London Restaurants within a 5 minute walk of Camden Town Station | Ratings, Reviews & Maps

There's a moment, somewhere between the second pint and the support act, when you realise the Electric Ballroom doesn't really care whether you're enjoying yourself. It's been doing this since long before you turned up, and it'll keep doing it long after. The walls have absorbed more sweat, smoke and questionable life decisions than most therapists, and they're not telling. The balcony is the prize, if you can get there. Brilliant views, limited seating, and a vague sense that you've earned something other people haven't. I'd suggest arriving early, but I won't pretend I did. Bar prices are reasonable, which in Camden feels like a small act of rebellion. Staff are friendly in that unbothered way that suggests they've seen worse than you. The ghosts of various legends loiter in the memorabilia, watching you queue for a plastic cup of lager and not judging, exactly. Just observing. It's yards from the tube, which matters more at eleven than it did at seven. Go for the band. Stay because you forgot you were meant to leave.
Andrew Barber - 4 months ago

Very rough area outside the venue so be careful with mobile phones being in sight. Electric Ballroom is literally 2 minutes walk from CAMDEN TOWN tube station (turn right when you exit turnstile). Inside there are upstairs balconies and bars. Downstairs more bars and on the lower level a cloakroom. There are toilets. I found the venue to be overcrowded when I went to see PSB last week. So turn up VERY early if you want a good view. There are lots of pillars surrounding the main standing area. They have TV’s on them so you can watch the show! Had an upstairs merchandise stall and lounge but not sure that is a permanent feature. You can’t see the stage from there. There is MINIMAL seating if you want to see the stage. Wheelchairs are set on a stair landing with maximum capacity of 3 I would think. Place is a bit grubby. Sound isn’t the best either. If you were going and it was less overcrowded you would probably enjoy yourself more or if you don’t want to see the band just hear them then the main bar is fine to stand by. Steep steps down into the venue and down to the cloakroom. Sets of stairs to the balconies. No lifts.
Andy “Warhol’s Favorite” Wig - 5 months ago

A fantastic live music venue in a vibrant and lively part of London. There is great audio throughout the venue and the stage is at a good height so that you can see it well. Security is very efficient and getting in and out of the venue is really easy and quick.
Matt H - 2 months ago

Fantastic venue. Places like this will beat the big arenas every time. Saw Pet Shop Boys here a few weeks ago. I would say that I felt that too many tickets had been sold. Very hard for a short arse like me to see anything and it did just feel a bit too cramped. Some seriously bad attitude from one of the Security staff....think he was on a bit of a power trip and only seemed to be "dealing" with women or people a lot smaller than him....leaving those who were larger and displaying what could have turned in to unsafe behaviour unchallenged. Luckily he was a rogue one and the others were fine. Bar staff were all lovely. Toilets surprisingly clean for a gig ...so bonus points for that.
Stimpy Goat - 4 months ago

Old, tired building, but to be expected with its history. One perk is how close it is to Camden Town tube! Literally a few mins walk! Helpful staff. Bar good, toilets clean from what I saw on my only visit. Not the biggest venue - but I guess that makes it more personal…? Cloak/storage room available, but I did not use this. Seating only available on upper level, and they are basic, backless stools. Paid VIP tickets to see Cavetown, but no seating/bar priority perks.
LHUK - 5 months ago

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A really memorable dining experience overall. For mains, we had the salmon served with asparagus, potatoes, and a mango, onion, and red pepper mix. The mango and onion combination was a bit unusual for my taste, but everything was fresh, well-cooked, and enjoyable. We also tried the bacon cheeseburger with fries — classic, fresh, and very satisfying. The pineapple juice tasted fresh and refreshing too. Dessert was the real highlight: the Basque cheesecake served with pistachio cream, crushed pistachios, and a cherry compote sauce. The sweet and tangy balance was spot on — easily one of the best desserts I’ve had. We paired it with a red wine, which was excellent. There’s live blues music every night after 10pm, and it genuinely elevates the whole atmosphere — great voice, fun energy, and a really lively vibe. The staff were although they seemed a bit rushed when taking orders. Overall, a fantastic spot with great food, atmosphere, and live music — definitely recommended.
Sherry - 2 months ago

