Located on the high street in charming Hampstead. This pub delivered a very British experience for our Friday lunch. All wood and brass and big windows to let in the fresh air and sunshine. After our walk around the beautiful Hampstead neighborhoods, we needed a respite. We ordered the pie and mash for 2 It arrived piping hot in a lovely pastry case and was filled with chicken, leeks, mushrooms and peas in a delicious tarragon sauce. Plenty big to share. The sides were creamy buttery mash and tender cooked greens (cabbage & broccolini mostly) A little pitcher of tarragon chicken gravy came with. A heavenly flavorful dining experience that will be fondly remembered as a highlight of our trip. read more

Stopped in for a pint and an appetizer with my daughter. Wonderful, prompt service. Great vibe. Delicious baked Camembert cheese platter with pickled vegetables. Generous portion with fresh garlic and herbs. Created a wonderful experience! read more

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Our favorite pub in Hampstead! My daughter and I just spent a week in London, and we had a flat down the street from The Horseshoe. There are numerous excellent pubs in Hampstead, but the warm friendly environment of The Horseshoe kept us going back. That and the delicious menu. Try the burger and the croquettes, you will not be disappointed. I'm still kind of upset we didn't try the wings. They make an excellent cocktail and have a great wine selection. I can't wait until we are back next year, this will be our first stop. read more

Amazing Sunday roasts! Original birthplace of Camden Town Brewery. The taps here are the best of Camden we've had. Sunday roasts are TOP notch. Some of the best we've had in the city. We will definitely be back Staff was very friendly, very cute atmosphere 5/5 all around! read more

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So glad we stumbled upon The Horseshoe for a late lunch. Oh that typical old world, English pub ambience! Good drinks - mocktail Mojito was good and my dad's Camden Town brewery IPA hit the spot for him. Beef burger gave me the American taste that I was craving for in London while my dad went fully British with traditional fish and chips. Service was friendly. I hope to go back here on my next London trip and join their fun Monday night trivia quiz. read more

Just along from Hampstead tube station, what was formerly the 'Three Horseshoes' has been thoroughly scrubbed up and re-opened as a gastro-pub, with its own micro-brewery. The decor is minimalist, with a long bar, pale cream walls, wooden floors and bench-style tables, and is quite spacious. As well as their own brews, they have occasional guest real-ales, alongside a good range of bottled beers and an extensive wine list. It's fine as a venue for a drink. The food generally has a good reputation, and I suspect the main meat dishes might impress (although at up to £18, they're quite pricey). But my experience is that it's all a bit too pretentious; the vegetarian items were OK, but over-priced; and I had the worst cheese-board I have ever had here: two tiny, miserable-looking pieces of slightly stale Stilton, with some fancy biscuits, decorated with red berries and a sort of rough fruit marmalade, all served on an oblong wooden platter, at a cost of £6.50. A decent piece of cheese, and a nice hunk of crusty bread with butter would have been far preferable. (It just confirms my prejudices about the dreaded gastro-pub label). So for food, I'd recommend the Hollybush nearby - see separate review. As a venue, it can get very busy indeed, and seems to attract tourists and the gastro-pub crowd. read more

A pleasant gastropub in this middle-class neighbourhood. After being in the States for 5 years I'd almost forgot what a pub could be: a cosy pub with a select range of food on offer that's well executed and not too pricey. After arriving in north London Maurice and I walked here and got fish and chips. He added a lager top (lager with a splash of lemonade aka Sprite in the US) after he cancelled his shandy (lager and lemonade mixed together.) I got mulled wine since it was a cold winter's day. The fish was thin fillets of haddock (i think) with a light batter and served with a modest portion of thick fries/chips. This was definitely gastropub fish and chips and not your local fryer as the lemon wedge even came in a muslin cloth. A couple of drinks and two meals cost 38 quid ($70) which isn't too bad. Since we lost a few hours here with friends I guess this has be to ranked a good find. The closest thing to this (but on a larger scale) near me is The Village Idiot on Melrose Ave, (Los Angeles.) read more

