Easily reached by both rail and road, its a great location for an easy trip away from the hustle and bustle of central london. The kit kat club used to hold their meetings there. Fantastic food, to be enjoyed in a beautifully cosy environment makes us one of the best pub restaurants in highgate. Dining at the flask our everchanging menu of fresh, seasonal food has something for everyone on it, lovingly prepared by our expert chefs. The flask, hampstead, london menu, prices, restaurant. It still has two 17th century horseboxes in place, and the main body of the pub dates from around the 1720s, boasting the original shutterwindow bar with the bullseye glass panels. Hampstead londonist things to see and do in london. The flask, hampstead, london updated 2020 restaurant. It stretches from highgate road across northwestern st.
Hampstead village still retains most of its original village charm, despite some of the modern high street names creeping in. We do not know how long these measures will last, but. The flask is a grade ii listed public house at 14 flask walk, hampstead, london, on the site from where the trade in hampstead mineral water was run, and which is mentioned in the eighteenth century novel clarissa. The flask,highgate, london, england the pub is believed to have been named after the flasks of hampstead mineral water that could be purchased here when hampstead was popular for its wells in the 18th century, and the flask, flask walk, hampstead, is another pub nearby. The flask historical youngs pub close to hampstead heath, nw. Nearest tube underground station to the flask tavern, london. Hampstead s shops reflect the artists and professionals who live here, with a number of art galleries, bookshops and antique stores. Mar 01, 1998 as befits a hamlet with a rich literary history, hampstead bristles with bookstores, book clubs, bookish lectures and a regular series of readings by authors.
The book is sold by burgh house, judy greens garden store, 11 flask walk, or direct from the flask walk association po box 59217, london nw3 9fd, for. The tavern business ceased in the 1750s and the grand house subsequently became the private residence of ladies and gentlemen such as lady charlotte rich. Like all good pubs, the flask has its own legends which may or may not be true. The history of the flask tavern makes fascinating reading, from its beginning in the early 18th century as a beer house, through its glory days when it was part of the drunken fourday hampstead fair and gained its censorious description in richardsons novel, clarissa, through to its victorian reincarnation. Pancras and the northern part of hampstead, and at two points reaches well beyond the hendon boundary. One of the best pubs in highgate, we still see famous faces today. Jul, 2016 hampsteads history from prehistoric times to the present is exhibited at the museum, housed in burgh house a queen anne structure, on new end square just off heath street.
Media in category the flask, hampstead the following 5 files are in this category, out of 5 total. The waters of hampstead are no longer taken medicinally, and their former celebrity is now only remembered in the name of the charming little grove called well walk, which leads from flask walk towards the eastern side of the heath, and where there has been set up, as though in mockery of the past, a modern drinkingfountain. I decided to write this one first as i happen to be sitting in it right now. The flask youngs pub gallery near hampstead station, nw. Welcoming a diverse range of customers from post work drinkers to those dining out, its the ideal setting for ultimate relaxation as well as indulgence. The tavern business ceased in the 1750s and the grand house subsequently became the private residence of ladies and gentlemen such as lady charlotte rich, george steevens and thomas sheppard. It has the appearance of an old time boozer, how it was in yesteryear, even though the brewers gave the place a refurb a few years ago. The llewelyn davies brother were the ones who inspired j. A natural spring to the rear of the pub may also have been used for this purpose. Hampstead london 2020 all you need to know before you go. The flask, highgate, london updated 2020 restaurant. The modern hampstead heath is normally considered to be the entire open space of c. Mar 21, 2020 reserve a table at the flask, hampstead, london on tripadvisor. Nearest tube underground station to the flask tavern.
The pubs name the flask comes from the tradition of selling flasks from the pub, which were then used to collect water from the springs around highgate and nearby hampstead heath. One of north londons best known pubs, rebuilt in 1874 and bought by youngs in 1904. He lives in a broken down shack but happy with his life. The hampstead conundrum was definitively solved 16 years ago when beth coventry transformed a rundown pub into the architectural georgian gem the menus have evolved over time and now under the aegis of head chef, new zealander greg smith, they are innovative without being intimidating, responsively seasonal and in parts as cosy as a pair of. The flask in hampstead london a classic victorian pub that serves good youngs beers. The flask is a hampstead institution, loved in equal. The flask a gorgeous old victorian treasure, rich in history and famous for its character and reserved original screens. The flask menu, menu for the flask, hampstead, london zomato uk. There are two separate entrances, each with etched glass doors, taking you into either the public bar to the left or saloon bar to the right. Every good historic pub should have a haunting or two, and the flask is no. The food served at the flask was hit and miss, and had a service to match. Keith fawkes bookstores flask walk, hampstead village. Although just a few miles away from the busy centre of london, hampstead is unique in appearance, ambiance and history, and to explore its cobbled lanes, to gaze upon its picturesque residences, or to take in the jawdropping vistas afforded by its breezy heights, are experiences devoutly to be wished. Talking location with author carol cooper hampstead, london.
