Right next to St Pancras station stands one of Europe's biggest biomedical laboratories. The Francis Crick Institute is at 1 Midland Road, London NW1 1AT, and Nonòs Judd Street, our Greek Mediterranean kitchen and bar at 112 Judd Street, London WC1H 9NT, is just across Euston Road, about 580 metres away, roughly an 8-minute walk. Whether you work at the Crick or you're visiting its gallery or a public event, here's what to know, and where to eat.
Named after a DNA pioneer
The institute is named after Francis Crick, the molecular biologist who co-discovered the structure of DNA and shared the 1962 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with James Watson and Maurice Wilkins. It's a partnership between Cancer Research UK, Imperial College London, King's College London, the Medical Research Council, University College London and the Wellcome Trust, with about 1,500 staff, including 1,250 scientists, which makes it the biggest single biomedical laboratory in Europe.
The site on Brill Place was bought in 2008, the first scientists moved in on 1 September 2016, and the Queen officially opened the building on 9 November 2016. It's four interconnected blocks up to eight storeys high, with laboratories designed to bring scientists from different fields together, plus a public exhibition space, an education space and a 450-seat auditorium. Unofficially, it's been called "Sir Paul's Cathedral", after its first director, the Nobel laureate Sir Paul Nurse. Background from Wikipedia's Francis Crick Institute page.
Visiting the Crick
The Crick's gallery is open Wednesday 10:00 to 20:00 and Thursday to Saturday 10:00 to 16:00, and closed Sunday to Tuesday. There's a busy programme of free public events and exhibitions alongside the scientific seminars; coming up are a Crick Crash Course on how the fly helps us understand health and disease on 21 October, and Sip of Science on 22 October. Check the Crick's what's on page and visit page before you go, as times can change.
The walk
From the Crick's entrance, head south down Midland Road, between St Pancras station and the British Library, to Euston Road. Cross over and walk straight into Judd Street, and you'll find us at number 112 under the turquoise awning. It's about 580 metres, around 8 minutes on foot (route from OpenStreetMap).
Breakfast, lunch or dinner
Judd Street opens at 08:30 every day, with breakfast until 12:00: the Hash Benedict, shakshuka, Greek yoghurt with nuts and honey, and coffee from espresso to a Freddo Espresso. From noon, the à la carte menu takes over. For a weekday lunch, there are Souvlaki Wraps with chicken, pork or halloumi from Monday to Thursday, 12:00 to 17:00, or share the Nonòs' Meze for two, with hummus, tzatziki, tyrokafteri, Greek salad, olives and pitta. For dinner, try the Chicken Skewer, the Lamb Chops, the Grilled Octopus on Greek fava or the Beef Moussaka. See our posts on souvlaki wraps for weekday lunch, the Greek meze table and after-work dinner.
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(Katie, Google review) And Adam wrote that The chicken skewers were incredible: juicy, perfectly seasoned
(Adam, Google review).
Lab lunches and team dinners
Celebrating a paper, a grant or a leaving do? Our downstairs dining room at Judd Street takes parties of up to 50, and the whole venue can be hired for up to 60 seated or 80 standing. See private dining and events for details. For more nearby ideas, see our posts on the British Library, the Wellcome Collection and Euston.
“Amazing Greek food and excellent service!”
Bruna, Google review, 2026
Good to know
- Address: 112 Judd Street, King's Cross, London WC1H 9NT. Phone 020 7278 9700.
- Hours: Sunday to Wednesday 08:30–22:00, Thursday to Saturday 08:30–23:00. The à la carte menu starts at noon.
- Allergies: please speak to our team about allergies and dietary requirements. Menus may vary slightly by location and season.
From Midland Road to Judd Street in about eight minutes. Book a table at Nonòs Judd Street or just walk in.