Pub in London NW1

Elephants Head

222-224 Camden High Street, London, NW1 8QR
Closest station: Camden Town, about 3 min walk

4.3out of 5 on Google, from 3,809 ratings

Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.

Elephants Head, London NW1

About Elephants Head

Victorian traditional pub with a long bar and tiled floors, a jukebox and weekend DJs.

The pub's leae is on the market

https://www.fleurets.com/properties/la-323779/leasehold-pubs-for-sale/elephants-head-camden-london

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.

Breakfast/brunch menu served until 7pm Monday - Friday from 9am-12.30pm Saturday & Sunday.

Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.

Features

  • Dog Friendly
  • Live Music: Various nights - see website for full details - inc open mic nights
  • Serves Food
  • Serves Lunch: Served from 12.30 until 7pm Monday - Friday from 12.30am - 5.00pm Saturday & Sunday
  • Serves Dinner: In truth just a snacks menu in the evening
  • Real Ale
  • Disabled Access
  • Good for Groups
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Accepts Debit Cards
  • Accepts NFC

Opening times

Monday
10:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Tuesday
10:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Wednesday
10:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Thursday
10:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Friday
10:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Sunday
10:00 AM – 2:00 AM

As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.

Good to know

Price
2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
Phone
020 3643 3965

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Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.

Google rating and reviews

4.3out of 5 on Google, from 3,809 ratings

  • 1 out of 5Sergio Gutiérrezon Google, May 2024

    It's quite surprising how much this place has changed, especially from when I was a supervisor here during Ann and Vince's tenure. It was disappointing to be turned away at the door for the first time ever, being told "it's full," when in fact, the venue was half empty. We just wanted to enjoy a drink for old times' sake as It was almost a year since my last visit to Camden. I'm not sure if this was just an arbitrary decision by the security staff or a new business policy, but either way, there was no good reason for denying us entry. We were completely sober. Could it be because we are in…

  • 1 out of 5Ryan Buttigiegon Google, June 2024

    It's clear the staff don't want to work here. Two bar persons ignored me waiting including one member of staff biting his finger nails and spitting them on the floor over serving me and my wife, when he eventually served us, my wifes cider glass had lip marks around it and it took her ages to get a straw out of mr charisma. One lad who worked there, worked the entire time with his airpods in, while another was busy adding toilet roll and soap to the ladies as there was none, amazing at 2.30 in the afternoon. Didn't use the toilets, didn't have food (no idea if they do food but I'm not brave…

  • 5 out of 5Dai Treeon Google, May 2023

    The Elephant's Head in the heart of Camden, close to the canal. A delightful fun pub with my favourite pub table, I bet many a beer has been lost on that! Plenty of choice from the keg along with some cask to keep everyone happy. Laid back, great service and a warm homely atmosphere. A great place to drink, great soundtrack too!

  • 5 out of 5Fintan Whelanon Google, March 2024

    Lively spot. Great Buzz DJ played some classic indie and rock tunes, Stone Roses and Ramones. Would definitely go back

  • 1 out of 5Asia Domeloon Google, September 2024

    As a regular customer and neighbour working in Camden Market I was treated to a total disgrace by the bar staff today. A short girl with glasses who didn't know how to serve a gin and tonic. I had my drinks in small glasses when I asked for larger glasses as they should be for such drinks. The girl said she had to charge us extra for this. When I pointed out with my finger that we still had half a full bottle of tonic and the correct way to drink this drink was to pour the gin and then pour the tonic into the bottle. The girl poured the tonic into our already full drinks which resulted in the…

Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.

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