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The World's End — Camden landmark pub & live-music venue

A large Victorian Camden pub with mezzanine bars and the Underworld music venue below — where food, tanks of beer and live gigs meet.

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The World's End is a sprawling Camden pub and live-music landmark at 174 Camden High Street, occupying a large Victorian corner site with two bars, mezzanine seating and the Underworld music venue below. The building blends old‑school pub character with lively contemporary touches, serving stone‑baked pizzas, draught beers and regular live shows in a venue long associated with Camden’s music scene.

A brief summary to The World's End

  • 174 Camden High St, London, NW1 0NS, GB
  • +442074821932
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  • Duration: 0.5 to 4 hours
  • Mid ranged
  • Environment icon Indoor
  • Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
  • Monday 12 pm-11 pm
  • Tuesday 12 pm-11 pm
  • Wednesday 12 pm-11 pm
  • Thursday 12 pm-11 pm
  • Friday 12 pm-1 am
  • Saturday 12 pm-1 am
  • Sunday 12 pm-11 pm

Local tips

  • Expect a lively atmosphere after dark when the Underworld hosts gigs; book a table for food if visiting on event nights.
  • The mezzanine offers quieter seating and good sightlines across the main bar area.
  • Menus include stone‑baked pizzas and loaded fries — suitable for sharing before or after shows.
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Building and physical character

The World's End sits on a conspicuous Victorian corner plot in the heart of Camden High Street, its frontage and massing reflecting the late‑19th‑century rebuild that shaped much of the street. Inside, the pub opens into a roomy main bar with a mezzanine balcony, exposed fittings and an atmosphere that balances a working boozer with theatrical touches — fireplaces and dark timber mingle with larger-than-life branding and display pieces that hint at the building’s layered past.

Music underfoot and the Underworld legacy

Beneath the pub is the Underworld, a dedicated live‑music club that transformed the site into an integrated daytime‑to‑late‑night entertainment complex. The existence of a substantial performance space under the bar has shaped the venue’s identity: evenings bring amplified music, club nights and touring bands, while the pub above functions as a pre‑show gathering point with broad counters, big screens and standing space for groups heading to shows.

Culinary and drinking offering

The World's End operates as a full‑service pub kitchen and bar: menus centre on casual plates such as stone‑baked pizzas, loaded fries and wings alongside a selection of draught and bottled beers. The bar’s choice and presentation aim to satisfy both drinkers and diners, from daytime market crowds to late‑night gig‑goers. The open bar layout and multiple service points help accommodate steady turnover during peak music events.

Historical threads and Camden context

The site’s genealogy reaches back well before the current façade: historical records tie a tavern at or near this location to names such as Mother Red Cap and earlier roadside inns that served travellers between London and the surrounding villages. The present arrangement — a large public house with performance space — is a product of late‑20th‑century expansion that intentionally amplified Camden’s reputation as a music and nightlife quarter.

Atmosphere and visitor experience

Days at the pub feel different from nights: daytime trade is convivial and informal, drawing market visitors and diners attracted by a roomy interior, while evenings are louder and denser as the venue switches to a live‑music mode. Furnishings and sightlines are arranged to support both seated meals and standing socialising, and the mezzanine offers a less frenetic vantage point to watch the room below.

Notable features and practical notes

Noteworthy elements include the mezzanine balcony, multiple bars serving separate flows of customers, prominent beer‑and‑brand displays, and the integral music venue below. The combination of a sizable ground‑floor pub with an adjoining club makes the site flexible for private hires, band nights and themed events, preserving the building’s role as part pub, part performance hub in Camden’s high‑street fabric.

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