From down under to up and coming, The Cross Kings, formerly known as the Backpackers, is now a quirky off-beat venue specialising in quality entertainment and the best of food and drink.

Next door to Kings Place on York Way, and fighting its way through the hoards of polish builders, hard hats and mountains of scaffolding that demonstrate the bustleness of Europe's largest regeneration area, emerges the jewel in the crown, a bright and feisty spark which is leading this transition period. Welcome to The Cross Kings. Step inside to find a colourful haven in which to laugh, drink, eat and be entertained. Discover the main bar, ideal for relaxing, or swirl downstairs to the more psychedelic basement. Created by the leading London caricaturists Simon and Sheeba Cassini, going downstairs is like plunging into a 3D comic strip.

So whether it’s Russian music, the latest in indie, flourishing comedy acts or a quality screening we have everything you could possibly need.

A little bit hip, a little bit hop, The Cross Kings is more than a venue, it’s a way of life.

"The Cross Kings is a venue which truly has it all… one of the few really diverse and all-encompassing venues in London." London Tour Dates

"Fantastic venue.. a cultural hot spot" Fluid Foundation