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RAILS Restaurant & Little Bar, London, Greater London

RAILS Restaurant & Little Bar

4.3
4.3
340 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British

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2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 13 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
  • 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.
  • Neighbourhood
    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 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.
    RAILS Set Menu - from £22 photo
  • 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 Sunday Brunch photo
  • 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.
    NEW YEAR'S EVE DINNER & JAZZ photo

What 340 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
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • North London

    Good for business meals

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
RAILS Restaurant & Little Bar offers a delightful dining experience in a beautiful setting. Known for its "fantastic afternoon tea" and "great location," it caters well to both business lunches and intimate dinners. The service is often praised for being "attentive and friendly," while the menu offers a variety of flavorful dishes, including "delicious" vegetarian options. Despite occasional service delays, the overall experience is enhanced by the elegant décor and charming atmosphere.

340 Reviews
  1. Nigel

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food very well presented in upmarket surroundings by polite and helpful staff.
    RAILS Restaurant & Little BarResponded today
    Dear Nigel, Thank you for sharing your experience at RAILS Restaurant & Little Bar. Your feedback has been shared with all the teams 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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  2. Scott

    Denver

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. The service was great and the decor was awesome as well.
    RAILS Restaurant & Little BarResponded today
    Dear Scott, 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 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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  3. Janet

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    It said festive dining. Not one piece of Christmas decoration in the lounge(small garland on mantle).. No decoration or tree in the restaurant. Nothing festive about the menu ,although the food was very nice, not a vast choice..Service was VERY slow but staff were very nice… No Bacardi, no Courvoisier & no Tia Maria.. 4 of asked for a coffee Licquer to finish with.. I had to explain to the waiter what they were… When they finally arrived they were cold… We complained & they offered to do them again but they didn’t have Tia Maria & the alternative they used was awful so they took it off our bill… The background music was really bad… No atmosphere so it cost us just under £100 each & we were all disappointed & agreed we wouldn’t go back there…
    RAILS Restaurant & Little BarResponded today
    Dear Janet, I am writing to sincerely apologize for the slow service you experienced at RAILS restaurant recently. We strive to provide prompt and attentive service to all our guests, and it is clear that we fell short of your expectations on this occasion. Please know that your feedback is taken very seriously. While I can see there are some positive elements of the experience, we will focus on your constructive feedback with the team so we can improve our offering and service. Your satisfaction is very important to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Warm regards, Marco

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  4. Danny

    Newcastle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was excellent and food great just a little noisy with music a little to loud
    RAILS Restaurant & Little BarResponded today
    Dear Danny, Thank you so much for your kind review of RAILS Restaurant & Little Bar. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us! Your feedback means a lot to the team, and it’s wonderful to know that we were able to make your visit special. We have noted the music comments. We truly appreciate your support and can’t wait to welcome you back again soon. If there’s anything we can do to make your next visit even better, please don’t hesitate to let us know. Warm regards, Marco

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  5. Ciaran

    London

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A lovely restaurant, great service and lovely food. The only let down was the choice of “music” as it sounded like a something screeching. I asked twice to have it turned down and it was no issue but is was …. Weird…. Annoying
    RAILS Restaurant & Little BarResponded 5 days ago
    Dear Ciaran, 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 thrilled to receive. Regarding your feedback about the music we will take that into consideration. We are delighted you enjoyed your overall experience and look forward to welcoming you back. Sincerely, Diogo

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  6. Simon

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a great experience, loved the food and the ambiance. Service was great too.
    RAILS Restaurant & Little BarResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Simon, Thank you so much for your kind review of RAILS Restaurant & Little Bar. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us! Your feedback means a lot to the team, and it’s wonderful to know that we were able to make your visit special. We truly appreciate your support and can’t wait to welcome you back again soon. If there’s anything we can do to make your next visit even better, please don’t hesitate to let us know. Warm regards, Marco

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  7. Bailey

    New Orleans

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    excellent choice fir dining in Kings Cross. Highly recommended.
    RAILS Restaurant & Little BarResponded on December 2, 2024
    Dear Bailey, 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 thrilled to receive. We are delighted you enjoyed your experience and look forward to welcoming you back. Sincerely, Diogo

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  8. Adrian

    London

    15 reviews

    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service very good. Ambiance spoilt by volume of background music and a noisy group of diners
    RAILS Restaurant & Little BarResponded on December 2, 2024
    Dear Adrian, 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 thrilled to receive. We are delighted you enjoyed your experience and look forward to welcoming you back. Sincerely, Diogo

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  9. Jekaterina

    London

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    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 on November 25, 2024
    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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  10. Michael

    Charlotte

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 21, 2024

    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.
    RAILS Restaurant & Little BarResponded on November 27, 2024
    Dear Michael, Thank you for sharing your experience at RAILS Restaurant & Little Bar. Providing the highest level of hospitality is our top priority and I sincerely apologize for falling short during your recent visit. We strive to provide prompt and attentive service to all our guests, and it is clear that we fell short of your expectations on this occasion. Thank you for bringing your valuable feedback to our attention and comments will be shared with the team so we can improve our offering and service. I sincerely hope that we will have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the near future. Best, Marco

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FAQs

RAILS Restaurant & Little Bar is rated 4.3 stars by 340 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 p.m.
Booked 13 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
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • 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.
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