Tapping The Admiral

London, United Kingdom

4.4

Closed now

8 reviews

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Telephone:
+44 20 7267 6118
Website:
www.tappingtheadmiral.co.uk
Address:
77 Castle Road Camden Town, London, United Kingdom, NW1 8SU
Camden Town
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
500 ftKentish Town West
630 ftHarmood Street
820 ftFerdinand Street
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Accepts Credit Cards
Yes
Bike Parking
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Good for Groups
Yes
Noise Level
Average
Good For Dancing
No
Alcohol
Full Bar
Happy Hour
Yes
Coat Check
No
Smoking
Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Has TV
Yes
Dogs Allowed
Yes

Today

Today 12:00 pm – 12:00 am
Closed now
Local time (London) 00:49 Friday, 29 November 2024

Business hours

Monday 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Tuesday 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Wednesday 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Thursday 12:00 pm – 12:00 am
Friday 12:00 pm – 12:00 am
Saturday 12:00 pm – 12:00 am
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

2013 CAMRA North London Pub of the Year.

Friendly community pub specializing in traditional cask ale and craft beers from small producers. Home-​cooked British food including the awesome hand-​made pies, fish & chips, burgers, salads and £6 lunches during the week. Great Sunday roasts from 12 every Sunday.

6 to 8 locally brewed cask, keg & bottled beers all served to the highest standard.

History

Established in 2011.

Bucking the trend, Tapping the Admiral opened after being derilict (under a different name) for 5 years. Originally named the Trafalgar, the new owners wanted to retain the maritime theme but with a unique twist. The new name comes from a tale of sailors ‘tapping’ the barrel of rum Admiral Nelson was supposed to have been shipped back to London in after his death at the battle of Trafalgar in 1805.

While the story is not historically accurate, the term ‘tapping the admiral’, meaning to take a sneaky drink, seemed entirely appropriate for this little backstreet pub.

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8 reviews of Tapping The Admiral

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Place rating: 5
London, United Kingdom
Behold, the greatest pub in the world? Why, you ask? Because it has a fluffy black cat sitting on a tiny sofa next to a fireplace. I can see you nodding your head and saying, ‘yes, this does sound like the greatest’. As a non-​animal owner, I love pets in pubs. In fact, I wish I could set up my own chain of places called Pubs with Pets.
Anyway, the rest of the pub is pretty good too. They do an insane selection of giant pies with mashed potato. The whole night I was there, plates and plates of pies went whizzing by my head and I was in pie-​dreamland. Picture it now, ‘Pubs with Pets ‘N’ Pies’. I’d be a millionaire.
Aside from the pets and pies, it’s a genuinely nice local boozer with loads of room to sit down with friends. Music choices are great and the warmth of the fireplace just makes you want to move in and curl up next to it.
Go here, you won’t regret it.
Place rating: 4
London, United Kingdom
Really good food, lovely beers and nice staff. A nice littlelocal that brings on a mix of clientele. If you’re in the area, it’s worth a visit.
Place rating: 5
London, United Kingdom
When here a few weeks ago with a mate. Nice pub good selection of ales on tap. Vast improvement from when it was the tavern in the town.
Place rating: 4
London, United Kingdom
Quirky little pub hidden in the back streets of Kentish Town. Loved the random décor (lampshade, bookshelf, cool lights in the garden/​outdoor area). The staff are really friendly and if you’re a fan of ales, it’s the place to go (they let you sample the ales and beers in shot glasses too). If you’re in the Camden area, it’s definitely worth the short walk there.
Place rating: 4
London, United Kingdom
Steak pies here are definitely the way to go with a bit of Elvis in the background. A great pub quiz on the Wednesday and this pub has all the trimmings. Lots of different bitters and real ales. Alas no stouts. Other big plus, close to the overground, so can stumble home safely.
Place rating: 4
London, United Kingdom
A top notch pub tucked down a quiet street. There are several rooms to explore, plus a tucked away back garden area in an alleyway. The keg beers are pretty regular, but there are always some top notch local or regional cask beers, which rotate constantly. This is one of those pubs that now house a Thai restaurant instead of a traditional kitchen, and their red curry is stellar. The best part about Tapping the Admiral? It’s affordable (I could almost say cheap). Two pints and two entrees will barely set you back £20.
Generally it’s a pretty low key place, and they sometimes have pretty decent live music (not sure if it’s a regular thing).
Place rating: 5
London, United Kingdom
Great local’s pub, but welcoming to newcomers. Reputation for pies, but new menu (today!) is fantastic, and veggies get a good shout. Beer is exceptional, range and quality. Can’t stay away!
Place rating: 4
London, United Kingdom
This pub serves some really good beers, especially when
they offer up the dangerously strong nectar that is Redemption Big Chief.
Can get annoyingly cramped in places around the pub and I’ve never really felt
too much of an atmosphere here, in part because of this layout. I still like it
a lot though.
The name has nothing to do with sex with a seafarer.