The Spaniards Inn Hampstead
Spaniards Road, Hampstead, London, NW3
7JJ
0208 7318406
The
Spaniards is one of London’s oldest pubs and has earned itself a place in the
history books, quite literally. Dickens immortalised it in The Pickwick
Papers, and it's said that Keats wrote Ode to a Nightingale here
over a claret or two. Indeed, our characterful 16th century inn is a romantic
idyll in itself, with a few tales of its own to tell. A country pub in
the city, it boasts a garden grand enough to rival the great Heath itself, a
separate dining area, roaring fires in the winter and plenty of intriguing
nooks.
We dined
at the Spaniards last Monday evening and were welcomed by a roaring log fire
and friendly & assertive staff.
What we ordered:
Steak, Pancetta
& Porter Ale Pie with mash and seasonal vegetables - £13.25
The pastry
was buttery and flaky, the gravy has a lovely rich flavour with large chunks of
steak that are melt in mouth tender.
8oz
British Beef Burger with mature Cheddar in a glazed bun with fries & house
relish - £10
This
burger was deliciously juicy, with a wonderful glazed bun. It was a definite two-hander job and was
demolished in minutes.
USP
·
Country
pub in the city
·
Wonderful
ambience
·
Quality
sourced ingredients
·
Complimentary
jugs of water
Verdict
Highly
Recommend – a definite must when in North London
