18th June 2025
The ultimate guide to working in King’s Cross provides you with a compelling list of reasons for choosing WC1 as the location of your office. From coffee shops to national landmarks, we have you covered. So many of the capital’s hotspots are right on your doorstep (alongside a multitude of transport links) that your team are bound to love working in this area!
Coffee
First things first. Where will your team buy their morning coffee?
Independents – We love Gramos Coffee Bar, which is that modern rarity – an independent café inside a mainline station. Found at the ticket hall level of the Regents Canal exit, they roast their own beans and take pride in producing a quality experience. If you are looking for a quieter spot to sit down, Frequency Coffee on Kings Cross Rd is a great choice. Coffee afficionados will be impressed with the approach and the bagels and pastries are very tempting.
Chains – As you would expect at a major train station, all of the usual chains can be found close by, including Pret a Manger, Costa and Black Sheep Coffee. Worth a special mention are Redemption Roasters in Coal Drops Yard, who have 12 locations across London and a strong social mission to retrain and reskill former offenders.
Lunch
Not everyone brings their lunch from home, so what options are available?
Chains – The ever popular meal deal chains are on offer, such as Boots and Tesco, alongside the more premium bakery options such as Paul and Le Pain Quotidien.
Independents – For a classic independent café feel, head to Café Uni-N, 201 King’s Cross Rd – everything from panini to a full fry up with tempting pastries. Small London chain, Bread & Truffle offer freshly baked focaccia with a delicious range of fillings from their St. Pancras branch.
After work drinks
You are literally spoilt for choice for drinks venues in this area! Coal Drops Yard and the areas either side of The Regents Canal offer loads of great options:
Rotunda – This bar and restaurant sits right on the Regents Canal, with plenty of outdoor space to enjoy the views, making it a favourite venue for summer drinks.
The Lighterman – For drinks with a view and a great atmosphere it has to be Lighterman, with three floors or wrap around terraces, perched above Granary Square.
The Skinners Arms – For a more classic London pub vibe, try the Skinners Arms, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the stations and stocking an impressive list of ales.
Entertainment
Scala – The former cinema turned nightclub and live music venue hosts an eclectic variety of gigs and DJs.
Lightroom – An art space with artist-led shows that use state-of-the-art digital projection and audio technology to create mind-blowing immersive experiences.
Everyman on the canal – During the warmer months, settle on the Canalside Green Steps with a picnic and watch the big screen on the opposite side of the canal!
Culture
This is an area rich in London history, with many museums including the Charles Dickens Museum – Located in Dickens’s former home, showcasing his life and works. The British Museum is also close by with a multitude of free exhibitions to explore.
Top WC1 landmarks
Brunswick Square Gardens – Lovely green space to enjoy lunch with plenty of shady trees and benches.
Regents Canal – The canal tow path provides great opportunities to get outside on your lunchbreak; cycling, walking and running with a peaceful backdrop.
Coal Drops Yard – Complex of shops, cafes and restaurants with plenty of alfresco dining options just a few minutes walk from Kings Cross and St. Pancras station.
So, there you have it, the ultimate guide to working in King’s Cross. We hope that you found it a useful tool in your new office search.
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