Living in London
Below you will find discounts and information on living in London and local ESCP shops/restaurants!
Located in zone two of the London Underground system, West Hampstead, home to three train stations on West End Lane, is exceptionally well served by public transport, and it will take you no time to join central London 24/7!
Interesting Facts about West Hampstead:
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Jimi Hendrix performed there
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The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Fleetwood Mac and Eric Clapton recorded at the Decca Studios (Broadhurst Gardens, West Hampstead)
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The Beatles got their first rejection there
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Grammy award-winning singer Dua Lipa grew up and lives in Hampstead as well as Golden Globe, Academy and BAFTA award actress Emma Thomspon and Grammy Award artist Harry Styles
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Its pub date back to the 15th Century
Finchley Road & Swiss Cottage: is an enticing, convenient and vibrant retail and leisure destination. Providing excellent shopping and entertainment seven days a week with its O2 Center, Cinemas, Gym centres, Restaurants, Supermarkets, Buses for Stanstead and Luton Airports, printing your thesis or ID photo. You will find everything you need on that busy road.
Hampstead: there is plenty to see and do in Hampstead. You can discover Hampstead's great restaurants, bars and pubs, take a stroll over Hampstead Heath or explore the area's upmarket boutiques. Hampstead High Street is also home to an unbeatable range of independent butchers, fishmongers, bakers, health and beauty, florists, art galleries, homeware, gifts and book shops.
Camden: World-famous Camden Town is a tourist haven, particularly at weekends when Camden Lock and the indoor and outdoor markets are packed with visitors. However, there are also plenty of quiet places away from the crowds and tourist tat. Camden Town has lots of trendy pubs, bars and nightclubs, along with fashionable cafes and restaurants, as well as open green spaces at nearby Primrose Hill, Regent's Park and Hampstead Heath. It is also a prime destination for music gigs!
Local ESCP Discounts
Our ESCP HQ in town to feel like you can walk in and feel at home! Awesome food, Cocktails & Staff!
We are excited to share with you a partnership with the cocktail bar and restaurant BUNS, 4mins walk from the school!
All our Students are entitled to a 15% discount every day, anytime, on all orders/drinks.
Show ESCP student card or order online + free delivery! With your ESCP promo code (code sent via your student email)
Vegetarian and Vegan options are available.
Buns
339 West End Lane
NW6 1RS West Hampstead
Napoletana Pizza, 3-min walk from the school! As ESCP students you can enjoy the following:
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All day every day a 20% discount on the full menu (alcohol excluded)
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Monday to Sunday all day
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Margherita £6.50
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Margherita with Salami Napoli £6.90
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Margherita with cotto (ham) £6.90
Show you ESCP Student card.
Vegetarian and Gluten Free options are available.
559 Finchley Road, NW3 7BJ
Our ESCP HQ to discover a qualitative and affordable wine bar!
Born out of a passion for wine and a wealth of experience in many aspects of the wine trade, Tannin & Oak (and especially its owner, Avie, is a close friend of ESCP and our number one wine provider.
T&O aim is to bring exciting wines at accessible prices in a completely relaxed yet immersive environment. And why not enjoy it along with top-quality charcuterie, cheeses or salmon platters?
Keep an eye out for the wine-tasting evenings run by the ESCP Wine Society.
Our ESCP students get a 10% discount by showing their student card.
N.B: They often recruit our ESCP students (part-time job), so don't hesitate to talk to them and earn extra money during your studies!
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Our ESCP HQ in town to discover the British Pub Culture and want a busy place!
Our ESCP local pub for years! The Black Lion, 5mins walk from the school! It is not rare to be seated next to your Prof or ESCP Staff there!
We highly recommend to book a table in advance to avoid any disappointment.
They've gone through a full refurbishment of the place, making it even more enjoyable to share a moment with your classmates.
The Black Lion
295 West End Lane
NW6 1LG, West Hampstead
FRESH HOMEMADE PASTA EVERY SINGLE DAY. No shortcuts, just traditional recipes and methods handed down through countless generations of the Simoni family, who have developed recipes to serve both their large families and the wider communities in the northern Italian towns of Emilia-Romagna.
