Pub in London SW1
Old Star
66 Broadway, London, SW1H 0DBClosest station: St James's Park, about 1 min walk4.0out of 5 on Google, from 1,493 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Old Star
Classic Victorian pub with food and drink deals and 2 intimate arched alcoves seating 20 people.
The Old Star has three floors - an upstairs function room, a split-level ground floor with bar and eating areas, and a basement Vaults Bar full of nooks and crannies. There is plenty of London Underground memorabilia - appropriately so, LUL HQ being across the road, above St James's Park tube and next to that rather austere, unforgiving and dominating glory of the 20th century, the former Home Office. Designed by Fitzroy Robinson & Partners with Sir Basil Spence this is now a Euro-style Ministry of Justice (and apparently known by inmates as the Lubyanka, by others as 'that irredeemable horror', 'hulking', or simply 'Brutalist') - retreating to the Old Star is one of the options. Nicknamed at one stage "The Cab House" because it was a well-known watering-hole for hansom cab drivers.
The pub swingsign shows the British Army 1914-15 Star; about 2.4 million are thought to have been issued.
See pub website for current deals.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Sports TV: Some events shown, see venue website
- Family Friendly: Children welcome until 5pm; baby-changing facilities
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch
- Serves Dinner
- Real Ale
- Cask Marque
- Function Room
- Disabled Access: Ground Floor toilets; use door on Broadway (step)
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:00 AM – 11:30 PM
- Saturday
- 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Operator
- Greene King
- Price
- 1 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 7222 8755
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.0out of 5 on Google, from 1,493 ratings
5 out of 5Simone Vdwon Google, September 2024
As a child, I had been here before, and in my memories, this was a fantastic (and delicious) place to have lunch. After several years, I finally got to visit the place again, and it fully lived up to my memories! Quick, friendly staff, located at a beautiful central spot near Buckingham Palace and the adjacent park! Highly recommended, by far one of the best fish and chips places in London.
4 out of 5Melanie Hugheson Google, June 2024
Lovely traditional pub, but with modern decor, seating over 3 areas/floors. Great location, and because slightly tucked away I thought reasonable prices. Sunday lunch with good cask ale, and very friendly staff.
3 out of 5Tricky Don Google, May 2024
So you ask the barmaid what the darkest ale is and was told Greene King IPA......but said barmaid recently served a guest ale to a punter and which was much darker, so top tip don't ask the staff about beer, they have no idea. Large wine, pint and coke over £20....ouch. Ale was slightly on the turn....sediment at bottom. So I head to Wetherspoons afterwards for a better pint and service. London pubs like these trade on heritage only.....not on a beer or service. Shame. Also note have to ask for top up of ale as a large head is not acceptable but barmaid clearly happy to serve under a…
5 out of 5Jazmin Coxon Google, September 2024
Stopped in for a bite to eat before sight seeing! Aldo took great care of us and the food and drinks were great! The lunch and drink special is a great touch and the perfect amount you need for an afternoon snack. Highly recommend this place!
5 out of 5Jacob Robertson Google, September 2024
Stopped by while I was out of town on work. It was a nice place to set up camp while I had a few video calls to do! I had some lunch during my visit and the food was great (especially the brownie). Aldo and Hannah were really lovely and welcoming too!
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.