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The historic train station bar where you get a free drink every day at 5:05pm

Published on May 02, 2025 at 02:11 PM

A HIDDEN bar in a historic train station gives away free drinks at 5:05pm every single day.

Nested in the heart of is Booking Office 1869 – a bar hidden away in King’s Cross St Pancras Station.

Bar and restaurant in a large, ornate space.
Booking Office 1869 is located in King’s Cross St Pancras Station
Long bar and seating area in a room with arched windows.
The bar has a lavish interior, with tall ceilings and towering palm trees
Interior view of a bar in a historic building.
Each day at 5:05pm guests can get a free drink

The bar is located within St Pancras Renaissance Hotel London, which opened back in 2021.

The former St. Pancras ticket office was renovated with palm tree, gold and leopard print chairs.

In addition to the lavish interior, the bar and restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and even has a late license, with resident DJs performing during the weekend.

French designer, Hugo Toro, has also created a Victorian-style Garden at the venue.

But the bar also offers a rather unusual quirk.

Each day at 5:05pm, visitors can have a free drink.

According to a video posted by @thecuriouspixie: “A bill rings, a flame ignites and a bartender will perform a full rum punch ritual.”;

This happens at 5:05pm because the hotel originally opened on May 5, 1873, but the booking office opened in 1869 – which is where the name comes from.

Guests can also explore original train tickets when at the bar.

One TikTok user commented on the post: “Amazing! I live a short walk from St. Pancras Station. This is one of my favorite spots things about living in Central London.

“There is a never ending list of experiences to discover!”;

Another added: “Such a beautiful bar.”;

A third user quipped: “Thank you for the tip. I shall be visiting!”;

Another destination to explore is

Plus, a man has been to

Interior view of a bar and restaurant with high ceilings, arched windows, and ornate lighting.
The tradition comes from the original opening dates of the hotel and ticket office


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