Camden Town rewards diners who look beyond the busiest stretch of market stalls. Parkway and Camden High Street cover quick pizza, late-night comfort food and rooms built around music, while Pratt Street and Plender Street hold some of north London’s most dependable family-run Greek restaurants. Walk towards Euston or Primrose Hill and the choice expands again, taking in serious Mexican cooking, a polished neighbourhood brasserie and contemporary Caribbean food.
The restaurants here range from vegan falafel and wood-fired pizza to fish and chips, Sunday roasts and long sharing meals. They include places for a quick market lunch, a family dinner, a live-music night and a quieter special occasion, recognising that different moments call for different kinds of restaurant.
Camden changes pace sharply through the day. Market counters are easiest outside the lunch rush, Pizza Pilgrims and the Greek tavernas fill quickly before nearby shows, and The Blues Kitchen becomes a music venue as the evening develops. Check the latest menus before travelling, book when timing matters and tell the restaurant about allergies directly. For mixed groups, compare the vegetable-led choices as carefully as the grills: several of these kitchens are especially good at feeding diners with different appetites from one table.
Mestizo
Mestizo sits between Camden and Euston and has spent years treating Mexican cooking as a broad cuisine rather than a short list of tacos. The dining room is colourful and celebratory, but the menu does the serious work: antojitos lead into regional stews, grilled dishes and combinations designed for a table. A downstairs room and strong tequila focus make it a natural choice for birthdays and larger evenings, while the main restaurant remains comfortable for a two-person dinner.
Build the meal around contrast. Start with guacamole, corn-based snacks or a mixed antojito selection, then compare a taco tray with one of the slower, sauce-led mains. Mole, cochinita-style pork and enchiladas bring very different balances of spice, sweetness and richness, so sharing is more rewarding than ordering identical plates. The kitchen marks gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free and plant-based possibilities clearly, but recipes vary; discuss allergies before choosing. Leave space between courses and ask staff which regional special best complements the table’s first round.
Address: 103 Hampstead Road, London NW1 3EL
Mestizo Menu
ANTOJITOS
TAMALES
Two traditional steamed corn dough tamales. Choice of: 1. Chicken in a green tomatillo sauce (d) or 2. Pork in a red chile guajillo sauce (d). Served with black beans and green salad.
TAMALES COSTEÑOS
Two chicken tamales cooked in banana leaves with green tomatillo salsa. Served with black beans and green salad.
PESCADILLAS
Two corn tortillas filled with flaked fish in spice, deep fried until golden. Accompanied by a chipotle and mayonnaise sauce.
NACHOS
Corn chips topped with re-fried beans, layers of melted cheese, sliced jalapeño chiles, and pico de gallo (n).
NACHOS CON CHORIZO
Corn chips topped with re-fried beans, layers of melted cheese, sliced jalapeño chiles, pico de gallo and chorizo (n).
NACHOS CON COCHINITA PIBIL
Corn chips topped with re-fried beans, layers of melted cheese, sliced jalapeño chiles, pico de gallo and cochinita pibil (n).
NACHOS VEGETARIANOS
Corn chips topped with re-fried beans, layers of melted cheese, sliced jalapeño chiles and pico de gallo, served with guacamole and sour cream (d)(n).
NACHOS VEGANOS
Corn chips topped with vegan refried beans, melted vegan cheese, pico de gallo and jalapenos. Served with guacamole.
EMPANADAS
Two puff pastry turnovers filled with your choice of chicken tinga or cheese and mushrooms (d). Served with salad.
QUESADILLAS SENCILLAS
Two folded flour (g) tortillas filled with melted cheese (d). Garnished with pico de gallo and sour cream (d).
QUESADILLAS RELLENAS
Two folded flour (g) tortillas filled with melted cheese (d) and a choice of one of the following: mushrooms, huitlacoche, tinga or chorizo. Garnished with pico de gallo and sour cream (d).
SOPA DE TORTILLA
Seasoned fresh tomato soup topped with fried corn tortilla strips, sour cream, dried chile pasilla, avocado and queso fresco ranchero (d).
SOPA DE FRIJOL
Black bean soup with diced tomato, onion, oregano and chile chipotle. Served with crumbled queso fresco ranchero (d).
JALADAS
Four fresh jalapeño chiles stuffed with cream cheese, breaded and then deep fried. Served with sour cream (d).
PANUCHO
Corn tortilla topped with re-fried beans, shredded cochinita, pollo pibil or vegan pibil ,and marinated red onion.
LOS TACOS
TACO TRAY – MAIN COURSE
When you really want tacos, this is the way to go. Make your own tacos with a choice of 4 fillings from LOS TACOS. Served with rice, beans, guacamole, salsa verde and salsa roja.
TACOS DE COCHINITA PIBIL
Three tacos of marinated slow-cooked roast pork cooked in a sauce of achiote and orange juice. Topped with marinated red onion.
TACOS DE CARNITAS
Three tacos of marinated slow-cooked roast pork.
TACOS DE CHORIZO
Three tacos of spicy Spanish sausage, diced and grilled.
TACOS DE CUITLACOCHE
Three tacos of corn mushroom sautéed with onion, garlic, and epazote.
TACOS DE RAJAS CON CREMA
Three tacos of roasted poblano peppers sautéed with onion and sweet corn in a cream sauce (d).
TACOS DE POLLO
Three tacos of grilled chicken marinated in our special achiote salsa.
TACOS DE ARACHERA
Three tacos of marinated grilled beef skirt steak.
TACOS DE CAMARÓN
Three tacos of pan-sautéed king prawns with garlic, guajillo chile and butter (d).
TACOS DE NOPALITOS
Three tacos of sautéed cactus with tomato, onion and coriander.
ENSALADAS
ENSALADA MESTIZO
Mixed leaves, tomato, avocado, sweetcorn, strips of tortilla, pumpkin seeds (n) and panela cheese (d) with Mestizo vinaigrette.
ENSALADA DE NOPALITOS
Cactus salad with tomato, onion, coriander and fresh cheese (d). Served on a bed of lettuce.
ENSALADA DE POLLO
Mixed leaves, tomato, avocado, sweetcorn, strips of tortilla, pumpkin seeds (n) and grilled chicken with Mestizo vinaigrette.
PLATOS FUERTES
ENCHILADAS VERDES O ROJAS - VEGAN
Two rolled corn tortillas stuffed with your choice of filling, topped with a red tomate salsa or green tomatillo salsa, garnished with sour cream and queso fresco ranchero (d).
ENCHILADAS VERDES O ROJAS - POTATO AND CHEESE OR VEGETABLES
Two rolled corn tortillas stuffed with your choice of filling, topped with a red tomate salsa or green tomatillo salsa, garnished with sour cream and queso fresco ranchero (d).
ENCHILADAS VERDES O ROJAS - CHICKEN
Two rolled corn tortillas stuffed with your choice of filling, topped with a red tomate salsa or green tomatillo salsa, garnished with sour cream and queso fresco ranchero (d).
ENCHILADAS DE MOLE - CHICKEN
Two rolled corn tortillas stuffed with your choice of filling in a traditional mole sauce made with up to 25 ingredients including chocolate. Topped with sour cream and queso fresco ranchero (d)(n).
POLLO AL TEQUILA
Chicken breast covered in tequila, guajillo chile, and cheese sauce (d).
CREPAS DE FLOR DE CALABAZA
Thin crepe pancakes filled with courgette flowers, sweet corn, diced courgette, onion and garlic in our chef's special salsa. Topped with a cheese gratin (d).
Andy's Greek Taverna
Andy’s Greek Taverna has been a Camden fixture since 1967, and its appeal comes from the direct pleasures of a family-run neighbourhood restaurant. The compact Pratt Street room favours lively hospitality, generous plates and a menu that moves easily from a few dips to a full celebration meal. It works especially well for families and groups because familiar grilled dishes sit beside casseroles, stuffed vegetables, fish and a long choice of mezze.
Spanakopita, hummus and grilled halloumi give a table an easy opening. From there, chicken souvlaki offers clean charcoal flavour, kleftiko brings slow-cooked richness and moussaka provides the classic layered combination of aubergine, meat and béchamel. Gemista is a useful vegetable-led main, while sea bass and the fish platter move the order away from meat. A mixed grill can feed several appetites, but add salad and a sharp dip so the meal does not become too heavy. Book ahead at weekends and order in stages if the table wants to linger.
