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Babel Beerhouse, Kings Cross, N1

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1 Lewis Cubitt Walk
N1
N1C 4DL

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Kings Cross

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Tris C left this review about Babel Beerhouse

This is a recent place, just north of the heart of the newly defined N1C postcode; I walk past here often enough, so thought that I’d pop in to see what on earth attracts people to such establishments.
The lofty, mezzanine-endowed interior is highly industrial (see photos) with enough galvanised ductwork to give the Beaubourg a run for its money: grey terrazzo floor, modern normal-height or tall furniture with some opposed bench seating, modern light fittings, substantial unused open kitchen; with the six stainless steel brew tanks behind the bar, the place resembling somewhere a tech billionaire would come to get cryogenically frozen prior to revivification in the next millennium. Décor is minimal, save for some giant mural to the left of the bar which resembles a mashup from the likes of Miró, Mondrian, Picasso and Lichtenstein; customers were few in number – certainly when compared to other similar establishments in the vicinity – at the time of my Tuesday 9.09pm visit, or perhaps the venue is just too large; maybe they are put off by the loud noise generated by the venue’s air handling machinery.
For a place this fashionable, there’s obviously no cask beer, with 16 keg taps dispensing things from brewers I’d never heard of, my something called Magic Rock Salty Kiss gooseberry gose coming home at £3.55 and tasting of nothing much more than watered down lemon juice, which I could have made at home for 20p.
I’m glad I visited this place; it makes me all the more appreciative of the traditional pub and good old fashioned cask ale.

On 4^th September 2024 - rating: 3
[User has posted 2207 recommendations about 2164 pubs]

Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Babel Beerhouse

Ultra-modern brew-pub located just north of the Coal Drops Yard development, with six large stainless-steel tanks behind the counter but less kit than in the Little Creatures days. Mix of furniture and semi-industrial décor under a ceiling high enough for a small mezzanine at the far end. Also has a narrow patio along the main frontage. Total of 24 keg taps, not all in use but still offering a wide range of craft beers under the Four Pure and Mafic Rock brands plus a few guests. Disappointingly though, none of their own beers available but several "coming soon". Settled for a Four Pure London Red Ale (£7.05).

On 1^st July 2024 - rating: 7
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The Chairman left this review about Babel Beerhouse

Since the previous reviews there has been a change here, and there is no sign of Little Creatures at all. The beer offering is mainly from Magic Rock and Fourpure, with a couple of guests. I enjoyed a few halves of good quality craft beers at prices around £7.00 a pint. In the early afternoon most tables were reserved but we were told that was for later and we were free to use any of them. I was really quite impressed with the service with one barrel needing to be changed and the beer was brought over to the table, rather than leaving me standing around. Although I would much prefer a real ale pub, I would be happy to return here.

On 29^th March 2024 - rating: 7
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