Usually booked for
Birthday Party
Typically for 25-40 guests and costs about £400.
"The patio was a great spot to hang out, and the atmosphere overall was relaxed and fun."
- Suhayb A. May 2025
The Racketeer
Cocktail Bar
#7 of 195 Bar venues in Islington Borough
#16 of 1824 Outdoor Space venues in London
35 reviews
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105 King's Cross Road, London, WC1X 9LR
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King's Cross St. Pancras Station (0.4 mi)
Tyvian Vigrass
Your Personal Event Manager from The Long Lane
Response rate: 100%
Response time: Within
1 hour
Partnered with Tagvenue for 3 years
This manager has been a trusted partner of Tagvenue, consistently recognised by customers for their reliability.
Excellent communication - 5/5
34 verified clients rated their communication with the venue manager as 5. They appreciated the manager's professionalism and quick response times.
Venue overview
Restored Victorian cocktail bar in King's Cross with elegant blue walls, house cocktails, and a garden-style patio. Ideal for birthdays or casual celebrations with a fun, relaxed vibe.
This is an AI-generated summary based on client reviews and venue profile
Spaces for hire at The Racketeer
Garden room or Basement Bar
Lounge
·
Semi-private area
25 seats
40 standing
Garden room or Basement Bar is a semi-private lounge in The Racketeer defined by an intimate, candlelit character.
Design: The interior pairs exposed brick, a marble-topped table and vintage bentwood chairs with a large wall mirror and low sconce lighting that creates a compact, lived-in look.
Features: The room includes in-room PA and speakers t...
Natural light
PA system / music speakers
Storage space
Play your own music
Full Venue
Cocktail Bar
·
Whole venue
100 standing
The Racketeer is an independent cocktail bar and pub presented as a restored Victorian drinking room that retains low-lit, intimate interiors and period detailing.
Design: Exposed brick, marble-topped tables and dark bentwood chairs create a compact, layered interior punctuated by mirrors and scattered candlelight. Pockets of natural light and mod...
Wi-Fi available
Natural light
PA system / music speakers
Play your own music
Reviews and ratings
4.8
1 new review from verified user within the last 6 months
7 recent guests highly rated service quality and catering
Amenities
4.7
Cleanliness
4.7
Location
4.7
Service quality
4.9
Value for money
4.6
Catering
5.0
Communication
5.0
Verified reviews come from Tagvenue users. All reviews are checked by our team to uphold our trust and safety standards.
SL
Sebastian L.
Verified review
Bar · 30 guests
· August 2026
· Garden room or Basement Bar
This place is ideal for a cozy gathering with close friends. You have the privacy and full support from the staff. The garden room is perfect for a cool summer night, and my friends absolutely loved it. Thank you, Ty and your team, for everything!
Submitted 1 month ago
4.7
EW
Eleanor W.
Verified review
Pub · 30 guests
· November 2025
· Garden room or Basement Bar
Amazing team, perfect venue to host any celebrations - I can't thank the team enough!
Submitted 9 months ago
5.0
TH
Tom H.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 25 guests
· November 2025
· Garden room or Basement Bar
I booked part of the pub for my 40th birthday - Tyvian was proactive in communicating with me ahead of the party, and on the night staff were attentive, helpful and everyone had a great time. Highly recommended.
Submitted 10 months ago
4.7
SA
Suhayb A.
Verified review
Birthday Party · 40 guests
· May 2025
· Garden room or Basement Bar
Had a great experience celebrating my birthday here! The staff were super welcoming and friendly — they even greeted me with a glass of sparkling wine which was a lovely touch. The patio was a great spot to hang out, and the atmosphere overall was relaxed and fun. Would definitely go back and recommend it to others!
Nothing.