The food here is just delicious! We came in for a Sunday brunch and had crispy fried chicken and burgers. Everything was just amazing and quick to be served. The atmosphere is beautiful and the bar architecture is just a delight. Would definitely recommend a stop by if you’re in Camden. Try and make it work with the evening live music events!
Francesca Nava - 4 months ago

The atmosphere was unreal from the moment we walked in—such a good vibe all evening. The service was spot on too, really friendly and attentive without being over the top. The live music completely made the night. Honestly, so talented and it just brought everything together. And the food… phenomenal. Every bite was packed with flavour—proper comfort food that actually makes your taste buds happy. Definitely one of those places you leave already planning your next visit.
Leah Smith - 4 months ago

i was in for my dads 50th traveling down to london from leeds. we arrived at the blues kitchen for half seven and the food and drinks came so quickly we had so much time before our train back. the atmosphere was amazing and the staff was lovely especially Danielle who really matched our vibe and made our night even better. the food was gorgeous and my dad even said it was the best chicken he’s ever had.. and he’s had a lot of chicken. the staff even gave my dad a few birthday treats for free. definitely coming back here the next time i’m in london wish we had spent longer there!!
Rachael Gow - 2 months ago

Hit this place on a weekday and it was vibing. Great atmosphere, live band and the staff were lovely. I didn't choose this place and personally wouldn't have for the food options (on a health vibe) but the food was nice and the guys enjoyed it. Lads ordered some whiskey sours, they were complimentary of them so must have hit the spot. I actually really enjoyed the salad taco bowl. This was actually fantastic and I ate most of this. Prawns, salad, lentils, avocado all served on a crunchy taco shaped like a bowl. The fried stuff like the chicken and squid I didn't have but the lads enjoyed them. The sweet potato boat was also lovely and the jalapeno and feta was a great touch. Didn't get to enjoy much of the live music as we left shortly after they started but they sounded great. Overall, a great place with a lovely vibe.
Nickin Sitaram - 5 months ago

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Finally visited this place for the first time to catch a gig after passing it many times. Was really impressed with the cafe part upstairs which looked great for an alternative view of the stage. Ample bars at each end with friendly staff and a decent selection of drinks. Great location in Camden, would be very happy to visit again sometime.
Jeff Lucas - 2 months ago

Lovely venue with fantastic food. Music and standing wise was unreal and couldn’t fault it in any way. Food was also fantastic. Will be coming back again
Kai Zimmermann - a month ago

I went to the Jazz Cafe in Camden with a few friends to see 'Las Perlas', an incredible Colombian group, and we had an absolutely brilliant time. The atmosphere in the venue is fantastic; the crowd was really getting into it, clapping along to the beat, and the live performance with traditional instruments was magical. During the evening, we had some lovely mojitos and I ordered a broccoli dish which was absolutely delicious (I've attached some photos and a video of the gig—the energy was amazing!). Besides the cracking music and the food, I really want to give a shout-out to the waiter who served us; he was incredibly professional, polite, and attentive the whole night. A highly recommended spot for a top night out with live music in London."
ENOLA RG - a month ago

Great venue for good vibe gigs! Bar staff and bouncers always friendly - only downside like a lot of places is that you can’t take drinks outside. Other than that, it’s amazing! Aircon is a major plus ⭐️ pictures are from two different events 3 months apart
Ylime Words - a month ago

What can I say that hasn't been said about this great institution? I love hip hop and the jazz cafe always brings the talent. I've been here so many times, I know this place intimately. If your favourite artist is in town and they're performing in the jazz cafe. You simply have to come, it'll be a sin if you don't. Jazz cafe is nice and intimate. From any vantage point, you will be able to see the stage and the acoustics are also great. If you're posh and don't want to mix with the plebs, you can sit upstairs where I'm sure you'll have an excellent view of the stage and performer. I've always enjoyed my time at the jazz cafe. I can't emphasize enough how lovely this place is. If you live in London and you're a lover of life music. You have to come to the jazz cafe.
Festus Ifiti jr - 6 months ago

