Bona Ventura

Kentish Town / Gospel Oak · London

The Southampton Arms

PubLocals' pick

A small 1830s ale house near Hampstead Heath that pours only independent beer and cider: dark wood, flaky paint, a piano, chalkboards, and a pork roll with apple sauce. The gents is still outside.

Address
139 Highgate Rd, London NW5 1LE
Hours
Mon-Tue 12:00-23:00; Wed-Sun 12:00-24:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-10)
Best time to go
Afternoon, Evening · About 1.5 h
Price
Price not verified
Price level
££

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Good to know

  • Time Out's tip: come after a swim at the Heath ponds.
  • Garden seats in summer go fast.

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