Hercules Pillars in Camden

Good for watching the football if you're in town, but the pints are on the expensive side, which is understandable if you're in central London, but they don't even fill them up to the top of the glass which is inexcusable, when you mention it to the staff they shrug their shoulders, very poor.

Good food, good drink, but most of all, fantastic service. What’s not to like. Not the first time I’ve been here, and it definitely won’t be the last.

Excellent food excellent services

Convenient location, good food, brilliant friendly staff!

Lovely food and service in the function room

Nice bar not on the tourist map. Frequented by locals. Has multiple screen to watch sports. Pizza was good. And beer was fine. Service (just one person) was very good.

We came to The Hercules Pillars for a football match, and honestly could not have found a better pub to enjoy a match at! The staff was attentive, the sound quality good, the screen for the match was huge, and the atmosphere was great (without being too intense). Would highly recommend!

Hosted our Christmas party this year - brilliant night, such lovely staff and a really warm + welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Greta event, very well planned and scheduled. Lovely event over all.

Great atmosphere - good deals to be had!

Hosted our Christmas party for over 100 people. Very attentive and John from Brisbane area was great. It would be great to have a Margaret River Chardonnay on the menu

Great private area for an Xmas party

An amazing quality for pub food and price

Nice, cosy pub suitable for more intimate settings but can also accommodate large groups.

Great staff lovely place only had drinks but food did look good

Was walking by as a pedestrian and they had the entire sidewalk blocked as well as part of the road, with patrons leaning on parked cars. Make way for pedestrians. Had to walk out into busy street to get by.

Lovely boozer is an amazing part of London. Great staff and decent variety of beers

We stayed over in the city from Grimsby this August bank holiday.we had breakfast here the best we've ever had in London.The owner is wonderful as are the staff so friendly. Spotlessly clean ,highly recommend,will be visiting again soon .

Great pub with beautiful ornate features, great selection of ales and lagers with a decent selection of wines. Although we didn't eat here the menu was more than good and well priced. I would definitely recommend a visit

I'm sure this is a great spot any time of the day or evening. I was here for breakfast with friends and a late lunch alone. Both meals were delicious; service was excellent; the place was super clean. It has a pub appearance with a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere. The staff could not be more helpful and friendly but not at all intrusive. It is a very brief walk from crowded Covent Garden but seems as if it's in another world -- a more relaxed, enjoyable one! I felt very comfortable being there on my own for a meal, but it is also a great place to enjoy drinks or a meal with friends. Great find!

Had a group booking for the downstairs dining room on a busy Friday evening. The buffet curry was plentiful and of fantastic quality. The generous cheese board after was also varied and tasty. The cask ales were of great quality. Usually after these functions we move on to other venues but this time we stayed and used the bar area on the ground floor and time flew. Before we knew it it was time to head off to our various railway stations to get home. Staff were very helpful and as I’m not great on stairs to get down to the gent’s, allowed me to use the ladies on the ground floor, guarding the door so any ladies weren't surprised by a big ugly bloke coming out. Nothing seemed too much trouble for them. They even provided some boxes so we could box up our leftovers. Two of our group then took these round the Covent Garden and Strand areas to give to the street sleepers. A great venue and I look forward to returning soon to repeat the experience.

Had the Chicken Schnitzel Burger (£13.75 in London, pretty reasonable price). Was very good. The Schnitzel was really crispy without a trace of oil and the lettuce was similarly crisp and fresh. Chips in a little brass bucket thing that kept them hot for ages. Reccomend.

Large pub, comfortable furniture, friendly staff, extensive selection of drinks and pub food. The pizzas were rather good. Clean

This is a fantastic little pub. 3 minutes walk from the centre of Covent Garden. The atmosphere was lovely, the staff were friendly and attentive from the moment we walked in. Service was all at the table - no trying to push to a crowded bar or more importantly carry your own drinks back to the table. The food was honest pub food, nothing flash but still very tasty. I would highly recommend meeting here rather than one of the more crowded bars up the street.

