Just north of St Pancras International, on Pancras Road in Somers Town, London NW1 1UL, St Pancras Old Church and its gardens are one of the quietest and most storied corners of King's Cross. If you're visiting, or coming from a concert there, Nonòs Judd Street, our Greek Mediterranean kitchen and bar at 112 Judd Street, London WC1H 9NT, is about a kilometre away, roughly a 13-minute walk.
One of London's oldest church sites
St Pancras Old Church is a Church of England parish church dedicated to Saint Pancras, a Roman martyr and the patron saint of children. It's reputed to be one of the oldest sites of Christian worship in England, though the evidence is thin. What is certain is that it is one of very few churches mentioned in the Domesday Book. The building you see today was largely rebuilt in 1847, and it has been Grade II* listed since 1954. Don't confuse it with St Pancras New Church on Euston Road, which dates from 1819–1822.
The churchyard and its stories
The old churchyard became St Pancras Gardens, a public garden, in 1877, and it's now managed by Camden Council. It holds a remarkable cast of characters:
- Johann Christian Bach, the youngest son of Johann Sebastian Bach, is buried here.
- There's a memorial to Mary Wollstonecraft and William Godwin, though their remains have since been moved to Bournemouth. Their daughter, the future Mary Shelley, and the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley planned their 1814 elopement in meetings at her mother's grave.
- Sir John Soane designed a tomb for his wife and himself here. It's Grade I listed and may have inspired Giles Gilbert Scott's design for the red telephone box.
- In the 1860s, the young Thomas Hardy, then training as an architect, oversaw the removal of graves to make way for the railway into St Pancras. The ash tree surrounded by stacked gravestones that became known as the Hardy Tree fell in December 2022.
- On 28 July 1968, the Beatles were photographed in the grounds during their "Mad Day Out", and a memorial bench marks the visit.
Charles Dickens also used the churchyard in A Tale of Two Cities, as a scene of body-snatching. Since 2011 the church has been a popular concert venue, with a focus on singer-songwriters. Background from Wikipedia's pages on St Pancras Old Church and the Hardy Tree. For services, concerts and visiting information, see the St Pancras Old Church website.
The walk
From the church, head south down Pancras Road and along Midland Road, between St Pancras International and the British Library. At Euston Road, cross over and walk down Judd Street to number 112, where you'll see our pavement tables among the olive trees. It's five minutes from King's Cross St Pancras if you're catching a train afterwards.
Breakfast, lunch or dinner
Judd Street opens at 08:30 every day, with breakfast until 12:00: the Nonòs Full English, hash Benedict, shakshuka, or Greek yoghurt with honey, nuts and fruit, plus coffee from espresso to a Freddo Cappuccino. From noon, the à la carte menu takes over until close. Share some meze, such as hummus, tzatziki, dolmades or filo triangles with spinach and feta, then try the lamb chops, beef moussaka, sea bass marinated in Greek herbs, or the Mixed Grill Feast: chicken skewer, lamb chops, beef kofta and loukaniko sausage with pitta, Greek salad, fries and tzatziki.
Jane found us Delicious Greek Restaurant near St Pancras Station.
(Jane D., Google review) Cameron enjoyed a meal just a short walk from King’s Cross/St Pancras
(Cameron M., Google review), and Donna, visiting from out of town, said the Food lovely, good portions and piping hot.
(Donna J., Google review)
After a concert
Judd Street is open until 22:00 Sunday to Wednesday and until 23:00 Thursday to Saturday, so there's often time for a late bite or a drink after an evening at the church. Our bar pours Greek wines, cocktails and Mythos; see our posts on cocktails and aperitivo hour and Greek wine. More nearby ideas are in our posts on the British Library and eating near St Pancras before the Eurostar.
“Incredible greek food, highly recommend the mixed grill. Quality reminded me of the best greek holidays”
Robert, Google review, October 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.
Bach, the Shelleys and a fallen ash tree, then a long Greek lunch. Book a table at Nonòs Judd Street or just walk in.