A curated guide to lunchtime in Camden

The best lunch in Camden: Ten top spots

North Yard

1. The Dark Horse 

This relaxed, characterful pub restaurant serves top notch classics and seasonal plates, so it’s a dependable choice for anyone looking for the best lunch in Camden, a warmly informal atmosphere for a quick break for one or with colleagues.

Do try the classic fish and chips.  Find it close to LABS Atrium 

2. Pick & Cheese  

A celebration of British cheese and a popular nomination for the best lunch in Camden. Make your way here on days when only something hot, melty and full-flavoured will do, enjoying the relaxed and good-humoured atmosphere before heading back to your desk.  

Do try the Cropwell Bishop Stilton with Dark Chocolate. Find it close to LABS Atrium 

Stables Market 

3. Piadina Mia 

We love a place that does one thing and does it brilliantly. Choose from a range of warm, griddled flatbreads with simple, fresh fillings that keep the pace of the working day, whether you’re onsite or moving between office spaces in London. 

Do try the fresh, warm Mozzarella & Pesto Piadina. Find it close to LABS Triangle 

4. Basta 

With its bright Middle Eastern bowls, salads and falafel prepared with care and balance, Basta is ideal for days when you’re deciding where to eat in Camden and want something nourishing, colourful and unpretentious. 

Do try the crisp and golden fresh Falafel Bowl. Find it close to LABS Atrium 

West Yard 

5. Makatcha 

Some days call for Indonesian coconut curries with all their warmth, depth comfort. Makatcha is a steady favourite among Camden lunch spots, offering generous bowls that boost your energy without slowing the rhythm of your day.

Do try the Indonesian Coconut Chicken Rugby Bowl. Find it close to LABS Triangle 

6. Arepa (Arepazo Bros) 

These fresh Venezuelan arepas filled with bold, bright ingredients are naturally gluten-free and easy to enjoy on the go – quick, substantial and packed with flavour.

Do try the Shredded Beef Arepa with Black Beans & Plantain. Find it close to LABS Lockside

Hawley Wharf – Food Courts 

7. Bababoom 

Fresh, modern kebab bowls with charcoal-grilled ingredients and vibrant sides for a balanced lunch that won’t slow you down.  

Do try the Sticky Sumac Chicken Wing.s Find it close to LABS Hawley Lock 

8. Eki Bento 

Neatly composed Japanese dishes prepared with care, from bento and ramen to miso and gyoza. A lighter option for a focussed afternoon ahead.

Do try the Signature Bento Box with its seasoned rice and crisp vegetables. Find it close to LABS Hawley Lock 

Hawley Wharf – Water Lane 

9. Nano Mediterranean 

Fresh Mediterranean plates with grilled meats, halloumi and bright salads, offering warmth and comfort in the midst of a busy day.
 Do try the Chicken Salad & Tzatziki. Find it close to LABS Dockray Place

10. Gnocchi Bar 

This handmade gnocchi, prepared daily, is a quietly indulgent choice among Camden lunch spots, delivering comfort and craft in a bowl. Ideal for chilly days when you crave a lunch that’s both warming and energising. 

Do try the Gnocchi alla Vodka. Find it close to LABS Dockray Place

And then, re-enter the day 

Lunch is about so much more than food. It’s how we nourish ourselves and refresh our perspectives, setting the tone for the rest of the day.  

Whether you choose something light and bright to boost your energy or a comforting classic to ground you for the afternoon, our local Camden lunch spots offer hundreds of possibilities for you to slow down before returning clearer, calmer and more connected.