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Never noticed this place before, although I must have walked past it a few times... However, once inside, I found an interesting bar with attentive service (and how rare is that in this part of London?). I guess that most customers are regulars, but the room had a friendly atmosphere for the casual visitor. Decent pint of Bombardier too.
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This secret bar is legendary amongst the locals and those who stagger across it. Drinks are cheaper than most in North London and the service is good and friendly. Beers on offer are Becks, Staropramen, Hoegarten, IPA, guiness and Stella all below 3 quid.
The music varies - weekly it's normally the radio one live lounge album which is being played by every bar in London - so it could do with a CD change. However, the DJ's are all excellent with good technical skills. Both DJ's I've spoken to play a cracking set and Stevie (DJ and Local) always welcomes everyone with a warm greeting and cheeky grin. (You owe me a drink now Stevie - ha ha)
The locals are a mix of local office workers, media and the odd builder - but all are very warm and open to conversation and banter.
Toilets - I've seen better, but I can't really grumble.
There is some kind of library which I've never had a look through - but with loads of sofa's, you have to get there early to claim your seat for the night.
All n all - A cracking little bar full of warmth, smiles and good music!
Well done the Lincoln!
Giles
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Fantastic little boozer with one of the best barmaids around from Limerick.Never have to wait too long for service when this sharp lady is on duty.Can get busy at weekends and music is pretty cool.Excellent pre-bar for nearby Egg.Prices good but a wider selection of lagers would be very welcome.Top.
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This is my new favourite bar! Went there on the 2nd Saturday of Feb and had an amazing craic. Really inviting and lively, but still really chilled and laid back at the same time.
Lots of brilliant tunes and pretty girls dancing. Beers were good prices too. What more could you want? The 3 DJs were clearly having a good time and this made everyone else relaxed too. We had planned to move on to a club but didn't feel like we needed to so stayed and danced until 2am! Where else can you do this for free?
All other times I've been there since have been great - not as good as the first time but hey. During the week it's chilled but comes alive at weekends.
I think this place has benefited from the recent improvements to the Kings X area. A few years ago I doubt it would have opened on a Sat, let alone had its doors open to all and sundry.
10 out of 10 - really recommend it.
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The Lincoln Lounge is genius! AND the sell desparado lager!! AND have pretty pictures on the wall! I want to move in there
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I don't get the low rating. Every review (excpt for one muppet) is incredibly good. Which the Lincoln lounge deserves... one of my favs in London town!
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my favourite bar in london. Reminds me of the lower east side in NY. Where else can you sit on a couch in the street? Anyone who says the bar manager is arrogant just doesn't get it. Chill out, listen to some good music, meet people and enjoy the Lincoln Lounge!
anonymous - 4 Aug 2006 10:57 |
this is my favorite place to drink and relax. i'm great mates with the staff and i've got to no most of the locals. The lincoln is soooo chilled and inviting the atmospheare that has been created is unbeatable. on any night of the week you can expect good music and good vibes. When you look around its not cliquey however there are like minded people who wanna chill or have a cool party. There is one thing tho ....you have to always be on ur best behaviour or YOUR OUT there is only one trouble maker aloud and he works behind the bar.xxx
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Recommend NOT to go to the Lincoln Lounge as the landlord had a bad attitude and was arrogant and rude.
Bad karma at this bar. Wouldn't go again.
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Absolute gem of a bar, just round the corner from Kings Cross station. Pretty packed in the evening, but as you enter the small hours of the morning it takes on the pleasing atmosphere of a house party round at one of your mates' places. An effortlessly cool mate at that... Top marks for the bar staff as well!
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Good place in an area struggling for them. Proof that Kings Cross regeneration is just around the corner. Nice relaxed vibe and clubby atmosphere without being cliquey. Not really a beer drinkers' pub but that's not really the point. Particularly enjoyed being told to take my tie off after 5:30pm. Can't understand the current low rating for this pub
dodgy - 18 Apr 2006 08:31 |
Lovely place. Very relaxed.
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what a beautiful place, you almost want to stretch your legs far out and smoke a cigar. (some seats are so low, there really is no other way to balance anyway)
m - 29 Sep 2004 12:23 |
Good live music, good people, friendly
ben - 12 Aug 2004 15:28 |
great great place. love it.
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what a lush place! refreshing and genuine croud, cosy vibe, good music, a fine sunset, tatty round the edges but that only adds character, art on the walls, stuff going on, even a book exchange. definately recommended any night of the week
dan - 24 May 2004 16:30 |
THIS IS A LOVELY, FRIENDLY RELAXED PUB WITH LOTS GOING ON IN THE WAY OF ART EXHIBITIONS, LIVE MUSIC, DJS ETC. A VERITABLE OASIS IN DUSTY KINGS CROSS!
JACQUI - 4 May 2004 17:47 |
