Historical version 2 of Sir Richard Steele, NW3 4RL (view current version)
- 020 7483 1261
- 97 Haverstock Hill, NW3 4RL (streetmap) (osm) (gmap) (bingmap) (streetview)
- sirrichardsteele.com
- 11am-midnight Mon-Sat; noon-11:30pm Sun
A large ramshackle pub between on Haverstock Hill (between Chalk Farm and Belsize Park stations).
This pub comprises mainly a large room curving around a prominent bar area, with a number of smaller but quite capacious rooms tucked away behind the bar in various directions. There's a large beer garden outside, just off the street, with plenty of tables and some cover.
The most striking feature of the pub is that it's crammed with antique curious, signs and ephemera. There's a painted ceiling which isn't quite the match of the Sistine Chapel but is still somewhat impressive. Seating is comfortable, but the place gets very busy of a Friday evening, with a range of clientele from long-time regulars to local kids.
On a visit in June 2008, ales on handpump were Bass, Adnam's East Green Carbon Neutral, and a tasty pint of Flowers IPA (which they had on offer at £2/pint). Other standard lagers were offered, as well as a wine list.
Thai food is served noon-3pm and 6pm-10pm Monday, noon-3pm and 6pm-10:30pm Tuesday to Friday, noon-10:30pm Saturday, and noon-10pm Sunday. Mains are around £7, and my noodles were perfectly decent and attractively presented.
See also: