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	SPANIARDS INN	London NW3 7JJ	Spaniards Road, Hampstead
	Away from Hampstead village, on the heath, is a cluster of pretty white weatherboarded buildings. One of them is the Spaniards Inn. It was built in 1585 as a country house for the Spanish Ambassador. In the mid 18th century it was opened as an inn by two Spanish brothers. No one is quite sure from which Spaniards the inn takes its name. The country lane that passed the inn is now a busy road, which cuts between the pub and an 18th century toll keeper's cottage. Both are listed buildings and can't be changed.	The connection between Hampstead Heath and highwaymen is legendary. The most famous of them, Dick Turpin, is said to have drunk here. Unlikely, as he was executed in 1739, before it became an inn. Nonetheless, a bar is named in his dubious honour. There are several rooms of varying sizes. Each, oak panelled and atmospheric. One is tiny, with seating for no more than a dozen. The attractive dining area is non-smoking. On fine days the garden is the place to be, nicely laid-out with plenty of tables.
			OPEN Mon-Sat 11.00-23.00 Sun 12.00-22.30 TEL 020 8731 6571 Credit Cards: All major TUBE Hampstead & 210 bus
			FOOD Bar 12.00-22.00
			BEER Bass, London Pride