An insider’s guide to eating, shopping and finding some fun in King’s Cross’ Granary Square (and a bit of Coal Drops Yard). A superb mix of shops, restaurants, bars and cultural attractions, Granary Square and the almost indivisible Coal Drops Yard, can at times seem like London in a nutshell. They weren’t always the tarted-up …
Discover the best King’s Cross bars with this insider’s guide. It may not look like it at first glance, but the area around King’s Cross and St Pancras is hiding more than a few fabulous drinking holes. With a funny mix of great pubs that fill up with people grabbing quick pints before shooting off …
Best Cafes and Coffee Shops in King’s Cross Caravan View this post on Instagram A post shared by Caravan Restaurants (@caravanrestaurants) on May 13, 2020 at 4:33am PDT Don’t let the exuberant (and rather good) food menu lull you into thinking this King’s Cross cafe is more about eating, the coffee at Caravan is the …
King’s Cross isn’t short on a great pub or two. Whether you’re looking for a swanky gastropub or a traditional boozer, these are the King’s Cross pubs you shouldn’t miss. The Best Pubs in King’s Cross The Fellow View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kings Cross Gem (@thefellowpub) on Jul 20, 2020 …
The story of London’s hidden River Fleet is as long and winding as the city that’s built over it. Did you know London used to have more than one major river? Major rivers that have long since been covered up and lost. Well, almost. A few people are still eagerly hunting out these hidden bits …
Planning a trip to North London? There are hundreds of wonderful hotels in the northern part of the capital – we’ve compiled this handy guide to our favourites. From the sprawling areas around King’s Cross to the ultra-cool Islington, North London is bursting with gorgeous parks, brilliant pubs, and fabulous things to do – but …
Sniffing out brunch spots near King’s Cross is a smart move. Not only does King’s Cross have plenty of poppin’ places where you can get yourself a classic Full English or a stack of pancakes, but you can also find many quiet cafes, and other more unusual breakfast options. Ready to explore the best breakfast …
Few who’ve ventured into the new, transformed King’s Cross in recent years will be surprised to hear that there are some very exciting culinary happenings going down in the area. Case in point? Sushi on Jones – an intimate Omakase Restaurant tucked away on the upstairs floor of Goods Way. For those of you unfamiliar …
It sounds too perfect to be true – a floating barge bobbing on a mooring in the King’s Cross section of Regent’s Canal that doubles up as the city’s most idiosyncratic bookshop. Little surprise that the book barge Word on the Water is beloved by pretty much everyone who comes across it. Not only is …
A peaceful stretch of water in central London? You might think that it sounds impossible but it really does exist. Regent’s Canal is hidden away in Paddington and runs all the way to Limehouse Basin. Stroll along the nine-mile length of the canal and you will see your fair share of landmarks – Regent’s Park, …
