Hand of Glory — Restaurant in London

Hand of Glory is not your average pub — it’s a quirky, stylish tribute to British folk culture, wrapped in candlelight and served with a side of excellent food. From giant maypoles and straw bears to brass icons and ghostly murals, the interior feels like a pagan dreamscape curated by artists with a sense of humour.

The food is far better than you'd expect from a pub this eccentric — think hearty roasts, juicy burgers, and vegan plates that actually impress. The drinks list is solid, with well-kept ales, craft beers, and seasonal specials. The vibe is relaxed but alive — eclectic music, friendly staff, and a crowd that feels local but welcoming.

Highlights

Unique décor that blends folklore with East London edge Tasty, well-presented pub food with vegetarian options Great beer selection and casual cocktail offerings Warm, down-to-earth service in a creatively charged space

Final Thought Hand of Glory is where style meets substance — a pub that’s as visually intriguing as it is genuinely delicious. If you love places with personality and a touch of the unexpected, this one’s...

So, my pint was not unacceptable, tasted alright although the blackboard tap did not disclose the brewery. The lager I ordered went for a cool £5 but was 5% so seems legit.

I ordered the beef burger at £10. I can't fault the composition, a mastery of burger perfection; beef pattie, iceberg, special sauce, brioche, red onion etc etc. The ingredients/produce however were sadder than the bar staff. Who resembled Robert Smith circa 1990.

Fridge tomato (you know what I mean). A beef pattienwhichbjas spent at least 2 years in the deep freeze and brioche that was obvs purchased discount at the local express supermarket.

When the freshest thing in the iceberg you have a problem. This burger was the titanic of burgers (all iceberg) and I am leo (probs identify...

Pub had a lovely atmosphere and friendly staff, however the Sunday Roast (beef) wasn't as good as I had hoped. Roast potatoes were undercooked inside but overdone on the outside, Yorkshire puddings were overdone and slightly burnt on the bottom and the "lashings of delicious gravy" translated to being very weak and watery (we also had to ask for more as there wasn't enough). However the garlic kale and mash was lovely and there was plenty of meat although the beef was slightly overdone - not pink in the slightest and looked a bit anaemic. There were eight of us eating and we all thought the same. Music was also slightly too loud for a relaxed Sunday...