<![CDATA[Greater London - Camden - Belsize Park - Eating, Drinking and Nightlife - Reviews]]> http://www.welovelocal.com Reviews from welovelocal.com en Fantastic atmosphere! http://www.welovelocal.com/en/london/camden/belsize-park/cafes/starbucks-nw32ag.html#r43701 Wonderful place to chill out and the staff are really friendly. I have never been made so welcome in any other Starbucks during my years of travelling. Well done guys! Nigel and Camella Thompson

]]> Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:29:01 BST Great Gastropub - perfect fore refuelling after a walk on the heath http://www.welovelocal.com/en/london/camden/belsize-park/pubs/the-magdala-nw32sb.html#r27505 It's not to everyone's taste, but it has all the ingredients to satisfy me. Good quality gastropub fare, Leffe on a tap and a lazy Sunday afternoon feeling.

I should also admit to eating there on a first date with my girlfriend. We're still together 7 years later so maybe I'm biased. We had a fantastic Banoffee Pie that afternoon and I've since had a truly memorable mushroom soup (with a splash of truffle oil).

They get extra points for having a Dyson Airblade instead of the standard ineffective hand dryer.

]]> Sun, 04 May 2008 16:12:04 BST A Mixed Bag http://www.welovelocal.com/en/london/camden/belsize-park/pubs/the-freemasons-arms-nw31nt.html#r27074 I've had a mixed bag of experiences in this pub.

It was the subject of a huge redevelopment a few years ago when the whole place was overhauled. Unfortunately, the rumour was that they hadn't sized the kitchen properly and for a long time after the renovation it wasn't possible to eat at a table outside. This was a bit disappoointment as the outside seating area is large and is one of the best things about the pub. I'm not sure if this is still the case or not.

The decor inside is very chic and so are the people a lot of the time (I guess that is what you get with hanging out in Hampstead). The food is good, although it is wortwhile booking a table.

We've had a mixed bag of service, with sometimes with fairly offhand and snooty waiting staff, and other times very friendly.

]]> Fri, 02 May 2008 16:09:12 BST Great Italian Food http://www.welovelocal.com/en/london/camden/belsize-park/italian-restaurants/artigiano-nw34ax.html#r19417 This is a great italian restaurant. They do special 2 and 3 course dinner for a reasonable price too. The service is very good and if its nearby it is a real treat.

]]> Tue, 22 Apr 2008 09:56:05 BST Good if you can hire the whole top floor for karaoke http://www.welovelocal.com/en/london/camden/belsize-park/chinese-restaurants/weng-wah-house-nw32ae.html#r17343 This is a nice restaurant if you can hire the whole top floor for karaoke. I've been here a few times and by far the best times were had when there for bigger parties and you aren't sharing the top floor and karaoke facilities with other parties. I wouldn't rate the food as being that great. Don't get me wrong it is good, but I've had some good meals and some bad meals there. The portion sizes are a little small too and the last time I went there a lot of us left hungry. I definitely recommend it if there are a lot of you and you can book out the whole top floor as the karaoke is really fun and the "Chinese Elvis" host is great, making sure everyone is having fun.

]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:12:17 BST Nice Meal http://www.welovelocal.com/en/london/camden/belsize-park/american-restaurants/tootsies-nw32ag.html#r13738 I diasgree with the earlier review - i have been to tootsies a number of time now and have always had good service at good prices. There is loads to chose from on the menu and there is even an Annabel Karmel menu for children - which is fantastic. The staff have always been very friendly and attentive. Don't be put off - give it a go

]]> Tue, 15 Apr 2008 12:22:44 BST We all scream for ice cream http://www.welovelocal.com/en/london/camden/belsize-park/ice-cream-parlours/marine-ices-nw32bf.html#r9531 Go for the ice cream, stay for the pizza (hang on, no, reverse that - ice cream really doesn't work as a first course). If I'm in the Chalk Farm area I always make a bee-line for this place, because it makes me glad to be alive. Justly famed for its ice cream, Marine Ices is also a superior pizzeria that is well worth a visit. The proprietor is immensely friendly, the food is great - proper pizza with a wide variety of excellent toppings - and the ambience is lively (though, as has been mentioned, the family-friendly nature of the place does mean that you run the risk of sitting next to a children's party).

]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:47:18 GMT Good breakfast, nice folk http://www.welovelocal.com/en/london/camden/belsize-park/cafes/pollys-nw32qb.html#r8942 Ate a very good, big kill or cure fry up breakfast at Polly's this morning (after the night before) and it really hit the spot. Not my usual patch so missed east end prices but it was good, and very necessary so I wasn't complaining! Pretty much opposite Hampstead overline train station and a really good find / hangover cure. They do a vegetarian fried breakfast too I noticed.

]]> Sun, 02 Mar 2008 21:02:38 GMT this is my happy place http://www.welovelocal.com/en/london/camden/belsize-park/ice-cream-parlours/marine-ices-nw32bf.html#r7052 It's famous for the ice cream (there are always queues outside in summer) but the pizza/pasta is pretty special too. I love it because it's totally unpretentious and ice cream makes people happy so there's always a good vibe. Don't go with a hangover though as you're guaranteed to sit next to a kid's birthday party.

]]> Tue, 05 Feb 2008 21:58:11 GMT this is my happy place http://www.welovelocal.com/en/london/camden/belsize-park/ice-cream-parlours/marine-ices-nw32bf.html#r7052 It's famous for the ice cream (there are always queues outside in summer) but the pizza/pasta is pretty special too. I love it because it's totally unpretentious and ice cream makes people happy so there's always a good vibe. Don't go with a hangover though as you're guaranteed to sit next to a kid's birthday party.

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