King Charles I, Kings Cross, N1

Local press article about community buy-out and ACV status in 2021 - www.islingtontribune.co.uk

Local press article about community buy-out and ACV status in 2021 - www.islingtontribune.co.uk

This has become my regular pub when I have a train to catch from either Kings Cross or St Pancras - allow about 10 minutes for the first one, about 15 for the second. Beer is always good and always interesting. My latest visit seemed to coincide with a delivery from Kent Brewery - three of their beers on hand pump, plus one from Southwark Brewing and a cider. I went for Kent Goldings Bitter 4.1%, which is the sort of beer that makes me wonder why I never ended up in Kent rather than Yorkshire. This is such a friendly and informal pub, which encouraged me to change my Luton Town shirt for a non-sporting one for my train north - no point going to the gents toilet, there's not room to swing a cat in there. This brought a puzzled glance from my neighbours of a similar age on the next table: I explained that orange is not my colour and I only wear the shirt out of loyalty, which got me an appreciative acknowledgement. I hope to be back before too long, and I promise not to strip off next time.