The Beaten Docket

Losing tickets and winning pints. That’s the story of The Beaten Docket. This Cricklewood pub, a Wetherspoon establishment, takes its unusual name from the area’s 19th-century connection to horse racing. Imagine thousands of racegoers thronging to Kingsbury Races, held five times a year on land leased by William Perkins Warner, owner of the nearby Old Welsh Harp. The Beaten Docket, a symbol of lost wagers, now stands as a monument to those bygone days. The Beaten Docket offers a taste of history alongside its reasonably priced drinks and food. Inside, you’ll find illustrations of the races, prints of famous jockeys like Mornington Cannon and Herbert Jones, and even a collection of old horse-racing tickets. The pub’s decor pays homage to the area’s vibrant past. The Beaten Docket also holds a piece of Cricklewood’s broader history. A displayed text details Cricklewood’s location and governance in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It mentions its railway connections, local churches like St. Peter’s and St. Michael’s, and even the presence of a Roman Catholic Church and various chapels. The Beaten Docket isn’t just a pub; it’s a window into Cricklewood’s past. So next time you’re in Cricklewood, stop by The Beaten Docket. Raise a glass to the losing tickets of yesteryear, and enjoy a winning experience in this historic pub.