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(Pub, External, Key). Published on 12-05-2015
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Elephants Head, London

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222-224 Camden High Street, Camden Town, London, NW1 8QR (View on Google Map)
(020) 7485 3130
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03/12/24 - Handpulls no longer in use as cask did not sell and they were throwing loads away.

Tile-fronted pub at the heart of Camden market territory, given an unusual shape by its corner location. Some say the name derives from the Elephant Pale Ale brewed by the Camden Brewery which stood nearby and operated until 1925. However, it is more likely that it comes from the coat of arms of the Marquess of Camden, which is now on top of the London Borough of Camden coat of arms, an elephant's head.

Incidentally the Marquess actually lived in Chislehurst near Bromley, and used to commute to Camden. Many road names in Chislehurst and Camden are similar! Being handy for Camden Lock, the Roundhouse etc, can get crowded weekends.

Historic Interest

Local Camden listing:- Mid 19th century public house on the corner of Camden High Street and Hawley Crescent which provides a visual termination to the contemporary terrace to its south and emphasises the corner. Tiled shopfront (which extends full length of side property on Hawley Crescent) with curved window to corner, dentil cornice to windows and parapet.

Information for this venue is provided by the North London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Camden
Last updated
09/12/2024
Last surveyed
03/12/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Heineken UK
Pub ID
NLD/6014
Asset of Community Value
Opening Times Unavailable

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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
served from 12.30 until 7pm Monday - Friday from 12.30am - 5.00pm Saturday & Sunday
Evening Meals Evening Meals
In truth just a snacks menu in the evening
Live Music Live Music
Various nights - see website for full details - inc open mic nights
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Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Closest station (1100m)
Kentish Town
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (150m)
Camden Town

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