Northumberland Arms, Kings Cross, WC1

This pub dates back to at least the 1820s, but must have been rebuilt in the 19th century. It has some fine Watney’s scrollwork brewery regalia and can be seen in the film The Lady Killers; that’s the good news. Otherwise, the previous revies sum this place up very well and sadly, still apply. Apart from the two barmaids, this is very much an old blokes’ pub, with some cackling old men and slightly younger types playing pool, many of the drinkers staring witlessly at the TVs. Unsurprisingly there’s no real ale, so a half of Neck Oil set me back £3.10, served by the sprightlier of the two women. This is a very depressing pub, not just the worst in WC1 but probably in the whole of the borough of Camden; I wasn’t expecting it to be much good, but I wasn’t expecting it to be this bad.

Official site of Northumberland Arms - northumberlandarmskingscross.co.uk

Official site of Northumberland Arms - northumberlandarmskingscross.co.uk