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The Fiddler The venue which welcomed legendary artists such as Van Morrison, Johnny Cash & Paul McCartney to name a few closed its doors in 2002. Vince Power, the founder of the Mean Fiddler is delighted to be returning to his roots to open Kilburn’s latest live music venue The Fiddler. We look forward to welcoming a mix of musical genres with the latest upcoming talent and well-known artists. 229 Kilburn High Road, NW6 7JG. www.thefiddlerlive.com/

The Gallery Busy neighbourhood bar with basement room for parties, whisky and cocktails. We have 9 beers on draft and a wide selection of bottles and cans, all small batch and many from UK and beyond. 190 Broadhurst Gardens, West Hampstead, NW6 3AY. 0207 6259184 www.ilovethegallery.com/

Bobby Fitzpatrick Retro eatery, bar & lounge featuring whimsical 1970s decor, plus comfort food & throwback drinks. 273 West End Lane, West Hampstead NW6 1QS. 020 7433 1989 www.bobbyf.co.uk/

Alice House Alice House is a comfortable and lively neighbourhood social built on local spirit. The ideal spot providing relaxed workspaces and community catch ups alongside great fair-trade coffee and amazing seasonal food including weekday lunches, Saturday brunch and Sunday roasts, all delivered by a friendly and engaging team who know their guests. 283 - 285 West End Lane, NW6 1RD. 020 7431 8818 www.alicehouse.co.uk/

Salt Lounge SALT Lounge is an underground, intimate setting of a club in West Hampstead. It lends itself perfectly to the traditional old dive clubs of Chicago and offers a fantastic acoustic experience. Alongside hosting the very best RnB, House, and Funk DJs spinning the latest tunes, The SALT Lounge is a perfect private function venue in West Hampstead. 269 West End Lane, London NW6 1QS. 020 7431 2211 www.saltlounge.co.uk/

Sir Colin Campbell The Sir Colin Campbell has traditionally been an Irish pub, with a strong connection to Irish traditional folk music, performed here every weekend. We pride ourselves in staying true to our Irish roots and serve a fantastic pint of Guinness! 264-266 Kilburn High Rd, Kilburn, London NW6 2BY. 020 7693 5443 www.thesircolincampbell.co.uk/ Heads and Tails “Life is indeed full of choices. But when a bond to a certain passion is deep enough, the path to be followed is illuminated. This is the result of our combined efforts. This is us not compromising for one side of the coin when it comes to serving you. This is orchestrated serendipity. This is Heads & Tails”. 175 West End Lane. NW6 2LH. 07926 968335 www.headsandtails.bar

The North London Tavern The pub is moving with the times and has just undergone a refurbishment to ensure that we can offer the best possible service and experience that we can. Our brand new wholly British food menu is bursting with traditional and exciting new options complimenting the new and improved building. With late licensing, you need not worry about leaving when you finish your meal and can enjoy the vibrant and spacious bar area with our DJ playing an array of music fitting to the picturesque surroundings. 375 Kilburn High Road, Kilburn, NW6 7QB. 02076256634 www.northlondontavern.co.uk/

Should you wish to wet your whistle in West Hampstead you could hardly have a wider choice. ‘Old school’ inns and taverns, cocktail bars, live music venues, gastropubs, they all abide aplenty in West Hampstead. Here are a few suggestions but the best way to find your ‘local’ is surely to take the air and simply explore.

Local Hotspots

Enjoy an artisan coffee, while exploring great fashion boutiques right in the picturesque heart of West-Hampstead!

Loft Coffee Artisan speciality coffee drinks, tea and light fare are served up in a corner storefront with limited seating in cosy and quaint surroundings. A very popular coffee shop amongst locals and visitors. 4 Canfield Gardens NW6 3BS London. 020 7372 2008 www.facebook.com/LoftCoffeeCompany

Intermission Coffee Our mission is to put people and planet first...and change the coffee industry for good. Our aim is to be at the forefront of sustainable coffee. Visit our little refuge from the rhythm of the day to recharge your mind and body. We are located just outside West Hampstead overground station, and a minutes’ walk from the tube station. Unit 2, Hardy Building, West Hampstead, NW6 2BR. www.intermission.coffee/

The Mill House Cafe is exactly what it looks: a small café restaurant located in West Hampstead. Yet, it proves to be a lot more. We are a group of devoted restaurant aficionados with a lot of culinary experience, aimed at exceeding your expectations of a plain bistro. 37 Mill Lane, West Hampstead, NW6 1NB. 020 7209 9386 www.themillhousecafe.com/ Wired Co Serving the finest locally roasted, expertly extracted and lovingly poured coffee with simple but delicious food accompaniments for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. 194 Broadhurst Gardens, West Hampstead, www.wiredco.london/

