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The Hercules Pillars Menu

August 30, 2026
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The Hercules Pillars is a traditional London pub at 18 Great Queen Street, between Holborn and Covent Garden. Classical columns and long established wooden furnishings give the bar a distinctive character, while the atmosphere remains informal and welcoming. It works equally well for a weekday lunch, an evening drink, a meal before the theatre or a weekend gathering.

The food menu is built around recognisable British pub cooking. Fish and chips, sausages with mash, burgers and other hearty mains sit alongside lighter bites, sandwiches and sharing plates. Stone baked pizzas broaden the choice, and sides make it easy for a table to create a more relaxed spread over drinks.

Sunday brings roast dinners with crisp potatoes, vegetables, Yorkshire pudding and gravy. The kitchen also accommodates guests who prefer plant based or lighter options, so mixed groups can order comfortably. Straightforward presentation and familiar flavours suit the pub setting, with generous dishes intended to be enjoyed without ceremony.

Cask ales, lager, wine, spirits and cocktails support the food selection. A projector and several screens show major football, cricket, rugby, darts and motor racing, giving sporting occasions a lively communal setting. With food served every day and a private function room upstairs, The Hercules Pillars remains a versatile Great Queen Street pub for dining, drinks and events.

Address: 18 Great Queen Street, Holborn, London WC2B 5DG, United Kingdom

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The Hercules Pillars Menu

Bites

Olives (PB)
£4.95

Marinated olives served as a bite-sized snack.

Pigs in Blankets
£6.50

Served with a honey & mustard dressing & rocket

Crispy Salt & Pepper Squid
£4.50

Served with tartare sauce, rocket, lemon…

Cauliflower Bites (PB)
£6.50

Crispy coated and served with a Bourbon BBQ sauce

Chicken Wings
£5.50

Six chicken wings tossed in your choice of flavour served with rocket and a ranch dressing.

Halloumi Fries (V)
£6.50

Served with chipotle mayo & rocket…

Sharing

Baked Camembert (V)
£14

Served with sesame topped pretzel bread, pickle, rocket, and sun-dried tomatoes

Sharing Platter (PB)
£12

Hummus, selection of flatbreads, olives sun-dried tomato & rocket

Classic Nachos (V)
£9.50

Our tortillas, made in house loaded with shredded mozzarella, chunky salsa, guacamole, sour cream & jalapeños…

Mains

Freshly Battered Fish & Chips
£14.50

Freshly battered cod fillet, served with chunky chips, mushy peas, tartare sauce and lemon

Pie & Mash
£11.50

Steak & ale pie, mashed potatoes, green beans, gravy…

Sausages & Mash
£12.50

Sausages, mashed potatoes, green beans, gravy

Cheese & Bacon Burger
£12.50

6oz beef patty, Monterey Jack cheese, smoky streaky bacon, sliced gherkin, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and smoky Baconnasie sauce, served in a brioche-style bun with chunky chips…

The Holy (not) Cow Burger
£12

Naked Glory patty, vegan cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onions, garlic vegan mayonnaise, served in a brioche-style bun with chunky chips

Penang Curry (PB)
£11.50

A fiery automatic coconut sauce with cauliflower, green beans, mangetout, peppers, and kaffir lime leaves. Served with basmati rice and naan…

Nourish Bowl (PB)
£10.50

Kale with brown rice and quinoa, cos lettuce, rocket, and chopped tomatoes, Jersey Royal potatoes and olives

Pizzas

All our pizzas are served on a 12 inch base. Ask to swap for vegan cheese.

Margherita (V)
£9.95

Classic tomato passata, mozzarella cheese & basil.

Pepperoni