The Best King's Cross Pubs And Bars, London

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Looking for a bar that does brunch? Look no further. Caravan kicked off in Kings Cross (and now has successful branches all over London), and its sharing tables and commitment to healthy dishes has seen it coin a whole copycat aesthetic across town. Order up rhubarb bellini in this old granary warehouse or sit outside and take in how much the area’s changed.

At the heart of the new Kings Cross development sits this homage to wine. Vinoteca is a huge industrial style space, with a daily changing food menu that leans heavily on modern British fare. There are 200 wines to choose from – and lots are available by the glass. They also do a decent Sunday roast for a leisurely afternoon.

What’s better than setting off on holiday with a bottle of bubbly. The open plan, first floor Champagne Bar in St Pancras has long been a meeting point for friends and lovers, but even if you’re not jumping on the Eurostar it’s a fab place to meet for a glamorous drink and to take in the bustle of London.

Call into Simmons for a decent cocktail, as it’s only a minute’s walk from King’s Cross station. With happy hours and a weekend license until 3am, there’s no excuse not to pop into this cool little retro find. Plus this year the bar goes all disco fantastic with a light up dancefloor.

It wasn’t so long ago that King’s Cross was a wasteland when it came to decent bars and pubs but now it has fab neighbourhood spots like Harrison, a proper modern local. From regular folk and Irish music nights to the few hotel rooms it has upstairs, this is an easygoing spot for pints, pub grub and unpretentious good times.

Bar Pepito is a vibrant taste of Spain that brings sunshine to a cloudy London. Sitting across the courtyard from its sister restaurant Camino, the small space calls for an intimate and traditional Andalusian bodega perfect for after-work drinks. The specialised sherry bar is at the forefront of the sherry revolution, with an extensive variety of speciality Jerez sherries with a modern twist and a delicious tapas menu that will leave you wanting more. Bar Pepito, 3 Varnishers Yard, Kings Cross, London N1 9DF, UK,+ A rainwater pond at Camley Street Natural Park | © Pterre/Wikicommons

The Fellow Kings Cross pub The Fellow has had a big refurb and now serves craft brews from local London breweries and cocktails. With its new look comes a heated roof terrace with lots of seating, string lights and lovely soft cushions to curl up on. The Fellow, York Way, London N1 9AA, 020 7833 4395For more Al fresco drinking options visit our article on the top rooftop bars in London.

For more eating and drinking options visit our article on the best restaurants in King’s Cross.