King Charles I in Islington

£5 a pint and a nice vibe. Can't go wrong

Fav pub in London, one of the few proper pubs left. Great jukebox, great atmosphere, staff are lovely. Can get very busy at peak times, and it's not very big, but well worth seeking it out if you're in the area.

Such a fun pub! The staff is great, the people are lovely and the atmosphere is warm . They have trivia nights, frequent live music, DJ nights and great drinks.

Excellent little boozer, full of charm and atmosphere. Good selection of draughts

Took a group of continental brewers in. They were well impressed and happy, as was I.

Lovely local boozer, excellent Guinness and nice bar tenders who take care. Fun live bands. Great for a few pints with friends!

Unlike Brian Scott (two stars, below, no comments), absolutely lovely. Best pub in London. Great staff, gorgeous atmosphere. Excellent drinks. Music is divine.

Brilliant little pub of the main road with a great changing selection of ales and some great albums on their jukebox.

Nice compact local boozer. Busy in a good way especially when the bouncer forces everyone inside at 10pm. The bar itself has lots of character. Well worth dropping in, better as part of a group. Pint of Guinness was pretty average in a dirty glass.

Absolutely brilliant local pub. No frills. Just great beer, friendly locals and brilliant bar staff.

Truly excellent pub! for the people, by the people. Lovely staff, and a really mixed crowd, makes for a great atmosphere. I'll be back for sure. You can order a takeaway to the pub too if yer hungry

Buzzing atmosphere. We came here on a Thursday evening which is a busy night in London. The bar got queues down quickly but never seemed frantic. There were way more people stood on the street drinking than inside-- its quite small inside but we managed to find seats. The pub has received CAMRA awards, in particular for the quality of cider provision. I was stunned by the price of drinks- everything was very reasonably priced given that this pub is in central London. My cider was only £5 and I believe virtually all of the beers and ciders are similarly priced. Toilet isn't beautiful but nothing too horrendous.

Low key neighborhood bar, great for after work drinks.

Friendly locally owned pub close to Kings Cross

A decent pint of ale at a decent price, very decent bar staff.

Fantastic local pub. Friendly service and a very warm, welcoming atmosphere. Great Gruiness and a fabulous jukebox. A must visit 💯

My fiancé and I randomly came across this pub when we were staying in London. It was by far our favorite. We loved the bartenders, atmosphere and of course the beer! We hope to go back soon!

Excellent little pub with great atmosphere and traditional decor. Very solid pint of Guinness

We had a surprise birthday in there,on Sat 27th July, we explained to the lovely lady behind the bar what was going on . What a fantastic pub, she was amazing,hats off to her. What a great place to sit and have a cider or ale!! Thank you

I lived in England for a year of graduate school. That was a long time ago. Arguably the things I miss most is a good neighborhood pub. They are a bit hard to find in London. Your search is over. This is the place. I feel like coming home here. The patrons, the atmosphere, the non professional (open mic?) live music, the absence of loud radio, and the beer. They have what they call a "golden bitter" - it is exactly like the bitter I remember. Lovely. Brilliant.

I often come to this pub when I am in the area. I went the other day and it still has a great feel to it. The pub is cosy and the staff are friendly. The security guy on the door was looking after locals by making sure they got their ubers ok, which i thought was a nice touch. I highly recommend this pub if you are looking for a traditional public house that has been there for many many years.

On our way to Kentish Town Forum for a gig & stumbled on (& out!) of this genuine old-school boozer...highly recommended & the landlord takes no s#it!

perfect pub 10/10 will be returning as soon as I get back to London

We popped in here for a drink (or two) en route to an art exhibition. We've been a few times before and like it because it's a proper boozer! Handy for St Pancras/Kings Cross with a nice atmosphere. Appeared to be a mixer of friendly locals and a few tourists who had successfully sought-out a genuine pub. Matt, pulling the pints, was friendly and an expert barman. Looking forward to our next visit!

