Harden's says
This American-style hotel chain opened in summer 2019 with several restaurants, including this ground-floor, street-facing 'neighbourhood' bar that Adam Rawson is in charge of (he will also look after Isla, a garden restaurant). Double Standard promises casual drinking and dining, with draft beers and classic cocktails in a Shawn-Hausman-designed space. The hotel also boasts a striking glass roof extension housing a further restaurant and roof garden from Peter Sanchez-Iglesias of Bristol's Casamia.
Harden's survey result
Summary
Handily placed for St Pancras (opposite), this funky bar makes a super-convenient rendezvous by King’s Cross and attracts a funky crowd. A greater attraction than the dependable upscale diner fare is the superb, authentically 1970s decor bequeathed by its former incarnation as Camden Town Hall annexe; and there’s a (deafening) soundtrack to match (from the same era). Top Tip – large rear garden terrace for the summer.
Summary
Conveniently sited bang opposite St Pancras, the authentically 1970s backdrop of the former Camden Town Hall Annexe provides the stylishly time-warped (and convenient) home for this hip haunt: the vibey ground-floor bar of Standard Hotels’ London outpost. An ideal rendezvous – especially for creative types – the simple brasserie fare is reliable and staff are particularly professional and welcoming. Don’t go if you don’t like it loud though: expect the sounds of the seventies at 80-90dB with powerful bass.
Summary
Award-winning 1970s-tastic décor isn’t the sole appeal of this groovy bar, “in a convenient location opposite St Pancras Station”: “a great venue”, and not just for those waiting for a train. Its “buzzy and trendy” style makes it a superb rendezvous (it’s very ‘in’ as a meeting place for creative types), although you have to like the sometimes deafening retro playlist. On the menu, “surprisingly good, simple food”, delivered by unusually “friendly” and professional staff.
Summary
A top find bang opposite King’s Cross: this comfy, stylish bar at the foot of the Standard Hotel – complete with ’70s-tastic soundtrack and decor – is, in particular, “a great choice for brunch, with a super, large outdoor courtyard and terrace, plus lovely and very helpful staff”. “The cocktails are great too!”. (There is also an adjoining, more moody space called Isla).
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The Standard, 10 Argyle St, London, WC1H 8EG
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
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| Always | £0.00 | £29.95 |  |
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| Lunch | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
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| Dinner | £0.00 | £0.00 | |
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Traditional European menu
| Starter | Main | Veggies |
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| £11.00 | £18.00 | £16.00 |
| Drinks |
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| Wine per bottle | £36.00 |
| Filter Coffee | £5.00 |
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| Service | 12.50% |
The Standard, 10 Argyle St, London, WC1H 8EG
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑12 am |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑1 am |
| Friday | 12 pm‑1 am |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑1 am |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑12 am |
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