Morning:
9°c
Critic rating
The Harrison is compact and friendly
27 May 2008
This back street pub has had a lick of paint and a change of furnishing in recent years. Thankfully nothing too dramatic though. It helps that even though the obligatory leather sofas have been installed, the period windows (with Watney's lettering) have been kept in place.
Since opening, the drink options have improved, with Timothy Taylor's Landlord, Staropramen and Erdinger now being the most visible options. What this one does have in its favour is the eagerness of the staff and an amiable atmosphere. Best of all, even with the excellent food this one isn't a food-led gastro conversion: it's still a pub.
You'll also hear some decent selections on the CD player (though the monthly psych-folk Sundays are a more acquired taste). Plenty of pubs have been remodelled in the area around King's Cross but this one's arguably the most compact and friendly.
CLIENTELE: younger locals, workers, students, gig goers
NEAREST STATION: King's Cross Thameslink station
FEATURES: traditional pub games, live music, outdoor seating
Details are correct at the time of publication - please check with venue before booking.
