Friend At Hand in Camden

Excellent food and atmosphere, great place to watch a football match

Lovely night out - great atmosphere and service by Brisbane Hayley was excellent !! Just a place to make you feel welcome 😀

Fantastic pub! Great atmosphere, great drinks, and most importantly fantastic service. Very cozy and comfortable interior, and everyone there makes sure that you're having a good time. Plus, the footy is shown all the time! Check it out if you're ever in the area, you won't regret it at all!

Excellent food, friendly staff and a quaint and welcoming place

Dropped in before and an after a show experience in a hotel locally. Great staff great great food, buzzing atmosphere and surprisingly not ridiculous London prices .

Really welcome atmosphere- Scott from behind the bar knows how to make you feel welcome ! A friend at hand indeed !

Friendly staff and the steak pie was decent.

Fish is amazing 👏 😋 very good prices on food ... recommend highly

I can't rate the food and service because we only drank, but the staff is very kind!

What an amazing pub! We had drinks one night then lunch the next day which was absolutely delicious. The staff are amazing and couldn't do enough to help to make it a very pleasant experience! Would certainly recommend!

The girls who attended us were super friendly, they did everything possible to understand us, they speaking English and we speaking Spanish, very good service, highly recommended, a very calm atmosphere, we will return as long as we are still in London.

Had a great experience. Made to feel at home. Hayley is amazing made us feel so welcome. Definitely come back. Thank you for great service.

Curry sauce to fish&chip is just amazing

Everyone is so nice, the women bartenders are absolute angels 👼🏽

Very good English cuisine and top-notch equipment

Great atmosphere, highly recommend this traditional pub

Visited the Friend at Hand on a Tuesday night and everything was wonderful. Hayley was extremely helpful and attentive even with a busy crowd in the pub! Definitely visiting again when in the area !!!!

Great place for a few drinks and food if you’re in Russell Square. Hayley was a grate and cheerful. Fantastic English pub atmosphere!

Great Pub, very friendly staff! Each time I'm in London, I have to visit this original Pub.

Lovely little pub. Greene King, so a good range of hand pulled beers. Didn't eat here, but meals being eaten around me looked good. Staff are super friendly. Well worth a call.

In my opinion a typical pub. Had excellent fish & chips.

Lovely pub, with nice people and delicious beers. We had a good time here.

After a long day of work one expects a small cold dry wine in a confronting environment NO This place charges £9 unapologetically for warm wine( fridge is broken) after the wine is served 10 minutes to get to this place and only 15 min before I have to get tube, awful service what is the point of this place A pub should be comforting Great location what a waste of beautiful British history NEW MANAGEMENT NEEDED MARCH 2025 STAFF ARE AWFUL STAY AWAY

One of a kind pleasurable experience.

Great propper pub off the beat track and east to miss from the main road. Only had drinks and served Marlborough NZ white wine.

Good traditional British pub - great atmosphere, staff and food. Lived up 100% to expectations and more. Good place for both locals and tourists. You feel welcome. 👌

Very tasty food, great atmosphere, highly recommended!

Here at 8:00 pm on a Friday and kitchen is closed for food.

I reserved seating for food and drinks for a group of 20 people. It was a short notice, but the staff couldn't have been more accommodating. The food was great and came quickly. There was a good choice from the menu, with plenty of veggie options too. Great choice of drinks which we could order by the app from our tables. The staff were exceptionally helpful throughout the evening by making sure our tables were ready for us, that no-one from outside our group had taken them, and for regularly checking we had everything we needed throughout the eveing. We didn't feel rushed to leave at the end of the night either. All in all, a great night. Thank you very much to Francis and his team for making us so welcome. We will be back for sure.

Quint little pub in the back streets. Great ales available.

The Indian waiter does not want to work. He does not turn around even though you shout, your order comes wrong and he still does not care. The food is bad.

We were looking for a place to have some beers and have a plate of fish and chips. Don't look much further. This place is everything you are looking for. Especially Hayley. She was lovely hostess.

This is an excellent pub and well worth a visit. I went there last night with four friends visiting from the US and we all had a good time. Lovely, warm, welcoming decor, good range of food and drink and top-class service. Hayley, in particular, was pleasant, helpful, friendly and efficient and a great asset to the pub.

