I know England has a bad rep for having bad food, but this was like they were competing to serve "worst plate of food in all London". I ordered the "28 Day Aged Flat Iron Steak, served with seasoned triple-cooked chips, and blistered vine tomatoes and arugula". It sounded fresh and simple, and difficult to get it incorrectly. Man, was I wrong. So wrong. When my plate arrived, I was shocked at the fully cooked, dry meat (which I ordered rare btw). The blistered tomatoes were just microwaved tomatoes, the fries were not seasoned, and who tf serves dry arugula without a dressing or oil? I had one bite of the meat and I wanted to throw it up. It tasted not like "aged flat iron steak" and more like "we've had this old ass meat in the freezer for months and need to get rid of it". My brother enjoyed his fish and chips, but not enough to make up for my "steak". Also, they were out of lager beer and only had IPAs? I will not come back to this place. read more

The Old Star - gross meat - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

We stumbled upon this pub during our visit to London. I had been told the best fish and chips were found at The Golden Hind, but we thought The Old Star's version tasted better. Maybe that's due to our American palette, but the breading to us really packed a lot of flavor vs. the fish served at the Golden Hind. An unexpected treat: a group of guys came in for a pint dressed in various superhero outfits. Batman, the Riddler, Scooby Doo and a couple others I couldn't identify drew amused stares from some of the patrons. We never did find out what that was all about, but it was amusing. We speculated that they were either coming from a bachelor party or they were participants in the upcoming London Marathon. read more

The Old Star - Great fish and chips - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

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Stopped here for a quick pint, on the way to the tube from St. James Park. They were closing at 5pm on a Saturday, which seemed odd, so for us, a very quick pint. Atmosphere was very cool, multiple levels and an extremely intimate basement area, with many small tables and coves everywhere. Seemed to be very versatile from the traditional pub, to an intimate date spot! Service was fine, nothing to speak about, and we didn't try the food. I'd stop back for a snack or another beer - but as it stands, it's a pretty average place to go - especially given the higher prices. Much higher prices. read more

The Old Star - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

This place was adorable! The staff was super nice and helpful. I ordered the Fish and Chips for lunch to try out a classic! The only thing I would complain about is the amount of tarter sauce, could have been more. However the ambiance was wonderful and local. Would definitely return for a dinner this time! read more

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Classic British Pub! We stopped here for kiddo's birthday lunch on our way to London Eye. They have plenty of seating at the main level and downstairs. Restrooms were clean although very small compared to US. Tried fish and chips - really good. And some other classic English dish from the menu. Overall, recommend for anyone including family with kids. read more

This charming pub has a nice, modern vibe. The Old Star offers an updated take on the classic pub! It's fun and refreshing, catering to a younger more vibrant audience. I attended a private party here and was amazed by the large booths and the variety of "pub food". The Old Star is perfect for shying away from tourists and is a great place to enjoy a casual party or a chill night with close friends. read more

This star rating is for the food. To be fair this a great pub locating walking distance from St. James park and has a lovely tavern/book quality about it. Bustling with good beer is go back for a pint of I was in the area. However, the food was just very average and too pricey for what it was. The fish was not great on sharer plate and my friend Mac & cheese was the most literal interpretation of that dish. You could even see the outline of the squares of cheese they melted on top. I think decent pub food is hard to maintain in London and this place proves it. read more

We came here for a large Christmas lunch booking (although it was mid afternoon rather than actually at lunch time). The booking process and any updates all went smoothly and the staff were very easy to deal with. The actual location for where we had our lunch was a bit off though - it was in one of the alcoves downstairs, which was pretty dark, and meant that all 14 of us were sitting along one long table but in order for anyone to get up, everyone closer to the end of the alcove had to get up and move out so they could get past. They were obviously struggling at times with the numbers, as the starters came in batches. The mains were all fine, although compared to the copious amounts of food on the turkey mains, the cod loin mains looked tiny. I understand fully that the protein was obviously more expensive in that, but it seriously could have done with a couple more potatoes or more veg to bulk it out. The puddings were fine, most people got the salted caramel and chocolate torte which was a bit sickly towards the end, so I'm glad it wasn't any bigger. But frankly for the price and the convenience of the location, it was perfectly fine and colleagues afterwards haven't sad anything bad about it apart from the awkquardness of the alcove afterwards. read more