Walked in for lunch on Thursday and was seated immediately. They didn't have menus because their printer was broken but our server was able to explain everything to us. I want to make note early in this review, that the staff here is extremely friendly and prompt. We ordered duck hearts to start, the beef burger and lamb rump for the mains and 2 beers. Sourdough bread and butter came complimentary. The total came out to £41 before tip. I honestly have no criticisms for this place. The duck heart skewers were delicious. The beef burger came with a poppy seed bun and was very juicy, the side green salad had too many stems for my liking but was still very okay. The lamb rump was incredibly tender and moist, which I wasn't expecting. It came with a side of potatoes and you can't go wrong with potatoes. Overall, great meal and decent portion sizes. Definitely would come back to try their different roasts! read more

The Horseshoe is prominently situated on the high street, literally a stone's throw from the Hampstead underground station. It has the distinction of being the birthplace of Camden Town Brewery and open since 2006, but it has been recently refurbished. The revamp has improved the atmosphere of the pub greatly, rendering it a more energetic and relaxed setting with a strong focus on the bar. The interior is less minimalist than I remember, the beer is prominently presented on a large chalkboard menu, the walls have been painted and the floors have been tiled. We were on the hunt for a Sunday roast, but there was only a beef roast on the menu. I was disappointed as I don't eat red meat, and while the rotisserie chicken looked mouth-watering, it was a meal for two and my boyfriend couldn't be swayed from beef. I conceded and ordered a vegetarian plate of grilled polenta with mushrooms, artichokes and cannellini beans for my main. We were provided with complimentary filtered and sparking water on the table- a nice touch, as I usually opt for plain tap water. We also had warm bread and butter brought to the table. We ordered a smoked salmon starter paired with toast, capers and a lemon mayonnaise sauce. The salmon came in a generous helping and melted in the mouth. The toast and zesty mayo made it a substantial starter. The roast arrived and the beef was exceptionally rare- my boyfriend commended it for this. The Yorkshire pudding was spot on and the trimmings consisted of imposing hunks of roast potato, carrots and green beans. It was a generous portion size, but I would have been keener on a wider medley of veggies- this is a bugbear of mine, whereas my boyfriend characteristically remarked that there wasn't enough gravy. My polenta dish exceeded my expectations- it was bursting with colour and the polenta was charred and grilled nicely on the outside, retaining a pleasant soft texture on the inside. The dish was well seasoned and very flavoursome- it was a good lighter option for a Sunday. The beer selection is fantastic (as expected) and the staff were very eager and pleasant, but service was a bit clumsy- this might be down to teething after the refurbishment, but we were given flat drinks and the wrong order was brought over to us- and this seemed to be happening with all of the tables in close proximity as well. Everything was quickly rectified, however, with profuse apologies. I overheard some diners being turned away because the kitchen closes for a break at 4:30pm on a Sunday, so plan your visit accordingly. There were some tables available when we visited, but I imagine this can change very suddenly on a rainy day with walkers coming from the nearby Hampstead Heath. read more

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I came here on the back of the other Qype reviews, and largely agree. I really liked the real ales, and the huge tables, so I could really spread the paper out with ease. I wasn't so keen on the weird snorting man behind us. What is it about Hampsted?! Didn't actually try the food as had just had a roast in The Hollybush up the road, but it looked nice, and the kitchen in the pub is a nice touch. read more

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Get to the Chase: Pros: 1) Dog-friendly 2) Some delicious eats! 3) Amazing selection of beers/lagers and ciders (and much generous portion than the US...for all you Americans) 4) Menu changes daily, and is printed out with the weather and date...real nice touch 5) They had one time a shepherd's pie which was to die for, other times they had an amazing mulled wine with a hearty soup and chips Cons: 1) Little heating, and be ready to sit your bum on a had plank of wood 2) Waitress maybe was just off the day I went, but I had to wave my arms as if calling for a lifeguard to get her attention...she was busily drinking her cup of coffee and chatting with the chefs 3) The loo looks like something I could build in my garage 4) On a Thursday 1:00 PM, they had their seats somewhat filled, but there was clearly a long bench which they had stacked boxes of beer/food, when we asked if we could sit there, they said sure, but watched as we (the CUSTOMERS) lifted each box ourselves to make seating...come on now 5) Not all the dishes are superb (Some overpriced, and skip the cheese-board...sparse and stale) read more

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My friends and i were looking for a dog friendly restaurant that wasnt too pubby for dinner and we stumbled upon this place. I didnt have high expectations but was pleasantly surprised by the quality of my cheeseburger, it was literally the best cheeseburger ive ever had! It was a no fuss cheesburger with a bit of lettuce, onion and gerkin but the patty itself was exceptionally good. The next day we decided to go back to try the roast dinner and once again were served the best roast ive ever had. Now let me say, the price points wernt high and this was a mid range pub but the quality of my meals were exellent. If i lived locally i would go back ever weekend for their burger and roast but i absolutely loved it and totally recommend it. The staff was nice and accommodating and the decor was pleasant enough but wow was the food good! read more

