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location:
address:
47 Chester Road, N19 5DF
phone:
020 7263 9067
nearest stations:
Archway 
(540m) - zones 2/3
Tufnell Park
(830m) - zone 2
Upper Holloway 
(900m) - zone 2
Gospel Oak
(1Km)
Kentish Town
(1.4Km) - zone 2
bus routes:
4, C11 
how to find it:
From Archway, take the Junction Road exit and turn right. The forth on the left should be Bickerton Road. Walk to the end and cross almost directly over into Chester Road where you'll see the pub shortly on the left.
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Until recently the Star was a particularly unwelcoming boozer, but a change of ownership has given the place a new lease of life. Even better, the change hasn't transformed it into a pseudo-restaurant: its still a bona fide pub. Thought has been put into the renovation and many original features have been kept, such as the tilework next to the bar. Exposed brickwork is complimented with understated wood panelling and we also spied a real fireplace crackling away. There's a trio of very well-kept ales, a good wine list and an interesting-looking daily menu, complimented by a fantastic jukebox worth exploring. A TV also lurks in a little nook next to the bar, with capacity for about a half-dozen punters. It's not the cheapest place, but we guess that's the price you pay for the overheads of a 'proper' freehouse. Our visits have found friendly staff looking after a scattering of locals, happy - and possibly surprised - to have a good pub in their neighbourhood.
09/02/2008
regular guest beers
jukebox
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