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Updates
OPEN - closing earlier than usual, around 10.00pm, two ask ales on at 5th August - GK IPA & Yardbird. Currently participating in the August Govt Eat Out scheme.
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Friend At Hand
2-4 Herbrand Street
Bloomsbury
London
WC1N 1HX
Social Links
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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
Owner
Greene King
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
Features
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Real Ale Available
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Member Discount Scheme
10% off real ales.
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Cask Marque Accredited
Facilities
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Disabled Access
To pub only.
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Lunchtime Meals
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Evening Meals
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Pub Garden
Pavement seating in Summer.
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Family Friendly
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Sports TV
Three screen not always showing the same game.
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Wifi
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Friend At Hand
2-4 Herbrand Street
Bloomsbury
London
WC1N 1HX
Sat Nav Reference
Transport
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Close to Bus Routes
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Close to Railway Station
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Close to London Underground / Overground / DLR
Nearby Bus Routes (< ½ mile)
Nearby Station (900m)
Euston
Nearby London Underground/Overground/DLR (50m)
Russell Square
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