While in London we stayed in belsize park and walked to the Horseshoe . Great experience , good beer and the chicken pot pie was amazing

After living right down the street from this place for 2 years, I finally tried it tonight. It was a quaint pub atmosphere - and surprisingly romantic for my wife and me. The pub is somewhat separated from a few tables which comprise the dining area toward the back of the building. We were pleasantly surprised about the relaxed, candlelit atmosphere. The servers were very attentive and the food was served quickly. The meal started with some free, fresh bread and butter. I then endulged and selected the daily special - lamb. I was not disappointed as it had been roasted and was quite good. My wife wasn't very hungry, so she had the split pea soup and and green salad - both which hit the spot. We were a bit disappointed in our pinot noir wine selection - but we should have probably sampled the ales anyway. We'll definitely give those a try next time around. This place always seems to have a consistent stream of people coming in and out. It's a great place to grab a pint and enjoy a relaxed meal. Tip: They change the menu daily, so each time is a unique experience. read more

My friends and I ended up here after our first choice wasn't open for dinner until later in the evening. Nothing on the menu was calling to me so I went for a cup of mulled wine, some soup and chips. Random combination, I know. I ordered a white bean and garlic soup. It was more like a cup of cream with some garlic thrown in. I was halfway through with it and still questioning if it had any beans in it. I know what it didn't have: salt and pepper. I had to spice that bad boy up. And sadly it was still okay. The creaminess just got to me. It was too rich. On the other hand, the chips were awesome. They stayed crispy until the very last one. I think the worst part about this meal was the price: £14. The place has a really nice open atmosphere and I would return here to have a few drinks but not for a meal. They have a huge menu for wines and beers. read more

This bar is like a well-crafted personal ad. Bright, but not too bright; friendly, but not too friendly; lively, but not too lively; noisy but not too noisy. It's got just the right amount of everything to make it a nice little pub to meet up with friends if you're by the heath. I didn't get to venture into the food options, but I'd certainly come back for a pint. It's not on the super-cheap-side, but nothing in this postcode is going to be. read more

This place used to be great before the remodel, but unfortunately the new menu is pretty terrible. We went there and tried a wide variety of things recently, and only the sausages were good. The place looks fantastic as far as decor goes, and the beers are really great! It's just super unfortunate that they have this new German menu going on, I miss the days of the epic Horseshoe burger to end all burgers. :( read more

The Horseshoe is a great place in Hampstead to grab a pint, glass of wine, and a fresh, local meal. The beer and wine selection is more extensive than your average pub, as they offer many more unusual brews and wines. My English boyfriend was excited to see his favourite brew from America, Sierra Nevada on the menu. Also, the food menu changes daily as the restaurant supports local meats and produce. I am a firm believer in choosing local foods as well, so I well enjoyed my mussels drenched in a garlic and white wine sauce. The Horseshoe has a friendly, bright, and lively ambiance. There is a good amount of seating outside for the summer time and the inside of the gastropub is brightly lit and spacious. Overall, the Horseshoe is a great option if you would like something a little nicer than your average English pub, with a great variety of drinks and tasty, local menu. read more

Friendly local pub showcasing some great boutique beer, and good gastropub food. I must say that I was a little frightened when I noticed the "Beef, Pork, Lamb" menu categories on a board above the open kitchen... but the lunch menu promised a couple of good fish and vegetarian offerings, so hubby and I could breathe a sigh of relief. The wait staff were lovely and patient with our small group, and coped extraordinarily well while our toddler played for an hour with his toys on the floor of the restaurant area. Thumbs up for a relaxing brunch! read more

The modern style renovated Camden Town Brewery attracts me because of the cool interior and seemingly good kitchen. I hadn't been there in years but had a positive memory of the food. This time I wasn't convinced by my grilled polenta with chanterelles, artichokes and cannellini beans. The sound of the dish is totally up my street but the execution was a bit disappointing - everything was oozing with oil and I would have expected a bit more volume for the 14 pounds they charge for it. A couple at the neighbouring table returned their plates because their roasts were too cold - so maybe the chef was just a bit under the weather that day. read more

