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The Star Tavern (Fuller Smith & Turner)
| Beer (sort) | Average Score (sort) | No. Samples (sort) |
|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB |  | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - The V'n'O Stout (Fuller's & Friends collaboration with Anspach & Hobday) | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | | 4 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - New English IPA (Fuller's & Friends collaboration with Wiper & True) | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Discovery Blond |  | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Jack Frost | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Red Fox | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Chiswick | | 1 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Firecracker |  | 1 |
| Windsor & Eton - Fee Fi Fo Fum | | 1 |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Southern Star | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Porter | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Bengal Lancer | Not Tried | 0 |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Oliver's Island | Not Tried | 0 |
Visits Details
11 Sep 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Mid evening visit. Found it by chance this time on a wander, as I usually only know the route from Hyde Park Corner station. Enthusiastic and knowledgable young barman was well up on Fuller's & Friends collaborations.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - The V'n'O Stout (Fuller's & Friends collaboration with Anspach & Hobday) | 5.50 | | Wow for being full bodied and rich in flavours |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - New English IPA (Fuller's & Friends collaboration with Wiper & True) | 6.50 | | One wonders if this was how the original IPAs tasted after their long voyage to south Asia |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Oliver's Island | 3.80 | Not Tried |
24 May 2018 (Philip Pirrip)
Late evening visit until 11pm close. Lots of chatter but not much volume being drunk it seemed.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | | Spot on |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | | A little fresh |
| Adnams - Ghost Ship | 4.50 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Oliver's Island | 3.80 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Southern Star | 4.00 | Not Tried |
01 Jun 2017 (Stephen Harris)
Very busy in the early evening. I don’t think I’ve ever seen it as crowded as this on my occasional visits and it certainly gives a different feel to the pub. Hot and noisy.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windsor & Eton - Fee Fi Fo Fum | 4.00 | | A sweetish, brown, traditional Bitter. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Oliver's Island | 3.80 | Not Tried |
08 Jan 2015 (HSB)
15:00 Fifth stop on the Heritage trail. Reasonably busy. The Fullers pub sign hanging on the second floor wall must be the highest placed in the country.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Jack Frost | 4.50 | | Has blackberries in the recipe. I think this must be new as I don't remember fruit being in the beer year's ago. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Chiswick | 3.50 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Bengal Lancer | 5.00 | Not Tried |
27 Nov 2014 (Stephen Harris)
Early evening and comfortably busy. Good to sink into a comfy armchair after a day in the office.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Firecracker | 4.80 | | Not a hint of the smokiness I was hoping for when I ordered it. In fact it is a dark brown, sweetish, malty beer – reminiscent in fact of the Gales Brewery beers it pretends to be. Great condition here, but not really my thing. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's HSB | 4.80 | Not Tried |
26 Jul 2013 (Philip Pirrip)
Evening 2230 hrs. Peace and tranquility ruined by off duty member of staff sitting at the bar making long portable telephone conversation.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | | You'll probably never find a Pride in better condition |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | 3.60 | Not Tried |
24 Mar 2013 (Stephen Harris)
Sunday lunchtime visit and the pub is fairly quiet with a few tables taken for lunch and a few newspaper readers in the comfy chairs – posh papers around here, obviously. A bit nippy outside, but the fire is on.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | | About as good as Pride gets, with biscuit malt to the fore and a bit of a bite. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - ESB | 5.50 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Gale's Seafarers Ale | 3.60 | Not Tried |
12 Jun 2012 (Magnus Greel)
Late evening and last call on our pub crawl today. Front bar busy however plenty of seats and tables free in the back.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | |
23 Jan 2012 (MattY1)
Lunchtime visit fairly busy with many eating lunch.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Discovery Blond | 3.90 | | Good session bitter but served far to cold!! |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Pride | 4.10 | Not Tried | |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - London Porter | 5.40 | Not Tried |
15 Oct 2009 (Martin the Mildman)
Very busy, almost a "full house" on a Thursday evening.
| Beer | ABV | Score | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Red Fox | 4.30 | | Floral aroma then fruity and bicuity malt taste. My score 15/20. |
| Fuller's (part of Asahi Europe) - Chiswick | 3.50 | | Not as distinctive as it was but still a good quaffing beer, on the malty side. My score 15/20. |
About The Star Tavern
Summary of Beer Scores
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The pub is found in Belgravia, Central London, SW1X 8HT.
In Belgrave Mews West a mews Grade II listed pub that has been in every edition of the CAMRA Good Beer Guide (since the first in 1974). A good range of Fuller's beers are available including seasonals. Eclectic mix of customers from diplomats and well heeled locals to tourists and students. 5 handpumps on the bar counter on the ground floor. The pub has a legendary history of famous trysts and meetings including Great Train Robbers and celebrities. West London CAMRA branch Pub of the Year 2017. CAMRA discount for card carrying members.
We have visited this pub 10 times, seen 17 different beers and tried 10 of them.
Postcode: SW1X 8HT