Address: 23 Pratt Street, London NW1 0BG
Andy's Greek Taverna Menu
Preset menus
Andy's special sharing mezedes
Chef's mixed platter for two
Andy's sharing fish mezedes
Andy's Fish Platter for Two
Cold starters
Tzatziki
A cold creamy dip made from greek yogurt with cucumbers, garlic, salt and olive oil. Served with a basket of bread
Houmous
A traditional dip made from chickpeas blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and garlic. Served with a basket of bread
Taramosalata
(Tarama dip) A salted and cured cod roe dip with olive oil and lemon juice. Served with a basket of bread
Gigandes
Large dried white beans cooked in a tomato-based sauce. served with a basket of bread
Aubergine dip
A tasteful aubergine dip made with mayo, yoghurt and olive oil. Served with a basket of bread
Tirokafteri
A greek cheese spread made from feta cheese, hot peppers, olive oil, lemon juice, yogurt and oregano. Served with a basket of bread
Prawn cocktail
A traditional baby prawns dish, served in a cocktail sauce. Served with a basket of bread
Avocado prawns
Sliced avocado topped with fresh baby prawns and cocktail sauce. Served with a basket of bread
Feta cheese
A slice of greek feta cheese topped with olive oil and oregano. Served with a basket of bread
Andy's mixed dip for two
Taramosalata - houmous - tzatziki. Served with a basket of bread
Hot starters
Broad beans
Broad beans served with artichokes cooked in tomato sauce. Served with a basket of bread
Spanakopita
Home made spinach pie - chopped spinach and feta cheese inside a delicious filo pastry. Served with a basket of bread
Grilled halloumi
Soft grilled cypriot cheese. Served with a basket of bread
Halloumi saganaki
Deep fried cypriot cheese. Served with a basket of bread
Melitzanes
Sliced aubergines with feta cheese in a tomato sauce. Served with a basket of bread
Kalamari
Fried crispy squid, with lemon on the side for the choice of the extra zest. Served with a basket of bread
Dolmades
Vine leaves stuffed with either seasoned rice (vegetarian) or flavoursome minced meat served in a tomato sauce. Served with a basket of bread
Loukaniko
Greek spiced pork sausage. Served with a basket of bread
Pastourma
Greek beef sausage, seasoned with wine and black pepper. Served with a basket of bread
Lountza
Salted, smoked, pork tenderloin cooked on the grill. Served with a basket of bread
Grilled prawns
Mediterranean prawns grilled in garlic butter. Served with a basket of bread
Corfu style prawns
Grilled prawns seasoned with fresh tomato, chili sauce and feta cheese. Served with a basket of bread
Chef's mixed grill
Halloumi, loukanika, lountza & pastourma. Served with a basket of bread
Mains
Afelia
Tender pork marinated in red wine and coriander.
Kleftiko
One of andy's most popular dishes, a traditional leg of lamb, cooked in tomato sauce, served with roast potatoes and vegetables
Moussaka
Andy’s awarded dish. Minced beef mixed with vegetables topped with a creamy souffle-like bechamel souce.
Stifado
Beef stew cooked with onions in tomato sauce
Dolmades
A larger portion than the starter of dolmades, pork mince and rice herbs stuffed in vine leaves
Bifteki
Greek style burger patties served with cheese and tomatoes
Mains - side orders
Chips, rice, broccoli, carrots, green beans, new potatoes, roast potatoes
Per side
Meats
Chicken souvlaki
Two marinated chicken souvlaki skewers (breast fillet)
Grilled chicken breast
Option of garlic butter melted over the breast.
Pork souvlaki
Two marinated pork souvlaki skewers
Andy's special souvlaki
Two marinated souvlaki skewers of lamb with vegetables.
Special mixed souvlaki
Pork, lamb and chicken souvlaki skewers
Lamb chops
Grilled with oregano and olive oil
Mixed grill
A mix of: lamb chops, chicken and pork souvlakia (kebab skewers), seftalia, and greek loukaniko (greek pork sausage).
Calves liver
Pan fried calves liver cooked with a choice of onionsand bacon.
Sirloin steak
Cooked to your choice.
T-bone steak
Cooked to your choice
Vegetarian
Vegetarian moussaka
The delicious vegetarian twist on the classic greek moussaka recipe, made with mixed vegetables. Served with an andy’s salad
Gemista (stuffed peppers)
Peppers stuffed with rice, herbs and tomato sauce, oven cooked to perfection. Feta cheese available on request. Served with an andy’s salad
Vegetarian dolmades
A larger portion than the starter of 'dolmades' vine leaves stuffed with seasoned rice, topped with tomato sauce. Served with an andy’s salad
Grilled halloumi
Soft grilled cypriot cheese. Served with an andy’s salad
Halloumi saganak
Soft cypriot cheese pan-fried. Served with an andy’s salad
Melitzanes
Sliced aubergines with feta cheese in a tomato sauce. Served with an andy’s salad
Spanakopita
Home made spinach pie - chopped spinach and feta cheese inside a delicious filo pastry. Served with an andy’s salad
Andy’s salad
Traditional country style salad with tomato and optional feta cheese. Served with an andy’s salad
Andy’s horiatiki salad - small
Traditional greek salad with tomato, cucumber, onions, olives, peppers and feta cheese, dressed in olive oil and oregano. Served with an andy’s salad
Andy’s horiatiki salad - large
Traditional greek salad with tomato, cucumber, onions, olives, peppers and feta cheese, dressed in olive oil and oregano. Served with an andy’s salad
Vegetarian platter
A mixed selection of the above listed options.
Fish & seafood
Lavraki (sea bass)
Fresh greek sea bass (whole fish or fillet) grilled and served with a portion of chips.
Tsipoura (sea bream)
Fresh greek sea bream (whole fish or fillet) grilled and served with a portion of chips
Kalamari
Deep fried crispy squid, with lemon on the side
Salmon fillet
Fresh salmon grilled and served with greek salad
Tuna steak
Fresh tuna steak cooked on the grill and served with a greek salad,
Xifias (swordfish)
Swordfish cooked on the grill and served with greek salad.
Mediterranean prawns
King prawn, grilled or cooked in garlic butter
Corfu style prawns
King prawns cooked in a rich tomato sauce with feta cheese and chilli.
Fish souvlaki
A variety of marinated xifias, tuna and salmon souvlaki.
Andy's house wines
House red (750ml bottle)
Smooth dry red.
House white (750ml bottle)
Crispy dry white
Retsina unique wine (750ml bottle)
Traditional greek white wine.
Greek rosé wines
Askitikos
Per bottle
Makedonikos P.G.I
Per bottle
Continental wines (per bottle)
Chablis - white
Merlot - red
St. emilion - red
Syrah - Red
Greek red wines (per bottle)
Askitikos
Cabernet sauvignon, agiorgitiko and syrah.
Dasmaskinos fume P.D.O
Xinomavro
Makedonikos P.G.I.
Xinomavro, syrah.
Naoussa grande reserve
Xinomavro.
Nemea reserve P.D.O.
Xinomavro.
Othello
Agiorgitiko, syrah, cabernet sauvignon
Piroga
Merlot, syrah, agiorgitiko
Agiorgitiko
Dry red wine
Saint panteleimon
Mildly sweet red wine.
Greek & cypriot white wines (per bottle)
Aphrodite
Xynisteri (Dry)
Moschofilero
Dry wine.
Makedonikos P.G.I
Xinomavro (blanc de noir)
Malagouzia P.G.I
Malagouzia 100%
Piroga
Chardonnay, assyrtiko and muscat
Saint panteleimon
Xynisteri (semi - sweet)
Thisbe
Xynisteri (medium - dry)
Spirits & others
Courvoisier
Per glass
Metaxa 5 Stars
Per glass
Ouzo / tsipouro
(700ml Bottle)
Greek beers & lagers (per bottle)
Mythos
Alfa
Prosecco & champagne
Prosecco
(Bottle)
House champagne
Per bottle
Moet & chandon
Per bottle
Soft Drinks
Coca cola
Coke zero
Diet coke
Lemonade
Orange fanta
Mineral water
(Large bottle)
Sparkling water
(Large bottle)
Apple juice
Orange juice
Pineapple juice
Cranberry juice
Tonic
Soda water
Coffees
Greek coffee
Cappuccino
Espresso
Latte
Decaff coffee
Tea
Liqueur coffee
French coffee served with brandy
Irish coffee served with irish whisky
Caribbean coffee served with malibu
Russian coffee served with vodka
Gaelic coffee served with scotch whisky
Calypso coffee served with tia maria
Mexican coffee served with tequila
Desserts - pastries & ice cream
Baklava with ice cream
Kataifi with ice cream
Desserts - pastries
Baklava
Crushed nuts in baked pastry topped with syrup.
