Back to Black – The Ultimate Guide to Iconic Locations Linked to Amy Winehouse in Camden
Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter, Amy Winehouse, sadly passed away on 23rd July 2011. Thirteen years later, a biopic movie, ‘Back to Black’, has been released to tell the story of the uniquely talented singer and capture the essence of her life and music career.
Come with us to Camden Town to explore 9 places linked to Amy Winehouse and celebrate her legacy. All the places are within walking distance of one another, so you can easily visit them on a day trip to Camden.
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The Hawley Arms Pub
2 Castlehaven Rd, London NW1 8QU
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Amy Winehouse moved to Camden in her early twenties in 2003. She regularly visited The Hawley Arms Pub where she had worked as a barmaid before she became famous.
There is a signed photo of her inside the pub. Make sure you don’t miss it when visiting!
She met fellow singers there, such as Pete Doherty and would play billiard and gave club concerts. Even after she became famous, she would regularly visit the pub and occasionally even jumped behind the bar to serve drinks to the customers’ delight.
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Sadly, The Hawley Arms badly burnet during the Camden Lock fire in 2008. Amy, who received her first Grammy Award on the next day of the fire, famously shouted: “Camden Town ain’t burning down!”
Luckily, following a great fundraising effort, the pub re-opened in the same year.
The Music Walk of Fame
Outside Camden Town Station (both sides of the road)
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The Music Walk of Fame in Camden started in 2019 and in the following year, they unveiled a granite stone honouring Amy Winehouse’s legacy.
The Music Walk of Fame is celebrating music legends, icons, and the most extraordinary talents. The walk of fame commemorates Amy Winehouse, David Bowie, Janis Joplin and The Who, just to name a few.
The Music Walk of Fame starts just outside of Camden Town station (both sides of the road) and will continue all the way down Chalk Farm Road in years to come.
TIP: Make sure you go early (before 9am) because later there will be so many people, you won’t be able to take good photos.
The Dublin Castle Pub
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The Dublin Castle Pub is a legendary pub and music venue in Camden. It’s famous for being an important venue for several bands that later gained world fame.
Amy Winehouse was a regular visitor of the pub and she often performed there. There is a signed photo of her inside as well a mural at the entrance.
Amy Winehouse Murals
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Camden Town is dotted with Amy Winehouse graffiti, but currently there are two giant murals that fans really don’t want to miss.
Celebrating the newly released ‘Back to Black’ movie, there is a huge pink mural right under Camden Lock.
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Another one is just the opposite side of the road, where The Hawley Arms Pub is. Look for the narrow passageway right next to the pub.
Amy Winehouse Life-Size Statue
407 Chalk Farm Rd, Chalk Farm, London NW1 8AH
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Made by sculptor, Scott Eaton, the life-size statue of Amy Winehouse was unveiled on the singer’s 31st birthday in 2014 in Camden Stables Market. The statue features Amy with her signature beehive hair-do.
Amy Winehouse’s Camden Home
30 Camden Square, London, NW1 9XA
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Amy Winehouse’s Camden home was a well-visited place for her fans and tourists alike to pay their respects. There were huge memorials outside the house and fans even left their messages on Camden Square signs and sometimes even stole those signs.
Today the house is not visible on Google street view, it’s blurred by the request of her family.
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Fans are still visiting the house regularly. When I was there, I found a fresh bouquet of tulip at the tree standing in front of the house with a poignant letter.
There are also engraved locks fixed on the tree. They say:
“I love you, Amy. I miss you every day. Rest in peace. Love always, Jaclyn.”
“Love you. Amy Love. Flo Xx”
“Andrew & Eve. March 20th”
“Te quiero con todo mi ❤️ Amy ⚓️ Aroa 2023”
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On the white fence, there are lots of messages as well, along with lipstick kisses.
Roundhouse
Chalk Farm Rd, Chalk Farm, London NW1 8EH
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Former railway engine shed; the Roundhouse is one of London’s most amazing music venues. Amy Winehouse made a surprise appearance here on 20th July 2011, just three days before her tragic death to support her goddaughter, Dionne Bromfield who was singing “Mama Said” with the Wanted.
The Good Mixer Pub (also a film location to ‘Back to Black’)
30 Inverness St, London NW1 7HJ
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The Good Mixer Pub in Inverness Street appears in the ‘Back to Black’ movie. A standout scene was filmed here when Amy first met Blake Fielder-Civil who later became her husband. They ended up divorcing in 2009 after an on and off relationship. Blake inspired Amy’s Grammy Award-winning album, ‘Back to Black’.
Flamin’ Eight Tattoo Studio (also a film location to ‘Back to Black’)
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Flamin’ Eight Tattoo Studio features multiple scenes in the ‘Back to Black’ movie.
Amy Winehouse had several tattoos and regularly got inked at her favourite tattoo spot in Kentish Town.
+1 Amy Winehouse Graffiti
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Camden Town has become a synonym with Amy Winehouse over the years as she became more and more famous. She still has lots of loyal fans after 13 years of her passing away.
As strolling in Camden, you will surely stumble upon Amy Winehouse graffities on the walls. It’s worth to peek in hidden passageways and a take closer look on walls because you never know where you might find a beautiful painting of her.
Ready for your next adventure? There is a hidden speakeasy bar in London that drink menu takes inspiration from famous people’s paintings and photographs. Hidden under National Portrait Gallery, Larry’s bar’s entire cocktail menu is inspired by the pictures displayed within the gallery.
