Tamara's Hampstead NW3
Neighbourhoods
Hampstead is the prettiest and most romantic neighbourhoods of London. It may feel like an idyllic village in the countryside, yet it is a mere 4 stops to Bond Street and central London, and with a direct access by public transport to all London airports. Hampstead High Street is full of cafes, boutiques, restaurants and galleries with cutest side streets and hidden walks. The brownie point is the huge and picturesque Hampstead Heath with Kenwood House, where scenes from Notting Hill were filmed and where in Summer crowds gather for the classical picnic music concerts. The apartment itself is at the top of a lovely quiet residential leafy street, yet a mere 5-7 mins walk from nearest shops and cafes. A great place to lay your head down after a day of sightseeing and shopping.
115 locals recommend
Hampstead
Hampstead is the prettiest and most romantic neighbourhoods of London. It may feel like an idyllic village in the countryside, yet it is a mere 4 stops to Bond Street and central London, and with a direct access by public transport to all London airports. Hampstead High Street is full of cafes, boutiques, restaurants and galleries with cutest side streets and hidden walks. The brownie point is the huge and picturesque Hampstead Heath with Kenwood House, where scenes from Notting Hill were filmed and where in Summer crowds gather for the classical picnic music concerts. The apartment itself is at the top of a lovely quiet residential leafy street, yet a mere 5-7 mins walk from nearest shops and cafes. A great place to lay your head down after a day of sightseeing and shopping.
Coffee Shop
LATEST UPDATE JUNE 2020: Most coffee shops are currently open for take-away only. Please check individual websites.
Lovely independent cafe in Perrin's Court - one of the prettiest little alleyways in Hampstead. It is directly on your way to Hampstead High Street.
25 locals recommend
Ginger & White
5a Perrin's CtLovely independent cafe in Perrin's Court - one of the prettiest little alleyways in Hampstead. It is directly on your way to Hampstead High Street.
Well known French chain of boulangeries. Still one of my favourite of all chain coffee shops
6 locals recommend
PAUL
43 Hampstead High StWell known French chain of boulangeries. Still one of my favourite of all chain coffee shops
Wonderful new local artisan bakery. If you love a good bread, this is the place to get your healthy loaf.
Heath Street Bakehouse
79-81 Heath StreetWonderful new local artisan bakery. If you love a good bread, this is the place to get your healthy loaf.
Local Cafes & Ice Cream
LATEST UPDATE JUNE 2020: Most cafes are currently open for takeaways only. to They are slowly reopening in July. Please check individual websites.
Situated in Oriel Hall, a beautiful building on Oriel Place in the heart of Hampstead village, the shop sits on two levels. Relax on the mezzanine with a cup of coffee and a bite to eat then make your way downstairs to shop for delicious ingredients.
The shop has a café where you can sit to enjoy breakfast, lunch or tea, pick up something quick for supper or the ingredients for cooking a masterpiece at home.
7 locals recommend
Melrose & Morgan
Oriel PlaceSituated in Oriel Hall, a beautiful building on Oriel Place in the heart of Hampstead village, the shop sits on two levels. Relax on the mezzanine with a cup of coffee and a bite to eat then make your way downstairs to shop for delicious ingredients.
The shop has a café where you can sit to enjoy breakfast, lunch or tea, pick up something quick for supper or the ingredients for cooking a masterpiece at home.
ODDONO ICE CREAM
Best Italian ice cream on one of the prettiest pedestrian alleys in Hampstead. Just off Hampstead High Street, the alley is full of antique shops, bakeries, florists, vintage clothing shops and eventually leads to Hampstead Heath as you walk further. Get your icecream and then wander slowly towards the Heath.
Read more on The Wanderingquinn's Blog
6 locals recommend
Oddono's Hampstead
8 Flask WalkODDONO ICE CREAM
Best Italian ice cream on one of the prettiest pedestrian alleys in Hampstead. Just off Hampstead High Street, the alley is full of antique shops, bakeries, florists, vintage clothing shops and eventually leads to Hampstead Heath as you walk further. Get your icecream and then wander slowly towards the Heath.