Kataifi
Shredded wheat flakes and crushed nuts soaked in honey.
Greek yogurt & honey
Served with sweet honey and walnuts
Greek yogurt & cherry
Served with sour cherry syrup.
Bougatsa
Creamy custard wrapped in crispy pastry topped with icing sugar and cinnamon.
Ice creams & sorbets
Ice creams & sorbets - per scoop
Strawberry/vanilla/swiss chocolate/pistachio/mango sorbet/lemon sorbet/banana sorbet
Pizza Pilgrims Camden
Pizza Pilgrims gives Parkway a high-energy Neapolitan pizzeria with enough space and flexibility for families, groups and pre-show meals. Its dough is slow-proved and double-fermented before a very fast bake in an intensely hot oven, producing a raised, blistered rim and a centre that stays soft. The branch also supports takeaway, outdoor seating and private events, but eating the pizza immediately beside the oven gives the crust its best texture.
A Margherita is the clearest test of tomato, cheese and dough. Add a pepperoni-led pizza for heat, then balance it with mushrooms, truffle or another vegetable-focused combination rather than repeating the same rich toppings. Vegan choices and non-gluten options widen the table, and the branch lists halal suitability for relevant selections; anyone with coeliac disease or a strict requirement should still ask about the shared flour-heavy kitchen. Share sides sparingly, fold the softer centre if needed and eat each pizza as it lands rather than waiting for a complete table photograph.
Address: 40–42 Parkway, London NW1 7AH
Pizza Pilgrims Camden Menu
Pizza
MARINARA extra (Vegan)
San Marzano tomato DOP, Piennolo del Vesuvio tomatoes, garlic herb oil, oregano & extra virgin olive oil. Add burrata. 3.5
MARGHERITA (Available vegan)
San Marzano tomato DOP, Fior di Latte mozzarella, basil & extra virgin olive oil.
Bufala Margherita
Our margherita but taken up a notch with fresh Mozzarella di Bufala DOP.
pizz& love (Vegan)
Artichoke hearts, sautéed mushrooms, olives, red onion, San Marzano tomato DOP, plant-based mozzarella & basil. Switch to normal Fior di Latte mozzarella - FREE.
SMOKY AUBERGINE PARMIGIANA
Baked aubergine parmigiana, smoked mozzarella, Pecorino Romano DOP & basil.
NDUJA (Available vegan)
Nduja Di Spilinga DOP, San Marzano tomato DOP, Fior di Latte mozzarella & basil.
MUSHROOM & TRUFFLE
A ricotta base with Fior di Latte mozzarella, sautéed mushrooms & white truffle oil.
AMALFI COAST
Cetaran anchovies DOP from Amalfi, Piennolo del Vesuvio tomatoes, Fior di Latte mozzarella, olives, capers, garlic herb oil & basil.
DOUBLE PEPPERONI & HOT HONEY (Available halal)
Two types of pepperoni, San Marzano tomato DOP, FDL mozzarella, basil & house-made hot honey.
CARBONARA
The pizza version of the pasta classic. Crispy guanciale bacon, Pecorino Romano DOP, Fior di Latte mozzarella, black pepper, al dente spaghetti & egg yolk.
YOU’VE GOT MAIALE
Nduja, Italian sausage, pepperoni, San Marzano tomato DOP, FDL mozzarella, red onion & balsamic glaze.
The 8 CHEESE
Twice as good as a 4-cheese. 1. Ricotta 2. Buffalo mozzarella 3. FDL mozzarella 4. Gorgonzola DOP 5. Italian hard cheese 6. Provola 7. Pecorino Romano DOP 8. Burrata. Finished with smoked chilli jam.
Burrata & Pesto
Genovese basil pesto, Puglian burrata, Piennolo del Vesuvio tomatoes & extra virgin olive oil.
SALSICCIA E FRIARIELLI
Italian roasted sausage, wild broccoletti sautéed with garlic & chilli, smoked mozzarella & basil.
Principessa
Hand cut 30 month aged Prosciutto di Parma DOP, Piennolo Di Vesuvio DOP tomatoes, 24 month Parmigiano Reggiano DOP, Mozzarella Di Bufala DOP, rocket leaves & extra virgin olive oil.
Sides & Salads
Garlic flatbread sharer
With our house-made garlic herb oil & Fior di Latte mozzarella.
Artichokes fritti
Fried in a panko crust with garlic & herb dip.
Cacio e pepe balls
Crispy spaghetti balls made with Pecorino cheese & black pepper.
Smoked mozzarella bites
Rolled in a light breadcrumb & fried to cheese pull perfection. Served with smoked chilli jam.
Napoli salami
A plate of lightly smoked wafer thin Napoli salami with black pepper.
Burrata Caprese salad
Piennolo del Vesuvio tomatoes, Puglian burrata, basil & extra virgin olive oil.
Rocket salad
With Parmigiano Reggiano DOP shavings & balsamic glaze.
'Schiaffo' pickled cucumbers
Tangy & crunchy smacked cucumbers with house-made 'La Bomba' chilli oil.
Italian Bean Salad
Cannellini beans, red onions, Piennolo del Vesuvio tomatoes, garlic oil, red wine vinegar and basil.
Napoli side salad
A classic Greek salad but with Ricotta Salata & Piennolo del Vesuvio tomatoes.
Cavolo nero Caesar side salad
Cavolo nero leaves, Caesar dressing, fried breadcrumbs & Parmesan shavings.
Kids Menu
Kids Meal
Half Size Margherita Pizza (add up to two toppings) Orange Juice / Apple Juice (200ml) Scoop of ice cream topped with nutella
Aperitivo
XL Sicilian Nocellara Olives
Served with olive oil & fennel taralli crackers
Fonzies
(Italy’s favourite crisps)
Aperol or Campari Spritz
Pilgrims Spritz
Camden Hells Pint
Classic Negroni
Crust Dippers
Calabrian Chilli
Truffle
Garlic & Herb
Hot Honey
Caesar
Extra Toppings
Italian Roasted Ham
Mushrooms
Nduja / Vduja (ve)
Rocket
Double Mozzarella
Artichoke Hearts
Anchovies
Burrata
Olives
Double Pepperoni
Two types of pepperoni, San Marzano tomato DOP, FDL mozzarella, basil & house-made hot honey.
After Pizza
Tiramisu alla Nutella
Our house tiramisu, loaded with Nutella, a shot of Neapolitan espresso & served back in the jar.
Sicilian lemon sorbet
Light & fresh, served in its own skin.
Nutella Pizza Ring
A ring of pizza dough stuffed full of Nutella & ricotta, baked in our oven. Served with vanilla ice cream & even more Nutella.
Pistachio Affogato
Our dream twist on the classic gelato & coffee combo
COCKTAILS
House spirits
Single or double serves of rum, gin, vodka or tequila with mixer of choice.
Aperol / Campari Spritz
Aperol or Campari, with prosecco, soda, orange, olive.
Pilgrim Spritz
Pococello Limoncello, prosecco, elderflower, mint, soda, lemon.
Watermelon & strawberry Daiquiri
Watermelon and strawberry juice, lemon, golden rum, mint. Shaken and served on ice.
Spicy pineapple Margarita
100% agave blanco tequila, pineapple, lime, chilli, Tajin rim.
Classic Negroni
Campari, East London gin, Martini Rosso, orange.
Cherry Negroni
The Classic, stirred with Amarena cherries for a lighter, sweeter hit.
Ambassador’s espresso martini
Shaken with Frangelico liqueur and served with a Ferrero Rocher.
