The Southampton Arms
7 people recommendvia r/london, r/AskLondon7 comments cited below
What people say, in short
People recommend The Southampton Arms near Kentish Town. Two commenters call it a cracking or great pub, one says it is one of London's best pubs for proper beer and cider, and another names it their personal favourite for cask ales. One suggests walking up to it from Hampstead Heath, and another calls it an amazing pub.
Address
The Southampton Arms, 139 Highgate Rd, London NW5 1LE, United Kingdom
At a glance
- Known for
- Cask ales, Beer and cider
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/JanonymousAnonymous in r/london · Aug 2024
Calls the Southampton Arms a cracking pub, seen during a canal cycle ride.
- Recommendsu/unkleden in r/AskLondon · Nov 2023
Suggests walking up to it as a stop near the Heath.
- Recommendsu/Dosdemayo in r/london · Nov 2024ambience
Says they run an amazing pub.
- Recommendsu/liquidpig in r/london · Oct 2026
Calls it a great pub and says it is near the commenter.
- Recommendsu/Virt_McPolygon in r/london · Jan 2024variety
Calls it one of London's best pubs for proper beer and cider.
- Recommendsu/robfurnell in r/AskLondon · Nov 2023
Names it as their personal favourite for cask ales.
- Recommendsu/bman198628 in r/AskLondon · Nov 2023
Calls it an institution, agreeing with the earlier tip.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.