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HI! Welcome to the pocket guide ‘Step into Camden’
In this guide you will find everything about Camden Town and her surroundings. We will give you the ultimate ‘Camden-feeling’. Not only you will find just the ordinary things to do or see, but also weird, crazy and alternative things! Because why be normal and boring? Just be yourself, because Camden is the place to be extravagant! All this information you will find bundled in a guide so small, you can just put it in your pocket! As easy as can be.
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..To Eat p. 16 ..To Drink p. 24 ..To Sleep p. 32 ..To Shop p. 40 ..To Relax ..Top Attractions p. 8
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to eat Camden market With everything from a giant slice of pizza to Magic Falafel. And they even have a stall with Dutch pancakes. The market is bursting with some of the most delicious street food in London. Camden Lock Pl, London NW1 8AF Phone number: +44 20 7485 5511
Open 7 days a week from 10am untill 7pm
Honest Burgers Popular burger chain Honest Burgers is located on Camden Lock. They have plenty of choice and are definitely budget proof. 34a Camden Lock Pl, London NW1 8AF
Phone number: +44 20 8617 3949 Open 7 days a week from 11:30am untill 10pm
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Poppies When you visit the United Kingdom you have to try their famous fish n’ chips dish. The poppies restaurant has a retro vibe with a jukebox in the corner and it’s located just around the corner of the Camden market. 30 Hawley Cres, London NW1 8NP Phone number: +44 20 7267 0440 Open 7 days a week from 11am untill 11pm
Chin Chin Labs London is known for their rainy days but sometimes you just can’t help yourself and need some ice cream. Well, Chin Chin Labs thought so too. When you visit this science-themed ice-cream bar you can watch you delicious dessert being created in front of your eyes using liquid nitrogen. Must see! 49-50 Camden Lock Place, London, NW1 8AF Phone number: +44 7885 604284 Open 7 days a week from 12pm untill 7pm
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La Patagonia And last but not least, an Argentinian barrio-style restaurant with a cosy, rustic interior. They have a very wide range of different kind of dishes along with plenty of choice from Argentinian wine. 31 Camden High St, London NW1 7JE Phone number: +44 20 7388 9861 Open 7 days a week from 12pm untill 11pm
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to drink The Good mixer The coolest place to us was The Good Mixer. Regularly there are karaoke nights, live music or quiz nights. The drinks are not very expensive and there is a relaxing vibe over there.
30 Inverness Street, London NW1 7HJ Open 7 days a week from 12pm untill 2am
bar vinyl Also a nice place to have a drink is Bar Vinyl. This bar shows local entertainment. It is a cosy small bar with very arty visitors. At night they serve (expensive!) cocktails, in the afternoon you can drink some pints and enjoy the music. 6 Inverness Street, London NW1 7HJ Open 7 days a week from 12pm untill 4am
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the ice wharf Our third favourite bar in Camden is The Ice Warf, a bar on the other side of the river of Camden Market. This is a bar near by the river. When the sun is shining you can have a seat on the terrace and enjoy a good drink. 28 Jamestown Road, London NW1 7BY Open 7 days a week from 8am untill 11:30pm
tapping the admiral Tapping the Admiral, a very nice pub which was nominated in 2013 and 2015 for the Nord London Pub of the Year. Mostly locals visit this place, and only a few tourists know of this place. This pub is hidden between the coasts of Kentish Town and Camden. When you visit this place, you have to try the pie, we heard it’s very good!
77 Castle Road, London NW1 8SU Open 7 days a week from 12pm untill 11pm
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the fifty five bar The last bar we would recommend is the Fifty Five Bar. This is a famous bar in Camden and many tourists visit this place. From Sunday untill Thursday there’s a happy hour, where you can drink one -or more!- of the 160 different cocktails. The vibe in this bar is very chill and you can also eat here very nice. 31 Jamestown Road, London NW1 7DB Open 7 days a week from 5pm untill 0:30am
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to sleep Camden lock hotel In terms of location, you couldn’t find a more convenient place to crash for the night. You can see Camden’s famous markets from your window, and you’re a ten minute ride away from central London. 89 Chalk Farm Road, Camden, Londen, NW1 8AR Phone number: +44 20 7267 3912 Single room/with breakfast £66/ £70
St. christopher's inn If you want to keep your stay on a budget you can always decide to sleep in a hostel. It’s right in the centre of Camden and has an internet café and laundry facilities. A great place to meet fellow young travellers. 48-50 Camden High Street, Camden, Londen, NW1 0LT Phone number: +44 20 7388 1012 Dorm beds £20—£50
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smart camden inn The hostel experience is either something you love or loathe, but you can’t argue with the cost. And this place gives you also the chance to stay in the heart of Camden. It isn’t the most luxury place you can think of but hey, it’s cheap. 55-57 Bayham St, London NW1 0AA Phone number: +44 20 7388 8900 Dorm beds £10–£15 per night
York & albany
When you can afford some luxury this is definitely a must. This Boutique Hotel by Gordon Ramsay in Camden is luxury itself. Less than 2 minutes’ walk from Regents Park and Camden. It features a library, bar and restaurant. 127-129 Parkway, Camden, Londen Phone number: +44 20 7387 5700 Doubles from £220 (includes breakfast)
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Holiday inn - camden lock
The location of this hotel cannot be better for Camden Market. The Holiday Inn London Camden Lock commands a stunning location with fantastic views across Regents Canal and is just a short walk from many tourist attractions such as London Zoo, Camden Market and Regents Park. 30 Jamestown Rd, London NW1 7BY Phone number: +44 20 7485 4343 Doubles/with breakfast from ÂŁ160
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to shop Camden lock MARKET This is the first market such as this, set up in 1974. This market is partly covered and offers stalls that offers art and crafts. This market is an excellent place to buy jewelry or nice stuff to decorate your house.
