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 DJ and intimate live events every Friday and Saturday, Wednesday, Thursday. All events are free entry.
You can also enjoy live sessions of Jazz musicians on Sundays. Scroll down to bottom of page to check what's on or click on following link to see on Facebook.
DRINKS
Focusing a roster of countryside ciders 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 of ales, rustic Bloody Mary’s and our very special Seven Deadly Gins.
FOOD
In the kitchen we have Food Fight. Throw the ultimate party at Hand Of Glory with the ultimate in-party food. Open every day with a selection of pizzas, burgers, sides and sharers.
KITCHEN OPENING TIMES
Monday to Thursday: 6pm to 10pm
Friday: 6pm to 10:00pm
Saturday: 6pm to 10:00pm
Sunday: 5pm to 9pm
Opening Times
- Monday - Wednesday: 4pm - 12am
- Thursday: 12pm - 12am
- Friday - Saturday: 12pm - 1:30am
- Sunday: 12pm - 12am
Address
- 240 Amhurst Road
- Dalston
- London
- E8 2BS
Contact
Hand of Glory
020 7249 7455