I do like this pub, I always feel at home here. Good atmosphere and excellent staff.

Un soir d’août, nous avons parcourus les rue pour essayer de trouver un petit restaurant loin des attrapes touristes et arnaques. Nous avons trouvés un petit pub, d’abord le pub est mignon cependant nous avons été terriblement déçu du repas. Mon compagnon a souhaité prendre une pizza. Nous avons reçu un pizza très probablement surgelée et très petite. 12 livres pour cela. Déçu. Personnel accueillant mais au moment de l’addition on nous réclame 10% de la note. Merci de nous avoir facturé le total 36 livres pour un repas moyen/surgele. J’ai oublié de précisé que mon soda n’avait pas de bulle. Résultat nous avons perdu 40 euros pour rien.

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.

Wonderful hostess and possibly the best most generous veggie breakfast I have ever had! May be back later for drinks and dinner.

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 ! :)

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.

Deitnice. Happy hour 4-8 med 3.80£ for craft beers. Fint lokale, massivt ølutvalg. 6.80£ ish for en Guinness. Bra plass med gutta

Beautiful aesthetic with amazing staff ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The atmosphere and ambiance was comforting. Our server, I didn’t catch her name, really made the whole experience memorable and ticked off one of my bucket list of items from London. It was refreshing to have a considerate and attentive server who I suspect was from New Zealand. 5 stars.

Great pub! Decent prices for central and great quality all around. Worth the visit!

This place is an amazing place to watch sports - they were incredibly accommodating to our party to watch the Olympic basketball. Justina and the crew were great!!!

The perfect place for a pint either before or after a meeting at FMH.

Stopped for a quick, pre theatre meal, having not booked anywhere. Food was hot, freshly cooked and good value for central London. Service was good and speedy. (We were there at 5.30 , so fairly early). Sausage n mash with gravy and veggie pizza were out choices but other pub standards available! Lots of screens, so probably not a good spot to eat on 'match' days or if you want somewhere quiet! Toilets also good sized and clean/well stocked.

Really disappointing service today. Ordered one vegan pizza for my friend. Enjoyed so we ordered another, and it came with vegetarian cheese. The manager took his time to look through the footage and wanted to show me that I had ordered a vegetarian rather than vegan. Would not budge and so will not be coming back sadly.

Went for euros, they were kind enough to hold our table booking good staff and atmosphere

Not many people in, so poor atmosphere. I'm sure this changed after we left to go and eat before the opera.

Fantastic pub and wasn't too crowded. The service was amazing, fast, and very polite. The food was beautiful, and the portion sizes were more than enough. A fantastic range of ales etc, honestly this is a must visit!

Really enjoyed our lunch here. We had the Sausages and mash and the House Burger. Fab on both counts. Really lovely food and friendly service. Special thanks to the staff member who saved the day when my phone was nearly stolen from our table. Fast action saved the day. So grateful 🙏. A good lesson in staying alert!

Very unreasonable management masking themselves under T&Cs which legally are correct but the attitude towards the end customer wasn't reasonable - this regarding a reservation with an upfront payment which could ne deducted on drinks at the bar but even if the party actually spent more than the minimum spend because the initial drinks weren't registered because the staff didn't open the tab we were still charged for the minimum spend fee

A nice quaint public house. I didn't sample any food, just got a drink and sat in the outside drinking area at the front. It was a lovely day and enjoyed watching the World go by.

Visited the pub for nostalgic reasons as my friend managed the pub in the 80s. Mis communication on my drink. My husband ordered a vodka, soda and fresh lime. I got lime cordial. After a couple of sips I thought it wasn't correct. Approached the guy behind the bar. He said the mis communication was our fault not his . After years of drinking the same drink, I'm sure my husband knows what i drink He s aid I'd drunk half the drink , although not below the first mark! Absolutely rude and a completely threatening. We've had 3 days in London and recieved fabulous service everywhere. This man was awful! I work in retail for a large company and would be horrified if my staff behaved like this. A very nice female almost apologied for his behaviour. I was actually in tears by the time we spoke to her about the incident. I would like to say , do not visit this pub , but I do think this was one awful individual In all my training in customer serving I have never come across such an awful person. I asked to speak to a manager...he was management. Perhaps poor service and bully tactics is the pub's ethos? I do not usually leave a review but this man was so rude and threatening I feel compelled to do so. I did ask for someone to take this further with but he insisted he was management!

