The Ice Wharf, Pub in Camden, London, United Kingdom.
The Ice Wharf is a pub located in Camden, London, situated along the waterway at Camden Lock with a modern interior and outdoor seating areas. It serves a selection of beverages and provides views of the canal and passing boat traffic.
The pub stands on the site of the original London and North Western Stone Wharf, built by William Leftwich in the 1830s to store imported Norwegian ice. This early refrigeration method was essential for the city before modern freezing technology existed.
The pub brings together beer enthusiasts who gather regularly to discover both local and international brews in a relaxed setting. Visitors often linger at tables overlooking the waterway, making it a social hub where people naturally stop to chat and spend time.
The venue is open throughout the day into the evening and provides accessible facilities for visitors with different mobility needs. Free Wi-Fi is available on-site, and the location along the waterway makes it straightforward to locate.
The name refers to the historic ice trade that supplied London in the 19th century – the city imported enormous quantities of natural ice from Norway annually. This business was so significant that specialized warehouses like this one were built to preserve the ice and distribute it to shops and homes.
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