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Friend At Hand

2-4 Herbrand Street
Bloomsbury
London
WC1N 1HX

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Opening Times

Monday	10.00 am - 11.00 pm
Tuesday	10.00 am - 11.00 pm
Wednesday	10.00 am - 11.00 pm
Thursday	10.00 am - 11.00 pm
Friday	10.00 am - Midnight
Saturday	10.00 am - Midnight
Sunday	10.00 am - 11.00 pm

Meal Times

10 - 10.30

About the Pub

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.

Regular cask ales

This pub serves 1 regular beer.

Greene King IPA

Changing cask ales

This pub serves 3 changing beers.

Changing beers typically include:

Greene King Yardbird
Timothy Taylor Landlord

Source: National

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Features

Real Ale Available
Member Discount Scheme
10% off real ales.
Cask Marque Accredited

Facilities

Disabled Access
To pub only.
Lunchtime Meals
Evening Meals
Pub Garden
Pavement seating in Summer.
Family Friendly
Sports TV
Three screen not always showing the same game.
Wifi

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Friend At Hand

2-4 Herbrand Street
Bloomsbury
London
WC1N 1HX

Sat Nav Reference

51.5227, -0.1243

Transport

Close to Bus Routes
Close to Railway Station
Close to London Underground / Overground / DLR

Nearby Bus Routes (< ½ mile)

Nearby Station (900m)

London Euston

Nearby London Underground/Overground/DLR (50m)

Russell Square

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