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The Hercules Pillars

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#18 of 230 Pub venues in West End
#92 of 628 Minimum Spend venues in Westminster Borough
  7 reviews  – 
18 Great Queen Street, Holborn, London, London, WC2B 5DG –
Holborn Station (0.1 mi)
From £500
min. spend
Up to 40
seats
Up to 80
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking not available
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Spaces for hire at The Hercules Pillars

Private Function Room at The Hercules Pillars
Private Function Room
Function Room
·
Private space
40 seats
80 standing
Whether you're planning after work drinks, a business meeting, a birthday celebration, or a private dining experience, our function room at The Hercules Pillars is the ideal setting. This versatile space features its own private bar, TV screens, and a large projector screen, making it fully equipped for everything from presentations to party playl...
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Alcohol licence extension
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
from £500 minimum spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
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18 Great Queen Street, Holborn, London, London, WC2B 5DG
Holborn Station (0.1 mi)
Public transportation
Parking
Hotels
Public transportation
  • Subway Holborn 0.1 mi
  • Subway Covent Garden 0.2 mi
  • Bus Holborn Station (Stop K) 0.2 mi
  • Bus Bloomsbury Square 0.2 mi
  • Bus Bloomsbury Square (Stop F) 0.2 mi
  • Train Tottenham Court Road 0.4 mi
  • Train Charing Cross 0.6 mi
Parking
  • Parking Intelli-Park Covent Garden - Parker Mews, London 0.1 mi
  • Parking NCP London Covent Garden - Parker Mews, London 0.1 mi
Hotels
  • Middle Eight Hotel - Covent Garden 0.1 mi
  • The Z Hotel Holborn 0.1 mi
  • Africa House 0.1 mi
  • Club Quarters Hotel Covent Garden Holborn, London 0.1 mi

Prices and opening hours

Monday
12:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Private Function Room
12:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Tuesday
11:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Private Function Room
11:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Wednesday
11:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Private Function Room
11:00 – 23:00
from £500 min. spend
Thursday
11:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Private Function Room
11:00 – 0:00
from £500 min. spend
Friday
11:00 – 1:00
from £500 min. spend
Private Function Room
11:00 – 1:00
from £500 min. spend
Saturday
11:00 – 1:00
from £500 min. spend
Private Function Room
11:00 – 1:00
from £500 min. spend
Sunday
12:00 – 22:00
from £500 min. spend
Private Function Room
12:00 – 22:00
from £500 min. spend
Pricing updated by venue 5 months ago
Pricing rated as accurate by 1 verified user

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 80
standing
Up to 40
seats
In-house catering
Alcohol provided
External catering allowed
Parking available
Accommodation available
Promoted / ticketed events
BYO alcohol

Reviews and ratings

5.0
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
3 recent guests highly rated cleanliness, location and service quality
Amenities
4.7
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Communication
5.0
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N
Natalia
Verified review
Pub · 40 guests · June 2025
The venue itself, the service and the equipment available for our meeting.
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5.0
MC
Martha C.
Verified review
Leaving Party · 50 guests · September 2024
The function room at the Hercules Pillars was ideal for my event. Great space for a medium-large group, plenty of space for dancing, technology to play your own music and have a slide show. Plenty of chairs for those wanting a break from the dance floor. Having our own bar was an added bonus and we easily managed to spend the minimum spend required to have no room booking fee which was an incredible bonus. All my guests said they had a brilliant time and I would like to give a special mention to Adrian and Cal who were so attentive the whole evening and addressed any issues raised immediately. I would recommend this venue to anyone and even had friends say they will keep it in mind for future events too!
5.0
RH
Ricardo H.
Verified review
Bar · 50 guests · November 2019
Not the glitziest place in London, but gave us everything we needed, had a lovely time, friendly staff, very helpful and all went very smoothly.
4.8
N
Natalia
Verified review
Excellent communication
5.0

About The Hercules Pillars

Just a short stroll from Covent Garden, The Hercules Pillars stands proudly as one of our longest-standing and most beloved pubs.

Whether you’re stopping by for a casual pint, settling in for a hearty meal, or catching the big game, our space is as versatile as it is charming. Tuck into our menu of classic pub dishes with a modern twist - think comforting classics, done right. Pair that with a well-poured pint or a cocktail from the bar, and you’re set for a great time. Whether you're joining us for a relaxed lunch, post-work drinks, or a big night out, we’ve got you covered.

Sports fan? You won’t miss a moment of the action with multiple HD screens and a large screen projector throughout the venue, perfect for live matches and major sporting events. And for the biggest games, we sometimes open up our private function room, giving you even more space to enjoy the action.

Speaking of which - our private function room is also available to hire year-round. With its own bar, flexible layout, and capacity for up to 80 guests, it’s ideal for birthdays, work dos, meetings, and special occasions of all kinds.

And don’t miss our Happy Hour, running Monday to Friday from 4pm–8pm - the perfect way to unwind after work with great deals on drinks.

FAQ

At The Hercules Pillars, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available
  • Refreshments for guests are offered

The Hercules Pillars does not offer parking facilities.

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Hercules Pillars:

  • Private Function Room hosting 40 guests: £980

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

The Hercules Pillars is located at 18 Great Queen Street, Holborn, London, in the Holborn, London district of London. The nearest metro station is Holborn Station.

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