After a long flight and starving for some good pub food we arrive 15 minutes before kitchen closes to be told they would not serve us. We left agitated and hungry. What restaurant, whose well-being is making money serving food and getting rave reviews turns away service and money BEFORE the kitchen closes? Bad move. read more

A lovely establishment just across from the James's Park tube station. Olde world charm with very nice plates to offer. I had the carrot soup with brown whole grain bread, and a pork pie starter with a tangy/sweet chutney. All was tasty and satisfying. But, I am getting tired of ordering a lemonade and getting 7Up :-) "true". A very nice respite. The waitress, Beata, was punky sweet with lime green hair, a matching headband, springy stars and a cute German accent. read more

The Old Star - Just across from the James's Park tube station. - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

The best of the fish and chips we had in London. I had a great club sandwich knowing my wife wouldn't be able to finish the fish and chips. We truly enjoyed the feel of this place and the great mix of people. The service was very good for the limited staff and I truly appreciated the sense of urgency they expressed for all of the diners. read more

I was there during the Olympics and loved the basement coves especially. We don't have pubs like this in LA with all those fun nooks and crannies. You can definitely find a quiet romantic spot downstairs. The service was good, but then again, we didn't stay for a long time. It was just one of many stops along the way. Cheers! read more

The Old Star - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Stopped in for lunch off the street. They were able to accommodate my party of 3 (including baby in stroller). But - we did have to carry the baby in the stroller down a flight of stairs. Aside from the carrying down, then up stairs. A-OK. This place is only wheelchair accessible if you can get up one step and can be seated on the main floor. Food - meh.... I ordered the falafel. The flavor was OK, texture - much softer than I'm used to, but whatever. The bread it was on was described as naan, but really it was that store-bought, highly processed, pre-made "naan" style bread - not good. I wouldn't order it again. My friend ordered the barbeque pork wrap. She had the same opinion about the bread and mentioned that the pork wasn't seasoned. She is more used to Memphis-style BBQ and this wasn't that. I had a cider. I believe it was an Aspall. I'm bummed I can't remember the brand now (two days later). I wasn't informed which type of Aspall it was (if it was, in fact, an Aspall). read more

Great food, and fast friendly service. Staff were very helpful with suggestions, food was tasty and portions were hearty.

This place called to me from the streets of London. We found it by accident and it ended up being one of the best meals we ate during our trip. The fish and chips were perfect and largely portioned. We also got the pork plate appetizer and it was amazing. Service was fantastic and friendly. The pub itself had a fun and inviting atmosphere. Loved everything about it. read more

The Old Star - Pubs Near Me - London, XGL

Just okay. The staff was cold and slow. Didn't really like the atmosphere. They are probably too hardened by the many tourists that frequent the place. I see no reason to return. I don't want to discourage others, but the place is not my cup of tea. read more

I visited here for a table top game meet-up day. It was my first time at such an event, and I think the Old Star was a good venue for that sort of thing. Drinks were decently priced and the food was so-so (nothing terrible, but nothing great). A very good atmosphere and friendly service - a nice pub! read more

Extraordinarily rude staff. Ignoring the people they were serving to chat. Suggest you go elsewhere in this well-provisoned area. read more

We found this place after walking all day and it happened to be right by our hotel so we tried it out. It is a nice hipster casual pub like restaurant. Everyone was very friendly and the service was great. I ordered the mac and cheese and it was great but I wasn't used to white cheddar. It was good though I just didn't prefer it. The chips (fries) were great though!! Definitely a nice place to have a quick bite or drink. read more

Great spot located right near St. James Park Tube station! Drinks on tap are great they also offer an American Goose Island IPA which I haven't seen ANYWHERE in Europe! read more

Lots of cool nooks in which to sit & beer selections were good. I ordered the British Shredded Salt Beef Ciabatta which needed more beef (had mostly lettuce with beef added in rather than the opposite). read more

Excellent service. Excellent food. Timely service no matter how busy they are. Friendly staff. Will go back in a heartbeat.

Enjoyed a pub style lunch with kids in between some sightseeing. Not sure about dinner but a good spot for lunch.

A fun pub for after work drinks. They also have a great area you can hire which is away from the rest of the hustle and bustle. Very nice staff. Drinks a little pricey but it is London! read more

I was so disappointed in this pub as it looked brilliant and could have had a great atmosphere. The staff were like rude and grumpy and made us feel like we had a nerve to even be there, it took over an hour for a party of 6 to be served, and the food was terrible AND cold. A real shame. With different management and staff, this could be a great place. NEVER going back. read more