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An Absolutely Authentic Spanish Gem in Camden We had a fantastic evening meal at Jamon Jamon last night. From start to finish, the experience was brilliant. We were warmly greeted by the manager, Isabel, who was polite, kind, and incredibly helpful. She guided us through the menu, offering great advice on choosing tapas and main dishes. We tried a selection of dishes: the Pan con Tomate, prawns with garlic and chilli, prawns in white wine and chilli, and cod pieces in batter with aioli. Every single plate was delicious, full of flavour, and felt genuinely authentic. Having recently returned from Spain, I can honestly say the food here was not just a match, but in some cases even better than what we had there. The jamon, in particular, was exceptional. We finished with the almond cake, which was the perfect sweet end to the meal. The portion sizes are generous, offering really good value for money. The whole experience was so positive that we will definitely be coming back. If you're looking for true Spanish flavours in London, look no further! Highly recommended.
Harry Gotti - 8 months ago

Went with Eat club, so saved £15 on a £60 bill. Was nice, especially the goats cheese and honey/ goats cheese and aubergine. Some of the other dishes maybe a tad bland, but still enjoyable. Great location and very accommodating staff.
Olivia Hall - 4 months ago

We had a great experience having lunch in this Spanish restaurant. All the tapas were really tasty. Highly recommend this place if you want good Spanish food
Jack Ireland - 7 months ago

The food served, tasted like the food of a cafeteria. Everything was deep-fried. Nothing was fresh. Not even the garlic or the parsley were fresh. Absolutely tasteless. The calamari served was from captain Birdseye fresh from deepfrier. The location and the people seemed nice, but the food is defenetly not worth it's price.
Jasmin Winterhalder - a month ago

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Great rock pub in Camden!The Good: -Excellent rock music, stylish tattooed bar staff, and an amazing energetic atmosphere. -Super close to Camden Town tube station and right next to The Underworld venue. The Food/Drinks: I'm not a big beer lover, and I didn't try the food (they serve a basic menu of hot dogs and chips). Note: It is a very noisy place—there is no chance for chatting here! Highly recommended if you just want to drink and listen to great rock music
Lana - a month ago

This is a very large pub situated in the heart of of Camden, i went in for lunch and i knew straight away it was not my vibe, but i ate here anyway, it is a heavy rock/grunge bar, door staff were friendly snd they have a huge range of cask beers. It was early lunch so there are plenty of tables available, there was heavy rock music playing but not too loud, I’m guessing this will not be the same in the evening. After ordering at the bar to my surprise, my hot dog was served in a black bun! It was delicious and I enjoyed it. I did ask for a knife so I could cut it but I was told by a very pleasant member of staff “no matter what, the venue does not give out knives”…. all the customers seemed to fit in well and were thoroughly enjoying themselves. would i come here again, probably not, but if you are looking for a pub with a heavy rock vibe it’s definitely you scene.
Michelle - 4 months ago

Bien sûr, voici un avis Google en anglais, naturel et bien équilibré : Great place overall! The World End in Camden is a very large and really pleasant venue. It feels safe and well-organised, and the staff is extremely welcoming and warm. The toilets are clean, the service is fast, the food is good, and the beers are high quality. The only small downside is that the music can be a bit loud at times, but apart from that it’s a great spot to spend an evening. Highly recommended!
Jessy Le Sommer - 7 months ago

On our way to a gig at the Black Heart. Pre drinks required😀🍺🍷🍾 A vast place that differs greatly depending on which entry you take. On first site there is a smart and and a not so smart part of the pub 😀 Staff and security all dressed like real rockers 😀 Well this is a very well known music venue after all 😀 Good choice of beers and 🍷 😀 Good service😀 Nice atmosphere 😀 Lots of “Merch” for sale😀 Clean toilets😀 Didn’t have time for food 🙁 A quiet night inside but we really enjoyed it here😀 Would love to come back on a 🎶 night 😀 Recommended 😀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Larry Haywood - a month ago

Legendary Camden watering hole that hasn't changed much in the last 30 years. Cavernous pub with stools tables booth, good selection of beverages, decent pizza, and a cracking hard rock soundtrack. If you like iconic pubs and hsvi g a good time, it's a must visit.
The Zanderpanda - 7 months ago

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Seems to me that this is primarily a music venue😀 Yes it’s a pub downstairs and you can eat but it’s all about the music😀🎹🎸🎤🎶 Upstairs to a small dark area with a stage. Great band last night. “Code Name Colin”😀🥁 Great noisy atmosphere but a great vibe too😀 Watching family playing in a band and having a whale of a time 😀😂🎹🎤 Highly recommended 😀🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
Larry Haywood - a month ago

Recently had a blast here at desertfest. Beers and ales aplenty on tap, great music and atmosphere. Friendly bar staff who worked their butts off. The upstairs venue holds a wealth of bands throughout the day of which I saw several. Small bar is open up there too. Could do with the ability to serve tap water up there as it gets crazy hot when it's crowded. Some bands were one in one out. The five stars is for the new menu though. I tried a desertfest special spicy burger and chips. Wasn't expecting much but turned out to be the best meal of the weekend. Burger was good quality and actually spicy which I love. Crispy onions, jalapenos and sauces with salad. Chips were chunky and cooked to perfection. Could do with some side sauces maybe. But went down well with a festival stout 👌. Chef really knew what they were doing. About £15 all in.
Tellus 12 - 3 months ago

Interesting rock bar, dropped in for a beer with my wife who insists on rock/goth bars. Nice beer, especially the black stuff.. very dark and moody. The toilets were definitely rock festival themed 🤢, but otherwise great place.
Mark Edmondson - 4 months ago

Really awesome place in Camden if you're looking for something alternative. A lot of heavy metal synthesized with punk elements, and some heavier stuff too. Very good staff, came Saturday evening and it wasn't super busy, we're very helpful to both me and my dad (diabetes and celiac) and accommodated us well.
Jade - 3 months ago

On a business trip to London and fancied seeing a band ... ended up at.The Black Heart. What a venue! Bar playing continuous metal and rock with a great selection of beers.Bar staff friendly and efficient. Upstairs an intimate venue. Saw Hiraes - awesome. Will be back even if it's just for beers.
AndyC - 4 months ago

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Stopped for a pint to feel the genius loci of the place.It's a pub with vibe,wouldn't change anything there. I even bought a lovely Good Mixer T-shirt :-)
ivana navratilova - 5 months ago

I visited today with my mom and dad, we absolutely loved it. The vibe, the people and the food was amazing. We are from India and the food there had a hint of indian spices which elevated our experience. Our host was superb too. ❤️❤️
Pratibha// z - a month ago

Great little pub, lovely and quiet away from the manic high street. £6 for a Stella which isn’t too bad for London prices. Great music!
Dev - a year ago

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Came on Tuesday evening. Right by Camden Lock. Highly recommended. Huge place with lots of seating both outside and inside. Like the interior decor. Food choices quite wide and similar with other spoons.
Richard Yong - a month ago

A huge Wetherspoons with outdoor seating on Camden Lock. It is a very busy area which reflects very much on the pub, the staff are incredibly busy, so you will expect to find some tables not cleared and quite possibly a queue at the bar. Positive notes there are toilets on the ground floor (no stairs) and although there may not seem to be a table at really busy times, if you are prepared to wait the turnaround is quite quick, and despite how busy it was, the food didn’t take a long time to come out, and as we all spoons, the prices are reasonable! Negative, I am positive that the place is cleaned thoroughly overnight, but one of the tables by the bar had chicken bones on the floor underneath it, now I know it would’ve been done by a customer not a member of staff, but I walked past it twice, I don’t understand why a member of staff wouldn’t have also seen it and cleaned it up. When I arrived I needed to clear and clean my own table, I’m not too proud to do that, but it’s worth noting on a review I think.
Michelle - 4 months ago

A really stylish Wetherspoons in Camden Town! The place has a modern, relaxed atmosphere, and the service is attentive and friendly throughout. The fish and chips were amazing excellent quality for the price. Great value and definitely worth a visit.
Pixies78 - 7 months ago

