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(Pub, External). Published on 08-10-2013

Friend at Hand, London

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2-4 Herbrand Street, London, WC1N 1HX (Directions)
(020) 7837 5524
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Easily missed, just around from Russell Square, off Bernard St (note the pub sign), close to the Horse Hospital, built in 1797, originally a purpose built stable for 24 horses, now an arts venue. The street also housed London’s first public ambulance station. Lots of dark wooden panelling, dark rose and cream wallpaper, a low red ceiling and soft lighting create a warm, cosy feel for this more traditional pub. It has a welcoming atmosphere as its size encourages the clientele to talk as diners mingle with drinkers. Maybe this is the way it has always been, being built in 1735 it has had plenty of time to build its reputation; reportedly Dickens was a customer. Food is traditional fayre with the piece de resistance being a four pie platter with mash, peas and gravy, served until 21.30.

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Previous Names
Premises Comment
Operator
Greene King
Local Authority
Camden
Last updated
20/03/2024
Last surveyed
28/11/2018
Pub ID
NLD/6301
Asset of Community Value
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Opening
Food
Monday
10:00-23:00
10:00-22:30
Tuesday
10:00-23:00
10:00-22:30
Wednesday
10:00-23:00
10:00-22:30
Thursday
10:00-23:00
10:00-22:30
Friday
10:00-Midnight
10:00-22:30
Saturday
10:00-Midnight
10:00-22:30
Sunday
10:00-23:00
10:00-22:30
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

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Changing beers typically include: Greene King - Yardbird , Timothy Taylor - Landlord

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Three screen not always showing the same game.
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals Evening Meals
Garden Garden
Pavement seating in Summer
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Disabled Access Disabled Access
To pub only
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% discount off cask beer for CAMRA members
Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (900m)
London Euston
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (50m)
Russell Square
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