The Boot — Restaurant in London

My best friends recently moved in around the corner from here and one night we decided to go on a mini impromptu pub crawl around three or four pubs in the neighborhood. Naturally, we read google reviews first (there's a really cute one about a couple's first date, go read it!) and planned out route. My friend had a broken foot at the time and had to wear a boot for it and after having a good laugh about that coincidence, we decided to end our adventure at The Boot and I'm so glad we did. It was far and away the best pub in the area (for what we wanted that night, which was just a pint and a chat, they don't do food as far as I know). It was big enough that we had a table, it didn't have weird smells, and it was heavily populated but not over crowded even at 10:30 on a Friday. It feels like the perfect local, almost a secret gem. There's stuff all over the walls, it looks like they cleaned out granny's attic and tacked everything to the walls, in the most endearing way possible. There's a working juke box, a pool table, sofas, and local beers (in limited daily quantities). Every time I've been in, every single person has been so friendly, both staff and clientele (a rarity among the inebriated). By far, my favourite thing about The Boot is the restrooms. I know that sounds weird, but it's not just because they're clean and have a hilariously well equipped vending machine, but the ladies' room has a bright pink exercise bike. For no apparent reason (maybe so you have something to do while you queue?) We spent weeks wondering what could be in the Men's, it had to be something just as strange but completely unrelated. We hoped it was a photo booth or a telephone box. But alas, after sending several people in to check, we have been forced to accept that there is no interesting object in the men's room, and while this is heartbreaking, it only heightens the oddity of the pink exercise bike. All in all, great pub, if you need a pint, it's the...

Mentioned in Dickens' book "Barnaby Rudge" - so, you know its been around a while. Not quite "spit and sawdust" but, old & not worried about appearances. I stress:- that doesn't mean dirty or unhygienic. Just a place that is more about the people, drink and food. Less about "aesthetics" and "appearance of quality". Not for everyone i grant. But, prices are reasonable, staff are friendly and (what i call "granddad's chairs") wooden arm chairs are comfortable.

Only downside (for me) is the Friday "end of business" crowd seem to have found this watering hole and consequently between 5 and 7 it becomes noisy and the late 70's/ early 80's music volume increases. I don't have a problem with music choice, simply a medical issue with loudness due to an accident in a recording studio back...

The Boot 📍 116 Cromer St, Kings Cross, London, WC1H 8BS 🚇 Kings Cross 🍺 £4.20 San Miguel 🐟🍟 £11.95 🍔🍟 £10.95 🎯🎱 ❤️ This Kings Cross pub ticks all the boxes for me with its great atmosphere, great beer, great service and that local pub feel. The walls are covered in Gaelic football and Hurling shirts with Irish flag bunting behind the bar. There is plenty of the black stuff flowing in this Irish boozer and there is some hearty pub grub favourites available if your hungry. The clientele is mixed, from lads in high viz playing pool to office workers sitting around a table reflecting on a day at the office. The juke box is well used which adds to the feel of the place. Cracking pub this and a good shout to visit St Patrick’s day ☘️ 📊 Information correct on...