The Hand of Glory in Hackney

Friendly pub, will a lovey rustic wooded feel.Seating is provided in the front and back.On Sundays (and other days) live music is played with is very nice.

Well they got a black bartender and the same crowd but more welcoming.

Lovely staff and atmosphere! Music! Candles! Classic style! So relaxing!Sunday roast just had the chicken, it was hot and delicious! Proper portion ! Missed the stuffing though 😅Definitely a must visit

Quirky yet homely, exciting yet chilled, quality drinks yet not overly priced, the Hand of Glory pretty much covers your mood which ever day you go. The eclectic music takes you on a journey, as does the pub quiz. The roasts are amazing as are the burgers. It’s that local you’ve wanted, and you’ll see that immediately as the smiley bar people want to be there too… See you at the bar 😉

A really fun pub. Friendly staff and lovely beer. Thanks for having us 🕶️

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 more as cate)

Good Sunday lunch. Whacky decor. Friendly staff. Part of the Jaguar Shoes Collective. Could do with a new couch. Beers are odd. Found a nice pilsner.

Stumbled upon this bar by accident, came in for a drink and the bartender told me that there was another selection in the back bar. I wandered through and found a rock/metal band playing. It was a great experience and i'm glad that i came into this pub! Would definitely come again for some interesting music and a drink. The pub has a very dingy feel to it but it isn't it's just atmospheric which I really liked.

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 afternoon roast.

Made a really unplanned stop and stumbled upon this pub as a nice surprise. Have to say the Sunday Roast is really good and the services are spot on. You get a bottle of water and drinking glasses as standard on the table. Atmosphere and deco are good. Fresh flowers on each table is a nice touch. Overall will definitely recommend.