Read more on The Wanderingquinn's Blog
Not only a coffee shop but a supper yummy healthy brunch place if you can score one of the about 5 tables there. Ottolenghi style buffet is freshly served daily and is divine, especially if you are a vegetarian like me and need lots of flavour and colour. Even now you can just get a takeaway and picnic on Heath few minutes walk.
37 locals recommend
Boulangerie Bon Matin
178 Tollington ParkNot only a coffee shop but a supper yummy healthy brunch place if you can score one of the about 5 tables there. Ottolenghi style buffet is freshly served daily and is divine, especially if you are a vegetarian like me and need lots of flavour and colour. Even now you can just get a takeaway and picnic on Heath few minutes walk.
Local Restaurants & Takeaways
LATEST UPDATE JUNE 2020: Most restaurants are currently closed due to Covid-19. Most are serving take-away via Uber Eats, Hungry House and Deliveroo websites. Restaurants will be slowly reopening in July. Please check individual websites.
Sushi - ££
Tiny Sushi place perfect if you are looking for a quality sushi take away - situated on Flask Walk, the prettiest alley in Hampstead.
Sushi Hana
5 Flask WalkSushi - ££
Tiny Sushi place perfect if you are looking for a quality sushi take away - situated on Flask Walk, the prettiest alley in Hampstead.
French Restaurant - £££
High end French Mediterranean restaurant on Flask Walk with outdoor seating in Summer. Currently only serving takeaways
6 locals recommend
La Cage Imaginaire
16 Flask WalkFrench Restaurant - £££
High end French Mediterranean restaurant on Flask Walk with outdoor seating in Summer. Currently only serving takeaways
Italian Restaurant - £££
There are a number of Italian Restaurants in Hampstead but Villa Bianca Hampstead is most definitely the fanciest if you are looking to dine in style or for a special occasion.
Located in the small and pretty lane of Perrins Court is this 30-year-old Italian restaurant. In the summer they offer a selection of outdoor seating and they also have a function room to fit 50 people if you’re thinking of holding a party!
On the list of Hampstead best restaurants, this is always near the top for a fine dining experience with an extensive food and wine menu and fantastic service.
Be sure to make a reservation in advance as Villa Bianca is always in demand!
16 locals recommend
Villa Bianca
1 Perrin's CtItalian Restaurant - £££
There are a number of Italian Restaurants in Hampstead but Villa Bianca Hampstead is most definitely the fanciest if you are looking to dine in style or for a special occasion.
Located in the small and pretty lane of Perrins Court is this 30-year-old Italian restaurant. In the summer they offer a selection of outdoor seating and they also have a function room to fit 50 people if you’re thinking of holding a party!
On the list of Hampstead best restaurants, this is always near the top for a fine dining experience with an extensive food and wine menu and fantastic service.
Be sure to make a reservation in advance as Villa Bianca is always in demand!
As street food goes, La Creperie is an institution. Every day there is a queue for their delicious sweet and savoury crepes. Dribble rating 10 out of 10
38 locals recommend
La Creperie de Hampstead
77a Hampstead High StAs street food goes, La Creperie is an institution. Every day there is a queue for their delicious sweet and savoury crepes. Dribble rating 10 out of 10
Well known small chain of quality Sushi takeaways. I use the one in South Kensington near my home and the quality of sushi is excellent. You can usually order delivery via Deliveroo or Uber Eats app.
Sushi Shop
Well known small chain of quality Sushi takeaways. I use the one in South Kensington near my home and the quality of sushi is excellent. You can usually order delivery via Deliveroo or Uber Eats app.
Local Pubs & Gastropubs
LATEST UPDATE JUNE 2020: Most pubs are currently closed due to Covid-19. Some are serving take-away drinks but Pubs will be slowly reopening in July. Please check individual websites.
