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I visited the pub where Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn had their first public date. They might be over, but this Swiftie fell head over heels with the low-key London spot.
I visited the pub where Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn had their first public date. They might be over, but this Swiftie fell head over heels with the low-key London spot.
Maria NoyenApr 13, 2023, 17:52 IST
Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn were spotted on their first public date in 2019 at The Spaniards Inn.Maria Noyen/Insider, Jackson Lee/GC Images
Back in 2019, Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn were spotted on their first public date in London, UK.
Their date night of choice was a quintessential British pub in a north London neighborhood.
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Like Swifties all around the world, I am still reeling from the news that Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn reportedly broke up.
Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn attend the 2020 Golden Globes.Christopher Polk/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank
In the spirit of remembering the good times, the news made me reflect on when I visited the British pub the couple was spotted at during their first public date.
The Spaniards Inn in Hampstead, London, was originally built in 1585.Maria Noyen/Insider
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The Spaniards Inn has a cozy interior dining area and a beautiful patio for outdoor eating in the summer.
There are outdoor and indoor dining areas at the pub.Maria Noyen/Insider
When I visited, I ordered a British classic summer drink: a Pimm's lemonade.
My drink of choice was a classic British Pimm's.Maria Noyen/Insider
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I'm a sucker for all things cheese so for my starter, I ordered a baked Camembert, which came enveloped in bread and with a side of celery.
For starters, I got a baked Camembert.Maria Noyen/Insider
Finally, for my main, I tucked into another quintessential British dish: fish and chips with a side of mushy peas.
Everything was delicious, except the minty mushy peas.Maria Noyen/Insider
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The day I spent exploring Hampstead made me understand why Swift was such a fan.
Hampstead High Street.Maria Noyen/Insider
Like Cornelia Street, fans should consider stopping by Hampstead and The Spaniards Inn to pay tribute to Swift and Alwyn, whatever the status of their relationship.
Hampstead is one of Taylor Swift's favorite neighborhoods in London.Maria Noyen/Insider