Harden's survey result
Summary
This “ancient characterful tavern” by Hampstead Heath has hosted an impeccable list of literary tipplers in its long history from 1585, from Byron and Dickens to Bram Stoker and local poet John Keats, who listened to a nightingale in the walled garden. These days it serves “good fish ’n’ chips” and other pub staples, and an “excellent Sunday lunch”.
Summary
This ancient (circa 1585) wood-panelled inn at the top of of Hampstead Heath is drenched in historical and literary associations: Dick Turpin’s father was the landlord, Byron, Dickens and Bram Stoker all drank here, and Keats reputedly composed his Ode to a Nightingale in what is now a walled beer garden. But if you’re just after Sunday lunch, its leafy location and affordable scoff mean it’s “always popular and well attended”.
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Have you eaten at The Spaniard’s Inn?
Spaniards Rd, Hampstead Heath, London, NW3 7JJ
Restaurant details
Prices
 Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £29.50 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
 Extras |
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|---|---|
| Service | 10.00% |
Spaniards Rd, Hampstead Heath, London, NW3 7JJ
Opening hours
| Monday | 10 am‑11 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am‑11 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am‑11 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am‑11 pm |
| Friday | 10 am‑11 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am‑11 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑10:30 pm |
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