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RAILS Restaurant & Little Bar, London, Greater London

RAILS Restaurant & Little Bar

4.3
4.3
348 Reviews
£26 to £40
Contemporary British

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 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.
  • Area
    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, 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

    GBP 125.00 - GBP 145.00 per person

    Prepaid

    31 Dec 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 348 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.

348 Reviews
  1. Jill

    VIP

    London

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The entire service team made our Christmas Day dining experience first class. Cheerful and very attentive throughout . The food was great and the mood festive .

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  2. Wendy

    London

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely place. Fabulous staff. Very efficient service. Great food choice.
    RAILS Restaurant & Little BarResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Wendy, 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. Wishing you a lovely Christmas and a very Happy New Year. Warm regards, Marco

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  3. Paul

    London

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Excellent food and a great venue for a Business lunch-time meeting. A first rate dining experience.
    RAILS Restaurant & Little BarResponded on 17 December 2024
    Dear Paul, 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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  4. Alice

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely restaurant, however the service wasn’t great although it wasn’t overly busy - a starter was forgotten and then due to this the meals were cold. Steaks weren’t cooked as ordered either. We were offered a reduction in the bill and then this was forgotten so we had to request it twice. Overall not what I would expect for the price.
    RAILS Restaurant & Little BarResponded 6 days ago
    Dear Alice, 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 and food elements. 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. We hope that you allow us an opportunity to be of service once again whenever you are in the area. Wishing you a lovely Christmas and a Happy New Year. Sincerely, Marco

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  5. Sinan

    London

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Terrible terrible service, please don’t go here for your own sake. We waited an hour, didn’t get our drinks even by the time we left and the bill was triple what we had. My worst restaurant experience ever!

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  6. Liz

    Gloucestershire

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Great setting and layout. Good breakfast menu. Service on the slow side
    RAILS Restaurant & Little BarResponded on 15 December 2024
    Dear Liz, Thank you for sharing your experience at RAILS Restaurant & Little Bar. While I can see there are some positive elements of the experience, I will discuss your feedback with the team and take the necessary steps to improve the speed of service. Once again, I appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We hope that you allow us an opportunity to be of service once again whenever you visit London next. Best, Diogo

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  7. Martin

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely setting! First rate service from Matteo service manager, who was instrumental in finding me and my guest the perfect table. The food was delicious. Thank you Rails!!
    RAILS Restaurant & Little BarResponded on 16 December 2024
    Dear Martin, 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 and in special with Matteo which was so happy about your words. Once again, I appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We hope to welcome you again soon. Sincerely, Diogo

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  8. Nigel

    London

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 December 2024

    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 on 11 December 2024
    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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  9. Scott

    VIP

    Denver

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    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 on 11 December 2024
    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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  10. Janet

    London

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    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 on 11 December 2024
    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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FAQs

RAILS Restaurant & Little Bar is rated 4.3 stars by 348 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 4 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
  • Area
    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, 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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