Queen's Head, King's Cross

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The Queen's Head appears to be thriving, which is entirely justified based on our visits. The latest of those witnessed it to be pleasantly bustling on a Friday night, but we were lucky enough to grab a seat. Previously, we've even stumbled upon live jazz, which was accompanied by dancing (thankfully not from your reviewer). There's a good selection of beer, with an offering from Tottenham's Redemption Brewery when we dropped in recently, Meantime's London Pale Ale and a selection of European beers. There's also a decent selection in bottles and there was a guest cider on tap. Food is mainly sharing plates, but good quality and seems to be served pretty much until closing time. The staff are welcoming and knowledgeable and we're pleased they've kept the Victorian features of the pub, such as a row of mirrors along one side and some original tiling. Being long and narrow it can become hard to navigate a path through the crowds when busy, but there is usually space to be found near the back and the small decked smoking area can provide an element of overspill.
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13 Nov 2010
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A real gem of a pub this, a rare proper pub serving proper pub food and pints. Popped in for my friend's comedy act at an open mic comedy night they have on Tuesdays and will definitely be returning! The interior is beautifully preserved and sympathetic to the old Victorian pub this once was, the beers are different than the normal pub offering with Konig Pilsner and Meantime on draft to name a few, the staff are strangely, for a London pub, friendly and the food is proper pub food like pork pies, steak pies, ploughman's etc. If you're sick of every pub being the same "gastro-trendy", then you should give this place a try.
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23 Jul 2010
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It's open now and looking gorgeous.
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22 Jul 2010
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Great little boozer that's just re-opened with a really different selection of draft & bottled beers. The staff are very friendly & inviting, well worth a visit!
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05 May 2010
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This pub is closed! Attempted to make a pre-Scala gig visit to find the shutters down.
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66 Acton Street, King's Cross, London, WC1X 9NB

02077135772
http://www.queensheadlondon.com

Opening times
Times:
Mon.-Thurs. – 12p.m-11p.m (or later if we fancy)
Friday – 12p.m-12a.m (or later if we fancy)
Saturday – 12p.m-12a.m (or later if we fancy)
Sunday - 4p.m-11pm (or later if we fancy it)
Please check opening times with the pub before making a special journey.
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Comedy night
Quiz night - fortnightly, Mondays

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How to find the Queen's Head pub

From Kings Cross: Cross Euston Road and proceed down Grays Inn Road, past the Scala. Walk down to the second left and turn into Acton Street, the pub is a little way along on your left. From Chancery Lane: Take the Grays Inn Road exit from the station and turn right into it. Walk up Grays Inn Road for about ten minutes and turn right into Acton Street, the pub is a little way along on your left.

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Overview


The Queen’s Head in King’s Cross has just re-opened and is a beautiful little Victorian pub in the heart of the city offering a great place to eat, drink and laugh. We have an eclectic selection of ales, lager, stout, porter and cider for your drinking pleasure, some of which we update on a weekly basis. Our wine and spirit collection has been picked with accessibility in mind; lots of choice and something for everyone… and if you have time, check out our top shelf whiskey collection, it just begs to be explored.

Detailed Description

Our food menu is designed to complement the drinks we serve; you'll find Mrs. King's Melton Mowbray pork pies, cured meats, fine cheeses, ploughman's, all of which are sourced from only the best markets & suppliers from in and around London.