Proper pub 5 minute walk from Kings Cross station. Naars was behind the bar and knew everything about the ales she was serving. How refreshing. One of our group had a cider which was the nicest I ever tasted and I am not a cider fan. Will try the food next time I visit. Go along you will be pleased you did. Excellent

Love this little pub and so happy they serve Estrella Galicia

Great atmosphere with very reasonable prices - especially for a London pub so close to King's Cross. £6.20 for a large white wine. Great vibes with interesting interior. Made all the better by the fact it's a community run pub.

Great atmosphere with very reasonable prices - especially for a London pub so close to King's Cross. £6.20 for a large white wine. Great vibes with interesting interior. Made all the better by the fact it's a community run pub.

Good selection of beer on tap, does live music

This is a local n very popular place with excellent service! They were so kind to allow us to have our takeaway curry to pair with their Stout! Live music every Monday. Very friendly vibes. Definitely a cozy place to chill out !

Great pub. Very friendly to us visitors.

Stumbled across this lovely little pub while looking for a decent pint near Kings Cross. Had a great chat with one of the owners about how they saved it from closure by making it a not-for-profit community pub. I’d much rather give my business to places like this rather than the lager-filled generic establishments you find on every street these days. Thoroughly recommend it.

Atmosphere and freaky vibes are good, but the beer is not good

Great pub. Their cider is very good. A must try!

Probably ok pub spoiled by rude bar staff. Asked if we could come in. Told to f@@@ off as I am having coffee. Steer clear of you want a civil reception

Found this little gem by accident. A community run pub. On the day we went they had a live band with people up and dancing inside and out. Very friendly. Can usually order food from the cafe opposite. Walks are decorated with lots of unusual and interesting bits and pieces. Well worth a visit.

Great award winning community pub. Exactly what a pub should be.

Great atmosphere. Nas & Natalya made us feel right at home, if home had 12 taps. No food but many take out choices within a block, fine to bring it in. A great place to meet old or new friends.

Visited yesterday after a recommendation from a friend. Hidden gem tucked away from the busy main streets. Free jukebox with excellent choice of tracks that added to the atmosphere inside the pub. It’s a proper traditional pub with an excellent choice of ales and some stunning interior that adds to the character. Very warm welcome from the staff. This is not to be missed if your in the area and it will certain be a regular stop off for me now I’ve found it 👍

🚇 Kings Cross St Pancras 🍺 £6.50 Staropramen One of London’s Top Boozers. I last posted about The King Charles I back in 2017. In recent months I have been in and around the Kings Cross area and I have always made time to visit this wonderful traditional boozer. This pub is one of the most revered pubs in London and for good reason. The backstreet location, the unique classic interior, the local pub feel and the warm and welcoming hospitality all add up to the most difficult of equations that make a pub special. It’s very rare that I use the term ‘hidden gem’ but this pub personifies that meaning. When you’re next in and around Kings Cross, do yourself a favour and pay a visit to this most excellent hostelry. ℹ️ Info correct on visiting 19.11.23

Beautiful small pub. £6.50 for a Staropramen.

Nice pint of bitter, very well priced and a cheerful welcome!

Best pub in London! They don't mind if you take your own food. Great pub to support.

Great local good selection of well kept beers and Cider Would recommend.

What a hidden gem absolute must. Great atmosphere. Great welcome. Just all round proper London boozer and community owned just visit and enjoy the atmosphere pint bitter £4.80 nothing more to say

Great pub. Elvis in side. Quirky. Great to stand outside on a summer evening

The pub's decor is absolutely amazing. With vintage posters adorning the walls and antique furniture throughout, every detail has been thoughtfully selected to give off a cozy and inviting vibe. The lighting is perfect, not too harsh or too soft, and there are plenty of cozy seating choices available.

