The Lock Tavern
Camden
££ · Pub
Contact
- Phone +44 20 7482 7163
- Website Visit site ↗
- Address 35 Chalk Farm Rd, London NW1 8AJ, London NW1 8AJ
Opening hours
- Mon 12:00 – 23:00
- Tue 12:00 – 23:00
- Wed 12:00 – 23:00
- Thu 12:00 – 23:30
- Fri 12:00 – 01:00
- Sat 12:00 – 01:00
- Sun 12:00 – 22:30
Good to know
- Live music
- Dog friendly
- Beer garden
- Cocktails
- LGBTQ+ welcoming
Upcoming at The Lock Tavern
About The Lock Tavern
The Lock Tavern is one of Camden's best-known pubs, set on Chalk Farm Road in the NW1 8AJ postcode close to Camden Market and the canal lock. A black-fronted corner building topped with a roof terrace, it has long been a landmark of the area's music and drinking scene.
The pub hosts live music and DJs, welcomes dogs and LGBTQ+ guests, serves cocktails and spreads across several spaces including its rooftop and outdoor seating. That mix makes it as much a night-out destination as a daytime local.
It keeps late hours, open from midday every day and running until 1am on Friday and Saturday, with an 11:30pm close on Thursday and 11pm earlier in the week. Sunday winds down a little earlier at 10:30pm.
Right in the heart of Camden, it sits within a short walk of Camden Town and Chalk Farm stations and the cluster of bars and venues nearby, making it a natural anchor for a night in the area.
Getting there
The Lock TavernNW1 8AJ
Nearby venues
- The Libra Theatre Cafe NW1 8AJ
- Pescobar Seafood London Camden
- The Roundhouse NW1 8EH
- The Dark Horse Camden NW1 8AH
- The Dark Horse Stables NW1 8AH
- The Dark Horse Terrace NW1 8AH
- Camden Market North Yard NW1 8AH
- Lucky Club Camden
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Lock Tavern known for?
It is one of Camden's landmark pubs, known for live music and DJs and its rooftop terrace on Chalk Farm Road. It blends a daytime local with a music-led night-out venue.
What are the opening hours at The Lock Tavern?
It opens at midday every day. It runs until 1am on Friday and Saturday, 11:30pm on Thursday, 11pm Monday to Wednesday, and 10:30pm on Sunday.
Does The Lock Tavern have live music?
Yes. Live music and DJs are a core part of what the pub offers, alongside its bar, cocktails and rooftop space.
Is The Lock Tavern dog friendly and does it have outdoor space?
Yes to both. Dogs are welcome and the pub has outdoor seating including its well-known roof terrace, plus it is LGBTQ+ welcoming.
Where is The Lock Tavern and how do I get there?
It is on Chalk Farm Road in Camden, NW1, near the market and canal lock. Camden Town and Chalk Farm on the Northern line are both a short walk away.