The Duke of Hamilton

🚇 Hampstead 🍺 £6.60 Pravha The Duke of Hamilton is located on a quiet side street in Hampstead, northwest London. The nearest Tube is Hampstead. This pub dates back to 1721 and takes its name from the 4th Duke of Hamilton. The pub was once a favourite watering hole of Hollywood legends Richard Burton, Peter O’Toole, and Oliver Reed. The pub was refurbished and reopened in 2019 and is now operated by independent pubco @locipubs, which runs four local pubs across north and west London. This is a traditionally decorated, one-bar pub with a wonderful old-world charm to it. The servery has a unique character and is centrally located, with the bar area forming a ‘U’ shape around it, offering plenty of seating to the left and a snug area to the right. The decor consists of boarded floors, sage green walls, fireplaces at either side, and a collection of photos and prints, along with a portrait of the Duke himself. There is also a jazz club in the basement, and to the rear and front of the pub are plenty of benches and seating for the warmer months. The beer selection is solid, offering a mix of familiar favourites, local brews, and cask ale. I opted for a Pravha; my pint hit the spot, price point was above average. Food-wise, it’s seasonal, pub classics, beer-battered haddock and chips costs £19.50. Roasts are available on Sundays. I arrived just before 3pm on a mild Friday afternoon in November. The pub was calm and relaxed, with a few locals chatting and a small group enjoying a late lunch. Service was first-class — warm, friendly, and welcoming. The pub hosts The Hampstead Jazz Club, with intimate live performances from an eclectic mix of established musicians, as well as exciting emerging talent, every weekend. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to this 300-year-old boozer, especially the traditional surroundings and fantastic hospitality. The range of beers will please most, the food is popular with locals, and the Jazz Club is a great addition to the pub’s offering. I loved it here — get it on your to-visit list. Follow @thedukenw3 for updates. 📅 28th November 2025 If you want to see all my pub reviews in one place, head to @londonpubmap on Instagram or Facebook. 🍻

Stumbled across this wonderful place whilst on our way to a different gastropub. Glad we ended up here instead! We went for a Sunday roast with the Haddock and chips which was well made and good value. Atmosphere was cosy, though it was fully booked on Sunday we sat in the back garden which had heaters above each table. Only criticism is that we were asked to move to a different table due to a group booking midway through our meal. But otherwise everything else was fantastic!

Apparently this pub has been around since 1721, and it is a fine old pub in Hampstead. We ate outside, so it is hard to speak about the ambience. However, sitting outside was lovely. The food was solid pub food. The fish and chips were good. We also ordered a special of the day- fried lasagna. It was essentially breaded and fried cubes of lasagna. It was pronounced as tasty, but it didn't look great. The burger was average. It is a nice pub and a great place to catch a quick meal and a pint of beer.

Had a lovely brunch with my besties at The Duke of Hamilton. The Sunday roast was delicious, and the customer service was excellent. Highly recommend!

Perfect place for a Sunday! The Sunday roast was delicious, and sitting in the garden with friends made the day even better. Great food and flawless service — highly recommend! 🌿🍽️

amazing chicken pie, sticky toffee pudding, grilled prawns with toast - skip the pita

Yesterday I visited The Duke of Hamilton for a meal and entertainment, and I must say, the experience was delightful overall. The food, although well presented, fell a bit short in terms of seasoning. We tried the schnitzel and baked feta salad, both of which were just okay. However, the atmosphere of the place more than made up for it. The staff were incredibly welcoming and friendly, making us feel right at home. The cozy ambiance added to the charm of the evening. To top it off, I enjoyed a glass of natural Italian wine that was a true delight. The cherry on the cake was the live jazz gig, which provided the perfect soundtrack to our evening. Overall, I would rate my experience a solid 9 out of 10. While the food could use a bit more flavor, everything else about The Duke of Hamilton made it a memorable evening. Highly recommended for a relaxed night out with good music and great company.

Had the pleasure of eating at The Duke in Hampstead. The food was outstanding! Highly recommended!

Very nice pub - we felt very welcoming. The food is good but its on the pricey side. Mussel in cream sauce £18 - it is very good but it is sold out very quickly so get your hands on it if you are thinking about ordering it. The mussels are fat and the quantity is just about right. I'd add more salt but everything is perfect. They even give you lemon water to wash away the fishy smell on your fingers. Chicken schnitzel £24 - large portion with plenty of capers. Personally not a big fan of capers but I quite like it with the anchovies they put on top. Very warm inside of the restaurant even on a freezing day! We had a good time!

Quiet pub located on a side street from the busy Heath St. Pub was very spacious, clean, and tables nicely distanced. The front porch is covered, so very nice for a summer day. Food was good and big sized portions - we had the pork should roast and mussels. The sauce for the mussels was rich and delicious with the bits of pancetta bacon. The pork shoulder roast was tender, swimming in gravy, and accompanied by crispy potatoes and nicely cooke cabbage and carrots.

I loved this pub. Absolutely charming, generous portions, colorful, flavorful & delicious!

We had dinner here on the way to Hampstead Heath and the food was fresh and solid. Nothing fancy but clean and homey. A overall friendly restaurant.

Reopened and refurbished just this month. Great little local pub and now with a full kitchen and Sunday roast.

Cosy interior, good range of ales, friendly service at the bar and a cool cat taking up space on the bench we sat on all added up to a good afternoon pint experience. Factor in that prices are keener than some of the other pubs close by and you're on to a winner.

Lovely pub in Hampstead, half way up the hill in a road on the right. Ignore the Stella Artois umbrella outside, they may serve the cleaning fluid on tap but the rest of their drinks are interesting and at least the ones I had tasted very good. Aside from a good choice of ales they have brands of lager, white beer and stout on regular taps that I have never seen before. In fact, they have so many good drinks that for once I am going to resist taking a star away for them serving the ghastly Belgian swill. The cricket memorabilia around the walls is very interesting. Apparently this is a cricket pub, well they even have their own team. There is 1 television for sports but it's not intrusive, so you can easily ignore it if it's not your thing. Very friendly landlord too, who is clearly doing a good job. I almost feel bad for saying this because it's not how I rate venues and is not why I gave this place so many stars, but I simply wouldn't feel right if I didn't give the pub an honourable mention for having the most attractive barmaids that I have seen.

The Duke is a true Hampstead locals pub. The crowd, the decor, the beer selection, everything. Many of the pubs in Hampstead have turned into more upscale gastropubs, but the Duke stays true to the English tradition. But bring your cash, as the Duke doesn't accept solo. The outside seating is lovely in the summertime. The pub also is tucked away from the High Street, so it does not get too crowded and you can always find a place to sit in the sun and to enjoy a pint or glass of wine to unwind.

A good old style pub. Okay for a couple of beers but they do have a big screen TV which I don't like. But when there isn't a big game on it is usually off. Cozy. UPDATE 2012: The pub has had a bit of refurb. It's still very comfy inside but outside they have fitted a lovely beer garden in the back. The front tables still remain. Can definitely see the new beer garden being used quite a bit in the summer. New management has saved this local from becoming houses. If in Hampstead, definitely a pub to visit.

What a great pub! Been there before for a drink after a stroll around the Heath - only to be positively surprised by a bunch of Morris dancers coming to perform in their beer garden! Apparently, it's their bi-annual custom to visit certain Hampstead pubs every time the clocks change. I also went there a week ago to see the Old Jewish Jokes - a stand-up comedy gig in their cellar. Would definitely recommend it for both of the above :)

Small pub serving very good beers, no music, no food, but excellent place to watch rugby in particular and sport in general.