Marvelous old style pub, with the added bonus that there's no TV! (Hence no noisy sports customers). The beer selection was good and the staff super friendly and efficient. Food wasn't on offer on my visit, but the staff will tell you if you ask that you can order at a cafe across the road, and they'll bring it to you in the pub. A friend I was meeting made use of this and was quite happy with what he had. Gents is tiny, 1 WC and 1 urinal. Great pub! I'll go again!

Nice well-preserved pub, with lots of original features. Good service from staff.

Good little pub. Old wooden interior. Pint of Staropramen was £6.50. Staff friendly. Busy when I went. Can drink outside if you fancy with a few stools and benches there. Community pub and has a nice feel to it. Worth checking out when in the area because it is hidden away a bit so a bit of a nice place to chance upon for me.

Could only stop 30 mins before my train. Loved the vibe in here.

Old fashioned local. Nice but small which means if busy (and it was, a testament to it's positive features) it is a little cramped. We drank outside.

What a cracking boozer. Found this place because my train was delayed. Really glad it was! A proper old school pub serving fantastic beers with a great atmosphere. It was heaving even in mid week. Genuine gem of a place!

Fabulous pub tucked away near Kings Cross is well worth checking out. Great drinks and service, do go and enjoy!

Quite possibly the best pub in London. Friends and I can’t quite get enough of this establishment. Just so so nice

Great locals owned pub. Full to the brim. Good atmosphere

I wanted to find a venue to meet a friend near Kings Cross for some evening drinks and, having done some research, decided on King Charles I. I'm glad I did because it's a really nice pub serving good, well-kept beers, lagers, stouts and ciders. It's quite small inside, so seemed pretty full when I arrived around 6.15 on a Monday evening, but the clientele gradually thinned out during the course of the evening. The music was good too but not so loud that it was intrusive. I'd definitely go back for a few beers when I'm in the area again.

What a fantastic find on our three day visit to London. Not only five real ales on draught, but live music on a Sunday night. A wonderful singer with her husband playing superb violin, and a brilliant pianist. Absolutely suberb atmosphere! Thank you!

Great backstreet pub now a community run venture saved by the locals 8 years ago. Made an asset of community value "ACV" in 2021, which should make it safe. Just off the Caledonian Road, if you like real ale and a cosy real pub environment then call in. It is not that big so try to avoid quiz nights or music events - have a look at the website.

Great bar near King's Cross. Friendly staff, good atmosphere, great Beer. Almost hesitate to recommend in case I can't get a seat next time!

Small, traditional and charming. Friendly and welcoming. Worth a visit.

Best pub in Kings Cross by a country mile

Fantastic pub with hugely convivial atmosphere, nice mixed crowd, good ale.

Lovely old fashioned pub, hidden away from the main drag. I don't think they sell food, no menus anyway. Good selection of drinks. All tables taken up, full of empty glasses. Only criticism was that Bar maid on her phone rather than collecting empties.

Proper boozer, great to find this so close to King's Cross

What an excellent find! Lovely unpretentious pub about five minutes' walk from King's Cross Station. Good selection of 5 real ales (well 4, plus one cider on pump). Although it is small, with only one room, the seating is arranged around the walls and there is plenty of room to mingle in the standing area. I'm definitely going back there.

Cosy little pub not far from kings cross.

Proper boozer. Friendly staff and customers and nice selection of real ales. Quirky decor.

They sell beer, what more do you need from a pub Guinness served as it should be, service was swift and efficient

Locally owned, great intimate atmosphere a stones throw form Kings Cross

As said by others the barman is very rude and seems to get annoyed if you order a drink. Choice of ales is poor as well, better pubs in the area.

Interesting recent reviews about good service. We must have got different bar staff. The guy was rude and rolled his eyes when adding a drink to the order. Beer was tasty though.

Cooles Pub mit lockerer Atmosphäre, gemischten Publikum und Retro Inneneinrichtung. So wie man sich ein Pub eben vorstellt.

'classico" pub londinese: gente che beve, guarda la partita, colleghi che ridono, coppie che cenano. Buono l'hamburger, particolare la scelta delle birre.

