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The Star Of Kings

King's Cross pub over three floors with bands, an open mic, DJs and comedy

At a glance

Checked 1 Nov 2026

Here is The Star Of Kings in King's Cross, London at a glance. The figures below set out its size, live nights, kit and genres.

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Standing
capacity
grassroots room
In detail
Live musicVaries
TodayOpen12:00–23:00Closes in 10m 54s
BacklineTBC
BooksMixed

01 — Inside the room

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02 — The details

Before you book

Everything you need to know

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Capacity–
Live nightsContact venue
Curfew–
Sound limiter–
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
Websitestarofkings.co.uk
The check
StatusVerified open
Last checked1 Nov 2026
Checked againstVenue website

03 — Find The Star Of Kings

King's Cross

Getting there

You will find The Star Of Kings at 126 York Way, King's Cross, London, N1 0AX. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps.

126 York Way,
King's Cross, London N1 0AX

The nearest station is London St Pancras International (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away.

04 — Booking

Members only

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05 — Opening times

Open 7 of 7

The Star Of Kings publishes its opening times for 7 of the 7 days. These are the venue's own opening hours, not the gig start times.

Mon12:00–23:00
Tue12:00–23:00
WedToday12:00–23:00
Thu12:00–00:00
Fri12:00–01:00
Sat12:00–01:00
Sun12:00–20:00

06 — What's on stage

TBC

The stage kit at The Star Of Kings is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about.

PA systemTBC
Drum kitTBC
Guitar ampTBC
Bass ampTBC
Keys / keyboardTBC
Vocal micsTBC
In-house engineerTBC

07 — About

King's Cross, London

About The Star Of Kings

Here is the story of The Star Of Kings in King's Cross, London so far. The notes below sum up what the venue and its listings say.

The Star Of Kings is a grassroots music venue in King's Cross, London.

Listing notes

Star ‌​‌​‍of Kings operates over 3 floors on York Way, a short walk behind Kings Cross Station, with bands, comedians and DJs. Its November 2026 dates include an open mic night on the 19th from 8pm. It has a big beer garden out front and a basement function space called Behind The Bookcase. Live music performances are for over 18s only.

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08 — What's on

Next 1

There is 1 upcoming gig listed at The Star Of Kings. Venues often post their next nights on their own website first. The London gig directory lists what is on across the area tonight.

19Nov · ThuSylvie's Head
19:00Pop

09 — London league

Next 30 days

The London league ranks live music venues by the gigs listed over the next 30 days. It refreshes every night, so a busy month moves a room up.

#93
of 318
live rooms
Ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly.
01Blue Note London up1 30 gigs
02New Cross Inn down1 30 gigs
03Vortex Jazz Club up1 27 gigs
04Electric Brixton down1 23 gigs
05Electric Ballroom Camden up2 16 gigs
06The Troubadour 16 gigs
07The Lower Third (UP) down2 12 gigs
08The Piano Bar Soho 12 gigs
09Soul Mama Islington New 11 gigs
10Hoxton Hall New 10 gigs

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King's Cross · Grassroots

The Star Of Kings

King's Cross pub over three floors with bands, an open mic, DJs and comedy

Venue at a glance The Star Of Kings · London
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Capacity
to confirmgrassroots
Varies
Live music
flexibleper week
12:00
Open today
until 23:00hours
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Backline
ask the venuegear
Mixed
Books
originalslive acts
Verified
Directory status
openVenue website
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Last updated: 1 November 2026

The Star Of Kings — Quick Facts

King's Cross pub over three floors with bands, an open mic, DJs and comedy. Here are the key facts on The Star Of Kings at a glance.

✓ Verified openLast verified
SizeGrassrootsvenueCapacity to confirm
Live musicVariesnight to nightNights vary - check the listings
BacklineAskthe venueEquipment details still being checked
BooksMixedlive actsOriginals and covers
Capacity Not listed yet No capacity listed yet - the venue can add it by claiming the page.

Know how many it holds?

Today12:00–23:00Closes in 10m 54s
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
Directory statusVerified open
This pageNot yet claimed
Opening times

The Star Of Kings this week

Mon 12:00–23:00
Tue 12:00–23:00
Wed· today 12:00–23:00
Thu 12:00–00:00
Fri 12:00–01:00
Sat 12:00–01:00
Sun 12:00–20:00

Booking Information

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What's on Stage

The stage kit at The Star Of Kings is not confirmed yet. The list below shows the PA, drums, amps and mics we know about.

