Drake & Morgan at King's Cross

You're walking through Pancras Square on a Friday evening and there's Drake & Morgan, all gleaming wood and floor-to-ceiling windows, looking like the kind of place where King's Cross locals actually want to spend money. The vibe sits somewhere between neighbourhood hangout and proper date-night spot—you can roll in for a midweek drink without feeling out of place, but the cocktails are executed with actual care. Food-wise, it's grill-focused stuff done competently; the kind of menu that doesn't try too hard but gets the fundamentals right.