Holborn, Camden
Hercules Pillars
18 Great Queen Street, London WC2B 5DG
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The menus
6 menus · 71 dishes · 135 drinks
VG stated by the venueour readingVG from the listed ingredientsV vegetarian · VG vegan · GF gluten free · DF dairy free · PESC pescatarian · H halal · VGO, GFO vegan or gluten-free option
All day menu
Food Menu (festive edition)
Times not printed33 itemsPDF menu
Times not printed on this menu. Venue hours we recorded: Kitchen Mon-Sun 12pm-9pm (page also mentions food until 10pm in a Europa League blurb). Bar: Mon 12-11, Tue-Wed 11-11, Thu 11-12, Fri-Sat 11-1am, Sun 12-10. Happy hour Mon-Fri 4-7pm.
Bar Bites9
- Triple-Cooked Chips£5potato, chipsVG
- Crispy Chicken Bites£7chicken, garlic parsley mayo
- Parmesan Truffle Potatoes£7potato, truffle, parmesan, gravyV
- Mac & Cheese Croquettes£7macaroni, cheese, aioli mayoV
- Scampi Bites£7scampi, tartare sauce, lemonour readingPESC
- Sweetcorn Ribs£5sweetcorn, lime leaf dressing, mango lime yoghurt, mango chilli chow, toasted coconutVG
- Pigs & Blankets£6bacon, chipolata, maple, wholegrain mustard
- Pork & Apple Bites£7pork, apple, cranberry chutney, sage
- Scotch Egg & piccalilli£5scotch egg, piccalilli
Platters2
- Pig 'N' Bites£25scotch egg, pigs & blankets, mac & cheese croquettes, crispy chicken bites, beer cheese dip, toasted sourdough, aioli, garlic parsley mayo, piccalilli
- Bites No Pig£25mac and cheese croquettes, sweetcorn ribs, padron peppers, beer cheese dip, toasted sourdough, black truffle honey, aioli, garlic parsley mayoV
Mains9
- Pie & Mash£17pie, mash, minted mushy peas, gravy
- Cider Battered Fish & Chips£19battered cod, minted mushy peas, tartare sauce, lemonour readingPESC
- Sausage & Mash£14.50Cumberland sausage, smoked streaky bacon, mash, green beans, gravy
- Salt 'n' Pepper Chicken Spice Bag£12.50crispy chicken, onion, mixed peppers, spring onion, chips, curry sauce
- Festive Spice Bag£12.50pulled turkey, onion, mixed peppers, spring onion, chips, gravy
- The House Burger£14beef patty, lettuce, onion jam, mustard mayo, pickles, brioche bun, triple-cooked chips
- Crispy Chicken Burger£15fried chicken breast, rocket, garlic mayo, slaw, brioche bun, triple-cooked chips
- Boxing Day Burger£16.50crispy chicken breast, sage & onion stuffing, smoked streaky bacon, Camembert, cranberry hot honey, crispy sage, gravy, brioche bun
- Plant Burger£14Beyond Meat patty, lettuce, onion jam, mustard mayo, pickles, bun, triple-cooked chipsVG
Main Plate Upgrades5
- Gravy or Chip Shop Curry Sauce+1.5gravy, curry sauce
- Upgrade to Parmesan Truffle Chips+2chips, parmesan, truffleour readingV
- Extra Patty+3patty
- Cheddar Cheese+1cheddarour readingV
- Smoked Streaky Bacon+1.5smoked streaky bacon
Romana Pizzas2
- Margherita£12San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte mozzarella, parmesan, basilV
- Pepperoni£13San Marzano tomatoes, fior di latte mozzarella, parmesan, pepperoni, basil, hot honey dressing
Sourdough Sandwiches & Grilled Cheese6
- House Grilled Cheese£7.50cheddar, mozzarella, chives, spicy tomato & caramelised onion chutney, sourdoughV
- BBQ Short Rib Grilled Cheese£9cheddar, mozzarella, BBQ beef short rib, spring onion, sourdough
- Christmas Grilled cheese£9cheddar, mozzarella, Camembert, cranberry chutney, crispy sage, sourdoughour readingV
- Turkey Club Sandwich£10pulled turkey, smoked streaky bacon, gem lettuce, tomato, mayonnaise, soft-boiled egg, sourdoughV
- Roasted Pepper & Feta Sandwich£9roasted peppers, feta, heritage tomatoes, rocket, basil dressing, sourdoughV
- Cider Battered Fish Finger Sandwich£10cider battered cod goujons, tartare sauce, minted mushy peas, brioche bunour readingPESC
Sweet3
- Loaded Bronuts£7brownie-doughnut, candy floss ice cream, marshmallows, sprinklesour readingV
- Sticky Toffee Pudding£7sticky toffee pudding, vanilla ice creamVG
- Apple Crumble£6.50apple, crumble, custardV
Set menu menu
Masonic Menu – Bronze (2 courses £45; 3 courses £50; 3 courses with cheese and port £55)
Times not printed14 itemsVenue website
Times not printed on this menu. Venue hours we recorded: Kitchen Mon-Sun 12pm-9pm (page also mentions food until 10pm in a Europa League blurb). Bar: Mon 12-11, Tue-Wed 11-11, Thu 11-12, Fri-Sat 11-1am, Sun 12-10. Happy hour Mon-Fri 4-7pm.
