Aug 2022 - the freehold was sold by The Hampstead Wells & Campden Trust to Simon Bridbury Developments Ltd. This saw the end of the 300 year history of property ownership in the area for the charity. Beth Coventry (landlord since 2003) was quoted in the Camden New Journal, "I've got 4 years left on my lease and it should basically automatiucally renew". We shall see.
Possibly the most gastro of all gastro-pubs in NW3, some 80% of the custom is diners which could be explained by the hearty portions. Food served daily. Not easy to find as bears a passing resemblance to one of the many fine houses you find around here. The interior has been furnished and finished in a modern style, black tiles adorn the walls and there is a lounge area at the back with a TV. In May 2018 guests were from Truman's. Underground: Hampstead. Registered as an Asset of Community Value in June 2016. Overground: Hampstead Heath.
Historic Interest
Grade II listing:- c1849. Grey brick. Hipped slated roof with projecting eaves. 3 storeys and cellars. 4 windows and 3-window return to Christchurch Hill. Rectangular plan on a corner site. Well Walk facade with asymmetrically placed architraved doorway having blocked fanlight. Architraved sashes; the 1st floor round-arched. Christchurch Hill facade with central round-arched architraved doorway with radial fanlight approached by steps to a raised area with cast-iron balustrade. Entrance flanked by Venetian windows. Architraved sashes; the 1st floor round-arched. INTERIOR: not inspected. HISTORICAL NOTE: this pub replaced the Green Man in c1849, which itself replaced The Whitestone.
This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 0 regular beers.
Wells Tavern, Hampstead