{"id":132167,"date":"2026-02-18T00:06:30","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T06:06:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=132167"},"modified":"2026-02-17T16:09:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T22:09:29","slug":"the-story-of-the-star-tavern-in-belgravia-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/?p=132167","title":{"rendered":"The Story Of\u2026  The Star Tavern in Belgravia, London"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1545664804358300\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display: block; text-align: center;\" data-ad-layout=\"in-article\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1545664804358300\" data-ad-slot=\"8616314829\"><\/ins><br \/>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-132168\" src=\"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Star-Tavern-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Star-Tavern-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Star-Tavern-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Star-Tavern-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Star-Tavern-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ringsidereport.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Star-Tavern.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Exclusive Interview by Karen Beishuizen<br \/>\nPhotos courtesy of The Star Tavern <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Star Tavern is a pub in Belgravia, London. It dates back to 1848. The Great Train Robbery gang met at the pub to plan their heist in 1963. John Profumo and Christine Keeler are rumored to have used the pub as their secret hangout. Even Princess Margaret visited The Star Tavern. Best dished on the menu are beef &amp; ale pie, Fish and Chips, and Sunday Roast. Wash it down with a Fuller\u2019s ESB or a London Pride and you are in heaven. So if you are in London looking for fantastic food, great beer and a cosy atmosphere, go visit The Star Tavern! <!--more--><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>KB: Describe to the RSR readers when and by who The Star Tavern was founded?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Star Tavern dates back to 1848 when a licence application in the Morning Advertiser described it serving \u201cworkmen and servants of the nobility and gentry.\u201d It was built in the early-to-mid 19th century and has stood in Belgrave Mews ever since.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s no single founder\u2019s name commonly credited \u2014 pubs of that era were typically established by local licensees rather than a famous individual \u2014 but it became a staple of the Fuller\u2019s pub estate over time.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>KB: A fun fact about the pub not many people know?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>A famous bit of local lore claims that the Great Train Robbery gang met here in small groups to plan the 1963 heist. Bruce Reynolds, Buster Edwards and others reportedly used the pub to discuss details before the robbery.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>KB: What drink is a favorite and people must try?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Star Tavern is celebrated for its cask-conditioned ales \u2014 in particular:<\/p>\n<p>Fuller\u2019s ESB and London Pride, both regulars on the bar that represent classic British ales.<\/p>\n<p>It has also been listed in every edition of CAMRA\u2019s Good Beer Guide \u2014 one of only a handful of pubs with this achievement.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>KB: What dish on the menu is a favourite and must-try?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>The menu includes beloved British pub classics. Highlights include:<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Beef &amp; Ale Pie \u2014 rich, hearty and quintessentially British.<br \/>\nFish &amp; Chips \u2014 crispy battered fish with chips and tartare sauce.<br \/>\nSunday Roast \u2014 seasonal veggies, Yorkshire pudding and gravy (Sundays only).<br \/>\nThese dishes are consistently praised by guests for quality and comfort-food satisfaction.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>KB: Which famous people have visited the pub?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Over the years, a colourful mix of high-profile figures has been associated with the Star Tavern (much of it from local memory and CAMRA archives):<\/p>\n<p>Diana Dors (actress)<\/p>\n<p>Peter O\u2019Toole (actor)<\/p>\n<p>Princess Margaret (royalty)<\/p>\n<p>Elizabeth Taylor and Bing Crosby (in some accounts)<\/p>\n<p>John Profumo and Christine Keeler \u2014 the pub was said to be a discreet haunt during their affair scandal.<\/p>\n<p>(These stories mix documented visits with well-circulated local lore.)<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>KB: In which series or movies did the pub appear?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The Star Tavern isn\u2019t widely known as a filming location in major films\/TV series, and there are no prominent listings in major film location databases.<\/p>\n<p>However, it has been included in Belgravia pub crawl guides and local \u201cEvening Crawl\u201d features (CAMRA associate events).<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>KB: Describe to the RSR readers what they can expect on a visit to The Star Tavern?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>When you walk in you\u2019d notice:<\/p>\n<p>Cozy wood-paneled interiors, preserved through years of history.<\/p>\n<p>A wooden servery and mirrored Victorian bar back, keeping the feel of a classic London boozer.<\/p>\n<p>A real fire in winter, creating a warm atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p>Multiple seating nooks and rooms, perfect for enjoying conversation and different ales.<\/p>\n<p>Small details like period features and even traditional Thomas Crapper wash basins add to the charm. It feels like stepping into a piece of London\u2019s pub history rather than a modern gastropub.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>KB: Why should people visit The Star Tavern?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>People go to The Star Tavern for a mix of:<\/p>\n<p>Authentic historic atmosphere \u2014 one of the few traditional pubs left in central London.<\/p>\n<p>Excellent real ale \u2014 especially if you care about cask-conditioned beers.<\/p>\n<p>Classic British food \u2014 proper pub classics done well.<\/p>\n<p>Stories and character \u2014 from gangster lore to celebrity tales.<\/p>\n<p>A cozy, welcoming vibe that locals and visitors alike love.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Check out The Star Tavern\u2019s website: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.star-tavern-belgravia.co.uk\/\">HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #808000;\"><a style=\"color: #808000;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.authorhouse.com\/en\/bookstore\/bookdetails\/232300-BOXING-INTERVIEWS-OF-A-LIFETIME\">Click Here to Order Boxing Interviews Of A Lifetime By &#8220;Bad&#8221; 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