Pub in London N1
King Charles I
55-57 Northdown Street, London, N1 9BLClosest station: King's Cross, about 5 min walk4.6out of 5 on Google, from 1,130 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About King Charles I
Wood-panelled pint-sized pub, serving real ales and bar snacks, with a roaring fire in winter.
Sept 2024 the ever changing beers on this visit were from By The Horns, Siren and Park Brewery.
Listed as an Asset of Community Value in August 2021. Islington Council agreed the building is used to "further the social wellbeing and social interests of the local community". "Proud to be LGBTQIA+ friendly." The menus of nearby restaurants are kept at the bar; you are welcome to order food to eat in the pub, as well as "lovely local cafe’s that’ll deliver your lunch right to your table". Has 5 handpumps serving 4 guest ales & 1 Cider.
See Islington Tribune Article here.
Summer 2015 - subject to a community buyout of the 20 year lease of the pub with shareholders comprised of a collection of local residents and people with a strong connection with this pub.
Small, cosy wood-panelled single room pub in a Georgian building, with knick-knacks including African masks. A back-street local serving workers and residents, it is just far enough from King's Cross to avoid mass tourism. Firmly established in the London music scene with blues, folk and indi music.
A feature of the place is that there is frequently ac hoc jamming sessions and customers may bring in their own food which can be ordered at the bar. Completely free of tie with four rotating ales, both locally and as far away as the Cotswolds. Outside seating is partly covered.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating: Seating on street to front. No drinking outside after 10pm.
- Real Fire
- Live Music: Monday is folk night, and there are regular classical music and jazz nights as well as reggae Sundays.
- Serves Food
- Real Ale
- Real Cider: September 2024 available this time was Seacider on hand pump. In addition there may be a couple of ciders in the fridge.
- Real Heritage Pub
- Events: Tuesday is quiz night
- Disabled Access
- WiFi
- Good for Groups
- Smoking
- Community Pub
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 11:00 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Independent
- Price
- 1 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7837 7758
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.6out of 5 on Google, from 1,130 ratings
5 out of 5Tom Shawon Google, September 2024
Nice compact local boozer. Busy in a good way especially when the bouncer forces everyone inside at 10pm. The bar itself has lots of character. Well worth dropping in, better as part of a group. Pint of Guinness was pretty average in a dirty glass.
5 out of 5Richard Feekon Google, May 2024
Visited yesterday after a recommendation from a friend. Hidden gem tucked away from the busy main streets. Free jukebox with excellent choice of tracks that added to the atmosphere inside the pub. It’s a proper traditional pub with an excellent choice of ales and some stunning interior that adds to the character. Very warm welcome from the staff. This is not to be missed if your in the area and it will certain be a regular stop off for me now I’ve found it 👍
5 out of 5Calum Hobleyon Google, September 2024
Truly excellent pub! for the people, by the people. Lovely staff, and a really mixed crowd, makes for a great atmosphere. I'll be back for sure. You can order a takeaway to the pub too if yer hungry
5 out of 5Esthee Wongon Google, June 2024
This is a local n very popular place with excellent service! They were so kind to allow us to have our takeaway curry to pair with their Stout! Live music every Monday. Very friendly vibes. Definitely a cozy place to chill out !
5 out of 5Morgan Ditchburn (Conwy History)on Google, June 2024
Great atmosphere with very reasonable prices - especially for a London pub so close to King's Cross. £6.20 for a large white wine. Great vibes with interesting interior. Made all the better by the fact it's a community run pub.
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.