Great Northern Hotel to open rebranded restaurant

Great Northern Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel in King's Cross, is set to reopen its restaurant this month under a new name, folowing the complete rebrand and redesign of the concept and offering. 

Formerly Plum + Spilt Milk, the restaurant will now be called Rails, with a seperate bar area (previously The Snug) to be known as Little Bar. 

The new name is a nod to the venue's location just moments from King's Cross station. The 80-cover restaurant and grill will serve a menu of modern British cuisine with subtle French accents, acknowledging its proximity to the Eurostar. 

Showcasing the finest produce and quality ingredients, signature starters include roasted beetroot with tahini yoghurt, pomegranate and lamb lettuce; and baked St Marcelin with truffle honey. 

The choice of mains includes seared Cornish cod with buttered leek, apple and thyme dressing; and moules frites; while the grill section of the menu provides a selection of additional choices. Varying cuts of steak will be offered, dependant on what is available from the butcher that day – from flat iron to ribeye, as well as a showstopping sharing chateaubriand, and fish of the day. A selection of sauces and sides will also be available. 

Desserts are French-inspired, including tarte tatin, ile flottante and chocolate fondant, alongside a cheese trolley for added theatricality, featuring British and French choices from La Fromagerie. 

When it comes to breakfast, guests will find all the menu classics, from a full English to avocado on sourdough toast, to a continental platter with a selection of cheese and charcuterie, as well as overnight oats, prorridge, pancake stacks and a loaded vegan bowl of yoghurt, granola and fresh fruit.

The cosy Little Bar, found nextdoor, will specialise in classic French cocktails reimagined with a twist. Michel’s Sour is a mix of Michel Couvreur Whiskey, lemon and red wine, while The Morning Routine is made with Grey Goose Vodka, Grand Marnier and Pampelle. A 95-strong wine list features a mix of old and new world wines with 50% of bins from France, whilst an extensive selection of aperitifs and digestifs further lend to the French aesthetic. Also available will be a range of craft beers, ales and soft drinks.

"We’re all incredibly excited to introduce Rails Restaurant & Little Bar to the world," says Kelechi Kay, F&B manager at Great Northern Hotel. "Our proximity to King’s Cross station means we have a truly cosmopolitan and international audience, and we wanted to create something that had a unique sense of identity but also widespread appeal."

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