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Ambience is lacking, not quite a pub, nor a restaurant, decor of the bland blonde wood variety. It's noisy as sound seems to bounce off the walls. Agree with previous reviews on surly staff. Shame as it's in a lovely building, with simple, good food plus decent booze selection. read more

Amazing food , great menu, loved my fish cooked by the chef . Excellent service , will be returning very soon read more

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An outpost of Camden Town Brewery. There is a line of taps of their beers, fairly trendy stuff but varied and cared for. They have a fridge full of beers including some German classics like the Schlenkerla Rauchbier and Augustiner Hells, though you are looking at around six quid for one of these. It's comfortable and friendly here. The food looks good though I've never thought of trying it having been more fixated by their beer menu. read more

The service borders on rude, but that aside I have always had a consistently good meal at The Horseshoe - particularly for Sunday brunch. Staff haven't really decided whether you're supposed to go up to the bar and order or wait for table service, resulting in waiters looking at you oddly when you try and grab their attention, and bar staff sighing when you try to order a meal off them. When you do tie them down, they can also be a little stubborn with orders: I wanted a poached egg with mushrooms and toast, rather than the fried advertised, but was told it wasn't possible. I'm not sure whether this is becase they prepare the eggs or because they don't know how to poach them, but either way I would have thought it would be an easy request to follow. However, when the food arrived it was just the thing to overcome a hangover with. Likewise, The Boy's scrambled eggs with smoked salmon made him far less grumpy, and far more willing to face the day ahead rather than crawling back into bed and sleeping off the alchohol fug until Monday. read more

I quite like the Horseshoe. When I lived in Hampstead it was a regular, non-descript chain pub, but a couple of years back it underwent the gastropub evolution, and it seems to have been doing well since. I've been here at least four times and the food - from starter to main to pudding - has always been excellent for me. There's casual seating - soft chairs and benches - at the front part of the place, with large windows, and it's a good place to have a drink. For dining, there are about 7 or 8 tables in the back, placed in a relatively small area that feels more cozy than cramped. It's all got a pretty modern feel. They have some good ales (usually Adnam's) on tap, and they also brew some of their own ales next door, a big bonus. It is very pricey, however, which is probably to be expected for Hampstead. There may be a vegetarian main for less than a tenner, but all the rest are between £12 and £18. The portions are big, but that is a bit steep. Puddings, too, are at least £6 each; their bread and butter pudding, however, is worth every penny. I have had occasional problems with the service being a bit slow, and I like taking my time. Last night it took ages for dessert to come, for instance. The servers themselves are very good, though. My rating for the place bounces between 3 and 4 stars depending on the day. read more

We had gone to The Horseshoe for off and on until an experience we had there about six months ago and we'll never return. If there's a tall male bartender working, I'm sure you'll get great service. But be warned, if there's a shorter, dark haired bartender working, walk on by. He poured us a lager. It was flat. We asked for different one. He poured another. It was flat. Even a German tourist beside us commented it was to flat to be served. On the final lager to be poured, a more expensive one to boot, he made a comment that he should charge us for the ones he had to pour out. Then he mumbled something under his breath to us when we asked for a receipt (for work/tax reasons). He gave us a receipt for the cheaper lagers poured and when we asked for one with the correct price he threw the receipt at us and puffed off. Poor service. Will never return here again even though it's one of the few locals we have in Hampstead. read more

Another nice little pub in Hampstead. A bit more posh feeling with a designer menu and large wine list, as well as a more busy scene since it's on Heath Street. Regardless, a good choice for a gastropub experience in NW3. read more

Met friends for sunday brunch and they took us to their neighborhood gastropub. What a pleasant surprise. Love the interior - clean, bright, lots of wood, very Scandinavian. I had the grilled sardines on toast and I love it, Sardines grilled just right and I especially love the toast, great texture, right amount of chewiness for me. We also shared the mussels with very tasty sauce. My friend ordered the fresh artichoke and it was so pretty, it's like eating a flower and it also tasted really fresh. Good selection of beer and alcohol too if you fancy a drink. Servers were very attentive although I have to say service was a tiny bit slow. Well, but who cares, it's sunday morning maybe that's how it should be. Cute place in the heart of hampstead, and dog friendly too, will go back. read more