Very poor as a hahaha 😆 😂 advertising Sunday lunch menus that came to the table at 2.20 pm by a tall lad with glasses on freezing cold conditions with no heat on everyone complaining however Sunday lunch came out Savoy cabbage solid meat raw and excuses excuses from staff 😉 but as a or was a frequent visitor not anymore. Staff 2/10 for poor service and reliability. Goodbye

Let me start off with the good news which was the food. I loved it. Their fries were delicious and my partner enjoyed it. I had ordered the steak sandwich. I’ve never really tried steak inside a sandwich before and I’m glad that I did cause it was pretty good. At least in my opinion! My partner ordered the Chicken BLT and he said it was decent enough. So overall, the foods pretty good. Now for the part which affected our ability to enjoy the food for the most part: their service towards us. We came to the pub without any reservation and when we asked the staff if we could sit in any of the seats, they were completely fine with it and asked us to vacate before the people who reserved the seats come. We were fine with that as we wanted to have a quick lunch. Upon sitting at a table, we were asked not to sit at that table as ONLY 4 or more people can sit over there. That sign was mentioned on the table as well ( we didn’t notice that and they were sweet to show that). Okay they have a certain policy, cool. We move to a shorter table only to notice three people (white folks) coming inside who also didn’t have a reservation sitting over there and they were served at that table. We were shocked. Is it cause we were brown? We were confused. Like why? The lady who had asked us to move from that table was blonde. She seemed quite rude to my partner and she was taking orders on a Saturday afternoon (1st Feb) at around 2pm ( idk how much more I can describe her) We would really appreciate it if the staff is communicated with this behaviour. We know how tiring work can be especially during the weekends. But kindly don’t take that out on us. With love, Jennie

A absolutely lovely pub, very friendly staff nice and comfy & cosy. Great for couples or friends meeting. Wonderful pub food at reasonable price 👌 😀

Staff was very friendly and helpful

I caught up with a friend last week and we called into The Friend in Hand. We had a lovely, friendly welcome and were shown to our table. Our host was amazing. We chose tapas and it was stunning. Prices were very reasonable and quality outstanding. We spent an afternoon chatting and catching up in this cosy, friendly pub. Thank you for making our afternoon so extra special.

Typical london local boozer. Still retains its authentic feel with friendly staff and a decent pint too. So nice to find places like this not spoilt by tasteless upgrades. Foods not bad either.

It's a beautiful pub! The kitchen closes around 9 pm. As an Argentine tourist, accustomed to having dinner around 10/11 pm, I went around 9:30 at night and they told me at the bar that they could only serve me for drinks. So I ordered a pint which cost me approximately £6. Then, I went to dinner another day where I had an excellent fish and chips. It's a pub where locals go, there aren't many tourists.

Amazing service. Great vibes. Watch a match here any day

Great place for students good prices good vibes. highly recommend it

Had a garlic bread and cheese with gravy. Very delicious thanks guys

We visited this pub just for a pint on a Friday evening whilst we were in London. Excellent beer, great staff, friendly. A week later after returning from hidalgo as we were overnight in London we again went to thus pub. It was busy, there was football on, which would normally not be our thing, but the atmosphere was fantastic. Everybody was extremely friendly. We ate here and had fish and chips which was excellent. I can highly recommend this pub if visiting London. We will be back

Great bar to crash with friends :) Pleasant service!

Nice pub, but the food is very basic.

Splendid place, excellent choice of brewery not to be missed🍻

I came alone on a Sunday night, my last day in London. The clerk seemed busy, but when I asked if he had any beer recommendations, he let me in. It should have been 5.7 pounds. There were also a few people drinking alone. I think it's good. Thank you for serving me with a smile 😊

My wife and I visit London a few times a year. We usually stay in the Russell Square area, and always visit the Friend at Hand once or twice during our stay. The food is good, the beer is reasonably priced and the staff are friendly and helpful.

We stayed in Camden for 2 weeks and visited Friend at Hand 3 times. Each time we were greeted upon arrival. We tried the burger, flat iron steak, steak and ale pie, and seafood cakes. All were delicious and served hot. It was truly like having a home away from home, warm and inviting. Also, the locals must love it as well, since they were rooting for their favorite football club!

Fish consisted of 70% breadcrumbs. The fries were old and the patty for the burger was thawed.

Very quiet and very beautiful place, enjoy a good Moretty and Aspall!!!!, I recommend this place to have a pleasant time.

Stayed in hotel nearby, great atmosphere, came back twice, owners and staff amazing, definitely go here again..

Abendessen 2/10 Alles war um 19 Uhr „ausverkauft“ oder nicht vorhanden was auf der Karte stand. Die Temperatur in der Bar war eiskalt, im Eingangsbereich konnte man nicht die Jacke ausziehen daher extrem ungemütlich für ein pub. Essen 3 „sides“ (Pommes, teriyaki chicken, Backfisch) hat 60 Minuten gedauert und 3 andere Sachen ausverkauft. Es War eine sehr geringe Portion, daher zum Essen nicht empfehlenswert. Kellner auch nicht so freundlich wie hier in den Bewertungen beschrieben!

