The Cross Kings - Pub and Venue

The Cross Kings has now closed - October 2010.

The Cross Kings is a quirky, off beat venue in the heart of King's Cross specializing in the best in food and entertainment. Their aim is to provide a platform for artists to showcase their work, whilst providing a friendly and hospitable meeting place for people of all ages and cultures.

(The Cross Kings was formerly known as the Backpackers, a popular pub with antipodeans -- especially for Sunday lunchtime drunken behavior.)

Address:
126 York Way
King's Cross
London
N1 0AX
See official website location map.

Nearest Tube Station:
King's Cross St. Pancras

Use Journey Planner to plan your route by public transport.

Cross Kings Official Website.

The Cross Kings is in the heart of King's Cross -- Europe's largest regeneration area. What was once a run down and undesirable area of town is being turned into a gateway to London for up to 60 million visitors a year by 2020.

The Cross Kings is a colorful venue and offers a busy events program. There are 3 bars, great food, and a fun atmosphere. Free wi-fi is available. The psychedelic basement is like entering a 3D comic strip.

Front Bar:
The Front Bar is the main drinking and dining area. There is also a terrace available until 10pm with extra seating.

Main Stage:
This L-shaped room has comfy sofas to hang out and enjoy the music. Previous entertainment has included: Alabama 3, Black Kids, and Peyoti for President, as well as opera singers, harp players, skiffle bands, and a gospel choir!

Jester Bar:
The psychedelic basement of the Cross Kings is more intimate. You'll see a caricature of Dante's Inferno described by Stephen Merchant as "a sex dungeon created by Beano". This interior is pretty flexible so you might find theater seating and a film screening, or cabaret style bistro tables with candles, or a big empty space for dancing.

Opening Hours

Sunday - Thursday: 12 noon - 12 midnight
Friday: 12 noon - 2am
Saturday: 3pm - 2am

Live music finishes 30 minutes before closing, and DJs stop 15 minutes before closing.

Dress Code

Have a bit of style!

Age Policy

As with most clubs and bars in London, the Cross Kings, is for over 18s only. Bring ID if you look young.

The Cross Kings offers a small menu of dishes freshly cooked on the day, plus there's always something interesting for veggies and vegans such as goulash, tangine, chilli, and soups. They aim to provide simple and delicious food at a very affordable price. See a sample menu on the official website.

Wherever feasible, food is organic, plus they use London suppliers who sources can be trusted: vegetables from Borough Market, fish from Mersea Island, meat from a local traditional family butcher, and bread (when not homemade) comes from the Exeter Street Bakery.

The drinks list is carefully chosen and includes organic wines from Vinceremos - an award winning organic supplier in Leeds, Yorkshire. See a selection of the drinks menu on the official website.