{"id":7905,"date":"2015-11-13T16:33:47","date_gmt":"2015-11-13T16:33:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.hostelworld.com\/?p=7905"},"modified":"2026-09-17T00:20:44","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T00:20:44","slug":"uncover-the-secret-best-things-to-do-in-camden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/uncover-the-secret-best-things-to-do-in-camden\/","title":{"rendered":"Things to Do in Camden: Away from the Tourist Traps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Even though its heydays of the 1960s and 1990s have been and gone, Camden still has so much to offer, whether it\u2019s to long-time Londoners or wet behind the ears visitors. Brush shoulders with leathery punks, gloomy goths and patchouli-oiled hippies on your way to some of these excellent Frugl favourites. Don\u2019t be fooled by the endless tourist traps, there still plenty of cool things to do in Camden for the discerning visitor\u2026<\/p>\n<div class=\"article\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<h2><b>Yumchaa<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7906 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/1_wGxj8mZ.jpg\" alt=\"Best Things to Do in Camden - Yumchaa\" width=\"535\" height=\"535\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you need somewhere to get away from the bustle of the market, which resembles your Nan\u2019s front room but with slightly more distressed furniture, then Yumchaa is that place. A huge array of teas, kitten-soft sumptuous cakes and delicious baguettes are all available, whether you\u2019re stopping off for a quick bite and cuppa or want to hole up for the day with a good book.<\/p>\n<p><em>Opening Times: Monday \u2013 Friday 9am \u2013 6pm; Saturday and Sunday 8:30am \u2013 7pm (Parkway) 9am \u2013 6:30pm 35\/37 Park Way, (The Old Palmer\u2019s Pet Shop), NW1 7PN and 91\/92, Camden Lock Place, Upper Walkway West Yard, NW1 8AF<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><b>Colonel Fawcett<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7907 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/2_00ZQ06q.jpg\" alt=\"Best Things to Do in Camden - Colonel Fawcett\" width=\"535\" height=\"457\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Hidden away on Randolph Street, near to Camden Road station, this excellent boutique boozer offers pretty much everything you could wish for from a 21st Century pub. It\u2019s got a wider array of gins than your three-times divorced Aunt Marjorie, an award-winning roast, affordable weekday lunches (Chicken, Leek &amp; Ham Pie, Mustard Mash, Kale Coriander Spiced Vegetables, Cracked Wheat, Yoghurt, Toasted Almonds for just \u00a37.50) and a thumping party rhythm of a Friday\/Saturday night without ever being uncomfortably full.<\/p>\n<p><em>Opening Times: Monday \u2013 Thursday Middday \u2013 Midnight; Friday Midday \u2013 1am; Saturday 11am \u2013 1am; Sunday Midday \u2013 11pm. 1 Randolph Street, Camden, NW1 0SS<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><b>Green Note<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7909 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/3_0kebSgb.jpg\" alt=\"Best Things to Do in Camden - Green Note\" width=\"535\" height=\"352\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This gorgeous little music venue is now a staple of Camden Town, bringing the finest in roots, acoustic and world music to its boutique stage, with the tastiest vegan and vegetarian (probably roots too) food alongside. Tickets are rarely more than a tenner and you can enjoy rollicking ragtime and seductive sultry jazz or some raucous inbred bluegrass.<\/p>\n<p><em>Opening Times: Monday \u2013 Thursday\/Sunday 7pm \u2013 11pm; Friday\/Saturday 7pm \u2013 Midnight. 106 Parkway, London NW1 7AN<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><b>Casa Tua<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7910 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/4_TnXiqYT.jpg\" alt=\"Best Things to Do in Camden - Casa Tua\" width=\"535\" height=\"301\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Away from the pebble-dash-faced teenage Goth hordes, there\u2019s room for some true Mediterranean class in Camden. This tiny coffee shop-cum-restaurant packs in all kinds of delights, whether it\u2019s authentically excellent coffee, elegant wines or indulgent Banoffee Pie. Giuseppe and Francesco are consistently warm hosts and are always delighted to introduce visitors to their latest delicious import. All served with suave charm and an endless jazz soundtrack on their old-fashioned gramophone record.<\/p>\n<p><em>Opening Times: 9am \u2013 11pm<\/em><em>176 Royal College St, London NW1 0SP<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Forge<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7911 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/5_F3UierM.jpg\" alt=\"Best Things to Do in Camden - The Forge\" width=\"535\" height=\"301\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Since opening in 2009 The Forge has embodied the vibrancy, charm, and eclecticism of Camden Town, bringing together the diversity of London\u2019s eclectic music scene under one roof with a 300 capacity \u2013 making it an intimate setting and firm favourite amongst musicians and music-lovers alike. As a not-for-profit organisation, everything The Forge receives goes back into an ever-expanding programme including DJ &amp; club nights, comedy, children\u2019s events, art exhibitions and workshops.