Pub in London NW3
Magdala
2a South Hill Park, London, NW3 2SBClosest station: Hampstead Heath, about 1 min walk4.6out of 5 on Google, from 509 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Magdala
Airy pub and dining room with rustic chic decor, roughened floorboards and candlelit courtyard.
From the 8th Jan 2024 and continuing they are serving CASK ales at £3.50 a pint on MONDAYS as part of their CASK CLUB. The guest beer range is ever changing, in Sept 2024 we came across beers from Thornbridge, Moor, Three Acre and Attic Brew.
Operated by the team behind the The Sussex Arms in Twickenham and The Express Tavern in Kew, The Magdala is an independent pub with 20 keg beers and 7 cask ales. The original 1885 pub, named after Lord Napier of Magdala, was rebuilt by Charrington's in the inter-war period. The interior is welcoming, clean and bright, with bar stools, wooden tables and chairs in both rooms. There is a small outdoor area with a few seats. Excellent Sunday roasts. Dog friendly pub.
Sold by Punch in the summer of 2014 to an offshore property developer, its future became threatened. Local activists succeeded in getting it listed as an Asset of Community Value. It re-opened briefly in summer 2015 but soon closed again.
Early 2021 saw a careful restoration of the wooden panelling throughout the ground floor bar and dining areas, with new sections of wood blending with the original paneling in the bar area at the back of the pub (where the toilets used to be). The green stained glass has been replicated in the dining area, letting in lots of natural light.
The function room on the first floor has not been reopened to date, but hopefully in future it will be available to the local community as an important meeting place.
See also http://camdennewjournal.com/article/historic-hampstead-pub-the-magdala-tavern-set-to-reopen
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating: Small outdoor area with a few seats.
- Real Fire
- Live Music
- Sports TV
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Restaurant
- Real Ale
- Real Cider: July 2024 - Luke's Cider
- Serves LocAle
- Real Heritage Pub
- Events: Quiz nights Tuesday - see their website for full details
- Disabled Access
- Accessible Restroom
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Accepts Credit Cards
Opening times
- Monday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:30 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Morgan Pub Company
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7433 8322
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.6out of 5 on Google, from 509 ratings
5 out of 5Agnese Placcion Google, May 2024
BEST ROAST IN TOWN! My boyfriend and I have already been twice and we’re recommending it to everyone and taking our friends there next weekend. Last time we got the sharing Roast and it was just amazing! Very well priced too! The staff is polite and efficient and the place is just so lovely.
5 out of 5Diana Musaevaon Google, May 2024
Fish and chips were really good(although usually you get more chips than they serve but I didn’t even notice it until now, portion is still big enough). They also have nice ales. My friends tried exotic ones and they really liked it. I’ll attach the pic of their fav (PHAEDRA, it’s from Manchester(?)) so you could maybe give a it a go as well. A nice sport for a pint after a walk in Hampstead Heath in a sunny summer day. The staff was very helpful and friendly.
5 out of 5Andrew Wallaceon Google, June 2024
Wonderful traditional pub, good choice of ales and beers, beautifully restored interior and stained glass, we stayed all Sunday afternoon, staff were lovely, food was great, (vegetarian roast best I’ve had for years),… and best thing,. Lots and lots of gravy!! .. highly recommended
5 out of 5Phoenix Bon Google, August 2024
We went on a long lovely walk around Hampstead Heath and then went to the Magdala for a Sunday roast. The cauliflower was amazing and it was roughly £30 a head for food with an ice cold aperol spritz. Ashima was lovely and attentive, we were very satisfied with the service!
4 out of 5H CBon Google, May 2024
Really liked this pub. Very quiet when we were in due to time of day but barman was friendly , beer was good and I loved the quirky music, not standard pub background noise. Peaceful, relaxed drink on a sunny afternoon
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.