The pub is really nice, many gluten free options including beer. The service was good too, definitively a good place to visit

The food should be illegal. If I knew I was gonna pay almost $16 for a hockey puck staged as a burger patty, I would’ve stayed home. The onion ring barely even fit on my finger. The cheese on the CHEESE burger was barely visible to the naked eye. 0/10. I could oil my car engine with the “barbecue” sauce. Just don’t go.

Had dinner here tonight, I am a coeliac and am allergic to gluten. This place offers a gluten free menu, so we chose here. My partner went to order, and the older man at the bar tried to say that they didn’t offer gluten free food and that he had never heard of someone being “gluten free” before. They went back and forth until a waitress stepped in and took the order as gluten free. When the food came, I doubled checked if it was gluten free and the waitress said she would check. It was not gluten free. The older man then came to the table and accused us of not ordering gluten free, and asked if I just wanted something else. I said yes, and he went to get a menu. He then slapped the gluten free menu down on the table and walked away without a word. I ordered the nachos instead and then waited. When the nachos came, they were very cold, and looked like something you would make after coming home on after a night out. The avo wasn’t mashed, and there was very little cheese or really anything but chips and salsa (see attached photo). The only refund issued was £1.83. Overall, possibly the worst customer service i’ve ever experienced in regards to the older man, I would not recommend this place to anyone who is gluten free regardless of them offering the menu as they clearly do not understand the seriousness with food allergies. Could of had a serious medical emergency on there hands if I hadn’t checked. The waitresses were extremely helpful and they are the ONLY redeeming quality of this pub. 1/10 on all scales.

Wonderful pub, beautiful atmosphere, great halloumi cheese and cocktails 😍

One of the better pub with food that we hit in London during our trip. Where is

Having spent a stay in London, I was very happy to share an evening in this pub, since it was the second time that I went there, only to end up encountering a waitress who made no effort to welcome us , with a very annoying mood who simply did not want to serve us. First telling me that the kitchens were overwhelmed, that to serve alcohol I had to present an identity document, apart from the day before I spent the evening in this pub and everything went very well , the humiliation very present, I preferred to leave the place so as not to spoil my evening.

Top staff, great pub. We were in a hurry and they did everything to serve us quickly. Many thanks!

The last time I visited I didn't have any GF restrictions, and the visit was good. This time I was afraid that I wouldn't have any option, I am happy to update that they have a separate GF menu (will add a Pic). I ordered the Cheese & Bacon burger that comes in a ciabatta that I don't really like but it was good, I had a bit of gristle in the burger meat but it can happen to anyone 😊 My partner ordered from the regular menu the Fish & Chips and she said it was good. Remmber that you need to order at the bar. All an all, a nice place to seat and have dinner or lunch, nice and kind service.

Very cosy place - serviceminded staff. Enjoy your drinks - but we cannot recommend the kitchen. The food reminds about food on the Deutsch Autobahn in the 90’s. But enjoy the atmosphere and the beers - Cheers.

I went here with friends for a few pints and a spontaneous dinner. Location is good, also well attended. Staff is mostly friendly, good selection of beers. Small pub food menu, just right for spontaneous meals.

Ich war mit Freunden hier auf ein paar Pint und ein spontanes Nachtessen. Location ist gut, auch gut besucht. Personal ist meist freundlich, gute Auswahl an Bieren. Kleine Pub-Food Karte, genau richtig für spontanes Essen.

Classic pub between Russell Square Station and the President Hotel. Pleasant premises and service (as an English pub should be). Good selection of beer, wine and food. Great place for a nightcap. 🍺

Very cozy pub with friendly staff and lovely atmosphere. Ate Fish and Chips. Fantastically good.

This place has got beautiful atmosphere and kind and friendly staff. Good food and beverage, excellent for a pause in the center of the city. Advised!

Great place with wonderful treatment and great atmosphere. The waiters very attentive and friendly. Without a doubt a place that cannot be missed on the pub route if you go to London. Totally recommended.

Première expérience dans un pub, ambiance typique et conviviale : le cricket à la TV, les discussions impromptues. celui-ci était proche de notre hôtel Grand choix de bières originales à la pression, plats fort sympathiques.

Very picturesque place and really friendly welcome. Really super understanding with French people who can speak English. Good cooking

Walking in with three VI’s and being treated with respect and courtesy by all staff members. Honestly the most friendly, accommodating and caring pub I’ve ever been too in London. The food menu is crazy!!! Absolutely amazing. Cannot recommend enough! X

It was great First English Pub and honestly pleasant It was good, the staff were top notch Not the best in English, we quickly understand each other And very respectful towards allergies the French should be fine-tuned

Great pub, love the ambience, and the pints are tasty

The beef roast was very nice and the service was great would recommend for a decently priced meal.

