Why Kings Cross & Euston Are Great Places to Work and Play

Once a down-at-the-heel industrial wasteland, large-scale regeneration and urban planning have transformed King's Cross into one of London's biggest success stories when it comes to placemaking, and nearby Euston is reaping the same rewards.

Amid these sweeping redevelopments, an ecosystem of pop-up retail has begun to thrive. Coal Drops Yard, for example, is a traffic-free oasis with a vibrant mix of indie stores, curated brands and food outlets. This part of London also enjoys unrivalled transport links, with six underground lines connecting to every nook of the city, while overground rail links connect the capital to the rest of the UK. And if you need to be in Paris or Amsterdam for an afternoon meeting, the Eurostar zips from St Pancras to mainland Europe in just a couple of hours.

Commuting to King’s Cross and Euston

King's Cross stations

King’s Cross St Pancras Underground Station, Zone 1, Euston Road, N1 9AL
Northern Line
Piccadilly Line
Victoria Line
Circle Line
Hammersmith & City Line
Metropolitan Line

London King’s Cross Rail Station, Zone 1, Euston Road, N1 9AL
LNER
Thameslink
Grand Central Railway
Great Northern

St Pancras International, Zone 1, Euston Road, N1C 4QP
East Midlands Railway
Southeastern
Thameslink
Eurostar

King's Cross buses

17, 30, 46, N63, 73, N73, 91, N91, 205, N205, 214, 259, 390 and 476

Euston stations

Euston Underground Station, Zone 1, Eversholt Street, NW1 2DU
Northern Line
Victoria Line

Euston Square Underground Station, Zone 1, Euston Road, NW1 2BN Circle Line
Hammersmith & City Line
Metropolitan Line

Warren Street Underground Station, Zone 1, Tottenham Court Road, NW1 3AA
Northern Line
Victoria Line

Goodge Street Underground Station, Zone 1, Tottenham Court Road, W1P 9PA
Northern Line

London Euston Rail Station, Zone 1, Eversholt Street, NW1 2DU
Avanti West Coast
London Northwestern Railway
London Overground
Caledonian Sleeper

Euston buses

N5, 18, N20, 24, 27, N27, 29, N29, 30, 59, 68, 73, N73, 91, N91, 134, 168, 205, N205, 253, N253, N279 and 390

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Things To Do In King’s Cross and Euston

If you want to attract and retain the best workers, these days, you need a workspace that offers more than a desk and a comfortable chair. The ongoing regeneration of King’s Cross has boosted the walkability of the area and created the kind of environment modern employees crave. With new restaurants, bars and pubs, music venues and museums, and much-loved green spaces, there’s a rich variety of things to do as soon as you step out of your King’s Cross or Euston office space.

Coal Drops Yard

You can shop, eat and drink in this trendy yet surprisingly peaceful shopping district that’s worlds away from your standard mall. Coal Drops Yard is a traffic-free space beside the Regent’s Canal that’s the perfect spot for after-dinner drinks, a lunch meeting or some alternative retail therapy.

British Library

If you fancy some quiet time or want to work away from the office, you can easily get lost among the millions of books held at the British Library. It also hosts regular exhibitions and talks to inspire you and your team.

Best for team building

The influx of new bars, venues and other attractions means you don’t have to travel far from your Euston or King’s Cross office space in search of a little fun.

Bloomsbury Lanes

Offering a triple threat of bowling, karaoke and a diner, Bloomsbury Lanes makes for perfect team-building fodder. Enjoy a couple of rounds of bowling or stay until late in one of the five private karaoke rooms with over 30,000 songs.

clueQuest Escape Room

Could your team dust up on their problem-solving skills? Then take them along to the clueQuest Escape Room under the guise of fun. You can pick from four different missions in up to 11 rooms and even introduce a little healthy competition.

Best for out-of-office meetings

Modern offices come with shared or private meeting rooms, but when you’ve got so much on your doorstep, it’s nice to step out. Plus, King’s Cross and Euston are home to some of the city’s best eateries, so why wouldn’t you?

Lina Stores

This retro-styled mint green Italian restaurant in Coal Drops Yard has some of the best antipasti, pasta and desserts in the area. Situated within a Victorian transit shed, Lina Stores offers all-day Italian dining with some of the freshest pasta you’ll find outside of Italy.

Dishoom

To really impress your clients, head to the iconic Bombay-style digs at Dishoom. This Indian restaurant in Granary Square is good fun, with its retro surroundings and busy station restaurant feel. The food is excellent too, with a menu-packed full of homestyle Indian cuisine, street snacks, kebabs and biryanis. Dishoom also does an excellent breakfast, complete with bottomless fresh chai.

Best for wellbeing

Despite the central location, both King’s Cross and Euston are home to some much-loved green spaces as well as a pretty stretch of the Regent’s Canal. The area also scores highly for its walkability, making it a popular choice for employers that prioritise wellbeing.

Brunswick Square Gardens

This tranquil, tree-lined green space boasts a grand 18th-century square and a beautiful London plane tree, which is thought to be the second oldest in the city. That makes Brunswick Square Gardens the perfect spot for an alfresco lunch in dappled shade or a walking meeting.

St. Pancras Gardens

These serene gardens provide an oasis of tranquillity amid the hustle and bustle of King’s Cross. At just over two hectares, St Pancras Gardens are small but perfectly formed — the perfect size for walking the office dog or getting some respite from work. You can also explore the lovely St Pancras Old Church and uncover the eerie secrets of Hardy Tree.

FRAME

Wellness is not all about rest and relaxation — it also requires a fair bit of jumping about. And there’s nowhere better to get a sweat on than FRAME, with its jam-packed schedule of weightlifting classes, cardio routines, yoga and Pilates. It also runs workshops that take a more subtle approach to wellness, such as Yin and Armotherapy and Manifest Your Best.