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Star of the East (Stonegate Pub Co)

Beer (sort)Average Score (sort)No. Samples (sort)
BritHop (originally cuckoo or contract brewed at Franklins) - Marblehead Indie Pale AleExcellent1
East London (ELB) - CowcatcherGood1
East London (ELB) - Foundation BitterExcellent1
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London PrideNot Tried0
Rebellion - IPA (was 3.7%)Not Tried0
Picture 1. Star of the East, Poplar, Greater London
Picture 2. Star of the East, Poplar, Greater London
Picture 3. Star of the East, Poplar, Greater London
Michael Croxford

Visits Details

27 May 2023 (Wittenden)
Cool on the hottest afternoon so far.The intriguingly fin de siecle interior was deserted in favour of the more grungy yard out back.Liked this pub.
BeerABVScoreNotes
East London (ELB) - Foundation Bitter4.20ExcellentStalwart malty,marmaladey Best Bitter.Moreish.
East London (ELB) - Cowcatcher4.80GoodSoft feeling APA.
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
13 Mar 2019 (Stephen Harris)
Late afternoon with a light trade. Lots of staff, frequently checking whether I was OK and might wish to order food. The pub has moved significantly upmarket.
BeerABVScoreNotes
BritHop (originally cuckoo or contract brewed at Franklins) - Marblehead Indie Pale Ale5.50ExcellentStrong, with very fruity hops.
Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride4.10Not Tried
Rebellion - IPA (was 3.7%)3.40Not Tried
East London (ELB) - Cowcatcher4.80Not Tried
03 Dec 2015 (HSB)
13:10 A quick half of Guinness whilst we enjoyed the interior. Four other customers.
BeerABVScoreNotes

About the Star of the East

Summary of Beer Scores

 Total
Exceptional-
Excellent2
Good1
Acceptable-
Poor-

Website.

The pub is found in Poplar, Greater London, E14 7HG.

A most unusual pub in Commercial Road. Ornate frontage marble columns. A Grade II listed building that was formerly a convent and the unusual interior retains features from that time. The pub consists of one basic large room but the striking feature is the frieze of panels depicting various coats of arms with a plaster head of former monarchs at the apex of each panel. Pub reopened in March 2019 after substantial internal refurbishment and loss of much historic detail. There are four handpumps on the bar. Now operated by the Old Spot Pub Co.

We have visited this pub 3 times, seen 5 different beers and tried 3 of them.

Map location

Postcode: E14 7HG