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Group drinks at Horse & Wig in Holborn London

Independent pub in Holborn near Chancery Lane

Holborn,
poured properly.

Cocktails, specialist beers, pizza and private hire in a polished neighbourhood bar for barristers, solicitors, judges, chambers and after-work regulars.

Location

Fulwood Place, between Holborn, Chancery Lane and the Inns of Court.

Best for

After-work drinks, client catch-ups, birthdays and smarter group bookings.

House rhythm

Happy hour 4pm to 8pm. Pizza when the night needs food. Late enough to linger.

Independent pub Holborn

Quietly better than the obvious options. A pub with proper character and a modern legal-district poise.

4pm to 8pm

Happy hour that still feels premium.

3 minutes

From Holborn Station at an honest pace.

Cocktails + beers + pizza

The right format for work drinks that run long.

Signature story

A legal-district pub with more control.

Horse & Wig is built for people who notice the room. Low light. Strong glassware. Better pacing. Enough atmosphere for a date. Enough confidence for client drinks. Enough warmth to stay.

It sits just off the obvious path between Holborn and Chancery Lane, which is exactly the point.

Champagne and wine service at Horse & Wig London

Horse & Wig

Champagne service for celebrations and event nights.

Signature cocktail close-up at Horse & Wig Holborn

Horse & Wig

Signature cocktail close-up.

Pizza served at Horse & Wig in Holborn

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Stone-baked pizza served for drinks-led evenings.

Why Horse & Wig

Every part of it is tuned for after-work London.

Signature cocktail close-up at Horse & Wig Holborn

Cocktails

Martinis, negronis, spritzes and sharper after-work pours.

Cider and bottled drinks at Horse & Wig Holborn

Specialist beers

Crisp lagers, bottles and easy rounds without generic tap walls.

Pizza served at Horse & Wig in Holborn

Pizza

Stone-baked and built for drinks-led evenings rather than sit-down theatre.

Champagne and wine service at Horse & Wig London

Hidden setting

Fulwood Place. Between Holborn, Chancery Lane and the Inns of Court.

Group dining and drinks at Horse & Wig Holborn

After-work

A polished room for barristers, solicitors, chambers and office teams.

Champagne and bar setup at Horse & Wig London

Private hire

Client drinks, birthdays, smaller socials and premium group bookings.

Experience

Cocktails that sharpen the room.

Espresso martinis, negronis, spritzes and a line-up that knows when to stay classic. Built for people who order with intent.

Signature cocktail close-up at Horse & Wig Holborn

Horse & Wig

Signature cocktail close-up.

Cider and bottled drinks at Horse & Wig Holborn

Horse & Wig

Beer, cider and bottles for easy rounds.

Specialist beers without the shout.

Crisp draughts, thoughtful bottles and enough range for the table without turning the pub into a tap-list lecture.

A better answer to a quick pint near Chancery Lane. A stronger answer to a full evening in Holborn.

Pizza that keeps the night moving.

Stone-baked, shareable, and exactly the right weight for rounds that stretch into dinner.

Pizza served at Horse & Wig in Holborn

Horse & Wig

Stone-baked pizza served for drinks-led evenings.

Cocktail and pizza pairing at Horse & Wig Holborn

Horse & Wig

Cocktails and pizza paired together.

Private hire and group bookings

Quietly right for client drinks, team socials and birthday gatherings.

The room works because it does not overplay itself. Enough status for chambers and city professionals. Enough warmth for friends and regulars. A polished private hire pub in Holborn without the stale package feel.

Group dining and drinks at Horse & Wig Holborn

Horse & Wig

Group drinks and dining in the venue.

Gallery

Dark, reflective, editorial.

Group drinks at Horse & Wig in Holborn London

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Golden-hour drinks scene at Horse & Wig in Holborn.

Signature cocktail close-up at Horse & Wig Holborn

Horse & Wig

Signature cocktail close-up.

Pizza served at Horse & Wig in Holborn

Horse & Wig

Stone-baked pizza served for drinks-led evenings.

Champagne and bar setup at Horse & Wig London

Horse & Wig

Champagne setup suited to private hire and celebrations.

Group dining and drinks at Horse & Wig Holborn

Horse & Wig

Group drinks and dining in the venue.

Cocktail and pizza pairing at Horse & Wig Holborn

Horse & Wig

Cocktails and pizza paired together.

Location

Near Holborn. Near Chancery Lane. Exactly where it should be.

15-16 Fulwood Place, Holborn, London WC1V 6AY. A short walk for chambers, barristers, solicitors and anyone looking for after work drinks in Holborn with more poise.

Nearby

Holborn Station, Chancery Lane, Lincoln's Inn Fields, Gray's Inn and the wider legal district.

Search intent

Pub Holborn. Pub Chancery Lane. Cocktails Holborn. After work drinks Holborn. Independent pub Holborn.

Opening hours

Monday - Wednesday
12:00 - 23:00
Thursday - Friday
12:00 - 00:00
Saturday
14:00 - 00:00
Sunday
Closed for private events by arrangement

Bookings

Reserve the right table.

Drinks, dinner, private hire or a smarter after-work plan. Send the details and we'll shape the rest.

FAQs

Useful before you book.

Enough clarity to make the decision quickly. No noise. No filler.

Where is Horse & Wig in Holborn?

Horse & Wig is on Fulwood Place in Holborn, a short walk from Holborn Station, Chancery Lane and Lincoln's Inn Fields.

Do you take private hire enquiries?

Yes. We host private and semi-private events for birthdays, team socials, client drinks, Christmas parties and weekend celebrations.

Do you serve food as well as drinks?

Yes. Our food offer is built around pizza and bar snacks, making the venue work equally well for casual drinks, dinner and group bookings.

Is there a happy hour?

Yes. Happy hour runs from 4pm to 8pm with selected cocktails available as 2 for £12.

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