Renaissance St Pancras London

One of the first things I check for when organizing a trip to a new bar is the variety of wines available by the glass, which all too often is a poor thing indeed. I’ve had a thing for Ruinart for a long while now, but there are so few people I meet who enjoy Champagne enough to splurge on it by the bottle and, until it closed last week, Rex and Mariano was one of the few places that understood my inner struggle and offered flutes of Ruinart Brut. I’ve not had any luck since then, but in a fortuitous turn of events it is while organizing a drinks meet up that I come across The Booking Office in The St Pancras Renaissance Hotel with its enviable glasses of both Ruinart and Veuve Cliquot, two Champagnes who share a similar flavour profile of buttery brioche, vanilla and white fruits. With a reservation going at the perfect time on the perfect night, this is too good a find to let pass.

The luxurious St. Pancras Renaissance London Hotel is definitely one of the most gorgeous looking hotels I've seen. Its façade serves a picturesque and romantic background that can withstand all seasons. I mean, come on... when you rock up into a place looking like a castle (unless you're born into royalty and think it's normal) in your horse-drawn carriage (aka UberX for us earthly creatures) won't you feel part of a fairytale, too?

Absolutely. I love the atmosphere, which is relaxed but has a real buzz. The staff are delightful and friendly and if you like classic English cuisine cooked well you need look no further. And if you like live music, then pop along on a Thursday, Friday or Saturday evening.

In celebration of the 200 year anniversary of the birth of Charles Dickens, St Pancras Renaissance Hotel has added a special punch to their menu at the Booking Office Bar. Dickens was notably a fan of punch and this special recipe was concocted by the man himself.

We came, but the terrace was closed for a private event, so the booking should never have been accepted, although it was confirmed the day before. Catering manager was very apologetic and we had a drink inside that was very nice, but still a little disappointing, not going to the terrace.