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.
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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