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King's Cross

King’s Cross.

It’s one of the most connected transport hubs in the country. From here, you can catch a direct train to Cambridge, Manchester, Edinburgh, Paris, Amsterdam, and Hogwarts. Or indeed virtually anywhere else in London, for that matter. But the thing is, not many other places in London have stunning, cathedral-like restaurant spaces with eight meter high palm trees, tranquil canal-side gastropubs, buzzing Taiwanese bao spots, and tenth-floor rooftop Mexican restaurants accessible by a dedicated glass lift that skims the outside of the building…

The Best Restaurants

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King's Cross

The Best Restaurants

The Midland Grand Dining Room Exquisite French dishes served in a stunning late Victorian dining room.

Barrafina King’s Cross Exceptional tapas in a buzzy, marble-lined space….

Booking Office 1869 A vast, church-like restaurant in the former ticket office at St Pancras.

Coal Office A beautiful converted warehouse offering Middle Eastern dishes from a former Palomar and Barbary chef….

Dishoom King’s Cross A basement cocktail bar, terrace, and restaurant serving some of London’s best-loved Indian food.

Caravan King’s Cross Brunch, cocktails and an all day dining menu served inside a converted Victorian grain store.

Casa Pastor A vibrant King’s Cross taqueria with a huge outdoor terrace and surprise Mariachi bands….

Bao Kings Cross Bubble tea and bao in kitschy retro surrounds.

Parrillan Time to get all up in your grill at this sprawling terrace restaurant from the team behind Barrafina.

Decimo London’s Mexican food scene just went up a notch.

Hoppers King’s Cross The cult Sri Lankan eatery’s biggest spot yet takes up a sizeable patch of King’s Cross.

Lina Stores King’s Cross Fresh pasta on a sprawling terrace.

Supawan A fantastic, no-frills Thai spot sitting on the periphery of King’s Cross.

Sushi on Jones Fine dining meets fast food: introducing the 45 minute omakase.

The Best Bars

Gothic Bar A stunning cocktail bar filled with original architectural features, from painted ceilings to Gothic arches….

The Drop A cosy wine bar from the Barrafina team, with British small plates supplemented by an oyster cart.

Supermax A sleek, retro-futuristic subterranean cocktail bar in King’s Cross.

Vermuteria Together at last: vermouth, cycling, and delicious food.

Goods Way New Orleans meets King’s Cross in this atmospheric courtyard-style food hall with a live music venue attached.

The Racketeer A decadently “rough around the edges” cocktail bar in King’s Cross with a secret walled garden.

Booking Office 1869 A vast, church-like restaurant in the former ticket office at St Pancras.

The Lighterman Fancy gastropub dining and a great drinks list, with sprawling terraces overlooking the canal.

Dishoom King’s Cross A basement cocktail bar, terrace, and restaurant serving some of London’s best-loved Indian food.

The Best Pubs in Kings Cross King’s Cross. Sounds like he could do with a drink.

The Best Things To Do

Club Curling Sweep aside the competition on a curling lane surrounded by dazzling neon lights….

Vogue: Inventing the Runway Immerse yourself in some of the most spectacular runway shows in fashion history, in a vast, 360° documentary….

The Best Christmas Markets in London Christmas shopping is basically one long endurance test – unless you do it at one of these twinkly, mulled wine-laced markets.

Canopy Market A weekly market with street food, bars, and independent craft stalls.

Word on the Water A second-hand bookstore/part-time performance venue floating on Regent’s Canal….

The Moonwalkers You’re about to jet off to the surface of the Moon. With Tom Hanks.

Camley Street Natural Park A one-hectare nature reserve in the middle of King’s Cross, with a café overlooking the canal….

Wellcome Collection A free museum filled with Victorian amputation saws, Japanese sex aids and other intriguing medical artefacts.

The British Library Home to over 14 million books, the Magna Carta, and Chinese oracle bones….

British Museum Over 8 million priceless artefacts to see free of charge….

Queer Britain Lives that have been confined to the margins of history books are finally getting their spotlight.

Goods Way New Orleans meets King’s Cross in this atmospheric courtyard-style food hall with a live music venue attached.

The Magic Circle London’s only magic museum with intimate live shows.

Hidden London Tours Explore the abandoned tunnels of London’s closed-down tube stations.

26 Crowndale Politically conscious fringe theatre in North London.

A Walk Along Regent's Canal A guide to each section of London’s picturesque canal, plus where to eat & drink along the way.

The Best Al Fresco Spots

Parrillan Time to get all up in your grill at this sprawling terrace restaurant from the team behind Barrafina.

Lina Stores King’s Cross Fresh pasta on a sprawling terrace.

Caravan King’s Cross Brunch, cocktails and an all day dining menu served inside a converted Victorian grain store.

Coal Office A beautiful converted warehouse offering Middle Eastern dishes from a former Palomar and Barbary chef….

Dishoom King’s Cross A basement cocktail bar, terrace, and restaurant serving some of London’s best-loved Indian food.

The Lighterman Fancy gastropub dining and a great drinks list, with sprawling terraces overlooking the canal.

Casa Pastor A vibrant King’s Cross taqueria with a huge outdoor terrace and surprise Mariachi bands….

Vermuteria Together at last: vermouth, cycling, and delicious food.

Gothic Bar A stunning cocktail bar filled with original architectural features, from painted ceilings to Gothic arches….

The Drop A thrilling hybrid of immersive show and escape-room….

Canopy Market A weekly market with street food, bars, and independent craft stalls.

Camley Street Natural Park A one-hectare nature reserve in the middle of King’s Cross, with a café overlooking the canal….