Bohemia House is a Czech and Slovak restaurant, bar and community venue at 74 West End Lane in West Hampstead. The National House has served the Czech and Slovak community since 1946, when it became a meeting place for war veterans and new arrivals. Today it welcomes a wider London audience while retaining the food, beer and sociable spirit of its heritage.
The menu begins with robust Central European appetisers such as marinated cheese, brawn, smoked meat and potato based dishes. Soups and smaller plates provide a warming introduction, especially when paired with fresh bread or pickled accompaniments. These savoury flavours prepare the way for the generous stews, roasts and dumplings that define the main selection.
Traditional beef goulash is cooked with onions and Czech beer, then served with homemade bread dumplings. Braised beef svíčková brings a creamy root vegetable sauce, while roast duck arrives with red cabbage and potato dumplings. Chicken and pork schnitzels, Slovak halušky with sheep cheese, and strapačky with sauerkraut show the range across Czech and Slovak comfort cooking.
Czech lagers are an important part of the experience, supported by a broader bar list for visitors who prefer wine or spirits. The building also includes gardens, event spaces and a cinema, and regularly hosts sport, live entertainment and cultural gatherings. Bohemia House therefore works as much as a community meeting place as it does a destination for a traditional meal.
Address: 74 West End Lane, West Hampstead, London NW6 2LX, United Kingdom