WINE
White (175ml / 250ml / 750ml)
Bright & crisp Abruzzo White Lively & clean Pinot Grigio
Red (175ml / 250ml / 750ml)
Fruity & balanced Abruzzo Red Warm & smoky Montepulciano
Fizz (125ml / 750ml)
Zesty & lively Pilgrims Fizz Juicy & fresh Pink Prosecco
RosE (175ml / 250ml / 750ml)
Fruity & dry Cerasuolo Doc
BEER AND CIDER
Birra Moretti(4.6%) Pint
Sale di Mare Unfiltered (4.8%) bottle/ pint
Beavertown Neck Oil IPA (4.3%)330 ml can/ pint
Ichnusa Sardinian Lager (4.7%) 330ml bottle
Gipsy Hill Gluten Free PA (4%) 330ml can
Lucky Saint (0.5%) 330ml bottle
Italian Red Apple Cider (4.5%) 330ml bottle
SNACKS
XL Sicilian Nocellara olives
Served with fennel taralli crackers.
Fonzies
Italy’s favourite crisps!
SOFTS
Shaken peach iced tea
Iced tea, Italian peach syrup, lemon.
Amalfi lemonade
Lemon, elderflower, mint, soda.
Italian cherry soda
Amarena cherry syrup, soda, orange.
Aranciata
Sparkling Italian orange. (275ml bottle)
Chinotto
Bitter orange soda from Liguria. (275ml bottle)
Cedrata
Iconic citrus soda using the Calabrian cedro fruit. (180ml bottle)
Coke
(330ml can)
Diet Coke
(330ml can)
Coke Zero
(330ml can)
Orange juice
(200ml glass)
Apple juice
(200ml glass)
San Pellegrino sparkling
(500ml bottle)
Acqua Panna still
(500ml bottle)
GELATO
One scoop
Vanilla, Chocolate, Pistachio, Vegan strawberry.
Two scoops
Vanilla, Chocolate, Pistachio, Vegan strawberry.
Three scoops
Vanilla, Chocolate, Pistachio, Vegan strawberry.
ESPRESSO
Kimbo Neapolitan espresso
Single or Double
ICE COLD SHOTS
Pococello Limoncello
Cherry Negroni
Amaro Liqueur
Italian Grappa
Alexander The Great
Alexander The Great is a traditional Greek restaurant on Plender Street where warm service and an extensive menu make the room feel built for repeat neighbourhood dinners. It is less about a single fashionable signature than the ability to assemble a complete Greek meal: dips, baked starters, grilled meats, seafood and home-style dishes all have a place. The broad vegetarian and vegan choice also makes it practical when a group cannot agree on one narrow format.
Begin with taramosalata, hummus, tzatziki or tirokafteri alongside vine leaves and gigantes. Moussaka delivers the expected comfort, while souvlaki and other grills put the focus on seasoning and char. Whole fish or a seafood selection is a lighter direction, and stuffed vegetables keep the vegetable cooking central. The menu is large, so resist ordering one starter per person before mains; a few contrasting mezze followed by individual plates usually creates a better rhythm. Ask which baked dishes are freshest from the kitchen and reserve for a busy Friday or Saturday dinner.
Address: 8 Plender Street, London NW1 0JT
Alexander The Great Menu
Cold Starters
All starters are served with pitta bread. Extra Pitta - £1.5 a basket
Taramosalata
Fresh smoked Cod's Roe blended with lemon juice and olive oil
Houmous
Chickpeas blended with lemon juice, tahini, pepper and garlic
Tzantziki
Yogurt grated cucumber, garlic and dry mint
Potato Salad
Potatoes with parsley and olive oil
Aubergine Salad
With tahini, yogurt and garlic
Chicken Salad
Shredded chicken with parsley, carrot and mayonnaise
Gigantes
Butter beans in tomato sauce
Tirokafteri
Spicy dip with feta cheese, olive oil & garlic
Alexander's mixed hors d'oeuvre
Feta cheese
Prawn cocktail
Hot Starters
All starters are served with pitta bread. Extra Pitta - £1.5 a basket
Soup of the day
Lountza
Smoked grilled pork
Halloumi
Cyprus goat's grilled cheese
Loukanika
Spicy sausages grilled
Pasturma
Spice beef sausages grilled
Keftedes
Minced pork balls with various spices
Dolmadakia vegan
Vine leaves stuffed with rice, herbs & spices
Spanahopitta
Fresh spinach with feta cheese in filo pastry
Saganaki
Fried greek cheese
Soutzoukakia
Meatballs in tomato, garlic and oregano
Garlic mushrooms
Fish Starters
Giant Tiger Prawn
In garlic butter and wine, grilled
Kalamari
Squid deep fried or grilled
Sardines
Blanch White Bait
Breaded white bait, lightly fried
Hot Mixed Starters
Halloumi, lountza, loukaniko, keftedes
Meze Starters
Minimum 2 persons
Cold
Taramasalata, Tzantziki, potato salad, tomato and onion salad, beetroot, hummus and gigantes
Hot & Cold
Louniza (smoked pork lion), Halloumi, Keftedes (meatballs)
Greek Specialities
Moussaka
Sliced potatoes, courgette, aubergines, mince meat topped with cream, cheese, baked in the oven and served with salad
Kleftico
Joint of lamb slowly cooked with lemon, herbs, spices, served with roast potatoes and rice
Stiffado
Lean pieces of beef cooked in red wine, onions, vinegar & herbs, served with roast potatoes and rice
Dolmades
Stuffed vine leaves filled with mince meat, rice and herbs served with salad
Keftedes
Minced pork balls with various spices served with salad
Soutzoukakia
Meatballs in tomato, garlic and oregano sauce, served with rice
Veal chop
Grilled veal chop served with chips
Chicken BBQ
Large pieces of charcoal grilled middle lamb with salt, pepper & olive oil,served with roast potatoes
Lamb BBQ
Large pieces of charcoal grilled middle lamb with salt, pepper & olive oil, served with roast potatoes
Charcoal Grilled
Alexander's souvlaki
Pieces of marinated lamb with peppers, mushrooms and onions, served with rice
Lamb souvlaki
Pork Souvlaki
Chicken souvlaki
Mixed souvlaki
(pork/chicken/sheftalia)
Lamb cutlets
(besten english lamb cutlets)
Sheftalia
(fresh minced pork, finely chopped onion, parsley, seasoned & rolled in young lamb's sausage skin)
House Mixed Grill
A piece of grilled halloumi, lountza, loukaniko, pork kebab, chicken kebab, lamb chop and sheftalia, served with rice
Fish Dishes
Fish kebab (charcoal grilled)
Fish marinated with peppers, onion, lemon and olive oil
Kalamari
Squid rings dipped in flour and milk then deep fried
Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes
Mousaka
Layers of sliced potatoes, courgette, tomatoes topped with cream, cheese and baked in oven, served with salad
Dolmades
Stuffed vine leaves filled with rice and herbs and served with Alexander's sauce, served with salad
Alexander's Platter
Spanahopitta, halloumi and grilled veg of season
Vegan kebab
Grilled season vegetables served with salad
Specialities of the house
Recommended for large appetites Parties of 10 people or more FREE cake and a bottle of Champagne
Mixed Meze (min 2 people)
A selection of cold & hot starters followed by kalamari & prawns followed by a platter of charcoal grilled meats & salads
Alexander's special fish meze (min 2 people)
A selection of cold & hot starters followed by a variety of fish dishes & salad
Vegetarian Meze (min 2 people)
A selection of cold starters, followed by grilled halloumi and spanakopitta, followed by vegetarian moussaka & salad
Salads
Greek salad
Medium£6.50 Large £8.95
Mixed salad
Medium£6.50 Large£8.95
Green salad
Medium£6.50 Large£8.95
Tomato & onion salad
Alexander's salad
Medium£7.95 Large £9.50
Vegetables
Roast potatoes
Fries
Saute potatoes
Rice
Mushrooms
Fresh mixed vegetables
Traditional 2 Course Meal
Monday-Friday 12 pm - 3 pm
Tarama
Smoked cod roe blended with lemon juice and olive oil
Houmous
Chickpeas blended with lemon juice, tahini pepper and garlic
Tsantziki
Yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic & dry mint, olive. oil
Mixed dips
Combination of all 4 dishes above
Garlic mushrooms soup of the day
Haloumi
Goat cheese, grilled
Loukanika
Spicy sausages grilled
Dolmades
Vine leaves stuffed with mince meat and rice
Soutzoukakia
Meatballs in tomato, garlic and oregano sauce
Pork Kebab
Cubes of tender meat grilled on a skewer, served with rice
Lamb Kebab
Cubes of tender meat grilled on a skewer, served with rice
Chicken Kebab
Cubes of tender meat grilled on a skewer, served with rice
Mixed Kebab
Pork kebab & sheftalia, served with rice
Sheftalia
Rolled mince pork grilled on a skewer, served with rice
Keftedes
A mixture of minced meat & fresh herbs made into meatballs, fried and served with salad
Moussaka
Sliced potatoes courgette, aubergines, mince meat topped with cream & cheese and baked in the oven, served with salad
Veg. Moussaka
Layers of sliced potatoes, courgette, tomatoes topped with cream, cheese and baked in the oven, served with salad
Veg. Dolmades
Stuffed vine leaves filled with rice and herbs served with Alexander's sauce and salad
Kalamari
Squid rings dipped in flour and milk, deep fried, served with chips
Fresh Salmon
Charcoal grilled, served with chips
Selection of cold and hot starters (3 cold & 2 hot)
followed by pork & chicken souvlaki & sheftalia with greek salad
Greek Wines
Aphrodite (White)
Crisp Dry
St. Panteleimon (White)
Medium Sweet
Retsina (White)
Dry with pine resin over tones
Othello (Red)
Full bodied
Monte Nero (Red)
Smooth dry
Nemea Agiorgitiko (Red)
Smooth dry
Naoussa (Red)
Smooth Dry
Boutari Moschofilero (Dry)
Othello Vintage Cellar (Red)
Full bodied
French Wines
Saint Emilion (Red)
Dry smooth
Chilean Wines
Sauvignon Blanc (White)
Light & refreshing
Cabernet Sauvignon (Red)
Rich & soft
Spanish Wines
Campo Viejo-Rioja (Red)
Crisp medium dry
Rose
Rosé D'Anjou
Medium light
Mateus
Dry & slightly sparkling House Rose
Italian Wines
Pinot Grigio (White)
Dry crispy.
