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The Lock Tavern

The Lock Tavern London England 51.542666 -0.1477938
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Bar / Live Music Venue / Pub

Review

Ratings:

Lucas

Adriana

Jonah

Emma

Party Earth Review: Owned by DJ Jon Carter, Lock Tavern is an illustrious, super-hip Camden pub that hosts some of the best live music and DJ events in London. A modern take on the classic pub, the two-level space features wood aplenty, dim lighting, and comfortable leather sofas, but the most impressive part is the two outside areas, one upstairs and one down, both of which offer a generous, semi-sheltered space from which to enjoy the balmy days of summer. Weekend nights draw a considerable crowd of animated and fun-loving hipsters who show off their dance moves to everything from Japanese pop to dirty funk, which makes for a boisterous and lighthearted atmosphere. Lock Tavern isn’t all about late-night revelry though – Sunday afternoons are given over to the more laid-back activities of lounging, enjoying a hearty meal, and foot-tapping to an earthier beat.

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Neighborhood:

Camden Town / Islington

Address:

35 Chalk Farm Road
Camden Town, London NW1 8AJ
Get Directions

Tube:

Northern Line: Chalk Farm, Camden Town

Phone:

020 7482 7163

Links:

Official Website

Hours:

M–Th noon–midnight, F–Sa noon–1am, Su noon–11pm

Recommended as:

 Day Spot Night Spot
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The Lock Tavern Review

Tip from Jonah:

“The Lock Tavern has a regulars’ card system that gives frequent visitors a better chance of getting through the door on a weekend night. When it’s very busy, the bar will only let card holders in. The good news is that you can pop in any time during the week before 5pm to get your own card for free.”

The Scene

Owned by DJ Jon Carter, Lock Tavern is an illustrious, super-hip Camden pub that hosts some of the best live music and DJ events in London.

Camden Town / Islington, London – Owned by DJ Jon Carter, Lock Tavern is an illustrious, super-hip Camden pub that hosts some of the best live music and DJ events in London.

A modern take on the classic pub, the two-level space features wood aplenty, dim lighting, and comfortable leather sofas, but the most impressive part is the two outside areas, one upstairs and one down, both of which offer a generous, semi-sheltered space from which to enjoy the balmy days of summer.

Weekend nights draw a considerable crowd of animated and fun-loving hipsters who show off their dance moves to everything from Japanese pop to dirty funk, which makes for a... read more →

Crowd

Trendy yet quirky types, musicians, and affluent young revelers, 20s and 30s.

Entertainment/Music

DJs and bands on weekend nights perform everything from dubstep to 80s funk to spoken word poetry. Regular schedule of midweek events (check the website for details).

Food/Miscellaneous

Tasty adaptations of English pub classics including sausage and mash, fish and chips, and pies, as well as burgers, salads, and soups.

Prices

Appetizers and sides £4.50+, entrées £7+. Beer £3.50+.

Dress

Anything goes.

Hot Nights/When to Go

Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons.

Tags:

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