Blue Lion
133 Grays Inn Road
Kings Cross
London
WC1X 8TU
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Opening Times
12-11 Mon-Thu; 12-1am Fri; Closed Sat & Sun
Meal Times
12-3, 6-10 Mon-Fri; Closed Sat & Sun
About the Pub
Following its sale by Greene King, this is now an independently run free-of-tie house. Expect to see a changing range of cask beers as a result. In November 2018 the range included beers from Three Sods, Twickenham, Hammerton and Watney (brewed at Sambrook's)
The former central bar has service just to the left side, the other side being given over to seating booths, a feature repeated around the pub. A mixture of high tables and comfy chairs and sofas enable good use of space. The front of the bar is illuminated by large picture windows, while at the back, overlooking a pool table, are leaded windows with coloured infill. Interesting fireplaces have been retained in the new layout. Entry is available off Brownlow Mews at the rear, which also provides for smokers, but only on Thursdays and Fridays from noon to 14:30 and 17:30 to 20:30.
There has been a Blue Lion on Gray's Inn Road since 1627, although its original location was across the road, next to St Andrew's burial ground. The pub moved to its current location in 1824 and was completely rebuilt in 1936. An article from The St Pancras Chronicle in March 1972 describes how the current building was nearly demolished to make way for a new office complex.
Regular Beers
Changing Beers
This pub serves 4 changing beers.
Changing beers typically include:
- Hammerton - varies
- Three Sods - varies
- Twickenham - varies
Features
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Real Ale Available
Facilities
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Lunchtime Meals
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Evening Meals
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Pub Garden
Pavement tables.
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Dog Friendly
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Family Friendly
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Function Room
Weekends available for private hire.
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Traditional Pub Games
Pool, board games.
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Smoking Area
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Blue Lion
133 Grays Inn Road
Kings Cross
London
WC1X 8TU
Sat Nav Reference
Transport
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Close to Bus Routes
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Close to Railway Station
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Close to Underground/DLR
Nearby Bus Routes (< ½ mile)
17, 45, 46
Nearby Station (900m)
Farringdon
Nearby London Underground/DLR (600m)
Russell Square
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