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Star Of The East, E14

805 Commercial Road
E14
E14 7HG

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Limehouse, Westferry

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Bucking Fastard left this review about Star Of The East

Clearly an old building but it's been knocked about inside with just a few features remaining,and none of the original layout.The exterior windows are just too modern but on the right wall an interesting frieze remains high up,below which are refectory tables and then some high tables.The bar to the left at least has a carved wooden frontage while the midships staircase is original and leads to a first floor overflow lounge and the loos,all cubicles marked seperately for men and women,a good solution for the trans community.
Back on the wooden floored ground floor there is an unused small glazed tiled fireplace with two chesterfields before a seperate modest sized room for diners then access to a large beer patio with a table tennis table at the far end.The A frame outside advertises craft beers.There is flatscreen for Sky Sports but this was off on my trip.
There are a few handpumps,some partially hidden but on enquiring if the TT Landlord was operational ,I received a decent pint (NBSS 3.5) a surprise for the area.The other pumps were unclipped.The indie beer selection was in fact limited ,the best bet seemingly Five Points XPA but the keg taps were dominated by multinational crap.The food was popular and the crowd a wide mix of age groups although one punter did drive his council go cart inside the pub then wandered off to chat and smoke in the beer patio.
With more real ale this pub could work well for discerning drinkers,even a more thoughful choice of indie beers might work but this pub feels unfocussed,it could be so much better.

On 7^th September 2025 - rating: 6
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. Wittenden left this review about Star Of The East

Imposing Nineteenth century pub on the Commercial Road, with a fin de siecle atmosphere.On our late May mid Saturday afternoon visit the rambling interior was deserted, with the trade gathered in the grungy yard outback.
Back inside,three handpumps offered a couple of beers from East London Brewing, together with the inevitable london Pride. Of the ELB beers, both in good condition,I was most impressed with Foundation, a modern take on the stalwart best bitter.I was amused to note that drinkers of Cowcatcher APA were served with the hipster's favourite dimple jug.
I enjoyed this pub, but it's a bit out of my way.

On 10^th June 2023 - no rating submitted
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Rex Rattus left this review about Star Of The East

This pub is comprehensibly described by the previous reviewer, and it's unchanged since his visit earlier in the year.

The ales on were Fuller's London Pride and Oliver's Island, plus Rebellion IPA. I went for the Rebellion which was indrinkable, but graciously replaced with Oliver's Island, with the barman letting me know that he wouldn't be charging me the extra 25p more that the Oliver's Island cost. To be honest, on all the occasions where I've had to return a drink, it's never been suggested that I should pay any extra for the replacement. They reversed the Rebellion clip, which doesn't always happen. I didn't see a menu, but as there was cutlery in a trug on the tables they obviously do food. In fact I was there on Saturday evening when it was very busy, and people were waiting for tables, presumably to have something to eat. They also provide table service for food and drinks, so it's obviously not your typical local, and definitely much more upmarket that when Alan Winfield visited a few years ago.

If I lived locally I would probably use this one occasionally, but definitely not on Saturday evening.

On 11^th November 2019 - rating: 5
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