Guidebook for London
Food Scene
Amazing Indian street food in a Bombay style setting. You can also order for delivery through Deliveroo.
219 locals recommend
Dishoom King's Cross
5 Stable StAmazing Indian street food in a Bombay style setting. You can also order for delivery through Deliveroo.
The Gilbert Scott
Euston RoadPerfect for a special occasion - bookings recommended
Pizza Union
246-250 Pentonville RdYummy pizzas in a cool and quirky venue!
Eclectic interior and somewhere a bit different for your morning coffee!
68 locals recommend
Drink, Shop & Do
9 Caledonian RdEclectic interior and somewhere a bit different for your morning coffee!
Leyas
20 Camden High StCoffee shop specialising in artisan baking.
Lovely food and an all-day menu at this bar/restaurant. Great wine list and selection of cocktails. In the evenings head to the downstairs bar where they also play a selection of music.
26 locals recommend
Drake & Morgan at King's Cross
6 Pancras SqLovely food and an all-day menu at this bar/restaurant. Great wine list and selection of cocktails. In the evenings head to the downstairs bar where they also play a selection of music.
Historic former gym turned into a modern restaurant. Real 1920's feel with great food.
15 locals recommend
1 King's Blvd
1 King's BoulevardHistoric former gym turned into a modern restaurant. Real 1920's feel with great food.
Visit here for breakfast, lunch, dinner, small plates - or cocktails and wine!
67 locals recommend
Riding House Café
43-51 Great Titchfield St.Visit here for breakfast, lunch, dinner, small plates - or cocktails and wine!
Chinese and Malaysian restaurant, in London Evening Standard's top 20 eats!
29 locals recommend
Roti King
40 Doric WayChinese and Malaysian restaurant, in London Evening Standard's top 20 eats!
The Megaro Eatery
27 Euston RdYummy food and drink!
Spacious, industrial-chic restaurant with expanded kitchen and a creative, vegetable-based menu.
73 locals recommend
Grain Store
1-3 Stable StreetSpacious, industrial-chic restaurant with expanded kitchen and a creative, vegetable-based menu.
For a good breakfast or roasted coffee - visit Caravan Kings Cross
186 locals recommend
Caravan King's Cross
1 Granary SquareFor a good breakfast or roasted coffee - visit Caravan Kings Cross
Amazing burgers inspired by British produce and a mini menu for kids!
51 locals recommend
Honest Burgers - King's Cross
251 Pentonville RdAmazing burgers inspired by British produce and a mini menu for kids!
Showcasing the best of British streetfood. Open from April-September
22 locals recommend
KERB King's Cross
Showcasing the best of British streetfood. Open from April-September
Entertainment & Activities
A great day out for adults and children alike, you could even take a walk along the canal.
713 locals recommend
ZSL London Zoo
Outer CircleA great day out for adults and children alike, you could even take a walk along the canal.
If you want to catch the latest films - head to the cinema in Angel. Handily situated in a shopping centre with a variety of restaurants for before or after the movie.
137 locals recommend
Vue Cinema London - Islington
36 Parkfield StIf you want to catch the latest films - head to the cinema in Angel. Handily situated in a shopping centre with a variety of restaurants for before or after the movie.
A natural swimming pond in the middle of Kings Cross. The pond is open Monday-Friday from 8am-8.30pm, and Saturday-Sunday from 8am-dusk. Booking in advance advisable.
17 locals recommend
Kings Cross Pond Club
A natural swimming pond in the middle of Kings Cross. The pond is open Monday-Friday from 8am-8.30pm, and Saturday-Sunday from 8am-dusk. Booking in advance advisable.
Shopping
Go to the famous Camden Market, have a drink by Camden Lock and maybe even take a stroll along the canal.
1028 locals recommend
Camden Market
54-56 Camden Lock PlGo to the famous Camden Market, have a drink by Camden Lock and maybe even take a stroll along the canal.
