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#765 of 2,053 Pub in London
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£5 - £30
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Bar, British, Pub
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Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Had a negative experience with a pub. Visited on 9th of November around 5.30 pm. Tall man who first approached me was very rude and unprofessional in customer service. Was wearing dark red t-shirt and blue jeans. After I just didn't feel to stay over...at all. Pub is empty and it's Thursday night... interesting...anyway had short conversation with a menager on duty not sure his name was Dave or David. He seems wasn't bothered what happened. Also I feel he was just useless. Don't think it's a good sign for a menager who is on duty. Left very upset and disappointed whith shaking inside.. Hopefully it's will go to general menager who could contact me. So I can explain everything in detais..More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 2 October 2023

Popped past as I usually visit here with friends. Stopped to watch some rugby and have a drink. Went to the bar, ordered. The lady that served me pressed on the card machine the tip button without asking and I was charged for a service...fee when I went to the bar and ordered my own drink. Quite sly practice as I didn't challenge it and she just acted as if it was a button she had to press for the machine to connect. (Obviously, I've been here before and other staff let me decide whether I tip or not). Just wanted others to be aware and I am happy to pass on the day/time so management can see who was working that day to address this.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 10 September 2023 via mobile

We went has a family of 9 from birth to 83 the pub has a good atmosphere has you walk in. And the decor is very nice. There is a lovely large garden area and a nice upstairs area. And I’d say a meeting room...Got a nice welcome and showed to a table the staff member took drinks orders asked if ready to order food the food was very nice we all had roast but different meats everyone said it was lovely We had more drinks and desert we had a great time highly recommend And look forward to returningMore

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 10 September 2023

The Sunday roast was 5* Beautiful was very welcoming lovely atmosphere staff assertive polite and friendly diffantely be back !!

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 18 July 2023

Met a couple of friends here for some food recently. We ordered a few of the smaller plates, the asparagus wasn’t good especially for the price, chicken better. There were no pizzas available from the menu at all. There seems to have recently been a...change of manager and service has taken a turn for the worse. A main course that a friend ordered took ages to arrive and staff didn’t seem to care or apologise. It’s a big pub and times are tough but customers need to feel they are receiving value for money with food, drinks and service.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 17 July 2023

Such a shame that the manager has changed at this pub, which is our local, and used to be a regular haunt. We went for dinner on a Thursday night and it took half the food 45mins to arrive. Then, when we complained that the...order was wrong and incomplete, they told us they would have to charge us for the calamari we had ordered even though it was wrong, because we had eaten it. Not only had we not ordered calamari, it never even arrived, so we hadn't eaten it at all. We were told the missing part of our food would be rushed through. 30mins later it arrived when my friend had finished all of his meal. No apology with a hint of genuine feeling was made. After a week and a half I went back in, thinking that perhaps things may have improved once the new manager had time to settle in. After walking in at 9.50pm I was told that they'd called last orders and weren't prepared to serve me, despite them apparently serving until 10pm on a Monday. For some reason I thought calling last orders still gave you a window to order a drink. Silly me. Again, the staff attitude left a lot to be desired. Won't be going again.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 16 July 2023

Thought I’d try the Same bday Roast here. I have to say this is the best Sunday Roast I have had since I arrived in the UK in April. Delicious, succulent and a very nice red to accompany it. VERY highly recommended.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 20 December 2022 via mobile

Been walking past this place for years and today was the day I wandered in. Cosy warm welcome, Christmas lights , candles on tables , staff friendly . I just wonder why I haven’t come here before ?!? Ordered the buffalo chicken burger with blue...cheese, AMAZING. Staff were very attentive give and kept checking if everything was ok, I highly recommend this place for people who live locally and haven’t been in before or tourist who wonder off Narrow street or canal walks. Next time I will come for Sunday lunch, that is a promise !More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 27 November 2022 via mobile

3.5. Above average food, and I love what they have done to the place… chaotic service however. Taking glasses, not asking if we want a refill. Unclear if we should go to the bar or not. Had to track somebody down to ask for menus....I like the place in spite of these things - so close to being a 4.5 fab place, just not quite. Previous times have been better so perhaps just a blip.More

Date of visit: November 2022
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Reviewed 12 July 2022 via mobile

Having a had few very good after work meet ups at the Star thought I'd give it a go as a venue for my birthday party. I cannot thank Sam and her colleagues enough for making it such an enjoyable and memorable occasion. She helped...me every step of the way. From the suggestion of booking their private garden bar for the 1st part then the upstairs lounge for the music and dancing to the best way to order food for my 60+ guests - I strongly recommended buying 10 of their pizzas at a time. The sharing platters were superb. The whole pachage was exceptionally good value All of the staff are great and really went out of their way to make the whole event run smoothly. If I could give them more than 5* I most certainly would!More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 2 June 2022 via mobile

Popped in on spur of moment for Sunday lunch. Great pub, very friendly staff, good food and a decent range of beers and ciders. Wasn’t that busy - deserves to be busier. Well worth a visit…

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 13 April 2022 via mobile

Proper part of London in Limehouse area is this great pub (dare I say gastro style). Great decor, atmosphere and food. Small menu but prefer that when the choices are good. Good drink choices, staff are friendly (and busy) and great value for money

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed 29 November 2021 via mobile

Didn’t realise this local gem was on our doorstep. Came for a Sunday roast and some drinks, was not disappointed. Great value and really good quality food/cooling. The extra Cauliflower cheese was comically small, however meal was still fantastic overall. Great atmosphere and also the...staff were superb, definitely coming back. Thanks!More

Date of visit: November 2021
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Reviewed 19 October 2021

Friend and I booked dinner with her teenage daughter and I have to give them the credit for finding this place. Good find! A really good menu, clean place, welcoming, a table reserved for us and really nice drinks. You can get anything here pretty...much to drink. So the real ale drinkers and spirits crowd will be happy. But the food is the secret. A great range. See their menu if you don't believe me. It arrived quickly, piping hot and very well presented. Oh and delicious too. We had a really good waiter and waitress taking good care of all the tables on the night we visited. Recommended and the interior is quite quirky decorated and plenty to see inside.More

Date of visit: October 2021
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Reviewed 19 August 2021

Worth shouting about all of the staff here - on a quieter Monday everyone was so high spirited and treated my parents & I very well. The place is spotlessly clean and we'd wished we'd come here for lunch rather than a nearby pricey rival....Will be coming back asap. Great outdoor space for the sunnier days. 10/10More

Date of visit: August 2021
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SamanthaB, General Manager at Star of the East, responded to this reviewResponded 4 September 2021

Hi there I remember you & your lovely parents visiting us. It was a pleasure to meet you all & I hope you come by & see us again. Thank you so much for the lovely review, it honestly means the world. Kindest regards Sam

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  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4