Pub in London N1

Barrel Vault

Unit 23, St Pancras International Station, Pancras Road, London, N1C 4QP
Closest station: St Pancras International, about 2 min walk

4.1out of 5 on Google, from 5,593 ratings

Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.

Barrel Vault, London N1

About Barrel Vault

Spacious, modern Wetherspoon pub featuring hearty meals & an outdoor seating area.

New unit at the north end of St Pancras International railway station, located by the escalators up to the Southeastern High Speed platforms. It has entrances from within the station and on Pancras Road. Opened 1st October 2018 with a name reminding of the time when beer from Midlands breweries was stored in purpose built vaults under the station. There are some decorative wooden casks adorning the roof rafters. A single room pub all on one level with a gently curving bar counter equipped with 12 handpumps in 2 banks, each of 6. Open kitchen and exposed air conditioning ducting. Mon to Sat the pub opens at 6.30am but alcohol is not served until 7am.

Following CAMRA's updated definition of "real cider", pubs such as this selling for example Old Rosie and Orchard Pig or other ciders such as Thistly Cross, Stans, Gwynt Y Draig, Broadoak etc. no longer qualify for the "Real cider" tag.

Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.

Features

  • Outdoor Seating: Patio
  • Family Friendly: Children welcome until 9pm daily.
  • Quiet
  • Serves Food
  • Serves Lunch
  • Serves Dinner
  • Real Ale
  • Cask Marque
  • Beer Festivals
  • Disabled Access
  • Accessible Restroom
  • WiFi
  • Good for Groups
  • Accepts Credit Cards
  • Accepts Debit Cards
  • Accepts NFC

Opening times

Monday
6:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Tuesday
6:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Wednesday
6:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Thursday
6:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Friday
6:30 AM – 1:00 AM
Saturday
6:30 AM – 1:00 AM
Sunday
7:30 AM – 11:00 PM

As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.

Good to know

Operator
Wetherspoon
Price
1 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
Phone
020 7837 5151

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Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.

Google rating and reviews

4.1out of 5 on Google, from 5,593 ratings

  • 5 out of 5Anna Kuchtaon Google, August 2024

    Nice place located right in the King's Cross/St.Pancras station. Food is good (they offer both breakfast in the morning and lunch/dinner options later, as well as pizzas and deserts). Our personal favorite was fish (cod) and chips, which comes in to sizes - small (pictured) and regular, perfect for smaller and bigger hunger. There is a good selection of beers too, and regular drinks (coffee, tea...). It is quite busy due to it's location (although there are some more chill tables in the back and outside), but the design is cool and fits the history of this place (love the barrels!).

  • 4 out of 5Mike Dayon Google, September 2024

    As expected from a Major International Transport location, this site is often crowded and an ongoing challenge to keep clean. Tables are cleared relatively quickly to attract new customers and staff are keen to serve even at the most busy times. Food is the standard 'Spoons' fare but variable in production. My gourmet burger looked tired and was bland to the taste. Nothing unusual for a chain outlet. If you are waiting an onward journey, this is an ideal spot close to the tracks.

  • 5 out of 5Jakub Waśkoon Google, June 2024

    A great pub near the train station. It's worth coming early for the train so that while waiting you can have a beer or something to eat at this place. Low prices.

  • 4 out of 5Gary Jelkson Google, September 2024

    A pub on the inside edge of St Pancras station. £6.50 for a pint of lager is a reasonable price in Central London. Volume levels were high as the pub was very busy making for a great atmosphere. Bar staff were plentiful making the wait for a drink minimal. Though finding a table was hard going. If you need a drink before your journey come here. Food is also served, but having not tried it, I cannot review.

  • 3 out of 5Brian Curtinon Google, March 2024

    Got off the high speed train at St.Pancras & there it was at the bottom of the steps. Would have been rude not to pop in so had a pint with the wife. Pub was large & on ground floor level. Lots of high stools and high tables which doesn't suit everyone. Quite busy at 1600 when we were there but got a table ok. There was a group of lads behind us & they were loud with exaggerated laughter which was irritating. We stayed half an hour or so. Menu wasn't extensive. No steaks or mixed grills available. We decided to eat elsewhere. Quite a handy location in the train station though. Would happily…

Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.

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