Best Restaurants And Bars Around Coal Drops Yard

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Coal Drops Yard has firmly established itself as one of London's most exciting dining and drinking destinations, and the restaurants and bars here are every bit as considered as the boutiques. Tucked into the reimagined Victorian coal drops of King's Cross, it's a genuinely brilliant spot whether you've stepped off a train or made a dedicated trip. Here's our pick of the best restaurants and bars around Coal Drops Yard.

Where To Eat And Drink Around Coal Drops Yard 

 



Happy Face King’s Cross

Located underneath the Everyman Cinema on Handyside Street, Happy Face King's Cross is a spacious bar and restaurant that serves food all afternoon and evening. Their menu features authentic Neapolitan pizzas, lasagne, aubergine parmigiana and a tasty selection of antipasti, as well as gelato.

The bright and airy space is filled with long wooden tables, ideal for large groups. You can also head downstairs to discover their intimate cocktail bar Supermax, a 1970s-inspired haunt that serves creative concoctions.

Electric Shuffle King's Cross

£15 Lunch

Looking for a quirky activity bar to get competitive in? then head to Electric Shuffle king's Cross, where you and up to 15 other friends can play on their cutting-edge shuffleboard tables. These come equipped with all sorts of fun minigames, as well as electronic scoring systems that mean you won't have to do any mental maths.

The stylish bar features retro glamour and art deco-inspired interiors, alongside plenty of cosy seating space. Tuck into scrumptious sharing pizzas and small plates after your game, washed down with cocktails, or if you fancy something a little more boozy then check out their weekend brunch socials.

Coal Office

The futuristic industrial interiors of Coal Office boast exposed Victorian brickwork and fittings, polished silver lampshades and tree ring tables. But, of course, this restaurant isn't just a pretty face. The selection of Middle Eastern-inspired food will keep you coming back for more.

Dishoom King's Cross

If you're looking for restaurants in Kings Cross, head to the beautiful Victorian building of Dishoom and you won't be disappointed by the fine Indian fare. There's a Bombay feel to the interiors, matching the flavour of the food and cocktails, with a gorgeous mezzanine floor overlooking the kitchen to watch the masters at work. 

hicce

When only the best restaurants in Coal Drops Yard will do, hicce has your back. British ingredients take influence from Scandinavian and Japanese cooking at this contemporary spot, where beautiful plates like beef bavette slathered in chilli, spring onion and sesame, with miso butter potatoes on the side, are the result.