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Friend at Hand, London

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Cask Ale
Opens Wed at 10:00am
Real ale discount scheme
Operator: Greene King
2-4 Herbrand Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1N 1HX (View on Google Map)
(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.

Information for this venue is provided by the North London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
Camden
Last updated
Last surveyed
28/11/2018
Leasehold owner
Greene King
Freehold owner
Pantheon Holdings Ltd
Pub ID
NLD/6301
Asset of Community Value
Monday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Friday
10:00am - Midnight
Saturday
10:00am - Midnight
Sunday
10:00am - 11:00pm
Monday
10:00am - 10:30pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 10:30pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 10:30pm
Thursday
10:00am - 10:30pm
Friday
10:00am - 10:30pm
Saturday
10:00am - 10:30pm
Sunday
10:00am - 10:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 3 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen

Greene King - IPA TasteMatch Prediction

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GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA Session Bitter • 3.4%
GREENE KING IPA PUMP CLIP FRONT
Greene King - IPA

This beer is served regularly at Friend at Hand, London.

ABV 3.4%
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

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

Source: National

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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
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
To pub only
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Cask Marque Cask Marque
Member Discount Scheme Member Discount Scheme
10% discount off cask beer for CAMRA members
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes
Nearby Station (900m)
London Euston
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (50m)
Russell Square

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