Betjeman Arms, King's Cross  fancyapint.com rated pub, rated2 pints - click for an explanation of our ratings

location:

King's Cross

address:

Unit 53, St Pancras International Station, NW1 2QP

phone:

0871 258 8936*
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nearest stations:

King's Cross St. Pancras Eurostar terminalrailway stationLondon Underground station
(80m) - zone 1

King's Cross Thameslink railway station
(320m)

Euston railway stationLondon Underground station
(660m) - zone 1

Russell Square London Underground station
(820m) - zone 1

Euston Square London Underground station
(900m) - zone 1

how to find it:

The pub is on the upper section of the pub, just in front of the Eurostar platforms. From the tube station, follow the signs into the shopping arcade and then take the glass lift upstairs. You'll find the pub just past the giant sculpture.

click here for a larger map

nearby attraction(s):

British Library (150m)

London Canal Museum (520m)

Bloomsbury Theatre (800m)

picture of Betjeman Arms
The wonderfully restored St Pancras Station had a very public opening at the end of last year but it was only very recently that the Betjeman Arms opened for business. And on the impression of our recent visit, they should perhaps have waited a little bit longer... Situated on the upper level of the station, the Betjeman Arms is a rather upmarket station pub and restaurant. It may aspire to be a gastropub, and it certainly looks like it's ready to be, but they're not there yet. Oh yes, the place looks great, 3 different areas, a few tables and sofas around the bar area, a lovely tiled space next to the 'scullery' and a fancy schmancy dining area with fireplace and chandelier. However, what it doesn't have is gents loos and heating. Now the weather is improving it may not matter about the heating, but the gents are expected to leave the pub, take the lift down to the main concourse of the station and go and queue with the travelling public. This isn't on. The good points? A great selection of wines and beers (including a Betjeman Ale, specially brewed by Sharp's of Cornwall), tasty food (the main menu isn't in place yet so it's pies, burgers and pasta). The staff are attentive, maybe a little too attentive, but I'm sure that'll wear off as it gets busier. We'll be back very soon to check up on it. Maybe just have a half though: it's a long walk to those toilets.

reviewed:
22/7/2008
reviewed by pandabeer

pub features:(click on an icon to see an explanation)

separate restaurant - click for explanationseparate dining area

second opinion:

posted by EdC - Wednesday 7th January, 2009, 2:11pm
Seems to have gents now - they're roughly behind the blue arch at the back of the picture, either go through that door, or walk all the way round inside past the dining bit. Order at the inside bar if you want a choice of ale.
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