It lies on the edge of hampstead heath near kenwood house. The wells bar and restaurant wells tavern, hampstead. Contact the flask for a warm welcome, superb drinks, and. Secondhand and antiquarian bookshops in the uk 2020. Get in touch today and let us take the stress out of organising your christmas party this year. A veritable hampstead institution, originally the lower flask, which, after its acquisition by youngs, underwent a sympathetic refurbishment, albeit one that was somewhat controversial with locals. For centuries it was just a quiet village like many others in england where the people grew crops and grazed animals. Jan 14, 2018 john constable grave, dracula and peter pan the cemetery at st. Designed specifically for travelers with limited time in london, this tour allows you to check off a range of southern englands historical attractions in just one day by eliminating the hassle of traveling between each one independently. Treating of the history and the use of the flask as principle accessory to the firearm. Flask walk, a characteristic pedestrian street in the hearth of hampstead, residential area in north london. It is a grade ii listed building, dating back to the 16th century.
From its inception, through the ages until the popular acceptance of the metallic cartridge ray riling on. The flask ticks all the boxes for a good sunday roast. Set in the leafy suburbs of londons fashionable highgate, the flask is on highgate west hill, half way between archway and highgate underground stations. With its preserved victorian features, two roaring fireplaces and a passionate, dedicated service team, the flask truly is the perfect venue for any festive celebration, with space to accommodate both formal dining and standing drinks bookings. The flask the flask pub in hampstead is a beautiful victorian treasure thats become a modern example of the traditional london pub.
The spaniards inn is an historic pub on spaniards road between hampstead and highgate in london, england. One day she spots him being beaten up so calls the police and goes to see him, so after this she starts to fall for him and helps him from being evicted. The flask pub in hampstead is a beautiful victorian treasure thats become a modern example of the traditional london pub. In 1992 hampstead partners was formed under the umbrella of hampstead financial by chris foster, jay wentz and norm root. Hampstead london 2020 all you need to know before you. Keith fawkes, at flask walka side alley off hampstead high streetis crammed from floor to ceiling with used books, making it difficult to leave without a discovered volume or two. An american widowed woman left in debt by her unfaithfull husband finds a man living on the land of hampstead. The flask is a pretty decent pub and probably my main drinking spot if i happen to be on hampstead high street. The flask is a hampstead institution, loved in equal measures by locals and visitors to the area, this is an historic pub with real charm. The book, published in 1990, examines the development in midvictorian britain of sensationalism in the popular press and of sensation novels in literature, and the nature and causes of both. It was the summer meeting place of the great literary and political figures of the kitkat club such as walpole.
At the junction of flask walk and well walk, and nearly opposite the wells. History of hampstead, new hampshire randall, maurice i on. Marek larwood goes on a ghost walk around hampstead, taking in church row, the spaniards, hampstead heath and the flask pub and trying to spot famous ghosts such as that of highwayman dick turpin. John at hampstead is the final resting place of many famous people. The flask is a youngs pub with a great outside space close to hampstead heath, hampstead station and the high street, royal free hospital. While we expect it to ship by 06202020, some orders may take longer than anticipated due to current circumstances. Early flats in hampstead town included albany flats in flask walk in 1893, followed by hampstead hill mansions in downshire hill 1896, northcote house and mansions at the corner of heath street and hampstead square 18978, and streatley flats in streatley place 1898. We are sorry to say that, in line with the governments request, we are now temporarily closed. When mcdonalds tried to open up a shop in the high street, in a grade ii listed building, there was strong local opposition, and eventually they had to agree to a severely toned down frontage, so hampstead s mcdonalds is like no other. The upper flask was a tavern near the top of hampstead hill in the 18th century which sold flasks of water from the hampstead spa. Sign at an historic pub, the flask, in flask walk, hampstead, london nw3. The pub is believed to have been named after the flasks of hampstead mineral water that could be purchased here when hampstead was popular for its wells in the 18th century, and the flask, flask walk, hampstead, is another pub nearby.
This is a wonderful pub with a great atmosphere and a lot of history. They did a good job for it to keep its original character. About the flask the flask harks back to an era when highgate was a small village on the outskirts of london and the stable block the oldest part of our pub dates back to 1663. The flask, hampstead village, london, england the flask hamstead street, london flask walk is a pedestrian alleyway just off the street, keeping a quirky, independent identity. This is a nice traditional two bar pub down a quiet side street just around the corner from hampstead tube station. Have a relaxing drink and british pub food with outside space and a great selection of drinks in north west london menu. Flask walk in hampstead london an alleyway of quirky shops just off the high street. The flask hampstead menu view the menu for the flask london on zomato for delivery, dineout or takeaway, the flask menu and prices.
Reserve a table at the flask, hampstead, london on tripadvisor. If the area you wish to book does not show then we are unfortunately fully booked but do please. Hampstead is mentioned in the title of the book black swine in the sewers of hampstead by thomas boyle. The flask menu, menu for the flask, hampstead, london. One autumn saturday i went on a walk around hampstead with my camera and marco polo guide to follow its recommended hampstead walking route so i could write this blog post and give you the inspiration to visit hampstead and information on where you should head to see the best of hampstead including lots of history, cute streets, beautiful. Flask book box hidden flask, novelty cocktail, novel. The annals of hampstead put this at heath house now a private house at no. A brief history of hampstead, london local histories. A gorgeous old victorian treasure, rich in history and famous for its character and reserved original screens. Let us host your event at the flask, with wonderful areas bookable for drinks and dining celebrations for groups between 14 and 20 people.
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