Pubs are the most traditional British institution and in modern times they have all transformed into gastropubs, serving mainly home-style hearty and tasty food sourced from local farms. Pubs are unpretentious and friendly. A perfect place to go for a drink or casual dinner with friends. Please read this amazing blog post by The Wandering Quinn about 6 best Hampstead Pubs
The Wells Tavern Hampstead is one of the pubs near Hampstead Heath I recommend going to. I love its outdoor benches which are perfect to sit at all year round and the inside decor is less traditional pub style and a bit more modern.
16 years ago The Wells Tavern Hampstead was transformed from a run-down pub into the architectural Georgian gem that it is today and it sits in a lovely part of Hampstead surrounded by the beautiful old houses but is also very close to Hampstead Heath and close to both Hampstead Heath Overground Station and Hampstead Tube Station.
Read more on WanderingQuinn's Blog: https://thewanderingquinn.com/hampstead-pubs/
The Wells House
Well WalkThe Wells Tavern Hampstead is one of the pubs near Hampstead Heath I recommend going to. I love its outdoor benches which are perfect to sit at all year round and the inside decor is less traditional pub style and a bit more modern.
16 years ago The Wells Tavern Hampstead was transformed from a run-down pub into the architectural Georgian gem that it is today and it sits in a lovely part of Hampstead surrounded by the beautiful old houses but is also very close to Hampstead Heath and close to both Hampstead Heath Overground Station and Hampstead Tube Station.
Read more on WanderingQuinn's Blog: https://thewanderingquinn.com/hampstead-pubs/
The Holly Bush Hampstead is an institution in Hampstead and it’s not only one of the best pubs in Hampstead to visit, but one of the most famous and best pubs in London to visit!
Read more on Wandering Quinn's blog:
https://thewanderingquinn.com/hampstead-pubs/
80 locals recommend
Holly Bush
22 Holly MountThe Holly Bush Hampstead is an institution in Hampstead and it’s not only one of the best pubs in Hampstead to visit, but one of the most famous and best pubs in London to visit!
Read more on Wandering Quinn's blog:
https://thewanderingquinn.com/hampstead-pubs/
Old wood panelled gastro pub with homely fireplace and also a large outdoor garden to eat in Summer. Perfect place to stop on your way to Hampstead Heath.
68 locals recommend
The Spaniards Inn (Stop) station
Old wood panelled gastro pub with homely fireplace and also a large outdoor garden to eat in Summer. Perfect place to stop on your way to Hampstead Heath.
The Freemason Arms Hampstead is a pub, bar and restaurant. It’s not one of the really traditional pubs around Hampstead and is the closest thing you’ll get to a bar in Hampstead because there are not many bars in Hampstead, but it is one of the popular Hampstead Heath Pubs to visit because of its size and modern decor.
Read more on Wandering Quinn's blog - 6 best pubs in Hampstead
13 locals recommend
The Freemasons Arms
32 GreaterThe Freemason Arms Hampstead is a pub, bar and restaurant. It’s not one of the really traditional pubs around Hampstead and is the closest thing you’ll get to a bar in Hampstead because there are not many bars in Hampstead, but it is one of the popular Hampstead Heath Pubs to visit because of its size and modern decor.
Read more on Wandering Quinn's blog - 6 best pubs in Hampstead
The Garden Gate Hampstead Pub is a 19th Century pub and is the pub I recommend you go to if you want to sit outside. The Garden Gate in Hampstead is one of the best pubs in Hampstead Heath because of it’s large outdoor, heated garden.
Read more on Wandering Quinn's blog: https://thewanderingquinn.com/hampstead-pubs/
23 locals recommend
The Garden Gate
14 GreaterThe Garden Gate Hampstead Pub is a 19th Century pub and is the pub I recommend you go to if you want to sit outside. The Garden Gate in Hampstead is one of the best pubs in Hampstead Heath because of it’s large outdoor, heated garden.