Locally sourced, high quality produce. Variety of cheeses and pastries. Swing by for breakfast/brunch or takeaway from the deli counter.
14 locals recommend
Sourced Market
Pancras RoadLocally sourced, high quality produce. Variety of cheeses and pastries. Swing by for breakfast/brunch or takeaway from the deli counter.
Shops include: Argos, H&M, Tiger. Restaurants include: Wagamama, Bella Italia, GBK. O2 Academy Angel
70 locals recommend
Angel Central Shopping Centre
21 Parkfield StShops include: Argos, H&M, Tiger. Restaurants include: Wagamama, Bella Italia, GBK. O2 Academy Angel
Camden Market is a must visit - quirky stalls, shops and amazing fresh street food.
1028 locals recommend
Camden Market
54-56 Camden Lock PlCamden Market is a must visit - quirky stalls, shops and amazing fresh street food.
Chapel Market Sunday 10am til 2pm. Islington Farmers' Market was the first Farmer's Market to open in London.
36 locals recommend
Islington Farmers' Market
Chapel MarketChapel Market Sunday 10am til 2pm. Islington Farmers' Market was the first Farmer's Market to open in London.
Upper Street
Upper StreetA variety of quirky, vintage and antique shops on Upper Street.
Drinks & Nightlife
BrewDog Camden serves an incredible array of international craft brews and BrewDog favourites. They offer a menu of burgers and hot dogs as well as their signature cheese boards to match with your beers.
50 locals recommend
BrewDog Camden
113 Bayham StBrewDog Camden serves an incredible array of international craft brews and BrewDog favourites. They offer a menu of burgers and hot dogs as well as their signature cheese boards to match with your beers.
London Cocktail Club
108 Essex RoadBooking ahead is recommended! Strange but amazing cocktails
Dedicated cider bar with cask ales and draught beers. Some spirits and wines available too.
35 locals recommend
Euston Tap
190 Euston RdDedicated cider bar with cask ales and draught beers. Some spirits and wines available too.
Lovely traditional British pub with a huge beer garden. A must visit in London for an amazing Sunday Roast.
167 locals recommend
The Albion
10 Thornhill RdLovely traditional British pub with a huge beer garden. A must visit in London for an amazing Sunday Roast.
Camino
290 - 292 King's Cross BridgeGreat for a light bite of tapas and a fantastic wine list!
Intimate pub with coal fires, old photos and a pre-decimal till, plus an upstairs theatre
75 locals recommend
King's Head Theatre
115 Upper StIntimate pub with coal fires, old photos and a pre-decimal till, plus an upstairs theatre
Contemporary pub with large outdoor terrace under the spectacular arches of St Pancras station.
22 locals recommend
The Betjeman Arms
Euston RoadContemporary pub with large outdoor terrace under the spectacular arches of St Pancras station.
Sightseeing
Push a trolley in to Platform 9 3/4 at Kings Cross - just like Harry Potter did!
80 locals recommend
The Harry Potter Shop
Euston RoadPush a trolley in to Platform 9 3/4 at Kings Cross - just like Harry Potter did!
Splish splash - play with the fountains at Granary Square! Take a picnic or visit one of the eateries by the Square. Enjoy a coffee while the kids splash around.
164 locals recommend
Granary Square
1 Granary SquareSplish splash - play with the fountains at Granary Square! Take a picnic or visit one of the eateries by the Square. Enjoy a coffee while the kids splash around.
25 mins walk or a short bus / tube journey. Great shops and department stores for London shopping.
1427 locals recommend
Oxford Street
Oxford Street25 mins walk or a short bus / tube journey. Great shops and department stores for London shopping.
Arts & Culture
The British Museum is dedicated to human history, art and culture. Entry is free but there may be a cost to some exhibitions. Really worth a visit!
1546 locals recommend
British Museum
Great Russell StreetThe British Museum is dedicated to human history, art and culture. Entry is free but there may be a cost to some exhibitions. Really worth a visit!
