RAILS Restaurant & Little Bar

Name: RAILS Restaurant & Little Bar
Address: Pancras Rd, London, Greater London, United Kingdom, N1C 4TB
Telephone: 020 3388 0818
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.3

4.3 (413)

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

Pancras Rd, London, Greater London N1C 4TB

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2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Charming
Good for special occasions
Good for business meals

Step into 1st floor RAILS Restaurant for a buzzy and relaxed dining experience. Expect a great modern British-French grill with succulent meat, fish and vegetable dishes served with sauces and sides, and the best moments from a Parisian brasserie menu, not to mention interiors.

Frenchie cocktails and digestifs top off the occasion from the adjoining Little Bar, wrapped in William Morris wallpaper dressed in eclectic art.

In addition, GNH Bar and Terrace, a bustling and welcoming space, blending British heritage with world influences welcomes you downstairs on the street level. The GNH Bar is open every day from 9am to 11pm.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary British, European, French
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon 7:00 am–10:00 am Tue–Sat 7:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 8:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Afternoon Tea Fri–Sun 1:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
020 3388 0818
Website
http://www.railslondon.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Plan your next celebration with us. We can provide intimate and private space to hire for your next event, birthday or cocktail party. The Carriage and Lounge are an extension of, but separate to, our 1st floor restaurant.

Location
Pancras Rd, London, Greater London N1C 4TB
Neighborhood
King's Cross
Cross street
Euston Road and Pancras Road
Parking details
None
Public transit
King's Cross St Pancras International station
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

RAILS Set Menu - from £24
Multiple dates available
Enjoy a 2 or 3 course express lunch or pre-theatre dinner starting from £24. Add a glass of our house red or white wine for £6.5 or indulge in our signature cake trolley for dessert. Food prepared simply and brilliantly at King's Cross station. Available Monday to Saturday , 12pm - 6pm.
RAILS Afternoon Tea
£41.50 per person
Jan 9, 2025 - Nov 16, 2025
Embark on a culinary journey with our Afternoon Tea menu, inspired by the iconic railways of the UK. Departing from King's Cross St Pancras, this delectable experience celebrates regional delights from across the country. Savour Yorkshire Rhubarb & White Chocolate Cheesecake, Dorset Apple Choux Bun and Smoked Argyll Trout Gougère. Each bite is a stop on a flavourful adventure—your ticket to indulgence awaits! Served with scones with jam and Cornish clotted cream and a pot of your chosen brew. *Vegetarian and Vegan Afternoon Tea also available on request with 24 hours notice*
RAILS Sunday Brunch
Multiple dates available
With hearty, French-inspired classics like Croque Monsieur, Tartiflette, Sirloin Steak Baguette and French Toast — our brunch is made for sharing!

Sourdough & Baguette (vg)£4.00
Pork Rillettes£14.00
homemade pickled vegetables, sourdough toast
Soup of the day£9.00
Classic Gazpacho (v, gf)£9.50
Salt Cod Brandade
For one | To share | polenta crostini
- For one£9.00
- To share£15.00
Seared Beef Carpaccio (gf)£13.00
picked mushrooms, smoked Applewood cheddar & mustard dressing
Heirloom Tomato Salad (vg, gf)£10.50
red onion, basil, lovage oil
Artichoke & Broccoli Salad (vg, gf)£12.00
cashew nuts, tahini dressing

Mains

Borlottti Bean & Kale Superfood Salad (vg, gf)£19.00
quinoa, spinach, tomato, coconut
Moules à la Provençale (gf)£18.00
frites
Truffled Ravioli (v)
thyme butter
- Small£12.00
- Large£22.00
Merrifield Farm Duck à l'Orange (gf)£30.00
demi-glace
Herb Crusted Seabass£26.00
giant couscous, lemon & dill sauce
Chicken Cordon Bleu£23.00
Dijon mustard cream
Beef Wellington to Share 400g£90.00
red wine jus

Grill

Our grilled dishes are served with a sauce of your choice: Hollandaise/Béarnaise/Red wine jus/Peppercorn

Our Steak Cuts (gf)
Flat Iron 200g | Ribeye 200g | Fillet 200g
- Flat Iron 200g£21.00
- Ribeye 200g£32.00
- Fillet 200g£39.00
Porterhouse 1kg to Share (gf)£95.00
served with 2 sauces of your choice
Barnsley Lamb Chop (gf)£30.00
served with mint sauce
Jimmy Butler's Pork Chop (gf)£24.00
apple & peach sauce
Scallops St Jacques
Small (x2) | Large (x4)
- Small (x2)£17.00
- Large (x4)£25.00
Grilled Tuna Steak (gf)£29.00
Niçoise salad
Crispy Cauliflower Steak (vg)£19.00
black caviar lentils, romesco sauce

