Things to do in the local area - King’s Cross
Shopping
King's Cross brings something entirely different to the London shopping scene. The cobbled streets and brick arches of Coal Drops Yard are home to a wonderful and unexpected mix of independent shops and signature brands from home and abroad. This is boutique shopping at its best.
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Coal Drops Yard
Stable StreetKing's Cross brings something entirely different to the London shopping scene. The cobbled streets and brick arches of Coal Drops Yard are home to a wonderful and unexpected mix of independent shops and signature brands from home and abroad. This is boutique shopping at its best.
Canopy Market brings together fresh produce, artisan food, designer-makers and artists alongside street food, craft drinks and music. Every Friday 12pm – 8pm, Saturday 11am – 6pm and Sunday 11am – 6pm.
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Canopy Market
2 Granary SquareCanopy Market brings together fresh produce, artisan food, designer-makers and artists alongside street food, craft drinks and music. Every Friday 12pm – 8pm, Saturday 11am – 6pm and Sunday 11am – 6pm.
Sightseeing
The canal side steps in Granary Square have become an iconic part of King's Cross. It’s a great place to sit and relax after doing some shopping and enjoy the sun. There are boat bars and restaurants along the canal and every weekend you will find a stable market open from 12-6pm.
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Isikhashana se-Granary
1 Granary SquareThe canal side steps in Granary Square have become an iconic part of King's Cross. It’s a great place to sit and relax after doing some shopping and enjoy the sun. There are boat bars and restaurants along the canal and every weekend you will find a stable market open from 12-6pm.
The Gasholder Park is a delightful public space created within the constraints of the Grade II listed gasholder in the residential heart of King’s Cross however seamlessly integral to its public realm setting overlooking the Regent’s Canal.
It is simplicity at its best, drawing people to the area and offering a relaxing, tranquil setting in a high-density urban environment.
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Gasholder Park
The Gasholder Park is a delightful public space created within the constraints of the Grade II listed gasholder in the residential heart of King’s Cross however seamlessly integral to its public realm setting overlooking the Regent’s Canal.
It is simplicity at its best, drawing people to the area and offering a relaxing, tranquil setting in a high-density urban environment.
Food
A varied menu of south-East Asian street food is the main draw of this bustling, family-run venture.
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Ekachai
Unit 205 Wandsworth High StA varied menu of south-East Asian street food is the main draw of this bustling, family-run venture.
A buzzy destination for Indian Street food in a Bombay-style digs with a vintage décor & upscale touches.
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Dishoom King's Cross
5 Stable StA buzzy destination for Indian Street food in a Bombay-style digs with a vintage décor & upscale touches.
Classic dishes in a plush, jewel-coloured setting. The perfect spot for socialising over a leisurely brunch or celebrating something special. The restaurant serves an eclectic mix of modern British comfort food and international dishes. The extensive menu featuring the likes of lobster linguine, blackened cod, and a much-loved classics section with the brasserie’s take on shepherd’s pie, breaded chicken and fish and chips.
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Granary Square Brasserie
1 Granary SquareClassic dishes in a plush, jewel-coloured setting. The perfect spot for socialising over a leisurely brunch or celebrating something special. The restaurant serves an eclectic mix of modern British comfort food and international dishes. The extensive menu featuring the likes of lobster linguine, blackened cod, and a much-loved classics section with the brasserie’s take on shepherd’s pie, breaded chicken and fish and chips.
A well designed, minimalist modern British gastropub with big windows & a canal-side alfresco bar.
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The Lighterman
3 Granary SquareA well designed, minimalist modern British gastropub with big windows & a canal-side alfresco bar.
Rotunda
90 York WayDrinks
Late night cocktail bar offering the perfect place for drinks, a cheeky dance, and a few tasty cocktails.
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Simmons Bar | Kings Cross
32 Caledonian RoadLate night cocktail bar offering the perfect place for drinks, a cheeky dance, and a few tasty cocktails.
This is a café by day, bar by night affair, but really, Spiritland is all about the music. The sound system is billed as one of the best in the world, and the music programming is brilliantly eclectic. You’ll hear everything from dance music to reggae, country to jazz, every night of the week.
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Spiritland
9 - 10 Stable StThis is a café by day, bar by night affair, but really, Spiritland is all about the music. The sound system is billed as one of the best in the world, and the music programming is brilliantly eclectic. You’ll hear everything from dance music to reggae, country to jazz, every night of the week.
Neighbourhoods
London's Camden Town offers an eclectic mix of markets, cuisines and live music venues. Visitors and locals gather here to hunt for treasures in Camden's markets, stroll by Regent's Canal, sample cuisine from around the world and listen to live music. Many famous people, including Dylan Thomas, Walter Sickert and Amy Winehouse, have called Camden home.
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Camden Town
Camden High StreetLondon's Camden Town offers an eclectic mix of markets, cuisines and live music venues. Visitors and locals gather here to hunt for treasures in Camden's markets, stroll by Regent's Canal, sample cuisine from around the world and listen to live music. Many famous people, including Dylan Thomas, Walter Sickert and Amy Winehouse, have called Camden home.
Entertainment
A different kind of cinema experience. There’s no queuing for popcorn here. Take in the latest hand-picked films from the comfort of a sofa, whilst delicious food and drink are brought to your side. Just the ticket if you’re looking for an intimate afternoon or evening at King’s Cross.
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Everyman Kings Cross
14-18 Handyside StA different kind of cinema experience. There’s no queuing for popcorn here. Take in the latest hand-picked films from the comfort of a sofa, whilst delicious food and drink are brought to your side. Just the ticket if you’re looking for an intimate afternoon or evening at King’s Cross.
See a gig at this brand new 600-capacity live music venue.
The line up at Lafayette is eclectic – this is the place to see exciting artists and bands across all genres. There are also popular club and party nights. The tickets are very affordable and you can often enjoy a gig for less than £15!
Lafayette
11 Goods WaySee a gig at this brand new 600-capacity live music venue.
The line up at Lafayette is eclectic – this is the place to see exciting artists and bands across all genres. There are also popular club and party nights. The tickets are very affordable and you can often enjoy a gig for less than £15!
Kings Place is an open, multi-arts venue, presenting an adventurous and critically-acclaimed programme, with words and music at its heart.
Kings Place Box Office
90 York WayKings Place is an open, multi-arts venue, presenting an adventurous and critically-acclaimed programme, with words and music at its heart.