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Soho's Star Café has been going strong since 1933, supplying its loyal, local clientele with the whole range of greasy spoon / traditional English breakfast options, some hearty lunch specials (liver, bacon & mash, steak & Guinness pie, meatball sandwiches) and hot, cold and alcoholic beverages throughout the day in a superbly nostalgic setting. Owner Mario, who has worked there all his life after taking over from his father Pop, is always on hand with his infectious smile, charming demeanour and steady supply of one-liners. The décor is special: the tile floors, red and white checked tablecloths, vintage advertising boards (for Lyons tea, Colman's mustard, Hudson's soap etc), old clocks and kitsch paraphernalia give the place a cherished, traditional feel.
The menus promise that the place is "more than just a café", which is clearly the case (film crews shoot here regularly, such is The Star's undeniable cachet). Yet it is more than a tasty meal combined with a trip down memory lane, too, as when day trade ceases at 4pm, it undergoes a complete (not to mention unlikely) transformation and becomes The Star At Night, a relaxed, mixed gay bar open five nights a week until midnight. The Star Café is one of Soho's institutions, a timeless place that has stood the test of time and without which London would be all the poorer. It claims that "after 70+ years maybe, jusy maybe, we're doing something right" - and we'd wholeheartedly agree.
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10 Carlisle Street, W1D | 1 minute from Star Cafe
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London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel
50 Berners Street, W1T | 4 minutes from Star Cafe
Slick design, statement furniture and modern fittings, this is what you get from the Schrager-Starck design partnership. From the funky lobby and the bar (very busy ... More
London > Hotels > Luxury Chain Hotel from £155 28% off
19 - 21 Great Marlborough Street, W1F | 4 minutes from Star Cafe
A swimming pool, spa, fitness room and a range of meeting rooms have been sympathetically accommodated within this historic 5-star Soho hotel. A Grade II listed ... More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
26 Noel Street, Soho, London W1F | 1 minute from Star Cafe
Hoping to do for melted cheese sandwiches what Bubbledogs and Meatliquor have done for burgers and hot dogs, Melt Room focuses on just one thing. Using ... More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
No.193 Wardour Street, W1F | 1 minute from Star Cafe
One of the three branches of this small chain, TAP Coffee No.193 follows the same formula as the others, focusing on proper ... More
London > Restaurants > Cafes and Delis
33 D'Arblay Street, Soho, London W1F | 1 minute from Star Cafe
This relaxed Soho pitstop isn't named after the 80s film, it just does exactly what it says on the tin, serving a selection of eats to ... More
London > Restaurants > Brasseries
5 Dean Street, Soho, London W1D | 1 minute from Star Cafe
Pierre Victoire - a byword for an affordable but tasty meal. This Dean Street branch of the ever-expanding chain is probably the best, thanks to a ... More
London > Restaurants > Afternoon Tea
187 Wardour Street, Soho, London W1F | 1 minute from Star Cafe
The long-standing British tradition of afternoon tea has been given a radical makeover by American restaurant BRGR.CO, with burgers and doughnuts replacing cucumber sandwiches and cream ... More
London > Restaurants > British restaurants
187b Wardour Street, Soho, London W1F | 1 minute from Star Cafe
Bucking London's no-bookings trend, Old Tom & English is a reservations-only restaurant from co-owners of The Arts Theatre Club, Costas and Maria Constantinou. Hidden beneath Wardour ... More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 1st January 2015 to 5th April 2020
Star Cafe, Shaftesbury Avenue, W1D | 6 minutes from Star Cafe
Michael Jackson's untimely death may have propelled this musical into orbit; Thriller - Live became a tribute show overnight with the obvious decision that the show ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 15th June to 12th October 2019
Star Cafe, West Street, WC2H | 6 minutes from Star Cafe
The late Sue Townsend's best-selling comedy novel about a misunderstood, hapless teenager experiencing teen angst becomes a musical. Set in 1980s Leicester, this critically acclaimed stage ...More
London > Events > Theatre Dates: 16th May to 10th August 2019
Star Cafe, Charing Cross Road, WC2H | 8 minutes from Star Cafe
Hollywood star and multiple Tony Award winner Matthew Broderick makes his West End debut at Wyndham's Theatre opposite Elizabeth McGovern from Downton Abbey. The star of ...More
