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About Monkey Chews

Monkey Chews sits at 2 Queens Crescent in Chalk Farm, London NW5 4EP. This pub and upstairs performance space hosted intimate gigs in the late 2000s, with artists like Lucy Rose and Carlo Senna gracing the stage. While the venue is permanently closed and has been converted into residential flats since 2012–2013, it remains a notable part of London’s live-music story. We’ve gathered practical information to help you understand the site’s history, access, and nearby lodging and dining options should you be exploring the area or tracing the venue’s legacy.

Note: Monkey Chews is no longer an active music venue. This page provides context and historical reference for fans and local visitors, along with nearby amenities for those in Chalk Farm and Camden.

Location and access: The venue was part of Chalk Farm’s music scene, near the Chalk Farm Underground Station on the Northern Line. For current visitors in the area, there are bus routes serving NW5, and the area offers on-street parking options with varying rules. The closest transit stops provide convenient access to central London and Camden attractions.

Nearby hotels and dining: While Monkey Chews is no longer hosting shows, the Chalk Farm and Camden area has a range of lodging and eating options. For convenience, consider affiliate partner hotels and restaurants in the Camden/Chalk Farm corridor to balance comfort with easy travel to popular neighborhoods like Camden Town and Primrose Hill.

Historical context: The venue was formerly known as Queen’s Arms before renovation, then renamed Monkey Chews. It became a compact hub for intimate performances before transitioning to residential use in the early 2010s. This history remains a part of London’s live-music legacy.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Location: 2 Queens Crescent, Chalk Farm, London NW5 4EP.
  • Venue type: pub/bar with an upstairs performance space; hosted intimate gigs in the late 2000s.
  • Capacity: approximately 50 seated.
  • Current status: permanently closed; flats converted; venue no longer active.
  • Transit: nearest Underground station Chalk Farm (Northern Line); nearby bus routes.
  • Notable events hosted: Lucy Rose (2008) and Carlo Senna (2009) among others.
  • Parking: no dedicated parking; on-street parking options in the NW5 area (parking rules vary).
  • Nearby hotels: lodging options exist in the Camden/Chalk Farm area (e.g., Cosy Apts near Chalk Farm & Camden Mkt; Chalk Farm hotels).
  • Renaming/history: formerly Queen's Arms; known as Monkey Chews after renovation; status changed to residential around 2012–2013.