The Old Star in City of London, Westminster

Do not eat here!! Food is overpriced and disgusting. We stopped in here for lunch on our way from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace. Have been warned about these places however looked like a nice place from the outside. Silly us! Cost 69 pounds for 3 steak sandwiches, chips, nachos, 1 small glass of house wine and a pitcher (jug) of lemonade. Food was terrible! Service was fine. No complaints there.

I had scampi and chips. Was ok. But my partner had mac and cheese!! Completely inedible. She described it as vile. Manager was lovely but couldn't refund her money as I had used a friend's and family discount. And partner had diarrhoea after having tasted it. Avoid at all costs.

Waited an hour for a tepid “toasted” cheese sandwich. Chips were dried up and tasted old.

Just for Only for drinks.Nice pub friendly staff.

I would not go here for the food - sandwiches were dry and uninspiring. Chicken wings were ok. The place had a lunch deal (11 pounds for food and drinks) - but due to a computer issue they could not offer this when we were there. The drinks and atmosphere were nice however. Come for a pint but go somewhere else for food!

Horrible Sunday roast, completely raw vegetables, overcooked meat, very dry potatoes, I managed to eat everything only thanks to the mayonnaise, an experience never to be repeated again

Aldo was very friendly. Service and food was excellent. Small friendly establishment. Good pub to sip drinks and relax.

Stopped in for a bite and a pint. Also and staff were so kind and caring with my dietary restrictions. Thank you and we will be back.

Die Trio Fries sind sehr zu empfehlen, die Bedienung war nett. Die Getränke waren groß und ausreichend, sehr schöne Einrichtung!

Hanna is an amazing waitress 😍😍

Good food with generous portions. We had the fish and chips. Asked for recommendations for a good beer to go with it, Aldo took his time to give great service even though the place was very busy at the moment.

Delicious fish. Chips were meh. BLT sandwich was meh. Bathrooms are up at least three flights of stairs.

Great food & choice of drinks, we both had Katsu Chicken burger but lots of other option. Relaxed vibe and super friendly staff including Aldo.

Newer pub, their kitchen was closed.

Loved the cosy atmosphere with its classic pub decor and friendly staff. I've added it to my barguide.london site too!

The food is excellent, the dishes a little particular but delicious, not the usual fish and chips, etc. the price is good considering the quality and the location, then there are offers with more dishes at a lower price, good beer and various choices.

Nice English pub with a traditional decor and vibe.

The restaurant experience was frustrating. They don't take orders at the tables, forcing you to leave your seat and climb the stairs just to place an order. It felt both inconvenient and ridiculous, taking away from the enjoyment of the meal. This setup is unnecessarily difficult and detracts from what could otherwise be a pleasant dining experience.

The surface is really bad, You have to go to the bar order!!

The drinks selection is great, with a variety of beers and ales to choose from. The food is classic pub fare, hearty and satisfying. The staff are friendly, and the service is quick, making it an ideal place to relax with friends or unwind after a long day.

Food was fabulous and our server Aldo was excellent!

We walked a long distance to get in here because of the positive reviews. Sunday afternoon around 17. The schedule says it’s open until 19h. We arrived and a rude guy in the entry doesn’t let us in, and he says: we are closing. Not even a kind “hi, how are you?” What a disrespectful and poor customer service. 1 star is too much for you.

Very good foot and also very fine beer which we have gotten from the friendly Aldo.

Fish and chips and chicken katsu burger!! Aldo the very nice waiter.

Has a great lunch at this place. The fish and chips were so good. Aldo was so nice. He made sure we had all we needed and that we enjoyed our meal.

I was walking by and wanted a drink so I went into the pub. Had very nice time at this pub. Hana and Kathryn served me great drinks. I would definitely go again.

Nice food, good service from Aldo. Crispy smashed potatoes were a bit disappointing as they weren't very crispy.

Stopped in for a bite to eat before sight seeing! Aldo took great care of us and the food and drinks were great! The lunch and drink special is a great touch and the perfect amount you need for an afternoon snack. Highly recommend this place!

From a non-english perspective, this seems like a true english pub. Don't be put off by the staff's character, they are not here to wipe your shoes, just living their life and very efficient as well as smiling. People are criticizing their unfriendliness but I don't think staff should have to bend over and call you majesty when they are serving you. Efficiency and smiles are all that you need to have a good time. The food and drinks are great and the pub itself is pretty. Customer service is as it should be and the lady serving us was nice. The young gentleman at the bar, probably in his early twenties, named Aldo is a nice man and probably a good drinking buddy. Good experience overall. Vegetarian and vegan options.

Excellent service and very nice atmosphere. Typical and instagrammable bar. Super abundant dishes: fish and chips, delicious! Mentor and Aldo very kind :)

Laid back. Food was tasty. Excellent halloumi! Thankful for water bottle refills! Aldo was friendly and generous, and good with my children.

Aldo and Anna are super lovely and this is the best pub in Westminster..you get a great service from these lovely people and such a nice vibe here…Aldo is a great character and Anna so nice..always coming back here x

Popped in for a pint at lunchtime. Good pint.