Prosecco (White)
Sparkling dry
Prosecco (Bottle 20cl)
Champagne
House Champagne
Brut
Moet et Chandon
Spirits
Whisky
Gin
Vodka
Bacardi
Jack Daniels
Southern Comfort
With Mixers
Aperitifs
Martini
Ouzo
Campari
Malibu
With Mixers
Brandy
Martel
Coursroisier
Remy
Greek Brandy: Metaxas or Five Kings
Beers
Keo
Small
Keo
Large
Mythos
Liquors
Tia Maria / Cointreau / Drambuie
Baileys / Filfar / Grand Marnier
Raki / Zambucca / Amaretto
Ports
Non Vintage Port
Cyprus Commandaria
Soft Drinks
Apple Juice
Cranberry Juice
Orange Juice
Pineapple Juice
Coke
Diet Coke
Water Sparkling/Still Bot. (large)
Coffees
Greek coffee
Filter coffee
Decaffeinated
Liqueur coffee
Espresso
Cappuccino
Teas
Tea
Herbal Tea
Fresh Mint Tea
Desserts
Yoghurt, Honey and Nuts
Ice cream (Classic)
Baklava
Pastry with nuts, spices & honey
Kateifi
Shredded dough pastry with nuts spices and honey
Pistachio Cake
Hazelnut Chocolate Cake
Magic Falafel
Magic Falafel is a focused Camden Lock Market counter that proves a short vegan menu can still feel complete. Freshly fried falafel is the centre of every order, supported by hummus, salads, pickles, aubergine and sauces that supply creaminess, acidity and heat. The setting is casual and fast-moving, making this a strong choice for an inexpensive lunch that can be eaten while exploring the market.
Choose the falafel pita when portability matters: the bread gathers the crisp balls, vegetables and sauces into one balanced meal. The Magic Box separates the components and is better if you want to control each bite, while a hummus bowl puts more weight on chickpeas and tahini. Add fried aubergine, pickles or sweet-potato fries only after deciding how substantial the base order will be. Because the entire concept is plant-based, mixed dietary groups have fewer compromises, though anyone with a serious sesame, gluten or cross-contact concern should confirm preparation directly at the counter.
Address: Unit 312–313 Camden Lock Market, London NW1 8AH
Magic Falafel Menu
Meal Deals
Meal for One
A satisfying meal crafted for one person.
Meal for Two
A delightful meal perfect for sharing.
Most Popular
Falafel Pita
Falafel, hummus, lettuce, cabbage, carrots, onion, cucumber, tahini.
Magic Box
Falafel, hummus, lettuce, cabbage, carrots, onion, cucumber, tahini. Served with Pita Bread.
Magic Hummus
Our delicious homemade Magic Hummus is made from 100% chickpeas and lots of love. Served with a pita bread on the side, it's a perfect side to share.
Magic Falafel Balls
12 Falafel Balls
Served with tahini.
6 Falafel Balls
Served with tahini.
Sides
Mediterranean Fries
Crispy fries with Mediterranean spices.
Pita Bread
Soft and fluffy traditional flatbread.
Hummus Box
Creamy chickpea dip served in a convenient box.
Side Salad
Fresh and crisp mixed salad.
Sweet Potato Fries
Golden and crispy sweet potato fries.
Homemade Pickles
Tangy and crunchy homemade pickles.
Tahini Box
Creamy tahini served in a convenient box.
Fried Aubergine Box
Crispy fried aubergine served in a convenient box.
Sauces
Green Chilli
Spicy green chili for an extra kick.
Red Chilli
Fiery red chili for an extra kick.
Tahini
Creamy sesame paste with a rich flavor.
Ketchup
Classic tomato ketchup with a tangy flavor.
Spicy Tahini
Creamy sesame paste with a spicy kick.
Amba
Tangy and flavorful mango pickle sauce.
Magic Sauce
Special sauce with a unique blend of flavors.
Drinks
Sprite
Lemon-lime soda with a refreshing fizz.
Water
Refreshing and pure, perfect for hydration.
Fanta
Bright and bubbly with a burst of orange flavor.
Lipton Peach
Refreshing peach-flavored iced tea.
Lipton Lemon
Refreshing lemon-flavored iced tea.
The Blues Kitchen Camden
The Blues Kitchen combines an American-inspired restaurant with a late-running live-music venue, so the right time to visit depends on whether dinner or the night out matters most. Lunch is relaxed, early evening suits a meal with atmosphere, and later sessions become louder and more energetic. Under-18s can dine with a responsible adult during the venue’s stated family hours, but evening rules change through the week; confirm them before bringing younger guests.
Current menus move from buffalo wings, tuna tostadas and ox-cheek nuggets to fried chicken, cheeseburgers and a brisket dip with onions, cheese and gravy. Smoked pork belly rib brings the barbecue character, while mac and cheese, corn ribs and cornbread make useful sharing sides. Plant-based diners can build a credible meal from the vegan burger, vegetable curry and several smaller plates. Order fewer sides than instinct suggests, because the sandwiches and smoked meats are substantial. If conversation matters, eat before the headline music begins; if the performance is the point, book the restaurant and evening together.
