Lord Stanley, Kentish Town  fancyapint.com rated pub, rated3 pints - click for an explanation of our ratings

location:

Kentish Town

address:

51 Camden Park Road, NW1 9BH

phone:

0871 258 7690*
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nearest stations:

Caledonian Road London Underground station
(770m) - zone 2

Kentish Town London Underground station
(800m) - zone 2

Camden Road London Overground station
(910m)

Caledonian Road and Barnsbury London Overground station
(1.1Km)

Tufnell Park London Underground station
(1.1Km) - zone 2

bus routes:

29, 253 bus info

how to find it:

Although Caledonian Road is nearer, a more pleasant walk can be had from Kentish Town or Camden. From Kentish Town tube, turn right and then head down Leighton Road. Keep going for a good five minutes before taking a right down Torriano Avenue. Follow it to the end and cross over into Camden Park Road where you'll see it on the right.

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nearby attraction(s):

The Forum (1Km)

picture of Lord Stanley
Coming from the people who made the Lansdowne in Primrose Hill the dreadful place it is, hopes weren't high for the Lord Stanley. As such, perhaps our positive rating reflects a sigh of relief as much as anything else. Sure, its stripped out, but they had sense to keep most of what was left behind by the Victorians and Edwardians, so an impressive ceiling, wood panelling and fireplaces are still here to appreciate. Its a shame however the original bar appears to have been mucked about with, apparently to facilitate an open kitchen. It seems they wanted it so badly, aesthetic shortcomings have been ignored. Still, its the clientele who distinguish the Lord Stanley from its older sister. Perhaps because the area isn't as fashionable as Primrose Hill, there's a distinct lack of wannabe fashionistas wearing oversized sunglasses at night. Instead, there's a good mix of locals simply relaxing, with a few eccentrics and geezers for good measure. Here's hoping that doesn't change.

reviewed:
25/02/2008
reviewed by redcat

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