Stopped by while I was out of town on work. It was a nice place to set up camp while I had a few video calls to do! I had some lunch during my visit and the food was great (especially the brownie). Aldo and Hannah were really lovely and welcoming too!

Aldo is the boss and David pours the best guinness

Lovely traditional pub with incredible food and fantastic service. Great location (literally near St. James’s park underground). The vegan Sunday roast was absolutely amazing. Recommend it 100%!

As a child, I had been here before, and in my memories, this was a fantastic (and delicious) place to have lunch. After several years, I finally got to visit the place again, and it fully lived up to my memories! Quick, friendly staff, located at a beautiful central spot near Buckingham Palace and the adjacent park! Highly recommended, by far one of the best fish and chips places in London.

Staff were quiet but pleasant. Helped us bring drinks to the table. Every where was sticky however. Surfaces and floor. Signs every where saying toilets for paying customers only. As a paying customer (£6 a pint) the toilets were awful. Downstairs ladies one out of order the other had no seat. Asked and was told to go upstairs behind some rope and up some stairs. One toilet covered in water spraying from the bowl, the other seat hanging off.

Found it via dusk app and woman serving me the offer was nice will revisit

Stunning pub and stunning Staff, especially Sean, great service!

Aldo , Dave and Sean were brilliant, extremely welcoming, outgoing guys, who had some great banter and made us feel se welcomed and cracked a laugh!

I went to old star for some food and drinks with my partner and food was excellent, staff was very helpful and friendly would definitely recommend. Drinks were reasonably priced.

Lovely pub and very friendly staff! Would certainly recommend.

Worst experiance ever. The staff looks like why you came here?. Worst sunday roast i have tasted ever. Burned Yorkshire pudding and roast potatos.

Very well located pub, great to come with family and friends. The atmosphere is very friendly and the food was very good. Pet friendly 🩵We loved the experience.

Spent £75 on 2 cheese toastie that were not toasted and liquid cheese. Bao buns were inedible. Chips were ok. Poor food.

Great little pub just off of St James Park and handy if you’re on your way to visit Buckingham Palace or the Royal Mews. Friendly bar staff and a chilled atmosphere. I haven’t eaten there but the food I saw was traditional pub grub and looked very tasty.

Very lovely staff and environment!

Nice pub in Westminster with lots of different beers on tap. Good amount of seating inside and a nice atmosphere with people spilling out into the street. Quite expensive but expected given the location.

Really good place to come in and have a drink and some food, great service

For lunch. Very warm welcome. Good value for money. Good presentation of the plates. Very pleasant place. Nice decor and music. Own. Great meal in a typical English place

Was recommended here by a very friendly elderly gentleman and was not disappointed by the fish and chips he said was to die for. Would go here again.

I was at Old Star today, and loved the atmosphere, I had fish and chips and a steak pie, it was great. Aldo was serving us, he served us very well.

Nice pub, good service, good food.

Fabulous traditional pub with great food. Was served by a charming young man named Ed, made us feel very welcome. Will definitely return.

The Old Star was a great pub for a pint with some friends, Ed especially was brilliant!

Went in for a bite to eat and a drink lovely staff and customers too the food was also delicious too would definitely go again and Ed was a lovely waiter

Lovely little place, nice grub as well. Service and atmosphere was on point especially a certain staff member called Ed Campbell, was very tentative.

Absolutely fabulous little pub, coming from an American’s first time in London it was an absolute treat! Staff were beyond exceptional, particularly our waiter Ed! He was an absolute doll and made us feel right at home! 100% recommend to anyone with families!

This place is amazing, also the waiter ed made the experience even more enjoyable!

Great time , fish and chips was amazing and the mojito was refreshing . Great service and enjoyable afternoon .

Absolute awesome place with such a pleasant waitresses, I will get back here in my next travel for sure 👍🏼

Had an amazing time here great location and great food thanks to mark for looking after us

Friendly welcome, simple and hearty meal

Really nice atmosphere and very good beer. definitely worth it to visit if you near by . Food looks good , next time I will try fish and chips .

Probably the best fish and chips, cold beer and a pleasant atmosphere made me come back here many times. On top of that, Nice and friendly Staff. The pub is next to Green Prack Station.

Traditional english pub. I guess they didn't like the foreigners very much because the same people always came :)

My friend and I have only been in London for a brief trip. But we had heard great things about the pubs in London. We found ourself a traditional pub across the road from the tube station St James Park. We were greeted warmly and the staff spoke through how we order as we have never been to a traditional English pub. I ordered the steak and ale pie and the cod goujon sandwich , this was amazing. Anyone visiting London I would reccomend this Pub by far !!

Came for lunch on Tuesday and had a great time! Team were attentive and loved the food! I’ll definitely consider coming back in the evening as I was told it gets more lively as the night goes on

Had the most amazing night, great food fast service and great atmosphere

Great food and speedy service ! The staff couldn’t be more welcoming

We were greeted warmly and Aldo instantly found us a table when it first appeared there wasn’t an available seat. The service was great and the food outstanding!!

Traditional British pub located oposite St.james station. Lot's of seats in the basement .