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1 Soho Square, Soho, London W1D | 1 minute from Star Cafe
Popular lunchtime spot in the heart of London's media industry, Soho Square is located at the centre of Soho and provides a ... More
London > Entertainment > Theatres
21 Dean Street, Soho, London W1D | 2 minutes from Star Cafe
The Soho Theatre Company was formed in 1969 by Verity Bargate and Fred Proud, but it didn't have a permanent home until 2000, when its current ... More
London > Entertainment > Comedy Clubs
25 Rathbone Place, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 3 minutes from Star Cafe
Stop at The Wheatsheaf on Rathbone Place and you'll be having a pint where people like George Orwell, Anthony Burgess and Dylan Thomas have stopped and ... More
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London > Attractions > Art Galleries
147 Wardour Street, W1F | 1 minute from Star Cafe
Founded in 2013 by two young artists, Unit London was born from a desire to break down the barriers of elitism and ... More
London > Attractions > Historic Buildings
1 Greek Street, Soho, London W1D | 3 minutes from Star Cafe
Grand Georgian house built in 1746 and used as 'House of Charity' since 1846. The House of St Barnabas at No 1 Greek Street, available for ... More
London > Attractions > Art Galleries
20 Hanway Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 3 minutes from Star Cafe
This Soho gallery is owned by John Marchant, friend and supporter of Antony Hegarty - of Antony and the Johnsons fame. It was here that the ... More
London > Education > Cookery Courses
15B Little Portland Street, Fitzrovia, London W1W | 7 minutes from Star Cafe
Awarded The Best City Cookery School 2013, the Cookery School at Little Portland Street has been teaching people to make simple, honest food for more than ... More
London > Education > English Language Courses
10 Coptic Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1A | 7 minutes from Star Cafe
English [Out There!] takes a very hands-on approach to learning English. The course places an emphasis on using what you have learned. Students are taken out ... More
London > Education > Adult Education
18-22 Chenies Street, WC1E | 8 minutes from Star Cafe
One of three RADA sites across London, this Chenies Street building contains rehearsal rooms, the finance department, RADA Enterprises, the RADA Marketing department, ... More
London > Leisure > Health and Beauty
The Sanderson, 50 Berners Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 4 minutes from Star Cafe
Walking into the clean white space that is the Agua Spa at The Sanderson is instantly calming, relaxing and heavenly. There are 14 private treatment rooms, ... More
London > Leisure >
25-33 Berners Street, W1T | 4 minutes from Star Cafe
Drop in and pay-as-you-go, Frame offers flexibility and fun workouts, from sweat drenched cardio to mindful meditation. Doing the gym differently, Frame puts you through ... More
London > Leisure > Parks and Gardens
21 Stacey Street, Covent Garden, London WC2H | 5 minutes from Star Cafe
In the shadow of both Centrepoint and St Giles-in-the-Fields Church, hidden from most tourists and residents alike, lies this beautiful West End garden. Originally a car ... More
London > Restaurants > Gastropub
77a Wells Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 3 minutes from Star Cafe
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London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
201-203 Wardour Street, W1F | 1 minute from Star Cafe
Paper, the notorious nineties nightclub and scene of celebrity sightings - Keira Knightley, Lindsay Lohan, Helena Christensen and Beyonce were among its A-list fans - is ... More
London > Nightlife > Nightclubs
100 Oxford Street, Fitzrovia, London W1D | 1 minute from Star Cafe
Founded in 1942, The 100 Club has made a name for itself by hosting innovative bands and has always been the vanguard of cutting edge music. ... More
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London > Business > Venue Hire
68 Dean Street, Soho, London W1D | 3 minutes from Star Cafe
This stylish private house in Soho is suitable for photo shoots, meetings, press events, filming and for a limited range of social events such as dinners ... More
London > Business > Venue Hire
50 Berners Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 4 minutes from Star Cafe
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London > Business > Venue Hire
30 Rathbone Street, Fitzrovia, London W1T | 4 minutes from Star Cafe
Centrally located in Fitzrovia, it's a short walk from The Rathbone to Oxford Street, Soho and London's theatre district. With high speed wireless broadband available in ... More
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