Pub in Dartmouth Park
Star
47 Chester Road, Dartmouth Park, N19 5DFClosest station: Archway, about 11 min walk4.4out of 5 on Google, from 253 ratings
Details last checked October 2024. Things may have changed since.
About Star
Happening drinking and fine dining venue with live music each Thursday and quaint beer garden patio.
Aug 2023 - pre-covid this pub sold up to 4 cask beers but that range has now been significantly reduced. Our reported comments, "2 pumps but only one on. TT Landlord.
It will be replaced when it runs out. Intention of keeping at least one on." So expect to find Landlord but at times there might be a replacement beer.
Formerly the Totnes Castle, the Star reinvented itself as a gastro pub. The emphasis is not just on food though; there is an acoustic music night on Thursdays and the 'Anything Goes' club on the first Sunday of the month lives up to its name with everything from comedy to poetry. The growing number of pump clips behind the bar showed the pub's commitment to a changing range of real ale - but as we note above, this is no longer the case.
Food served from 18.30 - 22.30. But don't give any leftovers to the pub dog. Signs advise you not to feed it under any circumstances! Various bottled ciders are also available but the Addlestone's Cloudy on pump is not felt to meet CAMRA's standards on what makes real cider. Beer garden. Bus: C11.
In Jan 2021 the Dartmouth Park Neighbourhood Forum let us know that the Star, Chester Rd has recently (December 2020) been registered under the Localism Act as an Asset of Community Value.
Description from WhatPub, CAMRA’s pub guide, with a summary from Google Maps.
Features
- Dog Friendly
- Outdoor Seating
- Live Music
- Family Friendly
- Serves Food
- Serves Lunch: Fri-Sun
- Serves Dinner
- Restaurant
- Real Ale
- Function Room
- Disabled Access
- WiFi
- Reservable
- Good for Groups
- Smoking
- Accepts Credit Cards
- Accepts Debit Cards
- Accepts NFC
Opening times
- Monday
- 4:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday
- 4:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday
- 4:00 – 11:00 PM
- Thursday
- 4:00 – 11:00 PM
- Friday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday
- 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 10:00 PM
As listed in October 2024. Hours change, and bank holidays differ: check with the pub.
Good to know
- Price
- 2 out of 4 (Google’s price level)
- Phone
- 020 3294 8905
Photos
Photos from Google Maps contributors, stored when the pub was last checked.
Google rating and reviews
4.4out of 5 on Google, from 253 ratings
5 out of 5Jade Affolteron Google, May 2024
Me and my friend had the best time at the Star ! Fiona was amazing. Did the whole service by herself and was friendly and mindful of all the guests. The food was amazing and so were the wines. I will definitely recommend this place to anyone going through the area. If not, it’s absolutely a reason to go ! x
5 out of 5Hugueson Google, June 2024
Another great evening at The Star. This time I had a lovely summery dish made of squid, spicy chorizo, peas and diced fried polenta. What a clever, and more importantly, flavoursome combination. Well done chef! The bar staff recommended a glass of Picpoul to match the food which suited the dish very well. See you all again very soon!
5 out of 5Gemma Saunderson Google, September 2023
Ceco is the perfect host. His food is amazing but not overpriced at all. We stayed in highgate for a week and ate here 4 times. You are instantly made to feel welcome, part of the family. Nothing is too much trouble, all the staff are friendly, polite and very hardworking. Dog friendly is an understatement, ceco brings the dogs smoked duck!! This place is a hidden gem 💎 If I lived on chester Road I'd be eating here every night!
5 out of 5Rachel Watson-Stewardon Google, July 2024
Our company had a brilliant staff summer party at The Star today! The chef did a delicious buffet and the venue was so helpful and accommodating for our party! The food really is special and it's a lovely bright pub to spend the day in.
5 out of 5Saminaden Radhakrishnenon Google, May 2024
Amazing food served with love! We had roast lamb which was very succulent! The chef came out of the kitchen to introduce himself and told us a bit about the menus. Good fusion of Mediterranean and French cuisine prepared by a Moroccan chef. The service was faultless from start to finish. The manager was very courteous and knowledgeable specially about the wines.We travelled from Bushey to try the food and will definitely frequent the restaurant more often. Sam
Rating and reviews are from Google Maps, as they stood in October 2024. See the latest on Google Maps.