Read more on Wandering Quinn's blog: https://thewanderingquinn.com/hampstead-pubs/
Located down the small side street of Flask Walk is where you’ll find The Flask Pub Hampstead, one of the Historical pubs in Hampstead and just 2 minutes from Hampstead Heath Tube Station.
What I love most about The Flask is the outside space. It is fairly small but they have a few tables outside the pub along Flask Walk and it’s a lovely place to sit and walk the world go by and the people passing by.
The Inside is split into 2 seating areas with one of them bigger than the other and both have a very traditional pub feel to them.
The Flask Hampstead serves food all day and they offer a Sunday Roast Hampstead with 6 different options so head to The Flask when you’re looking for Pubs around Hampstead.
32 locals recommend
The Flask, Hampstead
14 Flask WalkLocated down the small side street of Flask Walk is where you’ll find The Flask Pub Hampstead, one of the Historical pubs in Hampstead and just 2 minutes from Hampstead Heath Tube Station.
What I love most about The Flask is the outside space. It is fairly small but they have a few tables outside the pub along Flask Walk and it’s a lovely place to sit and walk the world go by and the people passing by.
The Inside is split into 2 seating areas with one of them bigger than the other and both have a very traditional pub feel to them.
The Flask Hampstead serves food all day and they offer a Sunday Roast Hampstead with 6 different options so head to The Flask when you’re looking for Pubs around Hampstead.
Local Museums
LATEST UPDATE JUNE 2020: Most museums are currently closed due to Covid-19. Please check individual websites for reopening dates.
Hampstead Museum offers a collection of artwork, objects and stories of Hampstead from prehistoric times to the present day. Hampstead history is very interesting as this neighbourhood has changed a lot from once being a poorer area of the city to now being one of the most expensive and most desired parts of London along with many famous writers, poets and artists who have lived in Hampstead in the past.
Hampstead Museum Opening Times: Wednesday – Friday & Sunday 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Closed Saturday, Monday, Tuesday.
Hampstead Museum Entrance Fee: Free.
30 locals recommend
Burgh House & Hampstead Museum
New End SquareHampstead Museum offers a collection of artwork, objects and stories of Hampstead from prehistoric times to the present day. Hampstead history is very interesting as this neighbourhood has changed a lot from once being a poorer area of the city to now being one of the most expensive and most desired parts of London along with many famous writers, poets and artists who have lived in Hampstead in the past.
Hampstead Museum Opening Times: Wednesday – Friday & Sunday 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Closed Saturday, Monday, Tuesday.
Hampstead Museum Entrance Fee: Free.
John Keats, a famous Romantic Poet used to live in this house and it’s now a museum and literary centre and is one of the most popular places to visit in Hampstead for literary lovers.
You can explore the life and work of Keats at Keats House Museum in Hampstead which tell the story of how he found inspiration, friendship, and love in this house in Hampstead.
Keats House Museum Opening Times: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday to Sunday. Closed on Monday & Tuesday.
63 locals recommend
Keats House
10 Keats GroveJohn Keats, a famous Romantic Poet used to live in this house and it’s now a museum and literary centre and is one of the most popular places to visit in Hampstead for literary lovers.
You can explore the life and work of Keats at Keats House Museum in Hampstead which tell the story of how he found inspiration, friendship, and love in this house in Hampstead.
Keats House Museum Opening Times: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday to Sunday. Closed on Monday & Tuesday.
2 Willow Road in Hampstead is a really interesting building and worth a visit if you like history and architecture.
It was designed by architect Ernő Goldfinger and completed in 1939 however it was designed to be modernist home and at the time was very futuristic. These days it is owned by the National Trust and you can visit the inside of the house and see all of the original furniture, it really feels like going back in time!
2 Willow Road Opening Times: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday to Sunday. Closed on Monday & Tuesday.
2 Willow Road Entrance Fee: Adult – £8.50. Child – £4.25.
21 locals recommend
2 Willow Road
2 Willow Rd2 Willow Road in Hampstead is a really interesting building and worth a visit if you like history and architecture.
