The Betjeman Arms
The Betjeman Arms pub, also know as the pub of St Pancras, is
located on the first floor of the impressive Grade 1 listed St
Pancras station. With refreshing craft beers, top-notch real
ales and the…
Best Valentine's Day Restaurants In Kings Cross
By Scarlett Welch
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Editor, DesignMyNight
Scarlett has covered the UK's best restaurants, bars and events for DesignMyNight since 2023. She holds an MA in Media & Journalism, with bylines in The Crack magazine and South London News, among others.
Last updated on 21st July 2026
Ramp up the romance this Valentine's Day in King's Cross with a visit to one of the best restaurants in the area for you and your loved one. From tasting menus and pasta by candlelight to informal pizza spots where having fun with one another is all that matters, these are the dining spots making February 14th a walk in the park. Just book a table early, Valentine's is on a Friday this year, meaning tables are sure to be snapped up quick.
Happy Face King’s Cross
Happy Face Pizza is a fabulous light and airy space where you
can enjoy all-day dining or takeaway in London’s King’s Cross.
Located underneath the Everyman Cinema, the restaurant offers a
menu ofauthentic…
Pizza Pilgrims Kings Cross
Pizza Pilgrim's pizzeria in King's Cross transports you from the
bustle of London’s Pentonville Road to the sun-bleached downtown
streets of Naples. Enjoy pillowy-crusted Margheritas, and fan-fave
the…
Camino King’s Cross
Inspired by a life-altering voyage during the summer of 1984,
Camino Kings Cross features a charming, Spanish-style
interior.
Start your experience at the Aperitivo Bar, followed by a tapas
mealat…
RAILS Restaurant & Little Bar
The original railway hotel dates back to 1854, but in the last
decade has transformed into a modern-luxe setting against the
backdrop of the hotel's Victorian grandeur. In the heart of vibrant
King's Cross…
Drake and Morgan at King's Cross
Drake & Morgan at King’s Cross
is your go-to for everything from business lunches and date nights
to bold Sunday brunches. Following in the footsteps of celebrated
sister venues like The Folly, The Fable…
Steak & Lobster Warren Street
Steak & Lobster showcases simplicity at its finest, with a
selection of dishes centred on freshly caught lobster and prime
cuts of steak, tracing their provenance to the green fields of
County Antrim in…
Rotunda
Rotunda is a hidden gem that boasts beautiful canal-side views
located in core of King's Cross. A modern British bar, restaurant
and private dining room with a large astro-turfed waterside
terrace, serving…
Barrafina Coal Drops Yard
Barrafina is an award-winning modern Spanish counter-dining
restaurant led by celebrated restaurateurs, Harts Group, and with
Angel Zapata Martin at the helm of the kitchens. Opened in 2019,
BarrafinaCoal…
Granary Square Brasserie
From the group behind Caprice Holdings' Ivy Collection is Granary Square Brasserie. Catering for everyone from city workers to Google engineers and Central St. Martins students, the restaurant sitsalongside…
Lina Stores King's Cross
Iconic Italian institution is opening its first restaurant outside of Soho.
With over 75 years of experience in serving up quality Italian food in London, Lina Stores has gained quite the reputation and…
Caravan King's Cross
Caravan is a vibrant cafe, bar and restaurant catering to the curious crowd. Fronting a trendy industrial-style dining room with a terrace overlooking Granary Square for those sunnier days, this Coal Drops…
German Gymnasium
Based inside a Grade II listed, grandiose space, the
German Gymnasium brings a new drinking and dining hub to King’s
Cross.
The site takes its place in the history books as
England’s first purposebuilt…
Decimo
This trendy spot can be found close to King's Cross station, with The Standard hotel,
run by Chef Paola Arenas. He pours his love of Mexican culture
and food into his dishes - serving tacos alongside…
Hoppers King's Cross
In the heart of St Pancras shopping and business vicinity, and
positioned along the canal, Hoppers Kings Cross follows the
much-travelled coastal journey from Colombo, the island’s capital,
to the historical…
