The Star Tavern, Belgravia — Restaurant in London

The Star Tavern 📍6 Belgrave Mews West, London SW1X 8HT 🚇 Knightsbridge 🍺 £6.75 Asahi ❤️ An exquisite pub with London folklore attached. . The Star Tavern is located on an idyllic mews in swish Belgravia. The nearest Tube is Knightsbridge which is a gentle five minute walk away. . This striking Victorian building was built in 1848 and has been a bolt hole for some famous and infamous punters over the years. The Star is infamous for being the place where the Great Train Robbery was planned, it was masterminded by Bruce Reynolds and carried out in 1963. This pub’s heyday was in the 50’s & 60’s, celebrities who frequented The Star include Bing Crosby, Princess Margaret, Peter O’Toole and Diana Dors. . The decor here is traditional, there are wooden floors, shabby furnishings and memorabilia-covered walls which give this boozer a proper London pub feel. On the right as you walk in is the small but perfectly formed servery and on the left is a good sized bar which has a ample seating and a unique feel to it. Upstairs is an additional bar which is where it is said the planning for the great train robbery took place. . This @fullers pub has an excellent beer choice, it’s in fact so good that this pub has featured in the good beer guide for fifty years. Being the uncultured swine that I am, I decided on a pint of Asahi. My pint was top drawer if a little pricey. Fullers do pub grub very well, the food menu here has lots of traditional fayre, fish and chips will set you back £17.95. . I arrived just after the pub opened with my Brother and Nephew, we ordered our beers and took a seat at the far end of the bar. We were all in agreement how impressed by the look and feel of this boozer. Just after we had our first sups a large group of senior gentleman arrived and the atmosphere was elevated and upbeat. The service was good, we were served by a nice chap behind the bar who was very welcoming . . @thestartavern is yet another outstanding pub that calls Belgravia its home. The mews setting, the fabulous decor and architecture, and who doesn’t love a story about a bit of London skullduggery, its all here. . ℹ️ Info correct on visiting 04.11.22

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The Star Tavern received The Evening Standard's 'Pub of the Year' title in 1992. The Star Tavern is an award-winning, traditional London pub, just off Sloane Street with its trendy boutiques and a short walk from the luxury British department store Harvey Nichols. The Star Tavern is part of the Fuller's Pubs & Hotels Group, which has been in business since 1845. The Evening Standard's 'Pub of the Year' title was awarded to the Star Tavern in 1992. The pub has a wide menu with seasonal ingredients, in addition to the classics, it also offers pan-roasted salmon and crab & crayfish salad. I had lunch there recently and ordered pan-roasted salmon with buttered new potatoes, peas, mint & balsamic reduction for £24.00. I also treated myself to a British lemon curd pudding served with raspberry sorbet and meringue. My pan-roasted Scottish salmon was a delightful dish, full of flavour, moist and tender. Minted peas was a delightful side dish that pairs perfectly with fish. The subtle mint flavor doesn’t overpower the peas but adds a refreshing layer. New potatoes, had a creamy texture and a buttery taste that complemented the dish well. Overall, it was a satisfying meal with a balance of flavors that worked well together. To drink, I ordered Aperol Spritz, the perfect cocktail for the summer season, it is light, refreshing and sparkling. The cocktail has a slightly bitter taste, with an orange-herbal sweetness. The pub offers a cozy and laid-back atmosphere without loud music, perfect for good conversation. The Star Tavern offers function rooms, with nice decor including fireplaces, perfect for weddings, birthdays or business meetings. Overall, my dining experience was great and I would recommend it to anyone craving traditional British...

Sadly this visit was not great. Ok it was lunchtime and they should not be surprised to have business but delighted. Ok 17 folk walk in before us but the two bar staff worked hard to try to deal with lots of food and drink orders all at once.

The kitchen seemed overwhelmed with waits of nearly an hour for something simple off the menu.

Bar service could be improved with somebody bringing out and serving the meals and not the two over worked bar staff.

Fullers London Pride at £5.30 a pint was ok but taste and cellar not as good as the beautiful cellared London Pride in The Three Kings at Hammersmith at £4.80.

However once the food arrived the Beef & Ale Pie to share (£35.00) was described as Stunning, Wonderful and Outstanding. Just such a shame it took so long to arrive. Sadly the sandwiches were very disappointing to the point a complaint was sent to the kitchen.

Oh well it's Pot Luck but should not be.

Many did not order food due to delay and a number left for another pub.

Disappointing as we know the pub and returned as we had a good experiences here over time.

No reason not to go back. TIP: try to avoid...