2026 Update: Heading home after work or arriving into London for the day? Here’s all the rooftop bars in walking distance of Kings Cross station. As someone who regularly had board meetings near Kings Cross, these rooftop bars were the reward after a long day concentrating/ thinking about cocktails! From the incredible views of The Standard to the cute pub terrace at The Castle – there’s a rooftop bar for everyone’s taste and budget.
Roof Garden
Where’s the rooftop? The Roof Garden is at the Renaissance Hotel, St Pancras next door to Kings Cross Station
Best for: Quiet drink on a chilled low level rooftop terrace.
Read my full review of: The Roof Garden
The Standard
Where’s the rooftop? The Standard Rooftop, set on the hotel of the same name is right across the road from Kings Cross station – look up and you can see it!
Best for: Stunning views, boujee prices and all the vibes
Read my full review of: The Standard Rooftop, Kings Cross
The Fellow
Where’s the rooftop? The Fellow is a 2 minutes walk left out of Kings Cross station
Best for: Chilled non pretentious pub drinks
Read my full review of: The Fellow
Arcus Rooftop Bar
Where’s the rooftop? Arcus Rooftop Bar is 15 mins walk south from Kings Cross Station – head down to Russel Square
Best for: Wow views & quirky cocktails
Read my full review of: Arcus Rooftop Bar and Restaurant
Big Chill
Where’s the rooftop? Big Chill is a 7 minute walk towards Angel tube from Kings Cross Station
Best for: After work crowd and happy hours
Read my full review of: Big Chill
The Cross
Where’s the rooftop? The Cross is a 7 minutes walk towards Caledonia Road from Kings Cross Station
Best for: Evenings, parties and music
Read my full review of: The Cross
The Castle
Where’s the rooftop? The Castle is a 14 mins walk towards Angel tube from Kings Cross Station.
Best for: Afternoon drinking
Read my full review of: The Castle
