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Discover Chalk Farm’s 4 best spots for your trip in London

From the classic Jazz Cafe and Glass Coffee, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.

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Jazz Cafe

★ 4.5 · 5,879 reviews

Discover Jazz Cafe, Camden's go-to spot for dinner and live music. Enjoy a plate of good food before settling into the intimate standing-room crowd for jazz, soul, funk, or hip-hop acts late into the night.

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Reasons to go

Dinner tables overlook the stage from a balcony level, giving diners an elevated view of performances
Books a mix of jazz, soul, funk, and hip-hop acts rather than sticking to one genre
Standing-room floor sits close to the stage, creating an intimate setting for a live music venue

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Typical visit

2h30

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Best time

evening or late night

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Walking intensity

Easy pace

☕Coffeebreak$ · Budget-friendly

Glass Coffee

★ 4.9 · 686 reviews

Grab a cup at Glass Coffee, a takeaway counter tucked inside Camden's BoxPark. Order a genuinely excellent espresso from the knowledgeable staff and sip it as you continue exploring, skipping the area's forgettable tourist cafés.

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Reasons to go

Located inside BoxPark on Camden High Street, a converted shipping-container market.
Takeaway-only counter with a 4.9 rating from nearly 700 reviews.
Staff are noted for offering detailed knowledge about the coffee they serve.

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Typical visit

25 min

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Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

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Walking intensity

Easy pace

⚽Sport$$$ · Expensive

Paddleboarding London

★ 5.0 · 157 reviews

Get on the water with Paddleboarding London, launching from the Pirate Castle in Camden. Follow friendly instructors through beginner basics, then glide along the quiet, green canals for a fresh perspective on the city.

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Reasons to go

Sessions launch from the Pirate Castle near Camden, a distinctive canalside landmark.
Paddleboarding tours travel along London's quieter canal network rather than the Thames.
Instructors guide beginners from scratch, making it accessible with no prior experience needed.

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Typical visit

1h30

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Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening

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Walking intensity

Moderate walking

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Best season

Summer

🏛️LandmarkBoat CruiseFrom $31

Canal Boat Ride on Camden Lock

★ 4.6 · 1,232 reviews

Glide along Regent's Canal on a narrowboat ride from Camden Lock. Settle in for a slow 90-minute float past houseboats, canalside cafes, and working locks, trading market crowds for a waterline view of London.

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Reasons to go

The route runs from Camden Lock toward Little Venice, offering a waterline view of London distinct from the Thames cruises.
The ride lasts about 90 minutes at a slow, gentle pace rather than a quick sightseeing dash.

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Typical visit

1h30

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Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

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Walking intensity

Easy pace