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North Star, London


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104 Finchley Road, South Hampstead, London, NW3 5JJ (View on Google Map)
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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".

Historic Interest

Local Camden listing:- Prominent mid 19th century public house on corner of Finchley Road and College Crescent. Robust and elaborately decorated appearance, and its corner location results in a significant contribution to the townscape due to its high visibility and striking appearance. 3 storeys, in red brick with copious stucco decoration, including rusticated elevation at ground floor, pedimented window architraves, parapet cornice. Finchley road elevation has a full length balcony with ornate railings and richly decorated brackets; the entrance bay is lower but similarly ornamented. The parapet has a star motif repeated along its length.

Information for this venue is provided by the North London Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
North Star Tavern
Local Authority
Camden
Last updated
17/04/2025
Last surveyed
16/04/2025
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Max Barney Pub Company
Pub ID
NLD/6075
Asset of Community Value
Tuesday
Noon - 11:30pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:30pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:30pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
Monday
Noon - 11:30pm
Tuesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 10:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 10:00pm
Friday
Noon - 10:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 10:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:00pm
Monday
Noon - 10:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 1 regular beer.

Regular and recently seen
Sussex Best Bitter - Harvey's
Harvey's - Sussex Best Bitter

Session Bitter

ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No

This beer is served regularly. Spotted once

Changing

Changing beers typically include: New River (varies)

Source: National


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Facilities
Lunchtime Meals Lunchtime Meals
See text- very often deals are available
Evening Meals Evening Meals
See text- very often deals are available
Live Music Live Music
Camden Cabaret Show Sat mights - see their F/book page for booking details
Garden Garden
Games Games
Darts. There are also three dartboards in the upstairs room.
Smoking Smoking
Features
Real Ale Real Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
Nearby Station (900m)
West Hampstead
Close to London Underground/Overground/DLR (200m)
Finchley Road

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