The stunning UK train station bar that offers a free drink at the same time every day

Every evening at precisely five minutes past 5pm, a moment of old-world charm and unexpected delight unfolds at one of . Tucked inside the stunning , offers a daily complimentary rum punch ritual open to all diners.

This cocktail bar nestled in the original booking hall of St Pancras International Station has revived tradition with a twist. This isn't just any free drink. As the clock strikes 5.05pm, the bartender rings a bell to call the room's attention. What follows is a short speech, a nod to the building's rich Victorian heritage as the place where passengers once purchased their train tickets beneath soaring Gothic arches.

The air is filled with a sense of occasion as a large punch bowl is ceremoniously unveiled.

Then comes the main event, a freshly mixed rum punch, made with a house blend of rum, fruit juices and a few secret ingredients. Guests are offered a glass and encouraged to join in a communal toast before sipping the tropical concoction.

In a Tiktok viral video about the bar, creator said: "It's like having a cocktail in a time-machine. Now you know where to be at 5:05pm."

Located on Euston Road (NW1 2NR), the bar is part of the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel and sits within the former booking hall of St Pancras station, which originally opened in 1869.

Once the site where Victorian passengers purchased tickets for journeys across the country, the space has been lovingly restored to maintain its Gothic Revival architecture, complete with sweeping windows, brickwork and iron detailing that recall the golden age of rail travel.

Today, the Booking Office 1869 blends this historic charm with modern luxury. The bar and restaurant serve up an elegant menu of brasserie classics and an innovative cocktail list.

A representative for the venue confirmed to the Express that there is no minimum spend required, and the rum punch is served to all diners, both hotel guests and walk-ins alike. It's a rare case of a London bar offering something for nothing, and doing it with class.

So, if you find yourself near King's Cross as the clock nears five, step into The Booking Office 1869 and take part in one of the capital's most stylish happy hours, where history, hospitality and a splash of rum punch come together in perfect harmony.