Walk with us back in time on this unforgettable Hampstead pub crawl as The Historic London Pubcast uncovers the rich tapestry of London pub history in one of the city's most atmospheric neighborhoods. Host Eric Blair leads you through a captivating London pub walking tour, starting with The Flask Hampstead, a former mineral water emporium turned beloved local, and now one of the most famous London pubs with ties to literary legends and tipsy tales.
As the journey continues, we climb to The Hollybush pub, where British pub culture meets Roman traditions and Regency art, before ducking into the Duke of Hamilton pub —saved from luxury flat development by a local rebellion and one very stubborn tree. The episode wraps at the King William IV pub, home to cozy corners, ghost stories, and a curious connection between Ozzy Osbourne and a 19th-century explorer.
These historic Hampstead pubs aren't just places to grab a pint—they're living, breathing characters in London’s long-running story. From haunted London pubs to CAMRA heritage pubs, from literary London pubs to ghost-sighted basements, this episode serves up all the flavor of a true London pub tour. It's perfect listening whether you're planning a Hampstead London walk, hunting for Sunday Roast London pubs, or just dreaming of your next pub stop with a good story in hand.
If you're into London pub stories, pub ghosts, or simply looking for London travel tips with a boozy twist, this is the London pub podcast episode you've been waiting for—your ideal companion for any London travel guide, London history podcast or London travel podcast playlist.
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References
Ted Bruning -- Historic Pubs of London (ISBN 978-0658005022) and London By Pub (ISBN 978-0658005022)
The Flask
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2013/oct/14/100-best-books-clarissa-samuel-richardson
https://whatpub.com/pubs/NLD/6050/flask-hampstead#google_vignette
The Holly Bush
https://www.history.com/topics/ancient-rome/saturnalia
https://alondoninheritance.com/london-streets/holly-bush-hill/
https://londonpubsgroup.camra.org.uk/holly-bush-hampstead
https://www.mylilobridge.com/single-post/2019/07/19/the-holly-bush-the-historical-pub-of-hampstead
England's Mistress: The Infamous Life of Emma Hamilton by Kate Williams, ISBN: 978-0099451839
Duke of Hamilton
https://www.aladyinlondon.com/2011/03/duke-of-hamilton-pub-hampstead-london.html
https://www.cityam.com/london-landlord-bars-the-800-campaigners-that-got-his-pub-listed/
https://www.peculiarlondon.com/blog/t
Website: https://historiclondonpubcast.com
E-mail: hosteric@historiclondonpubcast.com