It was designed by architect Ernő Goldfinger and completed in 1939 however it was designed to be modernist home and at the time was very futuristic. These days it is owned by the National Trust and you can visit the inside of the house and see all of the original furniture, it really feels like going back in time!
2 Willow Road Opening Times: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday to Sunday. Closed on Monday & Tuesday.
2 Willow Road Entrance Fee: Adult – £8.50. Child – £4.25.
Fenton House is Hampstead’s oldest mansion, a 17th-century merchants house. If you’re into music or art, you can go inside this National Trust property and see hidden treasures and collections of early musical instruments and ceramics.
There is also a 300-year-old walled garden that you can walk around too.
Fenton House Opening Times: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday to Sunday. Closed on Monday & Tuesday.
20 locals recommend
Fenton House
Hampstead GroveFenton House is Hampstead’s oldest mansion, a 17th-century merchants house. If you’re into music or art, you can go inside this National Trust property and see hidden treasures and collections of early musical instruments and ceramics.
There is also a 300-year-old walled garden that you can walk around too.
Fenton House Opening Times: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Wednesday to Sunday. Closed on Monday & Tuesday.
Anyone remembers that famous scene in Notting Hill when Hugh Grant visits Julia Roberts during her filming of Henry James? For fans of the movie this is a must to see where the scene was filmed.
Kenwood House is a beautiful former stately home located in a really quiet and tranquil area of Hampstead Heath so it’s a perfect place to visit if you’re wondering what to do on Hampstead Heath.
You can head inside to see the interior of the home or enjoy the gardens from the outside.
Kenwood House is home to one the many Hampstead Cafes called The Brew House Cafe and it has public toilets so it’s a lovely spot to stop at on a walk around Hampstead Heath whether you want to see it from the inside or just the outside.
Kenwood House Opening Times: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM All Week.
Kenwood House Entrance Fee: Free.
154 locals recommend
Kenwood House
Anyone remembers that famous scene in Notting Hill when Hugh Grant visits Julia Roberts during her filming of Henry James? For fans of the movie this is a must to see where the scene was filmed.
Kenwood House is a beautiful former stately home located in a really quiet and tranquil area of Hampstead Heath so it’s a perfect place to visit if you’re wondering what to do on Hampstead Heath.
You can head inside to see the interior of the home or enjoy the gardens from the outside.
Kenwood House is home to one the many Hampstead Cafes called The Brew House Cafe and it has public toilets so it’s a lovely spot to stop at on a walk around Hampstead Heath whether you want to see it from the inside or just the outside.
Kenwood House Opening Times: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM All Week.
Kenwood House Entrance Fee: Free.
The final home of Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis, and his daughter Anna Freud, a pioneering child psychoanalyst.
88 locals recommend
Freud Museum London
20 Maresfield GardensThe final home of Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis, and his daughter Anna Freud, a pioneering child psychoanalyst.
Local Parks & Green Spaces
One of the most beautiful green spaces in London with the iconic Kenwood House, which was a set of the scene from the Notting Hill Movie and most recently Hampstead movie with Diane Keaton. In Summer (July & August) there are open air concerts not to be missed. Otherwise walk to Parliament Hill to sit on the grass with a picnic with the iconic city view.
1215 locals recommend
Hampstead Heath
One of the most beautiful green spaces in London with the iconic Kenwood House, which was a set of the scene from the Notting Hill Movie and most recently Hampstead movie with Diane Keaton. In Summer (July & August) there are open air concerts not to be missed. Otherwise walk to Parliament Hill to sit on the grass with a picnic with the iconic city view.
Absolutely gorgeous place not far from Hampstead where it is a must to take a picnic and enjoy one of the best views of London.
After walk down to Primrose Hill Road lined with cutest pubs, cafes and boutiques.
790 locals recommend
Primrose Hill
Primrose Hill RoadAbsolutely gorgeous place not far from Hampstead where it is a must to take a picnic and enjoy one of the best views of London.
After walk down to Primrose Hill Road lined with cutest pubs, cafes and boutiques.