Menu has Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, Nut Free, Dairy Free options available.
Our ESCP students get a 10% discount on the whole menu (Applicable to gourmet pasta but also simple ones , and of course let’s not forget about the tortellini!)
Show your ESCP student card to a member of staff.
Our ESCP HQ in town to watch sports together!
The Railway is a great local pub in the heart of the community, with friendly service and honest pricing.
Love sports? See what's on here
ESCP Students get 20% off!
Show your Student Beans iD app
Other offers:
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Happy Hours Monday to Thursday 4-7pm: 2 for 1
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Fridays DJ
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Saturday Live music
Transport To/From Airports, Train Stations
20% off standard fares for our students!
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Finchley Road to Luton Airport
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Finchley Road to Stanstead Airport
The sooner you book, the cheaper it is!
With National Express, you can travel to almost 1,000 destinations across the UK. National Express serves all major towns and cities, as well as many of the main airports, direct to the terminal door. All of their vehicles are modern, comfortable and relaxing, with toilets on board and free WiFi on selected services. So whether it's visiting friends or family, getting to the airport, or just exploring somewhere new, National Express can take you there.
From Finchley Road you can also travel to: Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Sheffield...
Book online with your ESCP student card
National Express
UK-wide National Express coach travel
This station is 10 mins walk from the School. You can get to Gatwick or Luton airports and St Pancras International for the Eurostar train.
Always touch in at the start of your journey and touch out at the end on a yellow card reader to pay the right fare (even if the gates are open! Or you will be charged the maximum journey fare).
Gatwick Airport:
Pay as you go: touch in on a yellow card reader your contactless card, device, or Oyster card to get the Off-Peak price of £9.50 (or £17.50 at Peak time).
Book in advance (online or ticket office): click 'learn more' below. Ticket price: minimum £17.80 or check more discount via SplitSaving here.
St Pancras International:
Pay as you go: touch in on a yellow card reader your contactless card, device, or Oyster card to get the Off-Peak price of £2.80 or £3.40 Peak time (10minutes direct journey to Eurostar gates departure)
Book in advance (online or ticket office): click 'learn more' below. Ticket price: minimum £4.10.
Luton Airport:
Pay as you go: touch in on a yellow card reader your contactless card or device (Oyster Card not valid) to get the Off-Peak price of £9.00 (train stop at "Luton Airport Parkway" + £4.90 (10 min Luton DART electric train shuttle to "Luton Airport") or £13.90 + £4.90 Peak time.
Book in advance (online or ticket office): click 'learn more' below. Ticket price: minimum £16.70.
*Peak time for all London transports:
Monday to Friday from 06.30-09.30 and between 16.00-19.00.
*Off-Peak: all other times including public holidays.
(West Hampstead Thameslink Station)
Dedicated Airport Rail service every 15 minutes between Stansted Airport, Tottenham Hale & London Liverpool Street. 25% off tickets for our students. The sooner you book, the cheaper it is!
Show ESCP student card at a ticket office
(Liverpool Street Station)
ESCP students get 25% off full-fare Express Saver Class (Peak and Off-Peak) and Business First Class tickets. Heathrow Airports. The sooner you book, the cheaper it is! Book online with your ESCP student ISIC card
Think about checking the brand new Elisabeth Line (TFL Rail) cheaper than Heathrow Express and quicker than tube Picadilly Line.
Price: £12.20(Anytime)
Timetable here:
https://content.tfl.gov.uk/elizabeth-line-timetable-may-2023.pdf
(Paddington Station)
If you’re looking to go to London Luton Airport from Central London (includes Finchley Road, Baker Street, Marylebone, Marble Arch, Hyde Park Corner, and Victoria Station), Greenline 757 runs 24/7.
Student Price (anytime): £8 one way or £12.50 return.
Finchley Road to Luton Airport
Non-stop trains between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport. 25% off tickets for our students. Unfortunately, they do not accept ISIC cards online, so if you’re taking the train outside ticket office hours, you’ll need to buy the discount ticket in advance.
10% off if you book via their website
Show ESCP student card at a ticket office (not online)
(Victoria Station)