The North Star
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About The North Star
The North Star is a pub in Chessington at 271 Hook Rd, run as a gastropub with both a bar and a restaurant. The kitchen serves British food, and real ales are on at the bar. A quiz night gives customers an organised activity to join with friends or as a team. Dogs are welcome, so owners can bring their pets along when they come in for a drink or a meal.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · On-site parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention friendly, accommodating servers, hot, well-presented food and welcoming lively atmosphere.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention friendly, accommodating servers, hot, well-presented food and welcoming lively atmosphere.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the friendly service, with several describing a server who quickly brought the drinks and "really makes the atmosphere welcoming." Close behind is the food, which diners call lovely and excellent, well presented and hot even on a busy night, with one shout out to the chefs for incredible food. Staff are repeatedly described as polite, helpful and accommodating, and one reviewer calls the atmosphere lively. A few mention meeting friends for an evening out or a meal with the group. No recurring complaint appears in the reviews, and the one four-star rating comes with only positive remarks. The detail diners return to most is the hot, well presented plate arriving promptly despite a full room, alongside a server who kept the drinks coming quickly.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the friendly service, with several describing a server who quickly brought the drinks and "really makes the atmosphere welcoming." Close behind is the food, which diners call lovely and excellent, well presented and hot even on a busy night, with one shout out to the chefs for incredible food. Staff are repeatedly described as polite, helpful and accommodating, and one reviewer calls the atmosphere lively. A few mention meeting friends for an evening out or a meal with the group. No recurring complaint appears in the reviews, and the one four-star rating comes with only positive remarks. The detail diners return to most is the hot, well presented plate arriving promptly despite a full room, alongside a server who kept the drinks coming quickly.
Featured reviews
- Abs
“Excellenc, Nate was great for service, special shout out to the chefs incredible food”
- Wendy Rengger
“Lovely food and great friendly service from the team, especially Nate.”
- Warren Secrett
“Met up with some friends tonight and had a lovely meal. I understand that the team that cooked our meals was Ruth, Tom & Faye. Excellent food, well presented and considering how busy it was, nice and hot. Well done”
- Mia Kay Barfoot
“Matt is absolute legend. Completely makes the atmosphere, and very friendly service. Super friendly and really accommodating.”
- Leanna Allen
“Matt is a lovely gentlemen really makes the atmosphere welcoming”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“British comfort food, real ales and a quiz night in an unpretentious neighbourhood watering hole.”
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live performances
- Trivia night
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Free parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
- Delivery
- Takeout
Show more amenities
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Food at bar
- Cozy
- Beer
- Food
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Dining options· 2
- Seating
- Table service
- Highlights· 4
- Great beer selection
- Great wine list
- Live performances
- Trivia night
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Parking· 4
- Free street parking
- On-site parking
- Paid parking lot
- Usually plenty of parking
Location
Bars near The North Star
- Harts Boatyard Surbiton4.43,1571.8 mi£20–40ReservationsOutdoor seatingGood for kids
bottomless brunch, riverside views, sunday roast
- Spring Tavern Ewell4.41,6442.7 mi£20–30ReservationsOutdoor seatingGood for kids
sunday roast dinner, martinis, steak & malbec pie
- The King's Tun4.04,2062.8 miWheelchair accessible
cheese meltdown burger, fish and chips, breakfast
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The North StarReservations · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.41,176 | — | £10–20 | friendly, accommodating servers, hot, well-presented food, welcoming lively atmosphere |
| Harts Boatyard SurbitonReservations · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.43,157 | 1.8 mi | £20–40 | bottomless brunch, riverside views, sunday roast |
| Spring Tavern EwellReservations · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.41,644 | 2.7 mi | £20–30 | sunday roast dinner, martinis, steak & malbec pie |
| The King's TunWheelchair accessible | 4.04,206 | 2.8 mi | — | cheese meltdown burger, fish and chips, breakfast |
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