Friend at Hand: Pub in Camden, London
Contact
- Phone +44 20 7837 5524
- Website Visit site ↗
- Address London WC1N 1HX
Opening hours
- Mon 11:00 – 23:00
- Tue 11:00 – 23:00
- Wed 11:00 – 23:00
- Thu 11:00 – 23:00
- Fri 11:00 – 23:30
- Sat 11:00 – 23:30
- Sun 11:00 – 23:00
Good to know
- Dog friendly
- Kitchen
- Cocktails
- LGBTQ+ welcoming
- Sports screened
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About Friend at Hand
Friend at Hand is a Greene King pub tucked down Herbrand Street in Bloomsbury, WC1N, a short walk from Russell Square and the British Museum. It is a traditional central London local that draws a steady mix of students, museum visitors and after-work drinkers.
The pub serves food and cocktails alongside the usual beers, welcomes dogs and shows sport on its screens, so it covers most bases whether you are stopping for a quick pint, settling in for a match or bringing a group for a meal. It is also noted as an LGBTQ+ welcoming spot.
With a 4.4 rating and a genuinely central Bloomsbury position, Friend at Hand suits both spontaneous visits and planned catch-ups. It opens from late morning every day, running a little later on Friday and Saturday nights.
The pub's location near Russell Square Tube makes it an easy meeting point, and the dog-friendly, sports-showing, food-serving setup means there is usually a reason to stay for another round.
Getting there
Friend at HandWC1N 1HX
Nearby venues
- The Horse Hospital WC1N 1HX
- Russell Square Tube Station Bernard Street London Map WC1N 1LJ
- Horse Hospital Colonnade Bloomsbury London WC1N 1JD
- Fitz's Camden
- Bar Barella's Camden
- Brunswick Saturday Food Market WC1N 1BS
- Callaghan's Camden
- The Brunswick Centre WC1N 1AF
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Common questions
- Is Friend at Hand dog-friendly?
- Yes, Friend at Hand welcomes dogs, so you can bring your dog along for a drink. The pub also serves food and cocktails, making it a comfortable stop for a longer visit. It is a relaxed, traditional pub in the heart of Bloomsbury.
- Can you watch sport at Friend at Hand?
- Yes, the pub shows sport on its screens, so it is a good option for catching a match in central London. It serves beer, cocktails and food to go with it. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming.
- What are the opening hours at Friend at Hand?
- The pub opens from 11am every day. It serves until 11pm from Monday to Thursday and on Sunday, and stays open until 11:30pm on Friday and Saturday. Weekend evenings run a little later.
- Where is Friend at Hand and how do I get there?
- Friend at Hand is on Herbrand Street in Bloomsbury, WC1N, close to Russell Square Tube station. It is a short walk from the British Museum and easy to reach from Holborn and King's Cross.
- Does Friend at Hand serve food?
- Yes, the pub serves food alongside its range of beers and cocktails. That makes it suitable for a meal as well as a drink. It is a dog-friendly, sports-showing local in central Bloomsbury.