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The Star, Archway  rated3 pints - click for an explanation of our ratings

location:

Archway

address:

47 Chester Road, N19 5DF

phone:

0871 258 8907*
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nearest stations:

Archway London Underground station
(540m) - zones 2/3

Tufnell Park London Underground station
(830m) - zone 2

Upper Holloway Railway station
(900m) - zone 2

Gospel Oak Railway station
(1Km)

Kentish Town London Underground station
(1.4Km) - zone 2

bus routes:

4, C11 bus info

how to find it:

From Archway, take the Junction Road exit and turn right. The forth on the left should be Bickerton Road. Walk to the end and cross almost directly over into Chester Road where you'll see the pub shortly on the left.

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nearby attraction(s):

Highgate Cemetary (660m)

picture of Star
The previous incarnation of the Star was a particularly unwelcoming boozer, but a change of ownership gave the place a new lease of life. Even better, the change hasn't transformed it into a pseudo-restaurant: its still a bona fide pub. Thought has been put into the renovation and many original features have been kept, such as the tile work next to the bar. Exposed brickwork is complimented with understated wood panelling and we also spied a real fireplace crackling away. There's a trio of very well-kept ales, a good wine list and an interesting-looking daily menu, complimented by a fantastic jukebox worth exploring and a gravelled back garden. A TV also lurks in a little nook next to the bar, with capacity for about a half-dozen punters. It's not the cheapest place, but we guess that's the price you pay for the overheads of a 'proper' freehouse. Our visits have found friendly staff looking after a scattering of locals, happy - and possibly surprised - to have a good pub in their neighbourhood.

reviewed:
29/10/2008
reviewed by redcat

pub features:(click on an icon to see an explanation)

good beer served - click for explanationregular guest beers
beer garden or outdoor seating available - click for explanationbeer garden
music DJ - click for explanationjukebox
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