North Star, London

With the closure of the nearby Swiss Cottage this is now the last pub standing in the area. From the Ham & High, "Like Ye Olde Swiss Cottage the pub was used as a coaching inn. Moves are underway to try to get its historic neighbour listed as an asset of community value, giving people in the area a stake in its future should it come on the market. The North Star is a striking building and might be an equally big loss if it were to close - perhaps even a greater one as it is now the last pub standing." For full article go to

https://www.hamhigh.co.uk/news/24924769.north-star-finchley-road-last-pub-swiss-cottage/

The pub was purpose built in 1850, shortly after the Finchley Road was driven through. The style is high Victorian, with a wrought iron balcony across the frontage. The Jubilee line is 3 feet below the cellar floor. The building is on a steep slope, so drinking spaces are at a different heights, and the large patio at the back can be covered and heated and is on three levels.

The interior has only a few original features left: there are two marble fire surrounds and a darts board in the back corner. Food includes bar snacks and daily specials, popular with local workers coming in for lunch. Food served: 12.00 - 20.00 except Fri (closes at 15.00). C11, 13, 82, 113, 187, 268.

Please note the food hours cannot be guaranted - all we know is that "the kitchen does close early on a Sunday".