The Sanctuary Our café sits within the stone carved arches of this beautiful church, opened in 2014 alongside our other services. Our profits go towards our charity. We have teamed up with Liberty Coffee who roast our own coffee blend, The Sanctuary Café house blend. The Sherriff Centre, St James Church, Sherriff Road, NW6 2AP. 020 7625 1184 www.thesherriffcentre.co.uk/things-todo/sanctuary-cafe/

Gomaa Design Fashion Our collection is handpicked in Italy, Greece, France, Poland and many other glorious destinations to ensure our customers receive quality and bespoke fashion from around the world. 309 West End Lane, London NW6 1RD. 07790 021383 www.instagram.com/gomaafashion/

Bridal Reloved Bridal Reloved, West Hampstead is a bridal boutique based in London that stocks sample designer wedding dresses. All gowns are priced under £1000 with the exception of few couture pieces. Mill Lane, NW6 1NL, London. 02072092971 www.bridalrelovedwesthampstead. youcanbook.me/

Oliver Bonas

Oliver Bonas is an independent British lifestyle store, designing our own take on fashion and homeware. Over two decades on, Oliver Bonas has evolved from curating others’ designs to creating our own. We are inspired by the alchemy of great design and fresh thinking and the belief that design has the power to positively affect how we feel. New designs land in store and online every week. Unit 3C, O2 Shopping Centre, 255 Finchley Rd, London, NW3 6LU. 020 7443 7808 www.oliverbonas.com/

Cocoa Cashmere For over a decade, we have channelled our passion for creating knitwear with a little personality. Our fresh and inventive collections add contemporary cuts, bold colour and everyday luxury to the modern woman’s wardrobes. Unit 1 Beckford Building, London NW6 2AQ. 020 3914 3831 www.cocoacashmere.com/ Cocoa Cashmere For over a decade, we have channelled our passion for creating knitwear with a little personality. Our fresh and inventive collections add contemporary cuts, bold colour and everyday luxury to the modern woman’s wardrobes. Unit 1 Beckford Building, London NW6 2AQ. 020 3914 3831 www.cocoacashmere.com/

Zadig & Voltaire Store for the French-based fashion label with chic, edgy clothing and accessories for men and women. 23-24 Hampstead High Street, London NW3 1QA. 020 7433 3600 www.zadig-et-voltaire.com/eu/uk/

West Hampstead Arts

Why not enjoy a night at one of the great theatres spotted around West-hampstead!

Hampstead Theatre Hampstead Theatre is a theatre in South Hampstead in the London Borough of Camden. It specialises in commissioning and producing new writing, supporting, and developing the work of new writers. Roxana Silbert has been the artistic director since 2019. Eton Avenue, Swiss Cottage, NW3 3EU. 020 7722 9301 www.hampsteadtheatre.com/

Everyman Hampstead Everyman is redefining cinema. Bringing an innovative lifestyle approach to our venues, where you swap your soft drink for a nice glass of red wine and a slice of freshly made pizza served to your seat. We create a warm and friendly atmosphere, with an excellent food and drink selection and fantastic customer service. With a wide array of mainstream, independent and classic films, special events, launches and a diverse calendar of live satellite broadcasts, there is something for everyone at Everyman. 5 Holly Bush Vale, Hampstead, NW3 6TX. 0872 436 9060 www.everymancinema.com/hampstead#venueDetails Lexi Cinema The Lexi is London’s only social enterprise cinema, a volunteer-run picture palace with strong links not just to our local community, but to a unique charity project thousands of miles away in South Africa. 194B Chamberlayne Road, NW10 3JU. 020 3011 5523. www.thelexicinema.co.uk/

Pentameters Theatre The Pentameters Theatre was founded in 1968 and is still run by artistic director Leonie Scott-Matthews, a well-known Hampstead resident. It is a 60-seat venue and is a fringe theatre in the London Borough of Camden, located above the Three Horseshoes public house in Hampstead. The Horseshoe, 28 Heath St, London NW3 6TE. 020 7435 3648 www.pentameters.co.uk/

Kiln Theatre The Kiln Theatre is a theatre located in Kilburn, in the London Borough of Brent, England. Since 1980, the theatre has presented a wide range of plays reflecting the cultural diversity of the area, as well as new writing, political work, and verbatim reconstructions of public inquiries. 269 Kilburn High Rd, London NW6 7JR. 020 7328 1000 www.kilntheatre.com

The London Improv Theatre Welcome to The London Improv Theatre - we offer a range of Improv courses, classes and workshops. There are courses suitable for all levels of experience - from absolute beginner through to performance level. If you are interested in gaining transferable skills for work, performing on stage or just trying something fun there is a class for you. 104-A Finchley Rd, South Hampstead, London NW3 5JJ. www.londonimprovtheatre.com/

ODEON Luxe Swiss Cottage We have 5 luxury screens, including an immense IMAX screen. 96 Finchley Road, London, NW3 5EL. 0333 014 4501 www.odeon.co.uk/cinemas/swiss-cottage/

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