We went to the Horseshoe for a Sunday Roast. I am a regular frequenter of the Camden Town Brewery next to Kentish Town West station and the staff are cool and down to earth. However the same cannot be said about the staff at the Horeshoe. We had booked for a family and upon entering the restaurant were greeted without a smile and rudeness to be frank. Also the waitress then got snooty with my wife informing her that there were no highchairs available, upon informing her we had requested this when we had booked she sighed and went off and came back with a highchair. This place was full of pretentious service, the Camden town beer is great and to come to the home of it was meant to be fun, but not a great way to kick off when you cannot sustain the level of charm and service that the brand demands. We debated whether to stay or not, but thought we should as the food was recommended and the environment seemed nice. I'm glad we did as the chef's came up trumps and I have to say the Roast was a good one. The pork was superb, cooked well with excellent crackling. You can tell there was a lot of love to the food, so fair play to the chefs, nice work. The poor service continued, until the server swapped over and from then on it got slightly better. The dessert was mediocre. A banana, cream and ice cream dessert, pre made and very average. £6.50 for something pre made and average is poor for a pub of this standard. Therefore let's say roasts are great, service is terrible, desserts are very average. read more

The best food you can get in Hampstead. A proper gastropub and without trying to be brassy about it. Great atmosphere and 100% sure you will not be disappointed with the quality of the food served. Brilliant. read more

Since the Horseshoe redecorated in 2015 it's a much nicer place to sit with a few beers and some snacks. The food has always been very good quality, although the veg options can be very limited. Unfortunately the service is a little hit and miss. Their efficiency and friendliness depends on who is serving and how busy they are, which is a shame. read more

This bar has potential to be a neighborhood gem but needs to improve on friendlier and more attentive service. I write this review after multiple visits. It is usually quite busy & difficult to get a table. If you want to eat in the restaurant- they have additional seating behind the main bar. Be prepared to wait though as staff does not immediately come to help.The food is good but is a bit pricey. They have a lot of cool craft beers from the camden town brewery & also some American Lager's. Drinks are also a bit pricey but I suppose you are paying for a more eclectic selection. Solid 3 stars as would be willing to pay more if service was more attentive. read more

Love this place! I'm a big fan of the Camden brewery and do coming here to drink makes me happy. In addition, the staff went out of their way to find us a spot to sit so we could have lunch one day. This will become a regular drinking hole. read more

Excellent food and delightful atmosphere and service. Stopped here on our way out of London and was the perfect meal before a long flight. Thank you! read more

A great place for lunch on a Sunday! Good selection of beers. We had the mussels and shrimp with mayo & chips - both very tasty. The restaurant lets in a lot of natural light, so it's not your typical dark-pub feel. I'm sure traditionalists don't take to it, but for the young and modern who like gastropubs, this is the place in Hampstead! read more

This is a really lovely gastropub, the food is really delicious. its quite pricey, but im a big fan of a good pub lunch and im willing to pay quite a lot for a really hearty one. the horseshoe seems to love the meat and two veg idea, and it is all really tasty. the drinks are normally cheap, the beer is good, not a very extensive menu but it'll do! also has a really nice local crowd coming in, very friendly atmosphere, you may feel a little snubbed though if you are not a hamstead local! read more

This really is rather depressing. Surrounded by noisy loud mouthed estate agents and pints poured bt private school waiters who think they're too good to be working there. WHen it opened it promised to be a micro brewery but I havent seen any of it since then. All there is are Heineken etc, it's pretty boring. The two times I've been there to eat the service was so slow I walked out. Go somewhere else would be my advice. read more

I dare to call myself a regular. I do pop in regularly for a beer as their selection is impressive. The unfortunate thing is service. Unapproachable and slow, really wanted to try their food but after few attempts to order we sadly gave up and ended up at the Flask (although I don't even consider their food that good). My advice - stick to the booze and avoid table service... There is none anyway... read more

Great steak and chips! Came in today and had a great lunch, couple of pints. Like the new construction. Clean and cozy for a nice afternoon chow down. Staff is friendly and accommodating. read more

This is one of my fave pubs in London. However like most places they should offer more vegetarian options. I am tired of spelt mushroom risotto or risotto in any shape or form. Also most vegetarians hate goats cheese - fact! So please don't lumber us with this again. There are so many imaginative and amazing recipes for vegetarians - so chefs please provide more tasty options as dining out is not so fun for us and we love food as much as the meat lovers! Don't get me wrong I love this pub and you are not the only guilty party! read more