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Starbar

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4.6 out of 5 stars4.6(632 reviews)

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Quick info

1 Northumberland Pl, Edinburgh EH3 6LQ, United Kingdom
£10–20

About Starbar

Starbar is a pub at 1 Northumberland Place in Edinburgh's New Town, with a vintage and funky clothing shop in the basement underneath, so a drink and a browse through the racks share one address. The bar itself is small, with an indoor seating area, a jukebox and a table football table. It hosts live music, and the snacks are crisps and scratchings. The bar has been around since the 1800s. Dogs are welcome.

Good to know

  • Parking
    Paid street parking
  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair: entrance

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Reviews

4.6/5
632 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention outdoor patio deck, vintage clothing shop downstairs, foosball table football and live music and jukebox.

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Customer Review Summary

Reviewers repeatedly single out the welcome at this New Town pub, where staff and regulars make newcomers feel like locals on a first visit. Several had just moved to Edinburgh and say the bar helped them find friends and a sense of community, and it is described as a safe space that includes everyone. The owner draws the most praise for her hospitality, and the staff are called lovely and welcoming. Close behind are the pub touches reviewers list: a juke box, table football, live music, and proper crisps and scratchings. The outdoor deck is mentioned for its plentiful seating, and a funky vintage clothing shop downstairs gets its own nod. A few call it a total dive bar that is still comfortable and laid back, and two are glad it has stayed unchanged and unique. One visitor, in town to see a friend, says a member of staff bought them a birthday shot.

Featured reviews

  • jack finch
    “I have moved Edinburgh in the last month and this bar has taken me in. The best staff I could ever ask for. Everyone would be lucky to find this place. Bella Lilly Hannah Scott jazz amilie Chris Felix ate honestly the best people you could ask for. I couldn’t recommend it more highly.”
  • Davina Bowers
    “The Star Bar is such a welcoming place that includes everyone! It’s a proper pub with great drinks, proper crisps and scratchings, juke box, table football and live music too! I’m so glad it’s not changed and continues to be unique but welcoming in the New Town! We will definitely be back!!!”
  • Hari Reilly Singh
    “Came up to visit a friend last Saturday and found a really cool spot, super tucked away. The staff are amazing, and made me feel like I was back at my local! The blonde girl bought me a shot for my birthday. Thanks for your hospitality, I hope I can come back soon”
  • Robyn Wynberg
    “We had a wonderful evening at The Star Bar while we were in Edinburgh. It’s a really interesting, atmospheric spot and in a beautiful part of Edinburgh. Gorgeous outdoor deck, funky clothing store underneath …. A real community and lots of happy people! Try it! 🤗”
  • Ysabel Blu
    “This bar is very special, it’s been around since the 1800’s and I will definitely be going back more. I just moved to Edinburgh and I took myself out for the night with the hopes of making friends and I definitely found that at StarBar. The owner Bella is awesome and so welcoming, the music was class and it’s really a safe space for all. If you’re new to the city and looking to build your sense of community in Edinburgh you MUST go to Star Bar! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

Hours

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Highlights

“Dive bar”

  • Bar games
  • Great beer selection
  • Live music
  • Live performances

Amenities

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Paid street parking
  • Outdoor seating
  • Dogs allowed
  • Bar games
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  • Cozy
  • Onsite services
  • Beer
  • Dancing
  • Free water refills
  • Outside food allowed
Offerings· 4
  • Alcohol
  • Cocktails
  • Hard liquor
  • Wine
Atmosphere· 1
  • Casual
Dining options· 1
  • Seating
Highlights· 3
  • Great beer selection
  • Live music
  • Live performances
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Crowd· 3
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safespace

Location

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