Pub in London WC2
Hercules Pillars
18 Great Queen Street, London, WC2B 5DGClosest station: Holborn, about 4 min walk4.1out of 5 on Google, from 1,055 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Hercules Pillars
Traditional pub close to a large Masonic lodge, with Hercules statues behind the bar and live sport.
Post-war pub which was rebuilt in 1961 as part of an office block development, facing the Connaught Rooms and Freemasons Hall. The interior of this single lounge bar is done out in classical Greek theme and divided into two areas by two central Herculean columns. On the right, wood floored with the servery, note the large figure of Hercules behind the bar. The pub offers a special Masonic Menu for groups wearing the correct apron. Limited outside pavement seating is available. Halves can seem over-priced compared to the cost of a pint - check before buying.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Outdoor Seating: Outside tables at front
- Sports TV: Sky, ESPN
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Cask Marque
- Function Room
- Disabled Access
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Smoking
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
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 – 12:00 AM
- Friday
- 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- Saturday
- 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- Sunday
- 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Beds & Bars Ltd
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7242 2218
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.1out of 5 on Google, from 1,055 ratings
5 out of 5Michael Matthewson Google, August 2024
Just popped in on the off chance, Wow!! Amazing friendly welcome, awesome service.. the breakfast was delicious and plentiful and great value for money.. can only share empty plates, it was that good.. 😊 couldn’t rate highly enough.
4 out of 5Diana Bordessouleson Google, August 2024
Great place ! I was walking around and decided to make a stop. The bar is lovely and the staff too ! One lady on particular great and always smiling ! I want to come back already ! I had some food too It’s was good and big portion ! You can seat inside or outside too ! :)
5 out of 5Dan Brownon Google, August 2024
Popped in after going to the cinema. Fantastic place. Staff all very friendly. Nice atmosphere. Wine and the food we had was excellent especially the burger. Definitely recommended.
5 out of 51956gooneron Google, April 2024
What a great surprise this pub was. Service was excellent, nice friendly bar staff. They have a varied selection of around 30 whiskies, I opted for a double Makers Mark at £11.75. They have 4 cask ales on offer and an excellent selection of draught and bottled beers. From Mon-Sat there is a happy hour (1pm to 8pm) where you will find selected offers. There is a function room downstairs and this pub is conveniently located, Covent Garden is a 5 minute walk away. Finally the toilets, exceptionally clean. All in all a great pub.
5 out of 5Jacob Portsmouthon Google, June 2024
Best chicken Caesar salad ever! Never ever take it off the menu! We came in before our Sunday matinee trip to see standing at the skys edge and we’re met by lovely attentive staff, nice quiet atmosphere and dream service! Will come back for a few beers next time as they had quite a tasty ale selection too. Great pub!
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.