Went in teatime very busy lady found us a table for 6 really lovely meal will deffo be back lovely staff

Fantastic traditional British pub in the heart of Russell Square. The Landlord Francis and all his team are so friendly and welcoming. We enjoyed fantastic fish and chips. They have a great selection of drinks. The atmosphere inside is lovely and cosy. Will definately return in the future.

We were traveling from Spain and wanted a traditional pub and we were so lucky to find this one! Lovely managers, great food at very reasonable prices, and coast and relaxed atmosphere. Ah, and spotless toilets!! Don’t hesitate to come in!!

After a visit to UCLA Neuropathy, this Public House was just round the corner. Quick pint with the Mrs, we also had small snack. Onion Rings, Cheese Garlic Ciabatta, but oh my god... try the Cherry Amaretto semifreddo....

Very good Pub in a good location, warm atmosphere, regular customers, smiling and patient waiters despite our low level of English and our horrible accent (sorry about that)! Very good food (Mac and cheese, Christmas pudding and lemon tart). I highly recommend it if you are in and around Bloomsbury.

What an amazing pub. Super friendly and soooo cozy.

Excellent very traditional atmosphere

Great pub. £19.50 for 2 drinks though. Ridiculous.

A bit hidden, just the way a proper British pub should be. Breaded haloumi with sour cream and sweet chili was great, especially alongside a draught cider. Only downside IMO, is this is a chain-managed pub (but it doesn't show).

We visited on our family trip to London. Great atmosphere, traditional London pub. Attentive staff, very helpful and thoughtful, made us feel really welcome. The food was beautiful and delicious, dinner and desserts. Highly recommend.

Watched the football yesterday had a lovely meal, staff were fantastic definitely go back for the burgers.

I was in this pub with some friends and I found a very friendly environment, impeccable service, we drank several delicious beers and the food was also truly delicious, a great place to spend time.

Friendly pub with yummy food and great selection of drinks. I will definitely recommend 5*

Great pub to visit after work with good prices for central London. Got live sports on as well which makes it even better. Staff are very welcoming as well.

Great place too start your Sunday.

Visited the friend at hand last weekend, lovely staff and the service was top notch along with the food!. Would highly recommend. One of the most prestigious pubs in London!

One of the best pubs in central London - excellent efficient staff - good quality meals ( especially the "Steak & Ale " pie. Good atmosphere generated within the facility.

Nice old pub. The food is nothing special but appropriate for the pub ☺️

Een gezellige pub met lekkere fish and ships niet ver van British museum. Het was een super aangename ervaring en zeker een aanrader.

We waited over 40 minutes for our food, and when it came, only three of the courses came at first. I waited and waited for my food, but it didn’t show up. So we asked the staff and apparently the food had been sitting on the counter for a while. Then I got in the most bland gross smashed potatoes ever. Not a single spice, not even salt. Then two people in my company ordered burgers, which was the driest thing I have ever seen. It all just crumbled apart. And let’s talk about the bathroom. It was so small that you couldn’t barely close the door after you. I’m just thinking of a disabled person can in. That wouldn’t work. I’m not completely sure about this, but later in the night my mom woke up terribly nauseous and dizzy. She passed out for a few minutes and then started throwing up. We had to call an ambulance, and they said that it was probably something that she had eaten in the past hours. And my mind was directly drawn to this restaurant. But again I don’t know if the food was the problem.

Absolute garbage treatment, pint of fosters,, flat,, second pint,, flat,, changed to Amstel,,, flat,,, serious problems here,, either glasses old, cleaned incorrect or just problem with the gas equipment,,,, terrible attitude of the staff, just laughed as I left the flat pint of Amstel on the bar and explained,,, you have a problem,,, not a proffesional response,,, this bar is lucky to have passing tourists trade,, otherwise it would be struggling to survive,,, in the North East it would be shut,,, terrible attitude, terrible beer,,, avoid at all costs,,,,if you don't believe me,,,, try it yourself,,

Fabulous atmosphere , friendly staff, great food

Best steak and ale pie ever. Real traditional pub with great vibe and great food. Was recommended by the concierge in my hotel. Really great beer as well and not overpriced like most of the pubs in the area.

amazing atmosphere and friendly staff, i had the most amazing time spent with my colleagues. such a friendly scene with wait staff that were diligent and very attentive!

Had a great time here yesterday watching the football. The team were friendly and there was a nice fun atmosphere to the pub.