Met a pal for a catch up. Guinness wasn't great, food hit the spot though and decent quality for the price. Not much of a atmosphere. No covered smoking area Tourist spot so I'd watch your belongings!
Beardy.C - 7 months ago

Great pub by the river. I’d never been to The Spoons in Camden, but what a great find. Less than £10 for a round of two drinks, and right by the lock, you can’t go wrong. Charlie was amazing! She was running around like noone’s business clearing tables and all sorts. Her service was top notch. I’m going back there for sure!
Nick Osborn - a year ago

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We ordered Grilled Chicken Ramen, Yaki Soba Chicken+ Prawns and veg katsu Udon. All the three items were really good. Yaki Soba is my favourite if you like spicy, tangy and chinese style noodles.
Gnaneshwar Vanam - 3 months ago

Octavia is simply the best person at Wagamama Camden Market. From the moment we arrived, she was warm, welcoming, and incredibly attentive. Her friendly attitude, professionalism, and genuine care for customers made the whole dining experience outstanding.
GreenTelecom Services - 2 months ago

It was my first time trying ramen and I was not disappointed at all, it was delicious! I recommend the Grilled Chicken Ramen. Special thanks to Tareq, such a kind and friendly waiter who gave us great recommendations and made the experience even better. The service was amazing: attentive, welcoming and with great vibes. I’ll definitely come back 🍜✨
Imane Harouach Slassi - 7 months ago

First time visiting Wagamama's anywhere in the world!!!! Interesting menu, good variety of choices. Nice to see an open kitchen too. Portions are generous, food very nice. Only thing to be aware to some travellers is being the mains came out before the starter and food just arrives when cooked. Not really a major for me but I can see how some would find this not acceptable....my advice is " go with the flow" coz it makes it like a buffet style meal with lots of plates to try and eat from all at once!
Leigh Davis - 6 months ago

Great time! Lovely food and some really fab service. Thank you so much! I’ll defo be back
Zeb Goldsmith - 5 months ago

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One of the best Indian place I have done. It says it all. Food wise : We got to try the mix of chicken as appetizers and chicken and cheese with its crispy bowl and this was truly wonderful. I recommend it 100%. I got the sambar, my friends got the butter chicken and it was really good. Price wise : I found it totally fair compared to the quality of the food. Design : With that level of quality you kinda expect the design to be a bit more elevated but the current one is totally fine as well. Overall we had a great time and I will recommend this place to my friends.
M de Paris - 2 months ago

Came here to celebrate a friend’s birthday and had a lovely time. All the food was absolutely delicious and the staff was kind. Towards the end of our dinner they brought out a complementary brownie and sung happy birthday as well, which was very thoughtful! Greatly recommend when in the area.
Nina Wolfarth - a month ago

I had a wonderful experience at Namaste Kitchen Camden. I visited on a Saturday, and it was quite busy—but luckily, we managed to get a seat, which felt really fortunate given how popular the place is. The ambiance is warm, cozy, and beautifully decorated, creating a lovely atmosphere to enjoy a meal. The staff were incredibly friendly, attentive, and welcoming, even during such a busy time—they made sure everything was just right for us. The food was absolutely delicious. Every dish was rich in flavor with perfectly balanced spices. The curry and naan were especially outstanding, and the presentation was impressive as well. Overall, it’s a fantastic spot for anyone who loves authentic Indian cuisine. I would definitely visit again and highly recommend it to others!
Jhonny Prestige - 5 months ago

Absolute Indian gem in the heart of Camden. Succulent meats, spices right on the money, smashing garlic naan, mouthwatering scallops and…AND! Aden, a gem either way. We loved this. Thank you to the chef and Farhad, a true gentleman.
Jakub Štulajter - 6 months ago

We really enjoyed our dinner at this place. It took the extra spicy chicken meal, absolute banger. Only problem is, rice doesn't come with the food in the first place. You have to order it, that extra make the hole a bit expensive. But I assure you try this restaurant out it's delicious !
julian dupont - 6 months ago

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