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Small traditional pub with a regularly changing beer menu, British food and live entertainment.
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Reviews — 4
Depends what you're looking for in a pub.
I'd just visited Calthorpe Community Gdns 2 mins away. Sitting on a Chesterfield by the window, I got a sweet waft from the spray of lilies on the sill, like I was still in the gardens.
And the Redemption Session Pale on cask had some floral, lavender twangs before delivering a hoppy hoof to the back of the palate.
Maybe only 2 of the 3 cask pumps were on but a really tempting and varied selection on keg. Including a saison which you don't see every day of the week.
The hanging sign outside is faded in the sun, meaning it is easily overlooked if walking down Gray's Inn Rd.
Some might say the pub looks dated. Or in need of a refurb.
I've been in pubs where original woodwork and tiles are over-painted in slate grey to bring them "up-to-date".
Personally, I'd say this pub is pretty damn sick just the way it is.
Truly feels more like a sanctuary than just a pub.
And not just saying that coz I got my CAMRA discount!
I'd just visited Calthorpe Community Gdns 2 mins away. Sitting on a Chesterfield by the window, I got a sweet waft from the spray of lilies on the sill, like I was still in the gardens.
And the Redemption Session Pale on cask had some floral, lavender twangs before delivering a hoppy hoof to the back of the palate.
Maybe only 2 of the 3 cask pumps were on but a really tempting and varied selection on keg. Including a saison which you don't see every day of the week.
The hanging sign outside is faded in the sun, meaning it is easily overlooked if walking down Gray's Inn Rd.
Some might say the pub looks dated. Or in need of a refurb.
I've been in pubs where original woodwork and tiles are over-painted in slate grey to bring them "up-to-date".
Personally, I'd say this pub is pretty damn sick just the way it is.
Truly feels more like a sanctuary than just a pub.
And not just saying that coz I got my CAMRA discount!
Excellent city centre pub with a very "local" feel. Good selection of ales and very well kept. Service was impeccable.
Food was of the "board" type so cheese board or meat board. Very well presented and served.
Pork pies were very good too.
Food was of the "board" type so cheese board or meat board. Very well presented and served.
Pork pies were very good too.
The pub is about a 15 mins walk from Kings Cross train station. A cozy back street pub which has an nice airy feel about it (with a lovely skylight) and an upright (piano) which apparently someone had been playing prior to my arrival to meet friends.
They have a nice selection of craft type beers. (I had a porter which was really good.) And if you are a member of CAMRA show your card for a discount)
I believe they did food, but didn't see any.
And because it's close to Kings Cross station several groups of people with suitcases called in, had a drink then left. Which is an excellent idea. So next time I'm going on a train journey from Kings Cross, I think I will have a relaxing beer there rather than wait in an over crowded station.
They have a nice selection of craft type beers. (I had a porter which was really good.) And if you are a member of CAMRA show your card for a discount)
I believe they did food, but didn't see any.
And because it's close to Kings Cross station several groups of people with suitcases called in, had a drink then left. Which is an excellent idea. So next time I'm going on a train journey from Kings Cross, I think I will have a relaxing beer there rather than wait in an over crowded station.
Visited on a quiet Sunday afternoon! Lovely traditional old boozer with a roaring open fire! Cheap too! £4.70 for two halves!
