RAILS Restaurant & Little Bar

4.3

376 Reviews

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

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2 people

Mar 10, 2025

7:00 PM

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6:15 PM+1,000 pts
6:45 PM
7:00 PM
7:15 PM
7:45 PM+1,000 pts

Booked 9 times today

Experiences are available.

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 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!
RAILS Afternoon Tea
£39.50 per person
Jan 9, 2025 - Apr 20, 2025
Embark on a culinary journey with our new 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 Parkin, Cranachan Choux Buns, and Millionaire Shortbread from Scotland, alongside a Victoria Cupcake from London and a hearty Scouse Pie from Liverpool. Each bite is a stop on a flavourful adventure—your ticket to indulgence awaits! Served with scones with jam and clotted cream and a pot of your chosen brew. *Vegetarian and Vegan Afternoon Tea also available on request with 24 hours notice*
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.

French Onion Soup (v)£9.00
Cheese crouton
Pressed Duck & Pistachio Terrine£16.00
Griottine cherries
Soup of the day£9.00
Heritage Beetroot Carpaccio (vg, gf)£11.00
"Feta", caramelised walnuts
Gin & Tonic Cured Salmon Tartare (gf)£14.00
Baked Saint-Marcellin£14.00
Truffle honey, grilled baguette
Crispy Pork Croquette£13.00
Celeriac remoulade
Sourdough & Baguette£4.00

Dish of the Day

Please ask your server

Mains

Kale & Roasted Pumpkin Superfood Salad (vg)£19.00
Moules Marinière (gf)£18.00
Frites
Pumpkin, Sage & Burrata Cannelloni (v)£22.00
Braised Ox Cheek (gf)£30.00
Mashed potato
Seared Coley (gf)£26.00
Buttered leeks, roasted purple cauliflower, clam velouté
Chicken Cordon Bleu£23.00
Dijon mustard cream
Beef Wellington to Share 400g£82.00
Red wine jus (Please allow 50 minutes waiting time)

Grill

Steak Frites (gf)
Our grilled dishes are served with a sauce of your choice: Hollandaise/Béarnaise/Red wine jus/Peppercorn
- Flat Iron 200g£19.00
- Ribeye 200g£30.00
- Fillet 200g£38.00
Porterhouse 1kg to Share (gf)£80.00
Served with 2 side dishes and 2 sauces of your choice
Barnsley Lamb Chop (gf)£30.00
Served with mint sauce
Chargrilled Jimmy Butler's Pork Chop (gf)£24.00
Apple sauce
Grilled Lobster (gf)
Garlic butter with frites
- Half£26.00
- Whole£50.00
Grilled Tuna (gf)£28.00
Chimichurri salsa
Aubergine Meatball (vg, gf)£19.00
Miso sauce, sautéed spinach, roasted seeds

Sides

Minted New Potatoes (vg, gf)£5.00
RAILS Salad (vg, gf)£5.00
Frites (vg, gf)£5.00
Mashed Potato (v, gf)£5.00
Roast Root Vegetables (vg, gf)£5.00

Desserts

Sticky Toffee Pudding (v)£9.00
Vanilla Crème Brûlée (v)£9.00
Brandy snap
Chocolate & Hazelnut Delice (vg, gf)£9.00
blood orange gel, candied ginger
Pear & Almond Tart£9.00
spiced Chantilly
Selection of Sorbets or Ice Creams (vg, gf)£6.00
Selection of Seasonal Cheeses£15.00
With quince jelly & crackers

What 376 people are saying

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

4.2Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Energetic

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North London
Good for business meals

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

RAILS Restaurant & Little Bar offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "excellent service" and "delicious food." Located near King's Cross, it's praised for its "lovely atmosphere" and "stylish decor." Ideal for business lunches or special occasions, the restaurant is noted for its "attentive staff" and "reasonable pricing," making it a "hidden gem" in a bustling area.