I had a great time at The Old Star in London! The bar has a really nice ambience, perfect for unwinding after work. Jojo, the bartender, was fantastic – super friendly and made excellent drinks. Overall, it was a really good experience. Definitely recommend checking it out!

This pub stands out enough to leave a review. The customer service was second to none, I was served by Sean. His service was expedient and professional. Will definitely return and highly recommend due to the service today by Sean:)

Great pub, everyone is really helpful. I remember Sean served me and checked my table, I thought it was really nice

Had an awesome time at The Old Star in London! The vibe was on point, super chill and perfect for hanging out. Jojo, the bartender, was amazing – super friendly and mixed up some killer drinks. I totally had a great experience. Definitely worth a visit!

Food is good. Customer service by Sean was great.

It was really great, the bar staff were really nice and had great vibe overall

Had a blast here !! Amazing team and ambience, special thanks to the excellent bartender Jojo, who took care of me and my friends. Enjoyed our time there....

Excellent bar and great ambiance..Had a wonderful time and the service was amazing,especially a guy named Jojo

Honestly a great place to be in, the atmosphere was amazing and allowed me to truly feel at home. Service was great, a young man called Sean served me with upmost care, it was a truly great experience.

Wow, I was very impressed by the servive I received. Food was great and drink. Thanks especially to Sean who was courteous and well-mannered. Will be back for sure.

Friendly efficient bar staff and welcome. Great pub, albeit a bit pricey. Good location, but havent eaten here

We order our drinks and our food, our drinks are served but we are told that we can only order the food at 8pm (it is 7:40pm). We drink our drinks, we head to the bar to order the food at 8 p.m., we are told it is not 8 p.m. 5 minutes later, a waiter removes the cards from the tables. We finish our drinks and go eat elsewhere.... Terrible contact with staff. Note that a dish was served at 7:45 p.m. at the table next door. Damage

We wanted to try some good fish and chips and this place satisfied us. Beautiful location, very private and welcoming underground rooms. The fish and the offer are excellent. Average prices. We wanted to try some good fish and chips and this place satisfied us. Beautiful location, very private and welcoming underground rooms. The fish and the offerings are excellent. Average prices.

7/21/24. I had an extremely disappointing experience at The Old Star. As a Black customer, I felt unwelcome and disrespected from the moment I walked in. Despite the restaurant being half-empty, I was ignored for several minutes while other patrons were promptly attended to. When I finally spoke with an employee, I was given conflicting information and treated rudely by the staff, including the shift lead who showed blatant bias and unprofessionalism. I strongly encourage fellow Black patrons to consider other dining options where they will be treated with the respect they deserve. This establishment's behavior was unacceptable, and it is clear that there is a significant issue with how they treat customers of color.

Sanday roast un peu moyen, viande trop cuite pain brûlé et couteau qui ne coupe pas la viande. Le personnel pas très accueillant avec les touristes français, les toilettes très très sales surtout celles des hommes. Il faut payer avant de consommer, la commande se fait au bar même pour pouvoir manger.

Avevamo voglia di assaggiare un buon fish and chips e questo locale ci ha accontentati. Bella location, sale sotterranee molto riservate ed accoglienti. Ottimo il pesce e l offerta. Prezzi medi. We wanted to try some good fish and chips and this place satisfied us. Beautiful location, very private and welcoming underground rooms. The fish and the offer are excellent. Average prices.

Great pub near St James Station.

I drink here quite regularly and it’s fine for a post-work beer. But when I brought friends for lunch today it was embarrassing. We collectively paid £50 for 4 meals and portions were small and cold. One meal came with a portion of coleslaw that had clearly been left out for a while (see pic), as it was dry and brown.

Asked whether if could order food and was told only chips and nuts. You have menus for proper pub food but was told no. Poor service and lack of communication, I might as well talk to a brick wall when all I get is one word answers

Lovely traditional pub, but with modern decor, seating over 3 areas/floors. Great location, and because slightly tucked away I thought reasonable prices. Sunday lunch with good cask ale, and very friendly staff.

Great lunch stop while sightseeing in quiet area of Westminster. Solid veggie burgers and GREAT friendly service by the staff.

Really lovely pub, the bar staff were brilliant and it’s in such a lovely location. The drinks themselves are of a wide variety and a good price! I recommend a visit if you’re in the area.

Had a pint of black sheep it was off left it.

Had food here ordered on the app and then asked to go and que for our drinks, poor service. Won't be going back.

Ace was so lovely and made my experience brilliant

So you ask the barmaid what the darkest ale is and was told Greene King IPA......but said barmaid recently served a guest ale to a punter and which was much darker, so top tip don't ask the staff about beer, they have no idea. Large wine, pint and coke over £20....ouch. Ale was slightly on the turn....sediment at bottom. So I head to Wetherspoons afterwards for a better pint and service. London pubs like these trade on heritage only.....not on a beer or service. Shame. Also note have to ask for top up of ale as a large head is not acceptable but barmaid clearly happy to serve under a pint which is against trades description.

Nice place to take a break while visiting the London city centre.