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Central Station

King's Cross LGBTQ+ pub, cabaret venue and guesthouse

London, UK
3.5
185 reviews

Neighbourhood

London

Category

Bars

Vibe

LGBTQ+ pub, King's Cross +5

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About Central Station

Central Station is a long-running LGBTQ+ pub and guesthouse on Wharfdale Road, a short walk from King's Cross and St Pancras. It offers something increasingly rare in central London: a local gay bar, entertainment venue and place to stay under one roof. The main bar has an easy-going pub feel, with food, drinks and a changing programme that can include cabaret, drag, karaoke and community events. The atmosphere is generally relaxed earlier in the day and livelier when entertainment is scheduled. Guest rooms upstairs make it a particularly practical option for visitors arriving by train or Eurostar. This is more neighbourhood pub than polished club, and that is part of its appeal. Check the official calendar for current events and contact the venue directly if you need detailed information about rooms, accessibility or late arrival.

What to expect

Expect an informal LGBTQ+ pub with a varied local crowd and changing entertainment. It is also a working guesthouse, so some visitors are staying on site.

Vibes

Good to know about Central Station

Practical tips before you visit

A separate draft accommodation listing also exists and needs merging into this main record
Check the events calendar before visiting for cabaret or karaoke
Room facilities and check-in arrangements should be confirmed directly when booking

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Location

Central Station

37 Wharfdale Rd., Kings Cross, London N1 9SD, UK

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3.9

185 reviews

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    3.5
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    3.9

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in service

2 months ago

Can't say about rooms. Service was adequate. Location is good just near transport links. Sweet Wednesday is the main draw for me. Good vibes previously. Nowadays there are a few working girls here, that's killed it. Also so much racism it's unreal. Regulars are stars however I experienced some words and behaviour which the proprietor cannot be responsible for or eradicate. Not all nights are the same some days are good, many are bad. Think about other places you can go to as a backup if your night turns sour.

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Adam Finch
Adam Finch

3 months ago

Pretty basic hotel with a decent location, very quiet despite being a 5min walk from Kings X. If I was doing a weekend trip I would come again. Finding it was a bit of a mission though. I got there early, finding there was no signage on the building and whole place was locked up, so I wasn't sure if I was even at the right place. I also wasn't able to get hold of anyone at that time. I came back a few hours later and everything was open. The room was fine; a single bed with a shared bathroom, all you need if you're out and about all day. It was absolutely sweltering though, I needed to wedge the window open overnight otherwise it got uncomfortably hot. Checking out was easy enough, just popped my keys into the box and off I went with my day.

Review from Google Maps

I stopped of for a pint 0n the 4th of March 2026 staff Very friendly .I had the best ham egg and chips ever well dun

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L Tr
L Tr

4 months ago

Night out at the bar, no input about other services provided. Nice bar, friendly staff, beautiful quiet terrace at the top.

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Mick Gallagher
Mick Gallagher

11 months ago

One extremly rude bar person who was working last night at Sweet Wednesday. He is so rude that he needs to be fired with immediate effect. There was an incident where he was constantly raising his voice. If you are going to employ people like this you will lose clients. The other member a girl was lovely.

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