Camden Town Area Guide
A locals' guide to Camden Town
Where do Camden Town locals go?
The Betjeman Arms
The only British Pub located within the Grade I Listed building underneath the clock tower and arches at St Pancras International station. Elegant dining room, heritage features, charming staff and stunning British pub classics menu. This is now my family's new favourite Sunday Lunch local.Read more
Why not explore the nearby areas of
camden,
regents park,
kentish town,
euston,
caledonian road,
belsize park,
kings cross,
tufnell park,
fitzrovia,
and st johns wood
Did you know?
"Hidden below Camden Lock market are a web of vaults and passageways which were once used to stable pit ponies for the nearby canals. While most are closed to the public, some sections can be spotted from the market."
Move over Shoreditch, King's Cross is rapidly becoming the place to be! Near the City and the West End, there's load of new bars...
Charles Cutting
Granary Square has made King's Cross unrecognisable!
Claire O'Donnell
With all the shops and restaurants, sometimes you forget that there are some beautiful residential properties around Charlotte Street.
Charles Cutting
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What locals say about Camden Town
“I love living here because of the number of young people who come to this place, the coexistence of a lot of trends and together with the million pubs and markets”
Laura
“Camden Town never disappoints, it feels like there's always a new bar or restaurant to discover! Camden Market is second to none for exploration and finding unique, quirky items on craft stalls, and not forgetting the amazing food hall!!”
Amy
Activities near Camden Town
Throwing Muses
Kristin Hersh brings the Throwing Muses live show to Europe in Spring 2025. Their first tour since 2011, the Muses will embark on a 2025 European tour as a three-piece, fronted by Hersh. Hersh remains one of the most unique and singular talents of her generation, a celebrated and gifted writer as well as a relentlessly touring musician. Throwing Muses finds Hersh going back to where it all began, with nearly 40 years of Muses history behind them. This year marks a new chapter in the project. A very rare opportunity to witness one of the great cult American rock bands, we look forward to presenting the Muses on their intimate European adventure.Read more
Alex Kitson: This Is Water
Two young fish are swimming along. An older fish swims by and says, "Morning, boys! How's the water?" The two young fish look at each other, and keep swimming. After a while, one says to the other, "What the hell is water?" The ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards Newcomer Nominee follows up last year’s multi-award-nominated, five-star cult hit with a new hour of fast paced, critically-acclaimed stand-up. Let’s work out what we’re all swimming in. Tour Support for Fin Taylor, Tom Ward and Vittorio Angelone. Phoenix Remix Wee Review Entertainment Now Mumble Comedy EdFringe Review EdFringe Review ISH Edinburgh Comedy Awards 2024 Best Newcomer Nominee Dave’s 3rd Funniest Joke of the Edinburgh Fringe 2024 Best Jokes of Fringe 2024 (The Times, The Telegraph, Sunday Express and Edinburgh Evening News) Best of Brighton Fringe Comedy Award Nominee 2023 Best Joke Winner - Bath Comedy Festival 2021 “The audience laughter is non-stop” 5 - The Phoenix Remix “He has proper funny bones... He’s going to be a huge star.” - On the Mic “A set that makes you laugh louder than all the laughter around. He never misses a beat... Laugh a lot, laugh loud and laugh happily with Alex Kitson. ” - EdFringe Review “a natural comic... The energy is almost Robin Williams level” - Chortle “One of Devon and Bristol’s finest comedians” - Broadway Baby Work In Progress Presented by The Rat Pack Productions. This is an 18+ eventRead more
Comedy Carnival
Comedy Carnival presents a line up of unfiltered, unapologetic stand up comedy, Thursday nights in Camden. For up to date line up info, visit: comedycarnival.co.uk/camden. “Comedy Carnival focusses on what you are really there to enjoy - the comedy. The highest quality acts, guaranteed to bring the laughs, and have you wiping away tears and holding your sides." DESIGN MY NIGHT LONDON Doors open 7pm Presented by Camden Comedy Club. This is an 18+ eventRead more
Virtual Reality Experience at DNA VR London
Step into a world of infinite possibilities at DNA VR, London's premier VR arcades! With over 40 single and multiplayer games to choose from in an Arcade session, leave reality behind and immerse yourself in a whole host of thrilling adventures. Take on hordes of zombies, engage in epic laser tag battles, or dive into the ocean's depths - the choice is yours. For a whole new level of immersion, why not try out the Premium Free Roaming session? With no wires to hold you back, you and your team can fully interact with the virtual world and take on challenges that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Team up in groups of two to four and fight off robots, defend against zombies and even escape a medieval dragon. Adventure awaits, get your tickets now for Virtual Reality Experience at DNA VR London!Read more
The Immigrant Comedy Show
Come laugh on Sunday evening with foreign comedians. Come hear immigrants complain about the British. We know you've heard it the other way around. Line up: Maple Zuo - China Njambi Mcgrath - Kenya Evaldas Karosas - Lithuania Pavlo Voytovych -Ukraine Onojie Idemudia - Nigeria Radu Isac - Romania STAND-UP COMEDY in ENGLISH with international comedians Presented by IMMIGRANT COMEDY. This is an 18+ event.Read more
Hoopla Character Course
Dates: Every Thursday for 8 weeks from Thursday 5th June 2025, plus show on Saturday 26th July 2025. Time: 8pm - 10pm each week. Price:235. Either payable all at once or 100 at time of booking and 135 when the course starts. Teacher:Susan Harrison. Venue:Old Diorama Arts Centre, Regents Place, 201 Drummond Street, London, NW1 3FE. Tubes: Warren Street or Euston. Please don't book this course if you are likely to miss more than two workshops or be regularly late, as we are building a team and a show over the course and this requires regular attendance. www.HooplaImpro.com [http://www.HooplaImpro.com]Read more
ZSL London Zoo
Set in leafy Regent's Park amid heritage-listed buildings and beautiful gardens, London Zoo is an oasis in the heart of the capital with just under 15,000 amazing animals to discover, making it one of the most famous zoos in the world. Built by Victorian gentlemen with names like Sir Stamford Raffles and Decimus Burton, it's been an important part of London life for almost 200 years. With these London Zoo tickets, you'll be able to take in over 750 species of animals while walking through its historic buildings and grounds. It's the perfect day out for all ages! Get your tickets now for ZSL London Zoo!Read more
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