Address: 111–113 Camden High Street, London NW1 7JN
The Blues Kitchen Camden Menu
SMALL PLATES
Avocado tostada (PB)
Pico de gallo, radish, Aleppo chilli
Sichuan chicken wings
Candied chillies
Hot spinach & artichoke dip (V)
Blue corn chips
Buffalo chicken wings
Blue cheese, celery
Smoked ox cheek nuggets
Miso ketchup
Popcorn squid
Sriracha mayo
Padron peppers (PB)
Burnt scallion ranch
Tuna tostada
Korean hot sauce, furikake, jalapeño
LUNCH FOR A TENNER
Half roast chicken
Chickpeas, smoked onions, red pepper sauce, salsa verde
Plant burger (PB)
Grilled plant patty, vegan cheese, crispy shallots, burger sauce, lettuce, pickles. Served with fries or salad
Fried chicken
Gravy, pickles. Served with fries or salad
Brisket dip sandwich
Confit onions, Swiss cheese, gravy. Served with fries or salad
Crispy chicken sandwich
Hot honey, kewpie slaw, pickles. Served with fries or salad
Dry aged beef burger
American cheese, Dijonnaise, iceberg, pickles. Add streaky bacon 1.5
Taco bowl salad (PB)
Roasted pumpkin, black rice, guacamole, coriander, lime. Add confit chicken 3.5 or add shrimp 5.5
BRUNCH
Everything breakfast bun
Souffle egg, sausage patty, bacon, smoked chilli jam, cheese
Smoked salmon
Hash brown, poached egg, spinach, chipotle hollandaise
French toast (V)
Chocolate, banana split ice cream, hazelnuts, honeycomb
Avocado on toast (V)
Feta, pomegranate, pumpkin seed dukkah. Add poached egg or smoked streaky bacon 1.5
SANDWICHES
Served with fries or salad
Dry aged beef burger
American cheese, Dijonnaise, iceberg, pickles. Add streaky bacon 1.5
Plant burger (PB)
Grilled plant patty, vegan cheese, crispy shallots, burger sauce, lettuce, pickles
Crispy chicken sandwich
Hot honey, kewpie slaw, pickles
Grilled shrimp sandwich
Red eye mayo, baby gem, kewpie slaw
Brisket dip sandwich
Confit onions, Swiss cheese, gravy
PLATES
Fried chicken
Gravy, pickles
Half roast chicken
Chickpeas, smoked onions, red pepper sauce, salsa verde
Smoked pork belly rib
Peach tea BBQ sauce, kewpie slaw
Dry aged sirloin
Bourbon peppercorn sauce
Grilled salmon
Tenderstem broccoli, crispy potatoes, mango salsa
Aubergine Parm (V)
Ragu, vodka sauce, mozzarella, basil
Taco bowl salad (PB)
Roasted pumpkin, black rice, guacamole, coriander, lime. Add confit chicken 3.5 or shrimp 5.5
SIDES
Fries (PB)
House salad (PB)
Baked sweet potato, feta, jalapeño (V)
Mac ‘n’ cheese (V)
Tenderstem broccoli, almonds (PB)
Cornbread, honey butter (V)
SAUCES
Blue cheese (V)
Buffalo (V)
Hot honey (V)
Chicken gravy
COCKTAILS
Burnt Pear Old Fashioned
Buffalo Trace, Burnt Pear, Angostura
Lychee Martini
Tanqueray, Lychee Liqueur, Lime
Negroni
Tanqueray, Campari, Vermouth
Espresso Martini
42 Below, Coffee Liqueur, Espresso
Paloma
Patrón Silver, Grapefruit, Lime, Salt Rim
Japanese Whisky Sour
Suntori Toki, Sherry, Lemon, Lime Leaf
Blood Orange & Yuzu Spritz
Malfy Arancia, Prosecco, Vanilla Liqueur, Blood Orange, Yuzu, Lemon
Hot Pineapple Daiquiri
Planteray Pineapple, Hot Honey, Pineapple, Lime
THE CLASSICS
New York Sour
Buffalo Trace, Sazerac Rye, Lemon, Red Wine
Dirty Martini
Grey Goose, Dry Vermouth, Dry Sherry
Cosmopolitan
Grey Goose Citron, Cointreau, Cranberry, Lime
Zombie No.6
6 Rum Blend, Passionfruit, Grapefruit, Lime
MARGARITAS
Classic Margarita
Cazadores Blanco, Lime, Cointreau, Agave
Spicy Margarita
Cazadores Reposado, Lime, Jalapeño Agave, Spicy Salt
Ginger Margarita
Cazadores Blanco, Ginger Cordial, Lime
Tequila Colada
Cazadores Blanco, Bacardi Coconut, Pineapple, Coconut Cream, Lime
Plum Margarita
Patrón Reposado, Plum Wine, Lime, Agave
ALCOHOL FREE
Virgin Colada
Pineapple, Coconut Cream, Lime
Botivo Ginger Spritz
Botivo, Ginger, Lemon
Sober Paloma
Everleaf Marine, Grapefruit, Lime
Virgin Spicy Margarita
Everleaf Marine, Lime, Jalapeño Agave, Spicy Salt
DRAUGHT BEERS
Camden Hells
Lager - England - 4.6%
Modelo Especial
Mexican Lager - Mexico - 4.5%
Asahi
Super Dry Lager - Japan - 5.2%
Camden Off Menu
IPA - England - 5.8%
Madri
Lager - England - 4.6%
Lucky Saint
Lager - Germany - 0.5%
Goose Island Midway
Session IPA - USA - 4.1%
Guinness
Dry Stout - Ireland - 4.2%
Kopparberg Crisp Apple
Apple Cider - Sweden - 4%
BOTTLES & CANS
Modelo Especial
Mexican Lager - Mexico - 4.5%
Asahi
Super Dry Lager - Japan - 5.2%
Jubel Peach
Lager - England - 4%
Noam
Lager - Germany - 5.2%
Daura Damm Gluten Free
Lager - Spain - 5.4%
Rekorderlig
Cider - Sweden - 3.4%
White Claw Raspberry | Lime | Mango
Hard Seltzer - Canada - 4.5%
Asahi 0.0%
Super Dry Lager - Japan
Guinness 0.0%
Non Alcoholic Stout - Ireland
SPARKLING
Prosecco
Canal Grando - Italy NV
Prosecco Rosé Brut
Sacchetto - Italy - 2023
Moët Brut
Moët Rosé
Ruinart Blanc De Blancs
Noughty Prosecco 0.0%
Alcohol Free Organic Sparkling Wine
WHITE WINE
Macabeo
Campules La Rubia - Spain NV
Chin Chin
Vinho Verde - Portugal - 2023
Pinot Grigio
Elfo - Italy - 2022
Sauvignon Blanc
Cape Point Vineyards - South Africa - 2023
Riesling
Watervale - Australia - 2023
Chardonnay
Sta Rita Hills - Sanford - California - 2021
RED WINE
Syrah
El Campeón - Spain - 2023
Touriga Nacional
Santo Isidro De Pegoes - Portugal - 2022
Malbec
Raices - Argentina - 2023
Rioja
Mayela - Spain - 2021
Pinot Noir
Village - Yering Station - Australia - 2022
Le Cigare Volant
Bonny Doon - USA - 2019
ROSÉ & ORANGE
Syrah | Grenache Rosé
Chateau De Campugnet - France - 2023
Primitivo Rosé
Tramari - Italy - 2023
Amfora
Vin Orange - France 2024
RARE & VINTAGE WHISKEYS
Colonel E.H. Taylor Single Barrel
Hibiki Harmony
Weller Antique 107
Pappy Van Winkle 10
Blanton’s Gold Edition
Thomas H Handy
William Larue Weller
Yamazaki 12
Pappy Van Winkle 12
George T Stagg
Weller 12
Pappy Van Winkle 15
Daniel Weller
SOFTS
Fresh Orange Juice
Ting
Coke
Diet Coke
Bottled water
Iced Coffee
Red Bull
Tropical | Sugar free
Jarr Kombucha
Peach Yuzu | Passionfruit
Old Jamaica Ginger Beer
O'Furn Pizzeria
O’Furn is an independent Camden High Street pizzeria whose menu is more adventurous than its casual storefront first suggests. The wood-fired oven gives the pizzas a blistered edge and soft centre, while the topping list travels between familiar Neapolitan combinations and playful house ideas. Daily service and a central location make it useful for a spontaneous meal, but it deserves consideration beyond convenience because the dough and oven remain the focus.
The O’Furn Special is the natural house reference, while Diavola supplies salami-driven heat and the truffle pizza heads in a richer direction. Pizza Orange combines pumpkin cream, smoked provolone, pancetta and orange zest for a sweet, smoky contrast; Napoletana and Marinara keep the flavours sharper and simpler. Porchetta or capocollo toppings suit meat eaters, and a calzone changes the crust-to-filling balance entirely. Order one restrained pizza beside one elaborate choice, share slices while hot and add a salad rather than several fried starters. Ask about gluten-free preparation before relying on the menu label.
Address: 79 Camden High Street, London NW1 7JL
O'Furn Pizzeria Menu
Starters
Dough Ball (V)
Pizza dough balls filled with cheese.
Garlic Bread with Mozzarela (V)
Garlic bread topped with mozzarella cheese.
Pizza
Parma
Buffalo mozzarella, Parma ham, rocket and parmesan shavings.
Calzone
Folded pizza filled with ricotta, mozzarella, cured ham, and San Marzano tomato sauce.