<\/p>\n<p><em>Opening Times: Tuesday \u2013 Thursday 10am \u2013 midnight; Friday \u2013 Saturday 10am \u2013 1am; Sunday 10am \u2013 10.30pm. 3-7 Delancey St, London NW1 7NL<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><b>The Constitution<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7912 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/6_ts9gkC9.jpg\" alt=\"Best Things to Do in Camden - The Constitution\" width=\"535\" height=\"401\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This canal-side Camden classic is the perfect pub, whatever the season. In summertime you can enjoy their characterful beer garden and a dirty burger, whilst in the winter you can warm yourself down in the basement with their party nights full of soul, ska and rock \u2019n\u2019 roll. It\u2019s just had a makeover as well, so expect some authentically grumpy old-school regulars amid the gorgeous new interiors.<\/p>\n<p><em>Opening Times: Monday \u2013 Saturday 11am \u2013 Midnight,; Sunday Midday \u2013 10:30pm. 42 St Pancras Way, London NW1 0QT<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><b>Our Black Heart<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7914 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/7_dMwUwfS.jpg\" alt=\"Best Things to Do in Camden - Our Black Heart\" width=\"535\" height=\"401\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Tucked away down Greenland Place, this rocker and punk pub is a great way point between the Camden classic World\u2019s End and the new upstart Brewdog. The bar is decked out in stylish tattoo-influenced art work, serves excellent rum, ales and cocktails and has a consistently loud and angry jukebox. The upstairs room regularly hosts great nights, including Josie Long\u2019s Lost Treasures, activist comic Chris Coltrane\u2019s Lolitics and a range of ear-bleedingly good metal and rock bands.<\/p>\n<p><em>Opening Times: Monday\/ Tuesday 3pm \u2013 11:30pm Wednesday\/Thursday 3pm \u2013 1am; Friday\/Saturday Midday- 2am; Sunday Midday \u2013 11pm. 2-3 Greenland Place, NW1 0AP<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><b>Etcetera Theatre<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7915 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/8_wKUMlhk1.jpg\" alt=\"Best Things to Do in Camden - Etcetera Theatre\" width=\"535\" height=\"401\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Located above the great Oxford Arms pub, this tremendous little box theatre plays host to top Fringe productions, as well as improv, stand-up and a fair few major names trying out new material. Keep your eyes peeled as you could see a star of tomorrow take the stage or even someone like Simon Amstell running through new stuff before a new tour.<\/p>\n<p><em>265 Camden High St, London NW1 7BU<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><b>Joe\u2019s<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7916 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/9_xxotvgQ.jpg\" alt=\"Best Things to Do in Camden - Joe\u2019s\" width=\"535\" height=\"401\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you want some good, old-fashioned, no-nonsense weekend fun, then Joe\u2019s is probably the pick of Camden. Opposite the sentinel that is The Roundhouse, Joe\u2019s offers good cheer, outstanding hot dogs, perfect rock \u2019n\u2019 roll playlists and an over-21\u2019s policy to keep out the cocksure young palookas.<\/p>\n<p><em>Opening Times: 5pm \u2013 3am, every day. 78 \u2013 79 Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8AR<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><b>Camden Comedy Club<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-7917 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hostelworld.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/10_NkZt6pk.jpg\" alt=\"Best Things to Do in Camden - Camden Comedy Club\" width=\"535\" height=\"401\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For as long as we can remember The Camden Head has hosted comedy in it\u2019s top room, but in the past 12 months it has been transformed by promoter Lucy Danser. It now runs 7 nights a week, with Friday and Saturday nights hosting some of the finest talent on the London and international circuit, whilst the rest of the week there are a cornucopia of comic delight and intrigue, including work-in-progress shows from massive TV names, improvised comedy and batshit-crazy comedy experiments.<\/p>\n<p><em>Opening Times: 7pm \u2013 11pm Every day. 100 Camden High St, London NW1 0LU<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Guest post by Frugl Ben.<\/em> <em>&#8216;For more great local events and <a href=\"\/blog\/13-best-free-apps-for-surviving-london\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">offers<\/a> going on in London every day check out <a href=\"http:\/\/www.frugl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"post links\">Frugl<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Even though its heydays of the 1960s and 1990s have been and gone, Camden still has so much to offer, whether it\u2019s to long-time Londoners or wet behind the ears visitors. 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