Quiet considering location and TV with football, staff attentive and decent beer

Really friendly pub and a nice atmosphere Need more staff on busy day's

No butter for bread and no decaf coffee. But staff attentive

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!

Fantastic food and service. This place has become my occasional go to whenever I am about in central. Also wanted to add a special thanks to Jade for always being welcoming with exceptional and attentive service.

Lovely pub, great setting, but disappointed the kitchen was closed at lunchtime on a Friday afternoon!

Some friends and I stopped hete a few Saturdays ago and had a brilliant time. The staff were great, the atmosphere superb and the singer was very talented and engaging.

Awesome service and quality. The very definition of a pub

Went there as a tourists, went there for a pint and also for food. The food was good but, the place also is great but was a very odd thing with a girl from the staff, she was asking to many times if we want something else and popup very soon with the bill, the thing is we were not ready to leave yet, so very strange. The table was not booked or anything because we asked so i really don't understand... Probably wanted to make room for regular costumers but was too obvious...

Proper pub, friendly ladies behind the bar.

Amazing venue, great food and lovely staff 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 We‘ll be back soon!

We had a great night out with our small group. The staff was super friendly and catered to all our needs. Food was more than delicious! Highly recommend this place!

Great atmosphere. Brilliant staff. The ambiance strikes the perfect balance between a romantic date night or cozy pub feed. Not to mention the exceptional service and attention to detail that truly elevate the experience. The staffs genuine warmth and hospitality make you feel like part of the family from the moment you take a seat at the bar. 10/10 recommend

Lovely pub! Great selection of food and awesome atmosphere - service from Martyna, Jeremiah and Tom was second to none, we’ll be back soon :)

Came in for a beer with my dad and had an amazing time! Martina was incredible! 10/10 would recommend!

Visited the Hercules Pillars this evening with my good friend. Fantastic ambiance, great music from my younger days and SUPER friendly staff. Jon & Martyna always go the extra mile and it shows. Very kind, caring, enthusiastic and always go above and beyond to make the customer happy. Would 1000% come back. 5*

I highly recommend it, it's a very good place, but I would expand the selection of alcoholic beverages to include Harnaś beer

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.

Amazing traditional vibe, Martyna went above and beyond to make our experience one to remember. Exceptional service, great drinks and food. Highly recommend!!

Love it here, the staff are very helpful and kind. Great food, and drink options!

One of the best pub in London! Great choice of beer, staff always attentive and smiling, and traditional pub food. I will definitely come back soon!

Great pub! Superb Guinness! Loved the pie and the atmosphere will be back.

"Brother and I just popped in for a drink and had a great night. Big thanks to the bartenders! True professionals, really looked after us. Look forward to coming back"

Best pub in Holborn! Credits to jerry best bartender in town!

A great night at Hercules Pillars, staff are so welcoming, helpful and engaging. Bustling London pub with a great selection of ales, hearty food and swift service. Great for meeting friends and colleagues after work for a fun evening.

Wonderful atmosphere, friendly staff, excellent range of beers and a fabulous location - what’s not to like! Highly recommended

My family and I had a cracking meal here. Great vibe, fantastic service, can only recommend.

another great night at the Pillars where time just seems to fly, Food is great and the staff are fantastic - exactly what you want if looking for a great pub in the heart of London

Another brilliant night at the Hercules Pillars. Beers and wines are great, food delicious and most impressive, as ever, were the staff. Welcoming, fun, courteous and attentive. A must to visit every time I’m in London.

I’ve been to the Hercules Pillars many times. The staff are unfailingly, polite and helpful, the food is excellent value and the beer is extremely well kept. A must if you are in London

Excellent Pub....great atmosphere....i enjoyed it really good. It is a must visit here in London.

