87 Chalk Farm Road
NW1 8AR - See map
02074853814

Perhaps the most unlikely party place ever - tucked out the back of a kebab shop, the decor pure no frills, Marathon Bar is, however, truly entertaining, a magnet for Camden kids and their beguiling buddies, a true sense of bonhomie misting up through the grotty interiors - the lack of pretence and genuine party spirit a pure delight.

Hours: Mon-Thu: 11am-2am; Fri-Sat: 11am-4am; Sun: 11am-2am
Cover: None
Guestlist: No
Food: Yes
Crowd: People who've grown out of Glastonbury but are too young for Hampstead.
Special nights: 'Nam Vets on Tina, suicide blondes and other beauty school dropouts.
Hot tip: Get here late, but not too late to bags a seat.

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