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Hand of Glory, Hackney

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Opens at 12:00pm
Operator: JaguarShoes Collective
240 Amhurst Road, Hackney, E8 2BS (View on Google Map)
(020) 7249 7455
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This grade II listed pub reopened in January 2014 having been a restaurant. It has been decorated in a eclectic style with twigs and hops on ceiling and wicker animal head lamp shades. The focus is on local beers (e.g Five Points, Crate and Pressure Drop) from 3 Keg taps and bottles. 4 handpumps unised.

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Ex Watney

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Previous Names
Amhurst Arms
Local Authority
Hackney
Last updated
29/10/2025
Last surveyed
Leasehold owner
Amhurst Arms Ltd
Freehold owner
Dawnelia Properties One Ltd
Pub ID
ELC/14535
Asset of Community Value
Monday
4:00pm - Midnight
Tuesday
4:00pm - Midnight
Wednesday
4:00pm - Midnight
Thursday
Noon - Midnight
Friday
Noon - 1:30am
Saturday
Noon - 1:30am
Sunday
Noon - Midnight
Monday
No Service
Tuesday
5:00pm - 9:30pm
Wednesday
5:00pm - 9:30pm
Thursday
5:00pm - 9:30pm
Friday
5:00pm - 9:30pm
Saturday
1:00pm - 9:30pm
Sunday
Noon - 6:00pm
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Transport
Close to bus routes
276, 488
Nearby Station (850m)
Hackney Downs
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (450m)
Rectory Road

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