A proper pub well worth tracking down on a side street by Kings Cross. A cask drinkers paradise ( 5 on, mix of styles, all interesting non-macro ) with a real lived-in vibe. Open fire on a chilly day was icing on the cake. Made my list of favourite London cask pubs.

What a wonderful pub. Inclusive environment. Quality ales at fair prices. Very small so sadly there was not enough space inside for us to stay here long as it is winter and we had to stand outside. But I’ll be back soon!

Enjoyed my visit. Local Heritage pub with excellent real ale. Beer quality excellent. Highly Recommended

Absolutely loved this place. Went before a gig and would go again. Marvellous historic interior; great atmosphere, good beer. Good pub to remember if around Kings Cross.

Excellent, high quality, authentic non-chain pub. Not sure if they do food, but beer very well kept.

Love a traditional pub with good beer. Bar a bit busy so a little tricky getting served.

Great pub with a lovely atmosphere. Unfortunately had a negative experience with the bar tender, who I watched pour 4-5 pints of Guinness without letting them rest. I very politely pointed out that it would be a good idea to rest them and not pour straight to the top, as an Irish person it's a painful thing to watch. I was met with an aggressive and rude response "don't tell me how to do my job" "I am pouring them right", etc. I'm sure the staff are busy and overworked but unacceptable to be outright rude to customers for no reason and call them names as they leave the pub. Hopefully the staff can get better training in pulling a pint of plain AND customer service

Great pub, great juke box, great ales and very cosy.

Cool little pub with a great atmosphere and a good selection of drinks at great prices.

Was in there yesterday with the wife before catching train. Barman was class and inside is a gold mine. Got a pint of crunch which was excellent and the wife got the sweet cider which was also very good. Cheers barman (sorry should of got your name )

Quirky back street Boozer, hidden away from the hustle & bustle of Kings Cross, Excellent selection of Real Ales, A hidden gem.

First Post covid visit and still a great little boozer. Owned by the regulars.

Well kept cask ale with four to choose from at great prices for the area

Great pub with nice vibe, great music and good selection of lagers. Staff is always chilled and welcoming 👌

Really glad I was taken to this pub from the 1920s with a wealth of history just of the normal tourest route by my wife and son, It has a wormth, a character an atmosphere all of its own, it is quirky. Really enjoyed a few pints

Great place for a pint of ale or a real cider. Love it.

Popped in just before last orders. Cute and quirky pub. Good selection of beers etc. Staff lovely and friendly.

Fantastic pub with original wood panelled interior, fine ales and friendly bar staff. A proper boozer!

An amazing pub with a wonderful atmosphere tucked a way within the hustle and bustle of the King's Cross neighbour. Perfect for those who want a traditional pub that is a bit quirky and not loking like a chain. The selection of guest beers is truly what this place is about, run by a great Landlord and his team!

1st class community pub with great well kept beer and great friendly atmosphere. Well done.

Lively small pub with drinking outside on the street allowed

A curious little pub. Three of us ended up here after leaving a nearby hostelry. The place is small but very intimate. We enjoyed it and it's definitely somewhere we would return.

The best pub in KX, hands down. Very good beer. Competitively priced. Well worth a visit.

The pub itself is very nice decorated and very roomy but the food and service could be better.

A small charasmatic pub located within a short walking distance of kings cross station . Tucked away just off caladonian road this local pub serving quality cask ales is a real gem. The run a diverse love music program sonof you're lucky you might catch something interesting. The staff have always been freindly and welcoming on all my visits . Really my only gripe with the pub is that there is a strong smell that eminates from the gents urinals. Well worth the walk and comes highly recommended

Lovely little pub with rustic decor and relaxed vibe. Superb reasonably priced selection of traditional ales. We had the Old Skool bitter and Black Gold dark ale from the Kent Brewery which were malty and highly quaffable. I could happily stay there all night and the jukebox was a happy nostalgia feast