The Queen's Head, Bloomsbury: Pub in Camden, London
The Queen's Head is a Bloomsbury space built around live music and art. You'll catch live jazz on rotation, with the kind of programming that suggests someone's thinking about what they book rather than just filling gaps. Bloomsbury itself carries intellectual weight: museums, universities, a literary edge that's never quite faded. The venue sits naturally into that. The crowd here is specific: people drawn by the music or the art, not by being seen. It's a place that trusts its audience. Expect substance over scene, careful programming, a room where people actually listen.
Contact
- Phone +44 20 7713 8328
- Website Visit site ↗
- Address London WC1X 9NB
Opening hours
- Mon 16:00 – 23:00
- Tue 12:00 – 23:00
- Wed 12:00 – 23:00
- Thu 12:00 – 00:00
- Fri 12:00 – 00:00
- Sat 12:00 – 00:00
- Sun 12:00 – 22:30
Good to know
- Live music
- Dog friendly
- Kitchen
- Beer garden
- Cocktails
- LGBTQ+ welcoming
Upcoming at The Queen's Head, Bloomsbury
Regular weekly nights
- Live Folk Music One Sunday a month
About The Queen's Head, Bloomsbury
The Queen's Head is a well-regarded pub near King's Cross, in the WC1X area on the edge of Bloomsbury. It has built a strong reputation as a friendly, characterful local in a well-connected part of central London.
The pub hosts live music and serves food and cocktails, welcomes dogs and has outdoor seating, and it is LGBTQ+ welcoming. That broad offer makes it a versatile spot for a quiet pint, a gig or a lively evening.
Open from midday most days, with a later start on Mondays and a close towards midnight from Thursday to Saturday, it suits both afternoon and evening drinking. Its proximity to the stations makes it handy for meeting up.
With a 4.5 rating, The Queen's Head stands out as one of the better pubs in the King's Cross area. The mix of live music, food and a welcoming atmosphere gives it wide appeal.
Getting there
The Queen's Head, BloomsburyWC1X 9NB
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Common questions
- Where is The Queen's Head, Bloomsbury?
- It is near King's Cross in the WC1X area, on the edge of Bloomsbury. Its location makes it handy for meeting up around the stations.
- Does The Queen's Head host live music?
- Yes, the pub hosts live music as part of its offer. Combined with food and cocktails, this makes for a lively atmosphere.
- Is The Queen's Head dog-friendly?
- Yes, dogs are welcome and there is outdoor seating available. The pub is also LGBTQ+ welcoming and inclusive.
- What are The Queen's Head's opening hours?
- It opens from midday most days, with a later 4pm start on Mondays. It closes towards midnight from Thursday to Saturday and at 10:30pm on Sunday.
- Is The Queen's Head worth visiting?
- Yes, it holds a strong 4.5 rating and a good reputation locally. The blend of live music, food and a welcoming feel gives it wide appeal.