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In 1955, Ruth Ellis shot her lover outside The Magdala & became the last woman to be hanged in Britain. You can still run your fingers over the bullet holes in the wall, but if grisly history doesn’t appeal, there are plenty more reasons to visit this family-friendly pub. For a start, it’s well-positioned near Hampstead Heath. Then there are the regular open-mic & quiz nights, & the two attractive bars (one cosy & wood-panelled, the other larger & airy). Greene King IPA & London Pride are the preferred ales, & the wine list runs to Chablis & Rioja for £30. Honest pub grub fills the menu: the likes of Cumberland sausages & mash, cod in beer batter, & steak & chips, with ice creams from Marine Ices for afters.

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  1. Marion R.
    Reviews: 1

    Marion R. ( 30s, Female )

    October 2008

    I had the misfortune of visiting the Magdala on Sunday. I ordered the 'tempura prawns with chilli julienne vegetables'. Not only were the julienne vegetables missing when it arrived, the prawns had also been battered and fried whole rendering the whole tempura batter completely pointless.

    When I complained the staff admitted that the prawns should not have been cooked that way but when challenged about the vegetables the manager proceeded to tell me smugly that the grated salad that I received was in fact the julienne vegetables. Hmm, not like any I've had before!

    If you like places that don't serve what you ordered, have incompetent chefs and patronising smug managers then this is the place for you!

    • Overall: 1
    • Food & Drink: 1
    • Service: 1
    • Atmosphere: 5
    • Value: 1
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Essential Details for The Magdala

  • Address: 2a South Hill Park, London NW3 2SB
  • Telephone: 020 7435 2503
  • Email: themagdala@hotmail.co.uk
  • Website: Visit The Magdala
  • Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-11pm (Fri-Sat -12M) Sun 12N-10.30pm
  • Capacities: Private room for 45 people
  • Restaurant Facilities: Alfresco dining area

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  1. Marion R.
    Reviews: 1

    Marion R. ( 30s, Female )

    October 2008

    I had the misfortune of visiting the Magdala on Sunday. I ordered the 'tempura prawns with chilli julienne vegetables'. Not only were the julienne vegetables missing when it arrived, the prawns had also been battered and fried whole rendering the whole tempura batter completely pointless.

    When I complained the staff admitted that the prawns should not have… More

    • Overall: 1
    • Food & Drink: 1
    • Service: 1
    • Atmosphere: 5
    • Value: 1
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