Diavola
Tomato, mozzarella, spicy Capocollo (cured pork), and red onions.
Pepperoni
Spicy pepperoni, mozzarella, tomato sauce, and chili flakes.
Marinara
San Marzano tomato sauce, garlic, oregano, and olive oil (no cheese).
Napoli
Tomato, mozzarella, anchovies, capers, and black olives.
O'Furn
Our signature pizza with selected premium ingredients (e.g., prosciutto, burrata, pistachios).
Pumpkin Special
A unique blend of pumpkin cream base, mozzarella, smoked provolone, pancetta, and fresh orange zest.
Porchetta
Tomato, mozzarella, savory porchetta, and spicy capocollo, finished with fresh rocket.
Prosciutto e Funghi
Tomato, mozzarella, cured ham (prosciutto cotto), and fresh mushrooms.
Quattro Stagioni
Divided into four sections: artichokes, mushrooms, olives, and cured ham.
Rustica
A rustic pizza featuring sun-dried tomatoes, roasted peppers, black olives, and mozzarella.
Tonno e Cipolla
Tomato, mozzarella, tuna, and red onion.
Tartufo
White base, mozzarella, wild mushrooms, and luxurious black truffle oil.
Ventricina
Tomato, mozzarella, spicy ventricina salami, rocket, and fresh chili.
Margherita
Tomato, buffalo mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil.
Our Signatures
O'Furn
Pesto, Mozzarella, burrata and pistacchio pesto.
Pizza Fritta
Provolone, ricotta and plum basil.
Truffle
Fresh truffle, truffle ...
Poppies Fish and Chips Camden
Poppies turns fish and chips into a full Camden restaurant experience. The Hawley Crescent branch seats far more people than a typical chippy, surrounds them with post-war memorabilia and adds an upstairs performance lounge, yet the essential order remains freshly fried fish and proper chips. It is close enough to Camden Market for a convenient stop and structured enough for a booked family meal when eating from a paper tray is not appealing.
Cod and haddock are the core comparison, with batter quality and moist fish mattering more than novelty. Whitebait, calamari, scampi and a hot seafood platter broaden the order, while fish cakes, pies and chicken cover diners who want something different. Add mushy peas, tartare sauce or pickled sharpness before ordering extra fried sides. Recent diners consistently praise crisp fish, although value and chip texture draw more mixed responses, so this is best chosen for the whole nostalgic experience rather than bargain hunting. The Jamestown Road location makes it an easy stop before or after exploring Camden Market.
Address: 30 Hawley Crescent, London NW1 8NP
Poppies Fish and Chips Camden Menu
STARTERS
WHITEBAIT
JELLIED EELS
HOT SEAFOOD PLATTER
COD BITES, SCAMPI, CALAMARI, WHITEBAIT
CALAMARI RINGS
SCAMPI
WHOLETAIL
HOMEMADE FISH CAKE
HAND PEELED PRAWN COCKTAIL
SIDES
CHIPS
Reg 4.50 Large 5.50
SEASONAL SALAD
BREAD & BUTTER 2 SLICES
ROLL & BUTTER (1)
HOMEMADE MUSHY PEAS
HEINZ BEANS
GHERKIN (WALLY)
CURRY SAUCE
GARDEN PEAS
PICKLED ONION
BISTO GRAVY
PICKLED EGG
FOOD FOR KIDS
COD BITES & CHIPS
FISH CAKE & CHIPS
SAUSAGE & CHIPS
PUDDINGS
CARTMEL STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
WITH 1 SCOOP OF ICE CREAM
HANDMADE APPLE PIE
(WITH BRAMLEY APPLES) WITH 1 SCOOP OF ICE CREAM
MARINE ICE CREAM
VANILLA, CHOCOLATE, STRAWBERRY
FISH SUPPER SERVED
ALL MEALS COME WITH CHIPS AND HOMEMADE TARTARE SAUCE
HADDOCK OR COD
Reg 17.50 Large 21.45
HALIBUT (WILD)
HOT SEAFOOD PLATTER
COD BITES, SCAMPI, CALAMARI, WHITEBAIT
CALAMARI RINGS
COD ROE (2)
SKATE
ROCK
LEMON SOLE WHOLE
PLAICE FILLET
MACKEREL (3 FILLETS GRILLED)
HOMEMADE FISH CAKES (2)
SCAMPI WHOLETAIL
MAINS
FREE RANGE FROM THE ROTISSERIE; SERVED WITH CHIPS AND GRAVY; SAVOURY ALL SERVED WITH CHIPS
1/4 CHICKEN
1/2 CHICKEN
STEAK PIE
CHICKEN PIE
CORNISH VEGETABLE PASTY
SAVELOY
SAUSAGE - PLAIN OR BATTERED
TEA & COFFEE
ILLY COFFEE
CAFE LATTE/CAPPUCINO
AMERICANO
ESPRESSO
Double
HOT CHOCOLATE
POT OF TEA
EARL GREY, MINT,GREEN OR CAMOMILE
DRAUGHT BEERS
BEER
CAMDEN HELLS LAGER
Half 4.95 Pint 6.95
CAMDEN PALE ALE
Half 4.95 Pint 6.95
BOTTLED BEER
BOTTLED BEER
WESTONS WYLD WOOD ORGANIC CIDER (50cl)
LUCKY SAINT ALCOHOL FREE BEER 0.5% (330ml)
DIGESTIF
LIMONCELLO
GRAPPA
SPIRITS
BOMBAY SAPPHIRE GIN (25ml)
GREY GOOSE VODKA (25ml)
BACARDI SUPERIOR BIANCO RUM (25ml)
JACK DANIEL’S TENNESSEE WHISKEY (25ml)
CHIVAS REGAL WHISKEY (25ml)
MAKER’S MARK BOURBON (25ml)
COURVOISIER VS COGNAC (25ml)
PATRON GOLD TEQUILA (25ml)
BAILEYS (50ml)
TIA MARIA (50ml)
AMARETTO DI SARONNO/COINTREAU (50ml)
ADD MIXER
SOFT DRINKS
FENTIMANS LEMONADE/GINGER BEER/ORANGE (275ml)
LIPTON ICED TEA (250ml)
CREAM SODA (330ml)
FEVER TREE TONIC WATER (200ml)
BOTTLE OF COKE/ZERO (330ml)
BOTTLE OF FANTA (330ml)
BOTTLE OF SPRITE (330ml)
FRESH ORANGE JUICE (250ml)
FRESH APPLE JUICE (250ml)
POPPIES STILL/SPARKLING WATER (330ml)
COCKTAILS
MOJITO
BACARDI, LIME, SUGAR & MINT
COSMOPOLITAN
GREY GOOSE VODKA & CRANBERRY JUICE
MARGARITA
GOLDEN TEQUILA OLMECA & COINTREAU
OLD FASHIONED
MAKER’S MARKBOURBON & ANGOSTURA
SPARKLING WINES
CA’DEL CONSOLE PROSECCO
Extra dry, Italy
CHAPEL DOWN BRUT NV
HOUSE WINES
GLASS 175ml 6.50 BOTTLE 75cl 26.00
WHITE - POSADA DEL REY BLANCO – VERDEJO, VIURA BLEND
Zesty lime flavours of Rueda’s Verdejo with the melon & honeysuckle aromas of La Mancha’s Viura
RED - POSADA DEL REY VINO TINTO - TEMPRANILLO
Pure Tempranillo with juicy plums, redcurrant & black cherries.
ROSE - GRENACHE
A lively red fruit nose with a soft succulent palette
Michael Nadra Primrose Hill Brasserie & Bar
Michael Nadra’s Gloucester Avenue brasserie is a calm special-occasion choice. The kitchen combines British produce with European technique and measured Asian accents, while the bar, terrace and private rooms allow the venue to shift from drinks to a long dinner. Menus change with the season, so the value lies in the kitchen’s handling of fish, pasta, meat and sauces rather than one permanent dish that must be ordered forever.
Truffle tagliolini is a rich starting point when it appears, while grilled or steamed sea bass shows the kitchen in a cleaner register. The Friday Fish Hook menu builds a changing four-course sequence around seafood, and Sunday brings a choice of aged sirloin, pork belly, chicken or a nut roast with the expected accompaniments. Check which format is running before booking because the experience differs by day. For an à la carte dinner, pair one vegetable or fish starter with a main, ask the sommelier for a flexible glass and leave space for dessert rather than overloading the table.
