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Hercules Pillars

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Holborn
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6.9/10
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    Eren T.
    "You can go downstairs where there's additional seating purpose..."(3 Tips)
    Alex P.
    "Lots of Masons."(2 Tips)
    Emily W.
    "Watch out for the funny handshakes"(2 Tips)
    Mobbie N.
    "Check out the Venison sausages with mash - they are the best!"(5 Tips)
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  • Russell N.
    Russell NewbyMarch 26, 2013
    Fantastic selection of speciality sausages, served with a choice of mash & gravy or chips & salad
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  • Arlen V.heart icon on user image
    Arlen VartazarianDecember 8, 2015
    A classic period pub which offers high tech order and pay facility #Orderella
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  • Devrim G.heart icon on user image
    Devrim GündüzNovember 24, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Lovely place to hang out and have a few drinks.
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  • Eren T.
    Eren TiryakiogluSeptember 18, 2011
    You can go downstairs where there's additional seating purpose arranged to watch the footie and enjoy your food & drink!
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  • Joe B.heart icon on user image
    Joe BurnettJanuary 15, 2013
    Been here 50+ times
    Live music events are amazing. All for charity too
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  • João M.
    João MeloMarch 28, 2014
    Amazing pub with Portuguese beer!!!
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  • Lewis M.
    Lewis MilesAugust 1, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Great pub. Swansea City's London home. The worst knock off dyson air blade ever!
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  • Emily W.
    Emily WebberOctober 16, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Watch out for the funny handshakes
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  • Dan C.
    Dan CalladineMarch 31, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Good pub with about 4 different real ales on tap. The downstairs function room is excellent too.
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  • Murray R.
    Murray RobertsOctober 26, 2012
    Check out which Ales are on tap this pub really looks after them
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  • Ludovic L.heart icon on user image
    Ludovic L.April 4, 2012
    Been here 50+ times
    Good ales, unfortunately some tv screens showing some ball games at times.
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  • Guy C.heart icon on user image
    Guy CorbetDecember 13, 2015
    A Masonic favourite
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  • Bryce K.
    Bryce KeaneJanuary 17, 2012
    A big Freemasons hang out. Be aware and look around
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  • Rhys H.
    Rhys HowellMarch 4, 2010
    The man who sits in the corner window seats is happy to share his space with you.
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  • Mobbie N.
    Mobbie NazirJanuary 31, 2010
    Been here 5+ times
    Check out the Venison sausages with mash - they are the best!
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  • Alex P.
    Alex PearmainAugust 27, 2010
    Good sausage range. Decent ale. Lots of Masons.
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  • Rhys H.
    Rhys HowellJanuary 30, 2010
    Go for the sausages not matter now good the special of the day is looking.
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  • Rhys H.
    Rhys HowellMarch 18, 2010
    When you're done controlling the world shapeshift yourself into a sausage eating machine
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  • Tom W.
    Tom WardNovember 30, 2012
    Learn the handshake
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  • Rhys H.
    Rhys HowellMarch 4, 2010
    The toilets are downstairs. There are probably some kinights there too
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  • Devrim G.heart icon on user image
    Devrim GündüzMarch 23, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Old men, all dressed in suits. Boring.
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  • Katherine V.
    Katherine Van LiemptNovember 13, 2011
    Flavorless
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  • Joseph K.
    Joseph KellyJanuary 27, 2010
    Free wifi available
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  • Steve M.
    Steve MulhollandMarch 26, 2010
    Wear a black suit and tie and talk swashbuckling
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