30/11/22 - St Austell Tribute plus New River Twin Spring. It is possible that (for example) the Pride may be alternated with St Austell TRibute, Doom Bar or Sharp's Atlantic.
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, which can be covered and heated and has TV, is on three levels.
The interior has only a few original features left: there are two marble fire surrounds. It is a football and TV sports-orientated locals' bar: there is 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). Extended to 22.00 on match nights. Bus: C11, 13, 82, 113, 187, 268.
Please note the food hours cannot be guaranted - all we know is that "the kithcen 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.
North Star Tavern, london