Sides

Minted New Potatoes (vg, gf)£5.00
RAILS Salad (vg, gf)£5.00
Frites (vg, gf)£5.00
Fennel & Cucumber Salad (v, gf)£5.00
Manchego dressing
Buttered Summer Cabbage (v, gf)£5.00
Steamed Tenderstem Broccoli (vg, gf)£5.00

Desserts

Blueberry & Vanilla Diplomat Mille-Feuille (vg)£9.50
Earl Grey Lemon Tart (v)£9.50
crème fraîche
Goat's Curd Panna Cotta (gf)£10.00
honey roasted figs, caramelised almonds
Dark Chocolate Parfait (v, gf)£10.00
crunchy glaze, Strega poached cherries
Selection of Sorbets or Ice Creams (vg, gf)£6.00
Selection of Seasonal Cheeses£15.00
with quince jelly & crackers

What 413 people are saying

RAILS Restaurant & Little Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

North London
Good for business meals

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

RAILS Restaurant & Little Bar offers a "lovely tranquil ambiance" with "fabulous food" and "friendly, attentive service." Ideal for both leisurely meals and business meetings, the venue boasts "excellent food" and "great surroundings." Although some service hiccups exist, the "beautiful setting" and "memorable dining experience" make it a must-visit.

413 Reviews

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Paul VIP
Hertfordshire29 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good indeed. Pleasant atmosphere. Friendly and attentive service. Good food. Very reasonably priced set menu.
RAILS Restaurant & Little BarResponded on June 23, 2025
Dear Paul, Thank you so much for your kind review of RAILS Restaurant & Little Bar. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us! Your feedback means a lot to the team, and we truly appreciate your support. If there’s anything we can do to make your next visit even better, please don’t hesitate to let us know. Warm regards, Marco
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Claire
London1 review
5.0
Dined on June 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Calm,cool, attentive service and great food Highly recommend
RAILS Restaurant & Little BarResponded on June 23, 2025
Dear Claire, Thank you so much for your lovely comments. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the calm and attentive service, as well as the food. Your recommendation means a great deal to the team, and I’ll be sure to share your kind words with them — they’ll be thrilled to know their efforts made a positive impression. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon for another great experience. Sincerely, Marco
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Greg
Orlando / Central Florida East2 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Wait staff were kind, the restaurant was very nice and calm. The food itself for afternoon tea was a bit of a disappointment. It was not a cheap meal and we expected more. We have had better afternoon teas before for less.
RAILS Restaurant & Little BarResponded on June 20, 2025
Dear Greg, Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience with us. I'm pleased to hear you found the restaurant atmosphere enjoyable and our wait staff kind—it's always encouraging to know when our team leaves a positive impression. That said, I'm truly sorry to learn that the afternoon tea did not meet your expectations. We always strive to deliver an experience that reflects both quality and value, and I regret that on this occasion we fell short. Your comments have been shared with our Head Chef as part of our ongoing efforts to improve. We really appreciate your honest feedback, and I hope we’ll have the chance to welcome you back in the future. Sincerely, Marco
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Portia
London3 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 12, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Waitress was unfamiliar with items on menu and the food was unexceptional
RAILS Restaurant & Little BarResponded on June 20, 2025
Dear Portia, Thank you for taking the time to share your recent experience with us. I'm truly sorry to hear that your visit did not meet expectations, particularly in regard to the service and food quality. We sincerely apologise that a member of our team was unfamiliar with the menu items. This is not the level of service we aim to provide, and we are addressing this internally through additional training to ensure all team members are fully confident and informed. We value your feedback greatly as it helps us to grow and refine our service. I do hope we will have the opportunity to welcome you back and provide the standard of experience we pride ourselves on. Warm regards, Marco
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Amanda
Hertfordshire8 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fabulous food, fabulous service. Will definitely return.
RAILS Restaurant & Little BarResponded on June 12, 2025
Dear Amanda, On behalf of the entire team, thank you for sharing your experience at RAILS Restaurant & Little Bar. We are delighted you enjoyed your experience and look forward to welcoming you back. Sincerely, Marco
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Nambia VIP
London28 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 7, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely spot! Kitchen was a bit slow but the food was fantastic and our waiter, Massimo, was just fabulous! Attentive, fun and added that extra sparkle to a great bday lunch. We'll be back.
RAILS Restaurant & Little BarResponded on June 12, 2025
Dear Nambia, Thank you so much for your kind words — we’re delighted to hear you had a great birthday lunch with us! We're thrilled that you enjoyed the food and that Massimo made your experience even more special. He’ll be so pleased to hear your lovely feedback. We appreciate your note on the kitchen speed as well, and we’ll be sure to review this with the team to keep improving. We look forward to welcoming you back very soon. Warm regards, Marco
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Hilary
New York City8 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Expensive for very ordinary food . Nice venue and friendly staff but disappointing meal
RAILS Restaurant & Little BarResponded on June 6, 2025
Dear Hilary, Thank you for dining with us recently at RAILS Restaurant & Little Bar. We’re genuinely sorry to hear that your time with us may not have fully met your expectations. We are committed to delivering warm hospitality, great food, and memorable moments. Your feedback is incredibly important to us as it helps us understand where we can improve and ensure every guest leaves feeling completely satisfied. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back soon and provide a more seamless and enjoyable experience. Warm regards, Diogo
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margaret
London17 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 5, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
This is a lovely restaurant at the heart of King’s Cross ..tastefully decorated and a lovely tranquil ambiance We were disappointed the set menu wasn’t available as the main a la carte had limited options for my daughter who is gluten intolerant . She had the feta rice salad which was mainly salad leaves with far too many kidney beans . However I had the crusted sea bass was was delicious The service was great attentive but not intrusive We would definitely eat here again …possibly before 6 to have more menu options
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Hannah
London1 review
5.0
Dined on May 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent service, friendly staff, lovely food and surroundings.
RAILS Restaurant & Little BarResponded on June 2, 2025
Dear Hannah, On behalf of the entire team, thank you for sharing your experience at RAILS Restaurant & Little Bar. I will share your kind review with our teams, which they will be thrilled to receive. We are delighted you enjoyed everything about your experience and look forward to welcoming you back. Sincerely, Diogo
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Jeremy
Cambridge/Cambridgeshire1 review
5.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
2nd time here, lunch a year or so ago. Fantastic food and service both times. And the views of St Pancras are amazing!
RAILS Restaurant & Little BarResponded on May 30, 2025
Dear Jeremy, On behalf of the entire team, thank you for sharing your experience at RAILS Restaurant & Little Bar. I will share your kind review with our teams, which they will be thrilled to receive. We are delighted you enjoy experience at Rails restaurant & Little bar and specially the nice view. We hope this is was the second of many future visits. Sincerely, Diogo
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FAQs

