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About The Queen's Head
The Queen's Head is a Victorian pub at 66 Acton St in London, near King's Cross and just off Gray's Inn Road. It hosts free live music each week in the evening, in a historic interior with an open fire where people play cards. The bar pours cask ales and beers alongside cider, wine, whisky and other spirits. The pub is listed in the Good Beer Guide, and CAMRA members get a 10% discount. The kitchen sends out bar snacks and cheese and meat boards, including a pork pie with piccalilli. Walk-ins are taken, and groups can reserve large tables in advance by calling or emailing. Dogs are welcome inside.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingParking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: seating
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cask ales, pork pie with piccalilli, Trinity Real Ale and open fire.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cask ales, pork pie with piccalilli, Trinity Real Ale and open fire.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return above all for the ales and beer selection, with Trinity Real Ale singled out as really, really nice and cider praised alongside it. One visitor loved the pork pie with piccalilli, and another noted a discount for CAMRA members. Several describe the interior as historic and characterful, with a roaring fire and people playing cards, and a few call the staff welcoming and friendly. Some mention a good buzz that stays calm, and one visitor was glad to see the LGBTQ+ safe space listing. Prices strike a few as reasonable for London, one reporting a pint at a fraction of the expected cost. The main drawback is crowding. One group near Christmas had to move several times for big pre-booked tables, though staff helped find them another spot, and a midweek visitor found it very busy. Another arrived for an open mic night that was no longer running, and one found only two cask ales on. Reviewers also point to the short walk from King's Cross as a plus.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return above all for the ales and beer selection, with Trinity Real Ale singled out as really, really nice and cider praised alongside it. One visitor loved the pork pie with piccalilli, and another noted a discount for CAMRA members. Several describe the interior as historic and characterful, with a roaring fire and people playing cards, and a few call the staff welcoming and friendly. Some mention a good buzz that stays calm, and one visitor was glad to see the LGBTQ+ safe space listing. Prices strike a few as reasonable for London, one reporting a pint at a fraction of the expected cost. The main drawback is crowding. One group near Christmas had to move several times for big pre-booked tables, though staff helped find them another spot, and a midweek visitor found it very busy. Another arrived for an open mic night that was no longer running, and one found only two cask ales on. Reviewers also point to the short walk from King's Cross as a plus.
Featured reviews
- Pres
“Perfect choice if you're looking for a traditional London pub near King's Cross. The excellent beer selection, characterful atmosphere and convenient location make it well worth a visit.”
- David Wicks
“Friendly pub with calm atmosphere. Great selection of Ales.”
- Alex Ball
“Excellent pub - v strong range of ales and welcoming service. A good buzz but not too busy. Just a few mins walk from King's Cross but you wouldn't know it.”
- J Sl
“Didn't have food here but the pint of Trinity Real Ale is absolutely delicious. I'll be honest, I'm a bit of a prick when it comes to Ale - it's either good or it's not, and this is really, really nice beer! I expected to be paying 7 quid a pint, but SOMEHOW my pint was £3.60. That's unheard of in London in my experience. This place is an absolute diamond in the rough - get here! You won't be sorry!”
- Mark Nicholson
“Just off the Gray’s Inn Road this Good Beer Guide entry is well worth a visit. Only the 2 cask ales on when I called in but the choice was good and there’s a 10% discount for CAMRA members.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Charismatic Central London, Victorian boozer that serves only the best beers along with an array of tasty cider, wine, whisky & other spirits. Serving quintessential bar snacks, nibbles and cheese & meat boards. Hosting free Live Music every Thursday evening and on occasional Sundays, once a month. Call/email to book. Walkins welcome also!”
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Live music
- Live performances
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Parking
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
- Dine-in
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Food
- Offerings· 5
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Free water refills
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Dining options· 2
- Outside food allowed
- Seating
- Highlights· 4
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Live music
- Live performances
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Location
Bars near The Queen's Head
- The Boot4.37600.3 mi
sunday roast, roast potatoes, beer selection
- The Union Tavern4.61,2670.3 mi£20–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
scotch egg, sunday roast, lamb shin
- The George and Monkey4.54030.4 miWheelchair accessible
pizza menu, craft beer selection, pizza and pint deal
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Queen's HeadReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.51,592 | — | £10–20 | cask ales, pork pie with piccalilli, Trinity Real Ale |
| The Boot | 4.3760 | 0.3 mi | — | sunday roast, roast potatoes, beer selection |
| The Union TavernReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.61,267 | 0.3 mi | £20–30 | scotch egg, sunday roast, lamb shin |
| The George and MonkeyWheelchair accessible | 4.5403 | 0.4 mi | — | pizza menu, craft beer selection, pizza and pint deal |
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