Submitted 1 year ago
4.0
Prices and opening hours
Monday
16:00 –
0:00
from
£300–£1200
min. spend
Full Venue
16:00 –
0:00
from
£1200
min. spend
Garden room or Basement Bar
16:00 –
23:00
from
£300
min. spend
Tuesday
16:00 –
0:00
from
£300–£1200
min. spend
Full Venue
16:00 –
0:00
from
£1200
min. spend
Garden room or Basement Bar
16:00 –
23:00
from
£300
min. spend
Wednesday
16:00 –
0:30
from
£300–£1500
min. spend
Full Venue
16:00 –
0:30
from
£1500
min. spend
Garden room or Basement Bar
16:00 –
23:00
from
£300
min. spend
Thursday
16:00 –
0:30
from
£400–£2000
min. spend
Full Venue
16:00 –
0:30
from
£2000
min. spend
Garden room or Basement Bar
16:00 –
0:30
from
£400
min. spend
Friday
16:00 –
1:00
from
£400–£3000
min. spend
Full Venue
16:00 –
1:00
from
£3000
min. spend
Garden room or Basement Bar
16:00 –
0:30
from
£400
min. spend
Saturday
16:00 –
1:00
from
£400–£3500
min. spend
Full Venue
16:00 –
1:00
from
£3500
min. spend
Garden room or Basement Bar
16:00 –
0:30
from
£400
min. spend
Sunday
16:00 –
0:00
from
£300–£1200
min. spend
Full Venue
16:00 –
0:00
from
£1200
min. spend
Garden room or Basement Bar
16:00 –
23:00
from
£300
min. spend
Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.
Facilities and catering options
Up to 100
standing
Up to 25
seats
In-house catering
British
cuisine
External catering allowed
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol
About The Racketeer
The Racketeer is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.
Opened in June 2017, The Racketeer has restored this Victorian drinking establishment to its former glory. Serving both modern and classic cocktails, craft and draft beer and an inventive wine list to compliment a snazzy bar snack menu. We offer table service and bookings in a comfortable and relaxed setting with outdoor seating front and back in this family-run, independent cocktail bar and pub.
We have 2 floors, a ground floor bar with seating and standing room for up to 100, a small patio garden and outdoor seating at the front of the space. The basement has a snug bar and is a room that can fit up to 40 and is perfect for Birthday parties in the Winter or as a room to compliment the ground floor for larger events. There is an independent background PA system in both spaces and toilets are located in the basement.
We have a long established, professional and friendly team who can guide you through the extensive drinks menu. We are able to cater to specific food and drink requests to whatever kind of event you are wanting to host with us.
FAQ
No, outside catering is not allowed when the venue is open to the public.
Yes. The garden room and patio relies upon the main bar for drinks service rather than having a private bar.
Yes. Gluten-free sourdough can be ordered specially, and a vegan Mediterranean board is available with roasted pepper tapenade, crudités, sundried tomatoes and toasted sourdough.
The venue closes at 1am on weekends.
Cancellations 30 days in advance will receive a full refund.
Cancellations 30 days to 7 days in advance will receive a 50% refund.
Cancellations for events starting within 7 days are non-refundable.
At The Racketeer, the following catering options are available:
- In-house catering service is available
- Bringing your own catering/food is allowed
- Refreshments for guests are offered
- Paid parking facilities are available nearby
Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at The Racketeer:
- Garden room or Basement Bar hosting 30 guests: £236.08
- Full Venue hosting 50 guests: £2800
For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.
The Racketeer is located at 105 King's Cross Road, in St Pancras, London. The nearest metro station is King's Cross St. Pancras Station.
Yes! Here's what guests who have hosted their birthdays at this venue say:
- Tom H. rated it 4.7/5 stars
'I booked part of the pub for my 40th birthday - Tyvian was proactive in communicating with me ahead of the party, and on the night staff were attentive, helpful and everyone had a great time. Highly recommended.' - Suhayb A. rated it 4/5 stars
'Had a great experience celebrating my birthday here! The staff were super welcoming and friendly — they even greeted me with a glass of sparkling wine which was a lovely touch. The patio was a great spot to hang out, and the atmosphere overall was relaxed and fun. Would definitely go back and recommend it to others!'
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