The Hercules, on the corner of Holloway Road and Hercules Street is a fabulous independent pub offering a warm welcome to all that enter. Plenty of keg beers available. I didn't see any cask ales on my visit although there were two pumps hidden behind a clipboard menu. A beautiful interior with an abundance of wood panelling and a very laid back feeling about the place. Service was super, a great place to drink and eat.

🚇 Holloway Road 🍺 £5.10 Madri ❤️ A superb Holloway Road boozer. . The Hercules is located half way up Holloway Road and opposite the grand Odeon cinema which dominates the architectural landscape of the area. Holloway Road tube is just a short walk away. . The pub gets its name from the side street it sits on and up until recently was called Tommy Flynn’s. This corner boozer was built in 1860 and has a red brick and British racing green facade. . There has been a recent refurb to update the pub and the results are fantastic. There is a distinct Irish feel throughout the pub with an eclectic mix of Irish photos, pictures and paraphernalia. There are Arsenal tributes dotted around too, due to this pub’s location to the club. There are lots of screens showing live sport in well thought out viewing positions which make watching a game an enjoyable experience, depending on the result. . The beer selection was a mix of locals favourites like Fosters and new kids on the block like Madri, which is what I decided on. My pint was great and cost just over a fiver. I should have tried the celebrated Guinness here but I’d been on the lager all day, there’s always next time. There is a reasonably priced food menu consisting of American influenced choices and more traditional pub grub, Fish & Chips costs £14.50. Also look out for the revolving specials on chalkboard. . The atmosphere here is superb, there is a real local feel and the environment is welcoming. This good sized pub was fairly busy on this Saturday early evening with a mix of clientele either having a catch up with friends and family and a fair few in to watch the footy. At weekends there is regular live music to get those feet tapping. . I really enjoyed my visit to @theherculesholloway and it was great to see the impressive transformation of the pub. This is lovely locals pub with a great atmosphere that welcomes in those from not around the way. The beer and food are on point and there’s plenty to keep you entertained. This one you must visit in 2023. . ℹ️ Info correct on visiting 08/10/22