The Colonel Fawcett
19th-century gastropub with 30+ varieties of gin, hosting occasional music, comedy and club nights.
Brunch · Camden
Temptation Coffee Bar is a warm, old-style Portuguese café tucked down a quiet side street in NW1, where simple, honest food — think toasties, smoothies and traditional bites — makes for a genuinely relaxed family visit. The owners are friendly and welcoming, and the laid-back atmosphere suits families well; highchairs are available and the place is easy to navigate with a buggy, plus there's outdoor space if the weather plays ball. There's no dedicated children's menu, but the unfussy, homestyle food tends to go down well with little ones all the same.

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19th-century gastropub with 30+ varieties of gin, hosting occasional music, comedy and club nights.
Pub spot in Camden.
High-ceilinged pub with tiled exterior, wooden floors and a petanque area in its leafy beer garden.