Best pub in central london! Brilliant atmosphere, lovely staff, great food and drinks

As a Canadian traveler, I had the pleasure of visiting Hercules Pillars, a charming pub in London. The staff at Hercules Pillars welcomed me with exceptional friendliness, making my experience truly memorable. I highly recommend this pub for its warm and inviting atmosphere, where the staff's hospitality adds to the overall enjoyment of the visit.

Had a great time at Hercules Pillars! They had a great beer and food selection and the staff were very insightful and helpful, particularly John who showed us around the pub!

Lovely atmosphere, cosy pub in central london, friendly staff, and great selection of drinks!

Simple food, well served. Excellent service at the bar and at the table. Xill be adding this one to favorite places!

Back at the Hercules Pillars for a function with 36 people. Fantastic food, service, caring, a tentative. Created a great ambience.

Last night we were looking for a place to eat dinner before going back to our hotel and the first 3 places we went to were packed. We saw this place and there was one seat left. The 3 in our party, myself, my spouse and our daughter had a whole booth! We were so relieved because we were hungry but then the waiter came over and said it was happy hour! Pizzas buy one get one! Some drinks were also BOGO. We had a blast. Our server, Tom, was so amazing and friendly. The music was awesome and the atmosphere inviting. Their truffle chips were delicious and pizza was too. My spouse was looking for a cod fish and chips platter and he was not disappointed. Truly and amazing experience at a place with an awesome name!

Food was great for the whole table! Best fish and chips I've had since we got to London. Service was great as well.

No service. I chose to meet my son her for a pint before theatre, because the Hercules pillars looked interesting and offered a good range of ales. Atmosphere was good. BUT… only one staff member. Stood at the bar waiting to be served, but staff member was collecting glasses (fair enough) so NOBODY behind the bar. Eventually staff returned - served couple in front: a massive order, took ages. After 15 minutes of failing to get a drink we gave up and left. Will give this pub a miss in future.

Never had food so can't mark. Beer good staff excellent 👌

Great place for a drink had a singer on he was brilliant really enjoyed this bar

I visited for lunch with a group of brethren after a meeting at Freemasons Hall and right from the off I was very impressed. The bar staff were incredibly friendly and, having mistakenly overcharged me for my drink offered another one for free. This level of service is always good to see. Our party ate in the private room downstairs and we were treated to a very tasty lunch that was served by friendly, professional, attentive staff. The tomato soup was flavoursome, the chicken main course tasty & plentiful and the Eton mess rich and decadent. The visit was over all to soon but I would have no qualms about visiting again when I'm next up!

Such an awesome pub, I got skinless here the other night and just had such a great time. Food and beers were brilliant and the Aussie guy behind the bar was so kind, i think his name was Jimmy or Jerry. Top bloke. Will definitely be back!

I really enjoy being here. Cosy place, lovely stuff and good prices. Highly recommend.

Attended the bar last night for a meeting for the first time and had amazing service from start to finish the lady couldn’t be more helpful and a delightful owner as a wheelchair user not easy to find a bar that’s accommodating will 100% be back

Excellent place to watch football

Jade is the best. Always ask for her

Great pub, visited a few times while in holidays in London and never disappointed. Great staff and atmosphere would highly recommend.

Got to be one of London’s best kept secrets! Unreal atmosphere and good Guiness. Service was awesome !! Had a chat with a young Aussie bloke behind the bar called Jerry, top bloke ! Would recommend!!!

Have visited this pub a few times now and never disappoints. Great atmosphere and lovely staff, definitely recommend for all occasions !

England trip, one of the pubs I visited was my favorite. I was impressed by its service. The pub owners clearly know what they're doing!

Great sports pub, lovely staff.

our group of 34 enjoyed a pre meeting luncheon with very good food, excellent value, and good service. thank you Hercules Chris Noble 9108

Great to watch the rugby. Atmosphere was amazing and the beer flowed