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The Dublin Castle

A Victorian pub on Parkway in Camden Town with a small live-music room, best known as an early home for Madness and a haunt of Amy Winehouse.

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The Dublin Castle, a Victorian pub on Parkway
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Did you know

Madness played their first gig here in January 1979 and reportedly got the booking by pretending to be a jazz band, which led to a residency.

Local tip

Gigs run most nights with doors typically at 7:15pm and door prices from free (open mic) to about £15, and DJs follow the bands on Fridays to Sundays. Drinks are cheaper before 6pm.

Finding it

Address
94 Parkway, Camden Town, London NW1 7AN
Nearest station
Camden Town (Tube), 299 m away

Details change, so check with the place before you set off.

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