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26/06/2026
🍹 Wait… £3 Pimm’s?! It’s Payday Weekend 🎉 Grab your gang and sip on £3 Pimm’s (app exclusive) all weekend long! AND be in with a chance to win 2 x tickets to an event of your choice at the Royal Albert Hall with travel included! 🙌
To enter fill in the form here: http://spr.ly/6188BDmDMa
T&Cs apply. Promotion open to UK residents only, aged 18+. Offer is valid from Friday 26th June 2026 until Sunday 28th June 2026 inclusive. See full terms on our website.
25/06/2026
Match day made better with Coca-Cola ⚽
Score yourself fantastic prizes including free drink vouchers, Coca-Cola merch and Greene King gift vouchers!
Just follow the link, upload a picture of your drink, and you’re in the game http://spr.ly/6184BDie7O
*Full T&Cs apply
25/06/2026
🇩🇪🍻 A huge shoutout to our amazing friends from Germany who made Friend at Hand their favourite pub while visiting! 🇬🇧❤️
It’s been an absolute pleasure welcoming this fantastic group, sharing great drinks, good food, plenty of laughs, and creating memories together. We’re honoured that Friend at Hand became your home away from home during your stay.
Safe travels back to Germany, and remember—you’ll always have friends waiting for you here at Friend at Hand! 🍺✨
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23/06/2026
🏴 England 🆚 Ghana 🇬🇭
🕗 Kick-off: 8:00 PM
Catch all the action live at The Friend At Hand with great atmosphere, cold drinks, and the best seat in the house for the big game.
🍻 Great Games
🍻 Cold Drinks
🍻 Great Company
📍 The Friend At Hand
⭐ BOOK NOW to secure your spot! ⭐
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22/06/2026
🏴 England 🆚 Ghana 🇬🇭
🕗 Kick-off: 8:00 PM
Catch all the action live at The Friend At Hand with great atmosphere, cold drinks, and the best seat in the house for the big game.
🍻 Great Games
🍻 Cold Drinks
🍻 Great Company
📍 The Friend At Hand
⭐ BOOK NOW to secure your spot! ⭐
20/06/2026
⚽🍺 NOW ON TAP at Friend at Hand 🍺⚽
Introducing 4-4-BREW Pale Ale – brewed for The World’s Game and pouring now!
This super-refreshing, easy-drinking pale ale delivers a smooth, moderate malty body balanced by juicy citrus and tropical fruit characters. Whether you’re watching the match, catching up with friends, or just enjoying a pint after work, 4-4-BREW is the perfect session beer.
🏆 4.0% ABV
🍊 Juicy citrus & tropical fruit notes
🍺 Smooth, refreshing & highly drinkable
Come down to Friend at Hand and give it a try while it’s fresh on the pumps!
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17/06/2026
🚨 LAST CHANCE to give Dad a proper pub day 🚨
Book a table between 19–22 June for the chance to win a luxury hamper worth £500 🙌
T&Cs apply. UK residents only, aged 18+. See our website for full terms.
15/06/2026
⚽️ WIN AN INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL BUNDLE 🌍
Got a second team you secretly back? 👀
We want to hear who it is and why!
Share your choice for a chance to win an incredible prize bundle, including:
🏆 A signed retro England shirt
🍻 A £250 Greene King voucher
👕 A team shirt of your chosen second nation!
It’s quick, it’s easy, and you could be our lucky winner… 👉 Enter now: http://spr.ly/6183BDGu8R
T&Cs apply. 18+ only. See our website for full terms.
13/06/2026
From the Lone Star State to the heart of London! 🇺🇸✈️🇬🇧 We had the absolute pleasure of welcoming these lovely guests all the way from Texas into the pub today! They crossed the Atlantic and made sure to stop by for a proper British pint. Nothing beats sharing good stories, great laughs, and cold beers across the pond. Safe travels on the rest of your UK adventure! 🤠🍻
12/06/2026
🍁🇨🇦 THE TEAM IS READY! 🇨🇦🍁
The wait is over. Tonight, Canada takes the stage as they open their World Game campaign against Bosnia 🇧🇦.
Kickoff: 🕗 8:00 PM
The jerseys are on, the flags are flying, and the supporters are ready. Let’s get behind our boys and make some noise from the first whistle to the last!
Come on Canada! 🇨🇦⚽🔥
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Address
2-4 Herbrand Street, Bloomsbury
London
WC1N 1HX
To reach Herbrand Street, London by public transport, take the tube and get off at Russell Square station. From there, walk down Bernard Street towards the northeast until you reach Herbrand Street. Alternatively, you can take a bus to Theobalds Road (stop E) or Brunswick Square (stop Y) and then walk eastwards to reach Herbrand Street.
If you are driving to Herbrand Street, there are some on-street parking options available in the surrounding streets. However, please note that this is a busy area and parking spaces may be limited during peak hours. There are also several paid car parks nearby such as Bloomsbury Square Car Park and Brunswick Square Car Park.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11am - 11pm |
| Tuesday |
11am - 11pm |
| Wednesday |
11am - 11pm |
| Thursday |
11am - 11pm |
| Friday |
11am - 11:30pm |
| Saturday |
11am - 11:45pm |
| Sunday |
11am - 11pm |
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What people say
Friend At Hand is a charming 18th-century pub located in the heart of Bloomsbury, London. The pub's historic setting and dark wood panelling create a warm and inviting atmosphere that is perfect for enjoying a classic British pint or two. Whether you're looking to catch up with friends or simply relax and watch the world go by, Friend At Hand is the ideal spot.
One of the best things about this pub is that it's family-friendly and dog-friendly, so you can bring your loved ones along to enjoy the fun. And if you're a sports fan, you'll be pleased to know that there are plenty of screens available for viewing all your favourite games.
When it comes to food, Friend At Hand offers a range of delicious British-style dishes, including sandwiches and burgers. If you're looking for a quick lunchtime bite, this pub has got you covered with their restaurant specialties.
Overall, Friend At Hand is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a traditional British pub experience in London. With its friendly atmosphere, great food and drink options, and convenient location on Herbrand Street, it's definitely worth checking out!