376 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Nottingham
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and great service! Love this restaurant
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Adam
VIP
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Both the waitresses were lovely and amazing here. Will come back .
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Leigh
Bedfordshire
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Great welcome . Fabulous food. Service rather slow; but would return for quality of food and beautiful setting
RAILS Restaurant & Little BarResponded 7 days ago
Dear Leigh, On behalf of the entire team, thank you for sharing your experience at RAILS Restaurant & Little Bar. I will share your kind words with our teams and focus on improving the speed of service so you can enjoy the full experience next time. We are delighted you enjoyed your overall experience and look forward to welcoming you back. Sincerely, Diogo
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Chris
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beef Wellington was exceptional. Excellent value for money. Substantial meal for 2 and sides can be shared. Very friendly and attentive service. Thanks to all at Rails for a memorable dining experience.
RAILS Restaurant & Little BarResponded 7 days ago
Dear Chris, On behalf of the entire team, thank you for sharing your experience at RAILS Restaurant & Little Bar. I will share your kind words with our teams, which they will be thrilled to receive. We are delighted you enjoyed your experience and look forward to welcoming you back. Sincerely, Diogo
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lee
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent pre-music-gig supper...fab food, wonderful service, smart venue. Our first visit, chosen almost entirely by location, but it most certainly won't be our last. An absolute delight, all round...
RAILS Restaurant & Little BarResponded 7 days ago
Dear Lee, On behalf of the entire team, thank you for sharing your experience at RAILS Restaurant & Little Bar and early on at the GNH Bar. I will share your kind words with our teams, which they will be thrilled to receive. We are delighted you enjoyed your experience and look forward to welcoming you back. Sincerely, Diogo
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oliver
VIP
London
32 reviews
2.0
32 reviews
Dined on February 27, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Breakfast here was ok. Its a nice setting and food was sufficient. Staff we friendly but poorly trained. Feels like a management issue is letting it down.
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Sylvia
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great space, ambience service & food. Lovely evening
RAILS Restaurant & Little BarResponded 7 days ago
Dear Sylvia, On behalf of the entire team, thank you for sharing your experience at RAILS Restaurant & Little Bar. I will share your kind words with our teams, which they will be thrilled to receive. We are delighted you enjoyed your experience and look forward to welcoming you back. Sincerely, Diogo
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Sanjeev
London
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Massive disappointment during my recent dinner visit. As Plum & Spilt Milk, this place offered exceptional quality food and venue experience. If you are looking for a dinning experience of “Plum & Spilt Milk” - avoid your visit.
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Ellen
London
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely venue. Great for lunch. Friendly service. Relaxing and quiet.
RAILS Restaurant & Little BarResponded on February 24, 2025
Dear Ellen, Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're so pleased to hear that you enjoyed our venue, friendly service, and relaxing atmosphere. It’s always our goal to create a great experience for our guests, and your kind words mean a lot to us. We look forward to welcoming you again soon! Best regards, Marco
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Wendy
London
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
This is the loveliest place for a relaxing meal midweek. The ambiance, staff, food, setting…all totally lovely!
RAILS Restaurant & Little BarResponded on February 21, 2025
Dear Wendy, 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 amazed to receive. We are delighted you enjoyed your experience and look forward to welcoming you back. Sincerely, Diogo
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FAQs

RAILS Restaurant & Little Bar is rated 4.3 stars by 376 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 10, 2025

7:00 PM

Select a time

6:15 PM+1,000 pts
6:45 PM
7:00 PM
7:15 PM
7:45 PM+1,000 pts

Booked 9 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

Select a time

Additional information

RAILS Sunday Brunch

RAILS Afternoon Tea

RAILS Set Menu - from £24

Starters

French Onion Soup (v)£9.00

Pressed Duck & Pistachio Terrine£16.00

Soup of the day£9.00

Heritage Beetroot Carpaccio (vg, gf)£11.00

Gin & Tonic Cured Salmon Tartare (gf)£14.00

Baked Saint-Marcellin£14.00

Crispy Pork Croquette£13.00

Sourdough & Baguette£4.00

Dish of the Day

Please ask your server

Mains

Kale & Roasted Pumpkin Superfood Salad (vg)£19.00

Moules Marinière (gf)£18.00

Pumpkin, Sage & Burrata Cannelloni (v)£22.00

Braised Ox Cheek (gf)£30.00

Seared Coley (gf)£26.00

Chicken Cordon Bleu£23.00

Beef Wellington to Share 400g£82.00

Grill

Steak Frites (gf)

Porterhouse 1kg to Share (gf)£80.00

Barnsley Lamb Chop (gf)£30.00

Chargrilled Jimmy Butler's Pork Chop (gf)£24.00

Grilled Lobster (gf)

Grilled Tuna (gf)£28.00

Aubergine Meatball (vg, gf)£19.00

Sides

Minted New Potatoes (vg, gf)£5.00

RAILS Salad (vg, gf)£5.00

Frites (vg, gf)£5.00

Mashed Potato (v, gf)£5.00

Roast Root Vegetables (vg, gf)£5.00

Desserts

Sticky Toffee Pudding (v)£9.00

Vanilla Crème Brûlée (v)£9.00

Chocolate & Hazelnut Delice (vg, gf)£9.00

Pear & Almond Tart£9.00

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

Selection of Seasonal Cheeses£15.00

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