RAILS Restaurant & Little Bar is rated 4.3 stars by 413 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 1, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for RAILS Restaurant & Little Bar

Pancras Rd, London, Greater London N1C 4TB

Additional information

Cross street
Euston Road and Pancras Road
Neighborhood
King's Cross
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon 7:00 am–10:00 am Tue–Sat 7:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 8:00 am–12:00 pm Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–5:00 pm Afternoon Tea Fri–Sun 1:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Contemporary British, European, French
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
King's Cross St Pancras International station
Payment options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.railslondon.com/
Phone number
020 3388 0818
Private party facilities
Plan your next celebration with us. We can provide intimate and private space to hire for your next event, birthday or cocktail party. The Carriage and Lounge are an extension of, but separate to, our 1st floor restaurant.

RAILS Restaurant & Little Bar

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

RAILS Set Menu - from £24

RAILS Afternoon Tea

RAILS Sunday Brunch

Starters

Sourdough & Baguette (vg)£4.00

Pork Rillettes£14.00

Soup of the day£9.00

Classic Gazpacho (v, gf)£9.50

Salt Cod Brandade

Seared Beef Carpaccio (gf)£13.00

Heirloom Tomato Salad (vg, gf)£10.50

Artichoke & Broccoli Salad (vg, gf)£12.00

Mains

Borlottti Bean & Kale Superfood Salad (vg, gf)£19.00

Moules à la Provençale (gf)£18.00

Truffled Ravioli (v)

Merrifield Farm Duck à l'Orange (gf)£30.00

Herb Crusted Seabass£26.00

Chicken Cordon Bleu£23.00

Beef Wellington to Share 400g£90.00

Grill

Our Steak Cuts (gf)

Porterhouse 1kg to Share (gf)£95.00

Barnsley Lamb Chop (gf)£30.00

Jimmy Butler's Pork Chop (gf)£24.00

Scallops St Jacques

Grilled Tuna Steak (gf)£29.00

Crispy Cauliflower Steak (vg)£19.00

Sides

Minted New Potatoes (vg, gf)£5.00

RAILS Salad (vg, gf)£5.00

Frites (vg, gf)£5.00

Fennel & Cucumber Salad (v, gf)£5.00

Buttered Summer Cabbage (v, gf)£5.00

Steamed Tenderstem Broccoli (vg, gf)£5.00

Desserts

Blueberry & Vanilla Diplomat Mille-Feuille (vg)£9.50

Earl Grey Lemon Tart (v)£9.50

Goat's Curd Panna Cotta (gf)£10.00

Dark Chocolate Parfait (v, gf)£10.00

Selection of Sorbets or Ice Creams (vg, gf)£6.00

Selection of Seasonal Cheeses£15.00

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