Art school theatre complex with 4 spaces hosting a programme of drama and performing arts.
14 locals recommend
Platform Theatre
1 Handyside StArt school theatre complex with 4 spaces hosting a programme of drama and performing arts.
This museum explains the heritage of London's Transport system.
95 locals recommend
London Transport Museum
The PiazzaThis museum explains the heritage of London's Transport system.
Fantastic theatre - check out the website to see the current shows!
15 locals recommend
King's Cross Theatre
Goods WayFantastic theatre - check out the website to see the current shows!
Showcasing London's Canal history by venturing inside a narrowboat cabin and learning about the people who lived and worked on the waterways.
80 locals recommend
London Canal Museum
12/13 New Wharf RdShowcasing London's Canal history by venturing inside a narrowboat cabin and learning about the people who lived and worked on the waterways.
Charting the family home from the early 1600s to the end of the 20th century. It shows how the Middling Classes tastes changed with regard to the use, furniture, fabrics and fashions of their homes.
326 locals recommend
Museum of the Home
136 Kingsland RoadCharting the family home from the early 1600s to the end of the 20th century. It shows how the Middling Classes tastes changed with regard to the use, furniture, fabrics and fashions of their homes.
The Foundling Museum in London tells the story of the Foundling Hospital, the UK's first children's charity and first public art gallery.
41 locals recommend
The Foundling Museum
40 Brunswick SquareThe Foundling Museum in London tells the story of the Foundling Hospital, the UK's first children's charity and first public art gallery.
The only London gallery dedicated exclusively to exhibiting sculptures. Most works are in Aluminium or bronze and have exhibitions all year round.
14 locals recommend
Pangolin London
90 York WayThe only London gallery dedicated exclusively to exhibiting sculptures. Most works are in Aluminium or bronze and have exhibitions all year round.
The exhibitions are of contemporary paintings, photographs and sculpture. The focus is upon artists from Europe and Asia but holds many exhibitions throughout the year.
12 locals recommend
James Freeman Gallery
354 Upper StThe exhibitions are of contemporary paintings, photographs and sculpture. The focus is upon artists from Europe and Asia but holds many exhibitions throughout the year.
The Almeida Theatre, opened in 1980, is a 325-seat studio theatre with an international reputation. Its intimacy is great for plays and short productions
224 locals recommend
Almeida Theatre
Almeida StreetThe Almeida Theatre, opened in 1980, is a 325-seat studio theatre with an international reputation. Its intimacy is great for plays and short productions
A lovely small, intimate theatre and the shows are always imaginative and engaging. Superb for young children and great for a first young theatre experience.
61 locals recommend
Little Angel Theatre
14 Dagmar PassageA lovely small, intimate theatre and the shows are always imaginative and engaging. Superb for young children and great for a first young theatre experience.
The British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom and the largest library in the world by number of items catalogued.
430 locals recommend
The British Library
96 Euston RdThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom and the largest library in the world by number of items catalogued.
Getting Around
National Rail Services, Eurostar from St. Pancras, underground lines getting you all over London. The quickest way to the underground is 5 minute walk from the flat - come out of the building and go straight across the bridge, turn right on to Goods Way then left on to Kings Boulevard.
323 locals recommend
King's Cross
National Rail Services, Eurostar from St. Pancras, underground lines getting you all over London. The quickest way to the underground is 5 minute walk from the flat - come out of the building and go straight across the bridge, turn right on to Goods Way then left on to Kings Boulevard.
Delta Airport Transfers
Airport Taxi services
Sixt Car Hire Caledonian Rd. Station
457-463 Caledonian RdCar hire
Europcar London St Pancras
Pancras RoadCar hire
National Rail services to other destinations in the UK and Eurostar to Paris. Beautiful station.
253 locals recommend
St Pancras International station
Euston RoadNational Rail services to other destinations in the UK and Eurostar to Paris. Beautiful station.
Angel Station
A1Northern line