PA system · TBC
Drum kit · TBC
Guitar amp · TBC
Bass amp · TBC
Keys / keyboard · TBC
Vocal mics · TBC
In-house engineer · TBC

About The Star Of Kings

The Star Of Kings is a grassroots music venue in King's Cross, London. Contact the venue for their technical specification and backline.

This listing is part of the London venue directory.

Listing notes

Star ‌​‌​‍of Kings operates over 3 floors on York Way, a short walk behind Kings Cross Station, with bands, comedians and DJs. Its November 2026 dates include an open mic night on the 19th from 8pm. It has a big beer garden out front and a basement function space called Behind The Bookcase. Live music performances are for over 18s only.

Coming up at The Star Of Kings: Sylvie's Head — every listed date is in the What’s On rail below.

Playing The Star Of Kings: what to know

The Star Of Kings doesn't list fixed live-music nights, so look at what is booked in the rail below to see when it runs shows. It takes both original music and covers. Its kit is not confirmed yet, so ask what is on stage before you load in. The Star Of Kings isn't on GigXchange yet - vote to bring it on, and have a short EPK and a live clip ready, since that is what most venues ask for first. For the rest of the circuit, read how to get gigs in London.

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Find The Star Of Kings

You will find The Star Of Kings at 126 York Way, King's Cross, London, N1 0AX. The map below opens step-by-step directions in Google Maps.

Address126 York Way
AreaKing's Cross, London
PostcodeN1 0AX
Getting there

The nearest station is London St Pancras International (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. The Star Of Kings is in King's Cross, London — use N1 0AX for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. 3 other venues sit in King's Cross too, if you want to make a night of it. Before you travel, check the night’s start time and what’s on in London this week, or see which London bands are free this weekend if you book the music.

Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).

The London League

The Star Of Kings is #93 of 318 London venues for live music — ranked by gigs on the calendar over the next 30 days, refreshed nightly. Only gigs in the GigXchange directory count.

  1. #1 ▲1 Blue Note London 30 gigs
  2. #2 ▼1 New Cross Inn 30 gigs
  3. #3 ▲1 Vortex Jazz Club 27 gigs
  4. #4 ▼1 Electric Brixton 23 gigs
  5. #5 ▲2 Electric Ballroom Camden 16 gigs
  6. #6 – The Troubadour 16 gigs
  7. #7 ▼2 The Lower Third (UP) 12 gigs
  8. #8 – The Piano Bar Soho 12 gigs
  9. #9 NEW Soul Mama Islington 11 gigs
  10. #10 NEW Hoxton Hall 10 gigs

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Common Questions

These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting The Star Of Kings. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page.

10 — Small print9 answersCommon questions

These are the 9 questions people ask most about booking and visiting The Star Of Kings. Each answer uses the details already shown on this page.

The Star Of Kings has not listed its kit yet — check with the venue before you book. For venues with gear listed, see the London venue directory.
Contact the venue for genre preferences. Most London grassroots venues book a mix of rock, pop, folk, and acoustic acts.
Sign up free on GigXchange to see the booking details The Star Of Kings has shared — contact, fee range and how to submit, where listed. Most grassroots venues accept email submissions with a link to your music or EPK. Check current UK fee benchmarks before quoting.
Capacity data is pending for The Star Of Kings. Sign up to contribute or contact the venue directly.
The Star Of Kings describes itself as hosting open mic nights — check with the venue for the current night, or browse the London Open Mic Finder.
126 York Way, King's Cross, London, N1 0AX. See the map below for directions. Browse more London venues nearby.
Fee ranges are available to signed-up artists on GigXchange. Grassroots venue fees in London vary by event type, band size, and whether the deal is a flat fee or door split. The GigXchange Rate Calculator shows current UK percentiles.
The nearest station is London St Pancras International (rail station), about 10 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is N1 0AX. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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Venues Near The Star Of Kings

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We list 318 grassroots music venues in London. Or search the full UK directory by town, size or genre. Every listing shows capacity, kit and live nights where we have them.

More rooms near The Star Of Kings: The Sugarhouse, The Terrace, The Three Stags, The Trinity, The Troubadour, The Two Bridges, The Underbelly, The Victoria Dalston, The Water Rats, The Wenlock Arms, The Windmill, New Cross Inn, Vortex Jazz Club, Electric Brixton, Electric Ballroom Camden, The Lower Third (UP), The Piano Bar Soho, Soul Mama Islington and Hoxton Hall.

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