King Charles I, Islington

Pub Club

King Charles I

A community-owned backstreet boozer with real ale and a roaring fire

Tucked into Northdown Street near King’s Cross, the King Charles I is a proper local with cask ales, bar snacks and a jukebox. It also hosts DJs, live music and a famously anarchic pub quiz.

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4.6 · 78 reviews

Website

55-57 Northdown St, London N1 9DP, UK

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Inside

A locals’ pub with plenty going on

The King Charles I was saved by local supporters and is now community-owned, serving as a down-to-earth meeting place for the King’s Cross community. Settle in with real ale, cider, lager or wine, with a cosy fire in winter and music ranging from the jukebox to visiting DJs and live acts.

The bar

Real ale, bar snacks and a blackboard of events

The rotating cask ale selection is a major draw, alongside craft ales and other drinks. Food is kept casual: bar snacks are available, and nearby restaurants and cafés can deliver to your table. Check the pub blackboard or social channels for upcoming music and quiz nights.

Come for

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    The cosy winter fire and rocking jukebox, in a wood-panelled room that feels like a proper local.

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    Rotating cask ales, craft ales, ciders, lagers and wines, with nearby restaurants and cafés delivering to your table.

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    Anarchic quiz nights, visiting DJs and live music, with events posted on the pub blackboard and social channels.

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    Five minutes from King’s Cross Station, on Northdown Street, with real ale and locals rather than rail travellers.

Visit

King Charles I

Open Monday to Thursday and Sunday 12pm–11pm, Friday 12pm–midnight and Saturday 12pm–11pm. The pub says it is walk-ins only, with no reservations available.

Today · 12:00–11pm

Monday
12:00–11pm
Tuesday
12:00–11pm
Wednesday
12:00–11pm
Thursday
12:00–11pm
Friday
midday–midnight
Saturday
12:00–11pm
Sunday
12:00–11pm

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