend
Freud Museum London
20 Maresfield GardensSigmund Freud's home in London that has been turned into an exciting museum showcasing Freud's library, study, hall and the dining room. There is also a video Room and Anna Freud's room which has stagings of alternate contemporary art and Freud-themed exhibitions. A must see for anyone interested in Freud or psychoanalysis.
Former home of the romantic poet John Keats is now a wonderful museum and literary centre, and a great spot to visit if you are out and about disovering Hampstead village and the Heath as a stop point. You can explore Keats life through his original manuscripts and artefacts that shed light on this amazing artist's life and inspiration.
63 locals recommend
Keats House
10 Keats GroveFormer home of the romantic poet John Keats is now a wonderful museum and literary centre, and a great spot to visit if you are out and about disovering Hampstead village and the Heath as a stop point. You can explore Keats life through his original manuscripts and artefacts that shed light on this amazing artist's life and inspiration.
Discover this jewel of a 17th-century merchant's house in Hampstead in North London which belongs to the National Trust, bequeathed to them in 1952 by Lady Binning, its last owner and resident. So many treasures including collections of early musical instruments and ceramics, a 300 year old walled garden, complete with apple orchard, and the finale of the stunning views of the City of London from the balcony
20 locals recommend
Fenton House
Hampstead GroveDiscover this jewel of a 17th-century merchant's house in Hampstead in North London which belongs to the National Trust, bequeathed to them in 1952 by Lady Binning, its last owner and resident. So many treasures including collections of early musical instruments and ceramics, a 300 year old walled garden, complete with apple orchard, and the finale of the stunning views of the City of London from the balcony
2 Willow Road houses many of the treasures, furniture and objets d'art of one of the most influential figures in the British modern movement, Erno Goldfinger. Learn about the life and career of this impressive Hungarian-born architect with a dynamic vision. Goldfinger's life and career was one of continent-spanning variety. His 1939 Modernist house includes his bespoke furniture, and full of interesting touches and trademarks.
21 locals recommend
2 Willow Road
2 Willow Rd2 Willow Road houses many of the treasures, furniture and objets d'art of one of the most influential figures in the British modern movement, Erno Goldfinger. Learn about the life and career of this impressive Hungarian-born architect with a dynamic vision. Goldfinger's life and career was one of continent-spanning variety. His 1939 Modernist house includes his bespoke furniture, and full of interesting touches and trademarks.
It doesn't come more eccentric than this. This 19th-century collector's home, is packed to the rafters with classical sculpture, paintings and curiosities. It's impressive what has been filled in this space and will keep you occupied and awed.
183 locals recommend
Sir John Soane's Museum
13 Lincoln's Inn FieldsIt doesn't come more eccentric than this. This 19th-century collector's home, is packed to the rafters with classical sculpture, paintings and curiosities. It's impressive what has been filled in this space and will keep you occupied and awed.
Shopping
For a taste of North London's most unique and funky market with a history to match. Camden Market is a fun filled day out with lots of food stalls and gift items. It's just a great place to spend a few hours flitting between stalls for those vintage finds or handmade products.
1028 locals recommend
Camden Market
54-56 Camden Lock PlFor a taste of North London's most unique and funky market with a history to match. Camden Market is a fun filled day out with lots of food stalls and gift items. It's just a great place to spend a few hours flitting between stalls for those vintage finds or handmade products.
The iconic market is only a bus ride away (10-12 minutes) in the famous area of Notting Hill. Spend the day (weekend only for full effect market) wafting down the picturesque streets and browsing the many vintage and antique stalls and wonderful boutique shops. Much street food also on offer.
860 locals recommend
Portobello Market
73a Lewisham High StThe iconic market is only a bus ride away (10-12 minutes) in the famous area of Notting Hill. Spend the day (weekend only for full effect market) wafting down the picturesque streets and browsing the many vintage and antique stalls and wonderful boutique shops. Much street food also on offer.
Entertainment & Activities
The fantastic venue that is England's award winning folk arts centre, at the heart of London. Book to see some amazing musical talents or dance troupes or take some great holiday courses and gain a skill
9 locals recommend
Cecil Sharp House
2 Regent's Park RdThe fantastic venue that is England's award winning folk arts centre, at the heart of London. Book to see some amazing musical talents or dance troupes or take some great holiday courses and gain a skill
One of our most iconic live music venues and only a bus ride away. You can enjoy some incredible talent live as well as delicious food in their restaurant or dance the night away at their club nights
137 locals recommend
Jazz Cafe
5 ParkwayOne of our most iconic live music venues and only a bus ride away. You can enjoy some incredible talent live as well as delicious food in their restaurant or dance the night away at their club nights
One of the top music venues in London - what makes its stands out is its intimate feel - a major plus while watching some of the world's most popular musicians and DJs. Definitely book in advance.
119 locals recommend
KOKO
1a Camden High StOne of the top music venues in London - what makes its stands out is its intimate feel - a major plus while watching some of the world's most popular musicians and DJs. Definitely book in advance.
Fun of roots, world, and acoustic music - then this is a must stop for you - with some incredible offerings and a Intimate exposed brick setting for
21 locals recommend
Green Note
106 ParkwayFun of roots, world, and acoustic music - then this is a must stop for you - with some incredible offerings and a Intimate exposed brick setting for
Getting Around
Jubilee Line that takes in you in 10 minutes to Baker Street, 12 minutes to Bond Street, and 20 minutes to London Bridge where you can visit iconic sites easily.
28 locals recommend
West Hampstead Station
West End LaneJubilee Line that takes in you in 10 minutes to Baker Street, 12 minutes to Bond Street, and 20 minutes to London Bridge where you can visit iconic sites easily.
Easy transport from West Hampstead to Kings Cross St Pancras Station, the City and East End and more importantly direct routes to Luton Airport and Gatwick Airport as well as direct to Brighton City by the coast.
39 locals recommend
West Hampstead Thameslink station
Iverson RoadEasy transport from West Hampstead to Kings Cross St Pancras Station, the City and East End and more importantly direct routes to Luton Airport and Gatwick Airport as well as direct to Brighton City by the coast.