Camden Head

£22 / British, Vegetarian options

2 Camden Walk, London

Awards

Excellent Fish & Chips 2024

Opening hours

11AM-12AM

Sunday 11AM-10PM
Monday 11AM-11PM
Tuesday 11AM-11PM
Wednesday 11AM-11PM
Thursday 11AM-11PM
Friday 11AM-12AM
Saturday 11AM-12AM

Exceptional Comedy Nights and Unmatched Hospitality

Ah, The Camden Head—what a kaleidoscope of experiences nestled in the gentle madness of Islington. It's a place where the old-world charm of London pubs meets the verve of indie comedy, promising both a jolly good roast and a side-splitting laugh, sometimes all at once if timing allows. Upon entering, you immediately sense an atmosphere dipped in character; you know it’s a Greene King establishment, but it feels more like the prodigal sibling that went slightly rogue and picked up a wicked sense of humor along the way.

Amidst it all, Morgan, the bartender-deity, mixes drinks with a savoir-faire that makes even the fussiest gin and tonic aficionado swoon. Her fellow comrades—Reece, Flo, Jerome, and countless others—drive the service with enthusiasm akin to a well-oiled machine, but with personalities bursting through the cracks, ensuring the pub echoes with banter as much as beer bells. Of course, no hip establishment is without its imperfections; accessibility challenges persist, and it sometimes seems drinks are served at comedy-prime prices, contributing to the melodrama. Nonetheless, the click-clack of undiscovered comedians nailing—or failing—their punchlines just above your head provides ample fun while you're semi-wrestling your plate of Korean crispy chicken burger. Whether for laughs, lamb, or lager, The Camden Head resoundingly defies the pedestrian, leaving its patrons yearning for an encore. — Penelope Savory