Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Cool, buzzy, good example of hip new Kings Cross - open late!
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Caravan King's Cross
1 Granary SquareCool, buzzy, good example of hip new Kings Cross - open late!
Relaxed Bruno Loubet restaurant that isn’t vegetarian but has veg-heavy food. Unusual and good. Has space a little more often than Caravan and Camino.
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Grain Store
1-3 Stable StreetRelaxed Bruno Loubet restaurant that isn’t vegetarian but has veg-heavy food. Unusual and good. Has space a little more often than Caravan and Camino.
One of our favourites: a friendly, active gastropub serving reliably good food and drink.
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The Fellow
24 York WayOne of our favourites: a friendly, active gastropub serving reliably good food and drink.
Big but friendly, serves food later than most restaurants in the area with good food and good wine.
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Vinoteca Kings Cross
3 King's BlvdBig but friendly, serves food later than most restaurants in the area with good food and good wine.
Great tapas, some larger plates. Camino has a very popular bar too, plus another sister bar across the courtyard, Pepito, which specializes in Spanish sherry.
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Camino
290 - 292 King's Cross BridgeGreat tapas, some larger plates. Camino has a very popular bar too, plus another sister bar across the courtyard, Pepito, which specializes in Spanish sherry.
A bit more special and stylish, but still a relaxed and friendly vibe and serves food later than most other restaurants nearby.
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Plum Spilt Milk
Pancras RoadA bit more special and stylish, but still a relaxed and friendly vibe and serves food later than most other restaurants nearby.
Lots of character – modern and historic at the same time. Interesting old English cocktails. Go for the atmosphere. Food not always great but their burger is good!
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The Booking Office
Euston RoadLots of character – modern and historic at the same time. Interesting old English cocktails. Go for the atmosphere. Food not always great but their burger is good!
A cozy, friendly gastropub serving decent and inexpensive food.
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The Driver
2-4 Wharfdale Rd.A cozy, friendly gastropub serving decent and inexpensive food.
Addis
40-42 Caledonian Rdgreat Ethiopian food if you're feeling adventurous!
House of Morocco
82 Caledonian RdSmall local coffeeshop with character
Starbucks Coffee
65-71 Sloane AveIn case you need the nearest Starbucks
Royal Thai
50 Caledonian RoadEasy simple Thai food, just a short walk.
Arts & Culture
Only a short walk, and easy to drop into for a few minutes; their permanent display includes things as varied as Beatles lyrics (handwritten originals on scraps of paper) and Magna Carta for the history buffs.
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The British Library
96 Euston RdOnly a short walk, and easy to drop into for a few minutes; their permanent display includes things as varied as Beatles lyrics (handwritten originals on scraps of paper) and Magna Carta for the history buffs.
Everything Else
In case the mood strikes to go to Paris!
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St Pancras International station
Euston RoadIn case the mood strikes to go to Paris!
Essentials
Big friendly grocery store right on the corner, with most things you'd ever need.
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Tesco Metro
361 Bethnal Green RdBig friendly grocery store right on the corner, with most things you'd ever need.
Friendly, efficient dry cleaning and laundry. Family run.
1 Stop Wash Eco-Friendly Dry Cleaner, Laundry & Coin Operated Laundromat
100 Caledonian RdFriendly, efficient dry cleaning and laundry. Family run.
Entertainment & Activities
Fun classes and silly group activities every evening. Turns into a proper underground dance club on Friday and Saturday nights (which amazingly can't be heard from our house).
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Drink, Shop & Do
9 Caledonian RdFun classes and silly group activities every evening. Turns into a proper underground dance club on Friday and Saturday nights (which amazingly can't be heard from our house).
Getting Around
Kings Cross station is the most well connected underground subway ("tube") hub in London.
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King's Cross
Kings Cross station is the most well connected underground subway ("tube") hub in London.