stables market camden In the former stables of Camden Town is the largest market. The stables market is clearly recognizable y the many scupltures of horses. The stables market is spread over two levels and is partially covered. Here you will find a mix of all the offers that you see on the market; clothing, jewelry, accessories, body piercing, gramophone records, bags, sunglasses, antiques, furniture, souvenirs.. everything! Also on the stales market is a number of food stalls where you can buy dishes of different cuisines.
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Buck street market This is the market for clothing and accessories. Here you can but the cheap variant of the latest trends, vintage fashion and also fake brand products.
the electric ballroom The electric ballroom is a venue with two dance floors and four bars. In the weekend, the twostorey property is during the day also furnished as a market. This market is the place in the camden market where you can buy some more special objects.
inverness street market This market is located on the place where the original weekly market was held. Over the years the offer here changed considerably. The inverness street market todat is actually the least interesting of the six markets in camden town.
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canal market [extra!]
The location of this market is along the canal and passes through food stalls that you directly see as soon as you hit the market. In total are here some 500 stables and stalls, which offer a varied assortment. The camden markets are open every day of the year except christmas day. The market starts daily at 10am and lasts up to 6pm.
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to relax riverside Relaxing in Camden, it’s just an easy job. The vibe around Camden is very chill, and there are many places where you can hang out with your friends. Besides the Camden Market there is a river with a few boats. The river is crossing right through Camden. Alongside the shore there are boats where people live and a path where you can walk. This river is a spot to relax in Camden; when the weather is good you can sit at the riverside and stare at the water flowing.
regent's park When you have finished your walk, you end up at Regent’s Park. This place is so amazing. During summer there are many people in this park chilling, playing and having a picnic. Regent’s Park is huge! There is enough space for everybody. It is a beautiful park in the summer, with many flowers and people working out. This is a perfect spot when you want to relax and being away from the chaos of Camden.
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london zoo Nearby Regent’s Park is the London Zoo. This is a park for every kind of people. You will find here families, children, old people, young people and a lot of animals ofcourse. It is a nice place to be when you want a quiet day outside the city. Londen NW1 4RY Tickets cost around £25,00 Open 7 days a week from 10am untill 6pm
camden arts centre Another nice place to go when you want to be outside busy Camden, is the Camden Arts Centre. There is a changing program of exhibitions and all kind of projects, mostly made by artists who are showing their work for the first time in London. But also historical art is present. It is a very calming environment. Arkwright Road, London NW3 6DG Tuesday to Sunday 10am untill 6pm Wednesday 10am untill 9pm
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the camden assembly At last, there is The Camden Assembly, a place in Camden where you can enjoy live music while drinking a cold beer. It’s a nice place to relax when you had a busy day in Camden. 49 Chalk Farm Road, Camden, London NW1 8AN Monday & Thursday 5pm untill 2am Tuesday & Wednesday 5pm untill 1am Friday 5pm untill 3am Saturday 12pm untill 3am
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top attract camden lock market Camden Lock is at the heart of Camden Town’s thriving markets area. Camden Lock Market comprises stalls and shops selling everything from vintage clothing to hand-made jewellery and artwork to gifts, music and more. Unit 215 - 216 Chalk Farm Rd, London NW1 Open 7 days a week from 10am untill late
Regent’s Canal The Regent’s Canal is one of London’s best-kept secrets. It is a peaceful haven often hidden by the surrounding buildings. Today it is well-loved by boaters, walkers and cyclists all looking to escape the busy centre of Camden. Nearby Camden Lock Market Always open
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stables market camden The Stables Market is the largest of Camden’s market spaces and features a variety of food, fashion and craft stalls. Just wander around and enjoy everything you see! Chalk Farm Rd, London NW1 8AH Monday to Friday 10.30am untill 6pm Saturday & Sunday 10am untill 6pm
the nightlife As well as Camden’s wide selection of pubs, and live music venues, there’s plenty of fantastic bars and clubs. Barfly is great for a late night boogie, Proud Camden’s quirky setting attracts a hipster vibe, Koko hosts everything from bands to burlesque, plus there’s plenty of boutique taverns and cocktail bars. Camden Town - City Centre Open 7 days a week from 10pm untill the early hours
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Cecil sharp house - folk music
One of the most legendary and historic venues in London, Cecil Sharp House has served as a location for films, television programmes and fashion shoots. The House has played host to some of the biggest names in folk and popular music. Folk music is something you really need to experience when you are in London. 2 Regent’s Park Rd, London NW1 7AY Open 7 days a week from 10am - 11pm
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