Starters5
- Parma ham & melonPrice not printedParma ham, melon, wild rocket, balsamic glaze
- Duck pâtéPrice not printedduck pâté, port and balsamic reduction, melba toast
- Classic prawn cocktailPrice not printedking prawns, lettuce, avocado, house dressingour readingPESC
- Crispy fried briePrice not printedbrie, prosciutto, spiced red currant jam, rocket
- Seasonal vegetable soupPrice not printedvegetable soup, tomato & basil / pea, courgette & mint / roasted leek & potatoV
Mains4
- Garlic-roasted chicken breastPrice not printedchicken breast, rosemary potatoes, carrots, braised cabbage, gravy
- Slow-roasted pork porchettaPrice not printedpork porchetta, butter-mashed potatoes, gravy
- Roasted codPrice not printedcod, Jersey Royal potatoes, kale, cabbage, white garlic sauceour readingPESC
- Pie and mashPrice not printedpie (steak and ale / chicken, mushroom and leek / cauliflower and spinach balti), mash, mushy peas, gravy
Desserts4
- Basque cheesecakePrice not printedBasque cheesecake, Cornish clotted creamV
- White chocolate and raspberry panna cottaPrice not printedwhite chocolate, raspberry, panna cotta, raspberry coulisGFour readingV
- Sticky toffee puddingPrice not printedsticky toffee pudding, vanilla ice creamVG
- Selection of cheese and biscuits+£3cheese, biscuitsour readingV
Set menu menu
Masonic Menu – Silver (2 courses £50; 3 courses £55; 3 courses with cheese and port £60)
Times not printed10 itemsVenue website
Times not printed on this menu. Venue hours we recorded: Kitchen Mon-Sun 12pm-9pm (page also mentions food until 10pm in a Europa League blurb). Bar: Mon 12-11, Tue-Wed 11-11, Thu 11-12, Fri-Sat 11-1am, Sun 12-10. Happy hour Mon-Fri 4-7pm.
Starters4
- Smoked salmon tartareSwitch salmon for beetroot (VG)smoked salmon, avocado, cucumber, citrus & herb dressingour readingPESC
- Smoked haddock and salmon fishcakePrice not printedsmoked haddock, salmon, lemon aioli, watercress saladour readingPESC
- Bruschetta trioPrice not printedciabatta, cherry tomato and basil, wild mushroom and goat's cheese, walnut and honeyV
- French onion soupPrice not printedonion, stock
Mains3
- Wild mushroom risottoPrice not printedwild mushroom, risotto rice, parmesan, truffle oilV
- Chargrilled lamb chopsPrice not printedlamb chops, mint-herb gremolata, gratin dauphinois
- Herb crusted salmon filletPrice not printedsalmon, Jersey Royal potatoes, seasonal vegetablesour readingPESC
Desserts4
- Belgian chocolate fudge cakePrice not printedchocolate fudge cakeVG
- Apple & cinnamon tartPrice not printedapple, cinnamon, pastry, vanilla ice creamV
- Triple chocolate velvet moussePrice not printedchocolate mousse, crushed hazelnutsV
- Selection of cheese and biscuits+£3cheese, biscuitsour readingV
Set menu menu
Masonic Menu – Gold (2 courses £55; 3 courses £60; 3 courses with cheese and port £65)
Times not printed10 itemsVenue website
Times not printed on this menu. Venue hours we recorded: Kitchen Mon-Sun 12pm-9pm (page also mentions food until 10pm in a Europa League blurb). Bar: Mon 12-11, Tue-Wed 11-11, Thu 11-12, Fri-Sat 11-1am, Sun 12-10. Happy hour Mon-Fri 4-7pm.
Starters3
- Pan-seared rockport scallopPrice not printedscallop, garlic & parsley butter, caper & white wine dressingour readingPESC
- Rope-grown Irish musselsPrice not printedmussels, white wine sauce, bread rollour readingPESC
- Grilled prosciutto-wrapped asparagusSwitch prosciutto for aubergine (VG)asparagus, prosciutto, balsamic glaze, dressed leaves
Mains4
- Scotch dry-aged ribeye steakPrice not printedribeye steak, peppercorn sauce, cherry tomatoes, thick-cut chips
- Slow-cooked lamb shankPrice not printedlamb shank, rosemary, garlic, creamed mashed potatoes, green beans
- Pan-roasted duck breastPrice not printedduck breast, dauphinois potatoes, tenderstem broccoli, cherry gastrique, horseradish
- Roasted auberginePrice not printedaubergine, saffron pilau, tahini yoghurt, sour cherry harissa, ezme, rocket-fennel saladV
Desserts4
- Black forest gateauPrice not printedchocolate sponge, cherry, creamV
- Espresso martini tiramisu tortePrice not printedespresso, tiramisuV
- Chocolate mousse with fresh raspberriesPrice not printedchocolate mousse, raspberriesV
- Selection of cheese and biscuitsPrice not printedcheese, biscuitsV
Drinks menu
Drinks (cocktails, draught, bottles, soft, spirits, wine)
Times not printed130 itemsPDF menu
130 drinks. We do not copy drinks lists: see the venue's PDF.
Drinks menu
Whisky Menu
Times not printed5 itemsPDF menu
5 drinks. We do not copy drinks lists: see the venue's PDF.
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