The Star

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  Marina McShane

  ·2 months ago

  “I'm from the West Coast US where we do know hamburgers but the one I had at The Star Pub Highgate is the best I've had in years....a quality bun, delicious grilled beef and tasty toppings, plus wonderful rosemary seasoned potatoes, not fried. It was a Sunday evening before the football final, still quiet enough to enjoy the live music and talk but I'm sure it will be a blast later on. The ambiance is open and graceful with beautiful tall windows looking out into the neighborhood making it feel like a welcome destination.”

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  Nikolaus Herbert

  ·2 months ago

  “Tony and his business partners have only recently taken over the Star. It's not very busy this Thursday lunchtime. In the cosy back garden, I'm enjoying a 'Grilled Panini (goat's cheese, roasted peppers, sun-dried tomatoes, pesto)' from the bar menu. Category: Moderate Ambience: 5 stars Food: 5 stars Value for money: 4 stars Return visit factor: 5 stars”

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  Shelley Mackay-Davidson

  ·5 months ago

  “Wow! What a stunning refurbishment - the new owners Suzie and Vanessa have created a gorgeous pub and private function space. We have visited a few times since they re-opened this iconic neighbourhood pub 2 weeks ago: the pints are fresh and cold, great selection of wines and cocktails, the BBQ menu is a winner, and of course, live music (jams and open mic nights)! This is definitely our new local. Congratulations to the team! ❤️”

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  Mo

  ·5 months ago

  “Went here today and had the BBQ Salmon. Wonderful food, very friendly staff and such a beautiful aesthetic to this place. Highly recommend.”

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  janette evans

  ·5 months ago

  “Love this pub ❤️ really chilled vibe, decor is relaxed, effortlessly stylish with warm lighting, cosy corners and a cool but welcoming atmosphere. Staff are super friendly, food is absolutely delicious - with wide variety of options - can’t praise this place enough ❤️”

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  Esti

  ·5 months ago

  “Beautiful pub with a small lovely outdoors chill-out space. I've loved the decoration, bathrooms are very clean and the are dog friendly. The barbequed food was to die for, I had barbequed salmon with asparagus, sauteed potatoes and delicious sweet cherry tomatoes. The chef cooked in front of us while we had a drink outside in the lovely weather. The skin of the salmon was crispy and the tomatoes charred and delicious. I'm still thinking of the food, really good quality overall. I can't wait to come back.”

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  Caroline Dyke

  ·5 months ago

  “We had a brilliant Friday evening last week. Enjoyed an awesome platter of cheeses, meat & bread for the table, with our drinks. Great atmosphere and the best entertainment for absolutely no extra cost. We will all be returning”

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  London Pub Map

  ·5 months ago

  “🚇 Archway 🍺 £6.50 Amstel The Star is located between Dartmouth Park and Highgate Cemetery in North London. The nearest Tube is Archway. This pub dates back to 1896 and was originally called The Totnes Castle. In recent years, it has struggled to operate, with frequent closures. In March this year, the pub reopened after being given a new lease of life and a sympathetic makeover. This is a mid-sized, high-ceilinged, one-bar pub. The servery is located along the back wall, with a snug area to the right. The bar area feels spacious and is set out in an L-shape. On the first floor, there is a function room with a lovely terrace featuring café tables. At the rear of the pub is a cosy beer garden, and there are also a few benches at the front right. The decor mixes traditional and contemporary styles, with blue and green tones and exposed brick walls. The floor is boarded, and the furniture consists of traditional tables and chairs alongside comfy sofas. There are some nice features throughout, including an old Joanna. The beer selection offers familiar favourites and two cask ales. I opted for an Amstel—my pint was great, price point was a smidge above average. The pub currently has a BBQ menu featuring steaks, fish, and burgers. Feeling a bit peckish, I decided to order the Star Burger, which came with rosemary sautéed potatoes. My burger was tasty and juicy, and the spuds were delicious—£18 all in. I arrived at 5:30pm on a bright, sunny Saturday afternoon in April. The pub was fairly busy, with a good mix of local punters and young families. The atmosphere was calm and felt local, set to a superb soulful soundtrack. The service was fantastic—I had a brief chat with the landladies, who were upbeat, engaging, and lovely-natured. The chap cooking on the BBQ was friendly too. Great to see a pub given a new lease of life, especially with passionate people at the helm. My pint hit the spot, the burger was banging, and it was all set in a welcoming environment. I thoroughly enjoyed my time here and 100% recommend a visit. 🍻 📅 18th April 2026”

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  Jade Affolter

  ·2 years ago

  “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”

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  Gemma Saunders

  ·3 years ago

  “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!”

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