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The Magdala

North London ££ Near Hampstead
Traditional, Historic, Craft Beer
Dog Friendly Beer Garden

A Hampstead pub with a dark claim to fame — it's where Ruth Ellis shot her lover in 1955, becoming the last woman hanged in Britain. Now beautifully refurbished and a CAMRA award winner with cracking ales and atmosphere.

Features

  • CAMRA Pub of the Year 2025
  • Ruth Ellis history
  • Craft ales
  • Refurbished interior
  • Hampstead location

Insider Tip

You can still see bullet holes in the exterior wall from 1955. Ask the staff to point them out.

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