RAILS Restaurant & Little Bar

4.2

332 Reviews

£26 to £40

Contemporary British

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2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 30 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 Set Menu - from £22
Multiple dates available
Enjoy a 2 or 3 course express lunch or pre-theatre dinner starting from £22. Add a glass of our house red or white wine for £6.5 to your steak frites or indulge in our signature cheese trolley for dessert. Food prepared simply and brilliantly at King's Cross station. Available Monday, 12pm - 3pm, and Tuesday to Saturday , 12pm - 6pm.
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!
NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER & JAZZ
£125.00 - £145.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 31, 2024 only
Embracing our home in the Big Smoke and proximity to the Eurostar, our NYE dinner and jazz night has the hallmarks of a great British grill with plenty of Parisian flair. Equal parts comfort and sophistication from our menu, live jazz to our interiors, Great Northern Hotel is a perfect spot to rally family & friends and settle in for an evening of celebration. *Cancellation up to 22nd December (5pm) free of charge. A full 100% charge will be charged thereafter.

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 (gf)£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 332 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4.2Service
4.3Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

North London
Good for business meals

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

RAILS Restaurant & Little Bar offers an inviting atmosphere with "lovely staff" and "superb" food. The location is ideal for business lunches and social gatherings, with attentive service and a serene setting. While some dishes may vary, the overall experience is praised for its charm, making it a delightful destination.

332 Reviews

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Jekaterina
London
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The service was really poor. Even though there wasn’t busy and many staff walked around, no one attended our table after the afternoon tea was served. No one asked if everything is fine, whether we need anything else or offered refills. We couldn’t even get a bill until we stood up to leave and started walking to the door. Were ignored completely, really poor!
RAILS Restaurant & Little BarResponded 2 days ago
Dear Jekaterina, Thank you for sharing your experience at RAILS Restaurant & Little Bar. While I can see there are some positive elements of the experience, we will focus on your constructive feedback on the service element. We endeavour to have all our guests feel pampered and spoiled during their experience with us and I sincerely apologise we fell short on this occasion. Once again, I appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. Sincerely, Marco
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Michael
Charlotte
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Large group of 20+ were seated at multiple tables in the restaurant which made it unbearably loud and unpleasant (group members kept leaning over our seat to talk to one another). It also caused food service to be slow and the Wellington was soggy, which was likely due to the overworked kitchen. Service staff did what they could to accommodate the patrons not part of the group but they could only go so far.
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Spiro
London
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible experience at this venue. The staff were so friendly and inviting, the food was phenomenal (aside from a few appetisers) and the wine delicious. Definitely recommend it.
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Jane
Edinburgh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Service was better last time we there than this visit. Ambience was ok until the music got turned down as the tunes were good. Good portion size.
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Adele
London
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Lovely afternoon tea with festive theme. Service was attentive and food was lovely especially the warm scones.
RAILS Restaurant & Little BarResponded on November 18, 2024
Dear Adele, Thank you for sharing your experience at RAILS Restaurant & Little Bar on behalf of the entire team. 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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HELEN
New York City
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We were a party of 8 women for a 1pm lunch. There was no pressure for us to leave, so we sat chatting and drinking until 4.30pm. Our waiter, Massimo, was outstanding. Very patient, kind and attentive to everyone’s needs. The food is OK - though not especially of a high standard. Most of the party had a good-value set menu which seemed to go down pretty well. The a la carte menu has a wide choice of meat, fish and veggie and basically it’s English meets Italian/French fare. Nice wines by the glass but no bottles are particularly cheap - but that’s not unusual for central London. Overall a very reasonable venue for a long, relaxed lunch and right next to St Pancras station if some friends are travelling from far afield.
RAILS Restaurant & Little BarResponded on November 15, 2024
Dear Helen, On behalf of the entire team, thank you for sharing your experience at RAILS Restaurant & Little Bar. It is always encouraging to hear positive feedback, particularly when it comes from those who matter the most – you! Your feedback has been shared with all the teams (especially Massimo) as a way of celebrating the great guest experiences we delivered. Once again, I appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you again soon. Sincerely, Marco
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Lynn
Norfolk/Suffolk
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
A quiet and welcoming venue to relax and meet friends over a good lunch.
RAILS Restaurant & Little BarResponded on November 1, 2024
Dear Lynn, Thank you for sharing your experience at RAILS Restaurant & Little Bar on behalf of the entire team. 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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Simon
Kent
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very good food. Intimate atmosphere. Great bar and barman. Nice service. Will return. Thank you
RAILS Restaurant & Little BarResponded on October 31, 2024
Dear Simon, 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 in particular to our bartender on duty, 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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Ernest
Kent
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service excellent and we will be returning soon.
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William
London
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 14, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
It was a fantastic dinner. Food was great and the ambience was good. We were celebrating Birthday for our nephew and it was fantastic.
RAILS Restaurant & Little BarResponded on October 16, 2024
Dear William , On behalf of the entire team, thank you for sharing your experience at RAILS Restaurant & Little Bar. I will share your kind word with our teams, which they will be thrilled to receive. We are delighted you enjoyed your experience on such lovely occasion and look forward to welcoming you back. Sincerely, Marco
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FAQs

RAILS Restaurant & Little Bar is rated 4.2 stars by 332 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 30 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

Additional information

RAILS Set Menu - from £22

RAILS Sunday Brunch

NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER & JAZZ

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 (gf)£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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