I nominate the Duke of Hamilton as an Asset of Community Value. This is one of Hampstead's oldest pubs and serves a diverse community including City executives, retired professionals, and residents in the adjacent council housing estate. It is an independent pub which has been in the Good Beer Guide for years and is well rated by CAMRA. it's the home of Hampstead Women's Rugby Club and lays on post game food. The landlord has refurbished the area under the pub and made it into a 70 seat venue called The Rabbit Hole which puts on jazz, comedy, and magic shows. The pub donated £14K to charity last year and the staff know all their regulars by name because the Duke of Hamilton is a true community pub. It is also one of the few establishments that hosts traditional Morris Dancing on its front terrace. Many friends make the Duke a meeting place at the weekend. Without this venue, the community and Hampstead would be much the poorer which is why it should have the protection of an ACV. Roger Beam 8a Carlingford Road, London NW3 1RX [email protected]