The Fellow

£19 - £45 / British, Vegetarian options

24 York Wy, London

Opening hours

11AM-12AM

Sunday 12PM-11PM
Monday 11AM-11PM
Tuesday 11AM-11PM
Wednesday 11AM-11PM
Thursday 11AM-12AM
Friday 11AM-12AM
Saturday 11AM-12AM

Cozy & Chic Rooftop Pub by King's Cross

In an impromptu dart from King's Cross station, I landed at The Fellow, a cozy nook in the heart of London that promises more than your typical pub grub experience. The flavors leapt off the seasonal menu with a verve you don’t often witness just an overarm away from a major transit hub. Have you ever tried battered burrata? No, it wasn’t on Top Chef—it was right there on my plate and absolutely did not disappoint, balancing crispy outer layers with the creamy hit inside that had me dreaming until dinner. The rooftop terrace begs mention; sitting aloft under the London sky with a carefully mixed cocktail, it's where contemporary chic meets timeless charm.

Yet, not everything was rose-tinted. A slight culinary misstep with those pork belly bites, which, to put mildly, were as resilient as old brogues. Quite a mess when set against that delightful drumroll of bangers and mash, hitting familiar taste receptors with pleasing precision. It's typical, isn’t it? One dish strikes out, and there's always another home run to cover its misdemeanor. The guiding light here? The staff are unyieldingly friendly, flitting about with a demeanor to make a monarch consider putting stars by their names. This juxtaposed against some of the food oversights keeps it grounded and lovable as any true local hotspot should be. Definitely worth a revisit next time you're navigating a London whirlwind. — Milo Tastemaker