Hand of Glory

The Hand of Glory is a pub, food and music venue from JaguarShoes Collective sited at the original Amhurst Arms in Hackney Downs. It holds a liquor licence dating back to the 1800s when the surrounding area was primarily fields and farmland.

Giant maypoles, wicker masks, brass icons, a straw bear and a ghostly mare; the cosy interior unites a collective of artists in a disquieting but colourful exhibition of British folk culture. Like The Wickerman sacrificing Bill Oddie to the gods of Countryfile, it celebrates pagan festivals, traditional iconography and folkloric customs from across the history of the British Isles.

Hand of Glory is a seductive experience that re-explores the rich foundations of Cool Britannia.

The site is located at 240 Amhurst Road, E8 2BS in Hackney, London. Contact number is 0207 2497455.

Both the historic and the contemporary inform the space, objects form villages that have kept ancient pagan rituals alive sit alongside showcased JSC artists who have taken inspiration from the culture, including; Hand crafted costumes by Royal College graduate Julia Hayes, folkloric prints by Alice Pattullo and David Owen, and taxidermy head-dresses from milliner Loren Anthony James-Wood.

We host intimate live music on the first Wednesday of every month, traditional Folk Sessions every Thursday and DJ sets every Friday and Saturday. All events are free entry. You can also join our Pub Quiz every other Tuesday for the chance to win a £50 bar tab.

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EVENTS LISTINGS FOR HAND OF GLORY

DRINKS

Focusing a roster of countryside drinks from some of the UK’s best independent brewers. Hand of Glory is mulled, spiced and dangerously home-brewed and features a constantly rotating menu. From rustic Bloody Mary’s to our very special Seven Deadly Gins.

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FOOD

Meat Stop at The Hand of Glory!

We’re proud to welcome Meat Stop as our new kitchen residency — an Essex-born burger joint with a cult following and a serious passion for bold flavours, premium produce, and proper hospitality.

Founded by local icon Benjamin, Meat Stop began as a pop-up burger bar in Brentwood, Essex and has since grown into one of the most talked-about street food names in the South East. Known for dry-aged beef patties, signature sauces, and wild flavour combos (crunchy peanut butter on a burger? Trust us), the brand brings a fast-food feel with restaurant-quality standards.

At The Hand of Glory, expect a tight, no-nonsense menu of burgers, loaded sides, sharers and Sunday roasts — all served with vibey energy and a strong sense of community. Whether you’re here for a weeknight bite or a long Sunday session, Meat Stop is here to feed the soul.

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