The Star, St John's Wood

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location:

St John's Wood

address:

St. Johns Wood Terrace, NW8 6LS

phone:

020 7722 1051

nearest stations:

St John's Wood London Underground station
(360m) - zone 2

Swiss Cottage London Underground station
(980m) - zone 2

Maida Vale London Underground station
(1.2Km) - zone 2

Marylebone London Underground station Railway station
(1.4Km) - zone 1

Chalk Farm London Underground station
(1.4Km) - zone 2

how to find it:

Turn right out of St. Johns Wood tube onto Acacia Road and take the third right onto Ordnance Hill. At the end turn left onto Johns Wood Terrace. The pub will shortly be on your right.

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nearby attraction(s):

Lord's Cricket Ground (660m)

London Zoo (900m)

picture of The Star The Star is a good example of how pubs used to be. The frosted windows may put off some of the more well-to-do NW8 locals, but inside it's a charming regulars pub in an area which, on the surface, can seem somewhat lacking. The central bar's layout creates some interesting nooks and crannies and with the metal trellis gantry, it was all very 1970s. We also noticed a reoccurring theme of stars (as a nod towards the pub's name) and a bizarre portrait of an Admiral, but with the head of a West Highland Terrier. Top marks for that. Apart from the cheery barmaid, the clientele was predominantly male on our visit, but thankfully friendly enough not to be uncomfortable for Redcat's female companion. The only ale is Bass (unless you include Worthington) and not entirely well kept, but this is a small quibble for a place we thoroughly enjoy spending time in.