Pub in Hampstead

Old Oak

1 Mansfield Road, Hampstead, NW3 2JD
Closest station: Gospel Oak, about 1 min walk

3.9out of 5 on Google, from 132 ratings

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

Old Oak, Hampstead

About Old Oak

June 2022 - Handpumps still in place, Doom Bar clip turned round.

Closed briefly in early 2018 when taken over by Ei Group's Craft Union Pub Co division. Now reopened with new monochrome fascias but otherwise mostly unchanged.

The previous refit was only carried out in October 2013. Tables outside in front for use in nice weather. The locale of Gospel Oak, where it is situated, refers back to a tree under which parishioners gathered to hear an annual gospel reading - a continuation of a pre-Christian practice. Gospel oaks also acted as boundary markers with clergy giving Bible readings as part of the traditional annual ceremony of the Beating of the Bounds. There used to be an eel/shellfish stall in front of this pub - long gone now, alas.

Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide.

Features

  • Dog Friendly
  • Outdoor Seating: Tables outside
  • Real Fire
  • Sports TV: Sky & TNT
  • Family Friendly
  • Games: Darts, pool
  • Serves Food
  • Real Ale
  • Disabled Access
  • WiFi
  • Good for Groups
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Accepts Debit Cards
  • Accepts NFC

Opening times

Monday
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Friday
12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Saturday
12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Sunday
12:00 – 11:00 PM

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

Good to know

Operator
Stonegate
Phone
07859 430469

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

Google rating and reviews

3.9out of 5 on Google, from 132 ratings

  • 1 out of 5vitaxuson Google, July 2024

    First of all, I was travelling long, quite long distance on this day. I did have to leave my overground journey because I had to use the bathroom really really bad. First time in my life when this happened. I did go to this pub just outside the station and was asked by security guys why I wanted to enter the premises. I was polite and tried to explain that I really need to use a bathroom as there are none around. Another security member chipped in the conversation and said that they are in charge and there is no way I could use one. I tried to explain still in a calm manner that I really…

  • 3 out of 5Dai Treeon Google, August 2023

    A simple local boozer offering competitively priced keg beers and Doombar on cask. A quiet start for the day, me the only customer. There is a pool table and a number of big screens for the sporty types.

  • 1 out of 5Vitalij Pogurelszkijon Google, July 2024

    My brother and I got off the Tube on the Gospel Oak station as he needed to go to the toilet to a point where he barely held on. We saw this pub across the road and thought we go in there so he can relieve himself, was more than happy to buy a drink if asked to. The staff on the door immediately stopped us and asked as about our intentions which we told them about. They were hostile from the get go and told us it's not possible since it's busy. We told them we are happy to buy a drink to what they answer was -paraphrasing here- "since it's busy, by the time you order a drink you will wet…

  • 5 out of 5Harley Johnsonon Google, March 2024

    Came here because the little gem was recommended by a friend. The general manager (Dave) was very keen to get to know new customers, as well as still engaging with what I assume are the regulars. Probably the cheapest pub I’ve been in whilst in London! And definitely a one of a kind pub, finding these gems are 1 in a million! Definitely worth going that bit further when you’re in the area and stopping by for a drink.

  • 3 out of 5Will Montgomeryon Google, September 2023

    Went in to ask if I could get my bottle filled up with water. The guy said they were serving paying customers only and that I could go next door and buy one. Told him I was just trying to save wasting a plastic bottle. He told me that wasn’t his problem. Plastic waste should be everyones problem. Otherwise seems like a nice place. Loses 2 stars because of the rude man at the bar.

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

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