Address: 42 Gloucester Avenue, London NW1 8JD
Michael Nadra Primrose Hill Brasserie & Bar Menu
Nibbles & Starters
Plant
Two Homemade Rye Bread Rolls with Normandy Sea Salt Crystal Butter
Nocellara, Colossus Green & Kalamata Black Olives with Chilli, Lemon & Garlic
Pickles: Turnips with Beetroot, Cucumber & Chilli, Turmeric Cauliflower
Red Lentil & Root Vegetable Soup with Coriander Oil & Garlic Crostini (Vegan)
Fresh English Peas in the Pod with Maldon Sea Salt
Imam Bayildi with Greek Yoghurt & Za'atar Flat Bread
Salad Bowls
Wild Rocket, Raw Cabbage, Tomatoes, Red Onion
with mint, greek extra virgin olive oil & lemon dressing
Crispy Poached Clarence Court Egg, Tenderstem Broccoli, Green Beans, Manouri Cheese
with avocado, tomatoes, capers, kalamata olives, basil, olive oil & lemon dressing
Vegetable Dishes
Chickpeas & Smoked Aubergine, Tahini, Tomato, Mint, Cucumber & Sumac (Vegan)
Homemade Tagliolini with Black Truffle & Porcini Sauce
Shallot & Sherry Vinegar Tarte Tatin (Vegan)
with wild mushrooms, asparagus & wild garlic dressing
Fish
Miso Black Cod
with steamed basmati rice with kaffir lime leaf, ginger, chilli & red onion
Monkfish, Octopus, Mussels & Prawn Risotto
with lovage, fennel, green & yellow courgettes
Steamed Sea Bass with Soy, Chilli, Ginger & Spring Onion
Half Dozen Maldon Rock Oysters with Red Onion Vinaigrette, Lemon & Tabasco
Meat
Black Angus Fillet Steak Tartare
with Clarence Court Leghorn egg yolk, wild rocket & crostini
Charcuterie Plate: San Daniele Ham, Finocchiona Tuscan Salami, Ventricina
Grilled Argentinian Sausage
Corn Fed Chicken Wings with Pul Biber Chilli & Garlic
Cheese
"La Fromagerie" Cheese Selection, Crackers, Grapes & Red Onion Chutney
Grilled Mastelo Cheese with Thyme Honey, Sherry Vinegar, Pistachio & Pine Nuts
Sides
Triple Cooked Chips with Sage
Truffled Mash Potatoes
Steamed Basmati Rice with Kaffir Lime Leaf, Ginger, Chilli & Red Onion (Vegan)
Mixed Greens - Kale, Tenderstem Broccoli & Green Beans (Vegan)
Wild Rocket, Raw Cabbage, Tomatoes, Red Onion
with mint, greek extra virgin olive oil & lemon dressing
Kids Menu
Homemade Tagliolini with Roasted Tomato Sauce
Aged Parmesan & Basil
Cod Goujons & Chips
Sunday Roasts
Aged Argentinian Black Angus Rib-Eye
with Yorkshire pudding, roasted root vegetables, tenderstem broccoli, green beans, kale & red wine jus (M)
Corn-Fed Chicken Breast & Leg
with Yorkshire pudding, roasted root vegetables, tenderstem broccoli, green beans, kale & red wine jus (M)
Nut Roast (Vegetarian)
with Yorkshire pudding, roasted root vegetables, tenderstem broccoli, green beans, kale & red wine jus (M)
Gravy
Yorkshire pudding
Roast Potatoes
Desserts
Halva with Espresso Sauce & Pistachio Ice Cream (Vegan)
Treacle Tart with Clotted Cream & Raspberry Sorbet
Vanilla Pannacotta with English Strawberries & Homemade Shortbread
Sticky Toffee Pudding with Toffee Sauce & Vanilla Ice Cream
Chocolate Fondant with Salted Caramel Ice Cream
Homemade Ice Creams & Fresh Fruit Sorbets
(Per Scoop)
"La Fromagerie" Cheese Selection, Crackers, Grapes & Red Onion Chutney
Roger's Kitchen
Roger’s Kitchen presents Jamaican and wider Caribbean flavours in an easy-going but polished Camden Road dining room. Chef Roger Shakes keeps recognisable foundations—jerk seasoning, curry goat, saltfish and plantain—while plating them with the structure of a contemporary restaurant. It works for diners who want the generosity of Caribbean comfort food without giving up table service, cocktails or a setting suitable for a birthday and date night.
Ebony Wings, marinated with chilli, pepper and garlic, are the most direct opening. Saltfish fritters with apple chutney add sweetness and acidity, while grilled scallops or prawns can start a lighter meal. Chargrilled jerk chicken offers a choice of sauces, and curry goat supplies the slow-cooked depth regulars often seek; vegetable fritters and salads help balance the richer plates. Specials can be more ambitious, including seafood ordered in advance, so ask before the visit if a particular dish matters. Finish with sticky toffee pudding only after sharing starters, as portions make a complete three-course order substantial.
Address: 71 Camden Road, London NW1 9EU
Roger's Kitchen Menu
Starters
Ebony wings
Marinated in Chilli, Pepper & Garlic
Salt Cod Fritters
with Apple Chutney
Seafood Soup
served with Hard Dough bread
Plantain and Sweet Potato Fritters
with Sweet Chilli Dressing (v)
Tiger Prawns
with Mango and Pineapple Salsa
Ackee and Saltfish
with Sweet Pepper and Plantain
Grilled Scallops
with Mango Salsa
Grilled Goat’s Cheese
with Homemade Pesto and a Pickled Beetroot Salad
Roger’s Special Pork Ribs
marinated in Honey, Garlic and Herbs
Tempura of SeaBass and Snapper
with Sweet Chilli Sauce
Calamari
served with Homemade Aioli and Sweet Chilli Dip
Mains
Rump of Lamb
with White and Sweet Potato Mash and Red Wine Jus
Chargrilled Jerk Chicken
with a choice of Coconut, Curry-Coconut or Spicy Jerk sauce
Curry Goat
“Rogers Famous”
Vibrant Vegan Curry
with Pumkin, Courgette, Okra and herbs(v)
Sea Bream
marinated in herbs with Coconut Milk, Sweet Pepper sauce and Crispy Leeks
Sea Bass
marinated with Coconut Milk, Sweet Pepper sauce
Ackee and Avocado
with Spinach and Plantain(v)
Roger’s Kitchen Seafood Platter
Sea Bass, Sea Bream, Scallops, Prawns and Fried Cassava
Chargrilled Pork Loin
with Jerk Sauce and Pak Coi
Pepper Prawns
with Basmati Rice
Grilled Entrecôte Steak
with Red Wine Jus and hand cut Chips
Pan Fried Snapper Fillet
with Pineapple & Mango, Green Pepper sauce
Desserts
Sticky Toffee Pudding
with Vanilla Ice-Cream
Choice of Ice-Cream
of Vanilla, Rum and Raisin, Pistachio or Coconut Ice-Cream
Choice of Sorbet (v)
of Mango, Passion Fruit or Raspberry Sorbet
Mango and Banana Creme Brulee
Homemade Carrot Cake
with Coconut Ice-Cream
Fresh Mango (v)
with Lime and a Sugar Smattering
Caribbean Fruit Cake
served with Double Cream
Final Thoughts
Camden Town’s strongest restaurants serve very different purposes. Mestizo is the full celebratory feast, Andy’s and Alexander The Great are dependable Greek institutions, and Michael Nadra suits a more measured occasion. Pizza Pilgrims and O’Furn offer two distinct approaches to a quick oven-led meal, Magic Falafel is the market lunch, Poppies supplies British nostalgia, Roger’s Kitchen brings contemporary Caribbean warmth, and The Blues Kitchen can carry dinner into live music.
Use the live menus to compare current dishes and prices, then confirm opening hours, performance schedules, accessibility and allergy arrangements directly. A little planning matters in Camden: market queues, show times and late-night admission rules can change the character of the same venue within a few hours. Choose for the occasion and order contrasting plates instead of assuming the most formal room will always be the best fit. The best result is the restaurant whose pace fits the rest of your day in north London.