King Charles I
About
Pubs
Price Range : Under $10 (££)
Location
Adress: 55-57 Northdown Street, London, N1 9BL
Phone: +44 20 7837 7758
Work Hours
Business info
- directions_bikeBike ParkingNo
- groupGood for GroupsYes
- turned_in_notMusicJuke Box
- local_barAlcoholFull Bar
- transit_enterexitOutdoor SeatingYes
- tvHas TVYes
- scatter_plotHas Pool TableYes
Reviews
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Chris O.
A good friend with exquisite pub knowledge had her bday party her the other night. Friendly atmo. Quality pub. Excellent beer (I loved the Theakston's Ale).
Just a short saunter from the mayhem of King's Cross Station but seemingly a world away (and a very quiet and residential world at that), this is a brill lil pub worthy of a few sets of elbow bends. -
Chloe W.
I love this local old man's pub. Went here for a couple of beers and the atmosphere was chilled but erring on the side of rowdy: perfect!
It's definitely not your gastro-pub, much more personal and rough around the edges. There's also some lovely tables on the street which I can imagine getting fairly packed in the summer months! -
Alex D.
Storming pub if you're not looking for a wide range of drinks. Only needs a handful of people for a good atmosphere, telly in the corner in case you want a distraction and enough bric-a-brac to keep even the most jaded London pub-goer distracted.
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Steve B.
Proper cosy boozer tucked around a corner on a side street near Kings Cross. Been here twice while waiting for a table at a Honest Burger. Small, dark panelled pub with reasonable prices and decent beers and a crowd who come here for this pub.
I do commend them for the 'cash only' sign above the bar. People will probably hate me for this but I get p***d off by people who buy one or two drinks using a card, holding everyone else up from getting served as the bar staff wave the chip + pin machine around trying to get it to connect. Just bring a few tenners with you for f**s sake. -
MaryAnn Z.
I had no idea this place existed until I was told to meet here for a friend's birthday. I'm glad I had the excuse. As others have mentioned, there aren't many good pubs in Kings X and this one, tucked down a side road, feels very atypical for the area. It isn't huge so I imagine it gets rammed at times. And the card machine wasn't working as the bartender pointed to a handwritten "CASH ONLY" sign taped to the front of the bar. Even so, I will definitely go back. There is a cozy fireplace that was lit after work on a Tuesday and several tables to relax at for hours.
I will say that when I walked in, it felt like an old man's pub. Lots of animal heads on the walls, endless wood paneling, and, well...lots of dudes. Despite that, it didn't feel unwelcoming. This place is really close to the Invisible Dot, too, making it a good option for pre- or post-show drinks. Not far from Honest Burger, either, so if you're waiting for a table, stop in.