The Wells – Bar and Restaurant

More than just a neighbourhood joint, it’s a destination.

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Our Story

The Hampstead conundrum was definitively solved 21 years ago when Beth Coventry transformed a run-down pub into the architectural Georgian gem

The menus have evolved over time and now under the aegis of head chef, New Zealander Greg Smith, they are innovative without being intimidating, responsively seasonal and in parts as cosy as a pair of favourite slippers. They cater for both the ground floor with its bar, bare tables, fireplace, board games, dog bowls and squashy sofas and the three differently decorated dining rooms on the first floor (all, by the way, available for private parties).

The Wells Tavern has become a Free House meaning that the choice of beers ranges deep and wide. Cocktail offerings are embellished by a special for each week and the composition of the wine list reflects the thoughtfulness and absolute commitment to value applied throughout.

Wines & Drinks

Sample Menu

Sample Sunday Lunch Menu

my favourite pub is The Wells Tavern

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News

Jan 11 2026

Jan Maintenance Closure

Jun 4 2025

Digital Gift Cards Now Available

1st Floor Private Dining

We have 2 rooms available for private dining at up to a maximum of 16 people dependant on the day of the week.

Please contact Spyros or Patrick for further information by calling 0207 794 3785

or by emailing info@thewellshampstead.co.uk

Gallery

It's a family-friendly menu: well priced pub classics cooked to perfection.

Sunday Times 2017

Visit Us

Address

30 Well Walk, Hampstead
London NW3 1BX

Tel

(44) 20 7794 3785

E-Mail

info@thewellshampstead.london

Bar Open

Mon – Fri 12:00-23:00

Sat 12:00 - 23:00

Sun 12:00-22:30

Kitchen Hours

Mon – Fri 12:00-15:00 / 18:00-22:00

Sat 12:00-16:00 / 19:00 - 22:00

Sun 12:00-16:00 / 19:00 - 21:30

Hours may differ on bank holidays

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Reservations

WEDNESDAY 2ND SEPTEMBER

WE ARE CURRENTLY UPGRADING OUR RESERVATION SYSTEM AND WILL BE BACK ONLINE THURSDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER AT 11AM.

The Wells is open for lunch and dinner every day on the ground floor.

Our first-floor dining room is open for dinner Monday to Sunday, with lunch served on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.

Tables can be reserved online below, with the exception of our private dining rooms.

Terrace Dining

Our covered terrace is available for both lunch and dinner. As terrace reservations are made at guests’ discretion, please bear in mind that in the event of poor weather we cannot guarantee an alternative table indoors. We will, of course, always do our very best to accommodate you where possible.

Private Dining

For private dining reservations, please submit an enquiry through our reservation portal. Alternatively, you are very welcome to contact us directly on 020 7794 3785 or at info@thewellshampstead.co.uk, and a member of our team will be happy to assist.

Walk-ins

We reserve a small number of tables for walk-ins each day. If you’re in the neighbourhood, please feel free to stop by and we’ll do our very best to find you a table.