The Spaniards Inn, located on Spaniards Road in Hampstead, London, dates back to the 16th century. Built around 1585, it originally served as a tollgate inn on the boundary of the Bishop of London’s estate. The pub gained notoriety in the 18th century when it became associated with the infamous highwayman Dick Turpin, who allegedly used it as a hideout.

The inn’s paranormal history is rich with reported ghostly encounters. One of the most frequently sighted spirits is that of a former landlord named Black Dick. Witnesses claim to have seen his apparition in the pub, often described as a dark, shadowy figure. Some patrons have reported feeling an unseen presence brush past them or experiencing sudden cold spots in various areas of the building.

Another ghost said to haunt the Spaniards Inn is that of a Spanish barmaid named Bella. Legend has it that she was murdered by a jealous admirer, and her spirit is said to linger in the pub. Visitors have reported hearing unexplained footsteps and seeing glimpses of a female figure in period dress.

The ghost of Dick Turpin himself is also said to haunt the inn. Some claim to have seen his spectral form on horseback in the vicinity of the pub, while others report hearing the sound of galloping hooves on quiet nights.

In the pub’s garden, people have reported seeing the ghost of a woman in white, believed to be connected to a duel that allegedly took place there centuries ago. Unexplained noises, including disembodied voices and laughter, have been reported by staff and patrons alike throughout the building’s long history.