The Star of Bethnal Green is a lively pub at 359 Bethnal Green Road with a deliberately colourful and contemporary East London identity. The venue is relaxed during quieter hours and becomes more energetic as its evening programme of DJs and events gets under way.
Food comes from a resident guest kitchen rather than a token bar snack list. The current collaboration with Peck Peck is built around flavourful chicken, with sides and smaller dishes that work for sharing or for turning a casual drink into a complete meal.
The kitchen format can evolve over time, keeping the food connected to independent London operators and street food ideas. That changing element gives regulars something beyond a fixed pub menu while retaining accessible choices for groups.
Local beer, cocktails and other bar staples accompany the food. A weekly pub quiz, late weekend DJs and a private karaoke room give The Star several distinct personalities, from an informal dinner spot to a busy night out.
Address: 359 Bethnal Green Road, London E2 6LG, England
The Star of Bethnal Green Menu
Buttermilk Fried
Choose your flavour: Naked, Peckalo, Korean BBQ, Hot Honey, Garlic Parmesan.
Wings
Tenders
Thighs
Cauli
Sides & Sauces
Skin-On Fries (Plain / Cajun)
Sweet Potato Fries
House Slaw
Chicken Gravy
Mac ‘N’ Cheese
House Salad
Chimichurri Smashed Potatoes
Burgers & Wraps
Served with any side. Choose a burger or a wrap.
The Classic One
Roasted garlic aioli, shredded iceberg, cheese slices, house dill pickles.
The Peckalo Blue One
Buffalo sauce, blue cheese ranch, shredded iceberg, cheese slices, house dill pickles.
The Hot Honey One
Hot honey, chilli mayo, shredded iceberg, cheese slices, house dill pickles.
The Smokey One
Smoked chipotle aioli, shredded iceberg, turkey bacon, cheese slices, house dill pickles.
The Special One
Chilli mayo, house slaw, shredded iceberg, cheese slices, house dill pickles.
Brunch Menu
All served with fries, salad or slaw. V=Vegetarian VG=Vegan. Please ask your server for details about allergens.
Buttermilk Tenders
Naked/Peckalo/KBBQ/Hot Honey/Garlic Parm (Can be Gluten free or vegan upon request)
Chicken Tender Sub
Soft brioche roll, buttermilk tenders, garlic aioli, pickles
Peckalo Loaded Fries
Skin on fries, fried chicken, melted mozzarella, peckalo sauce, blue cheese ranch, chives, crispy onion
Chicken and Waffle
Buttermilk fried chicken thigh, warm belgian waffle, hot honey, papaya pickles
Cauli Wings (V)
Naked/Peckalo/KBBQ/Hot Honey/Garlic Parm
Draught Beer & Cider
Guest beers on rotation from Two Tribes, Forest Road, Drop Project and more
San Miguel
5.0%
Camden Hells
4.6%
Camden Pale
4.0%
Umbrella Cider
4.5%
Canned & Bottled Beer & Cider
Peroni
4.5%
Camden Hells Lager
4.6%
Camden Pale
4.0%
Corona Extra
4.5%
Sparkling Wine
Prices subject to change.
Ca' del Console Prosecco Extra Dry, Italy
Ca' del Console Prosecco Rosé, Italy
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut, France
Scavi and Ray 0%, Italy
White Wine
Pieno Sud Bianco, Blend of Siciliane Grapes, Sicily
Nina Pinot Grigio, Italy
Vinho Verde, Slightly Sparkling, Portugal
Organic Cataratto, Italy
Red Wine
Pieno Sud Rosso, Blend of Siciliane Grapes, Sicily
Casa de Flores Merlot, Chile
Joie de Vigne Grenache/ Pinot Noir, France
Organic Nero d’Avola, Italy
Cocktails
Margarita
Tequila Ocho mixed with lime and orange liquor. Shaken and served on ice with a salt rim.
Hot Honey Daiquiri
El Dorado 3 year old, lime juice and hot honey. Shaken and strained over ice. Upgrade to the El Dorado 12 years for something extra special.
Negroni
Beefeater Gin mixed with Campari bitters and sweet vermouth. Stirred with ice. Switch it up with Burnt Faith Brandy version!
Old Fashioned
FEW Bourbon stirred with bitters and sugar for the most drinkable whisky ever. Switch it up to make it Scottish with Benromach 10 yr old.
Mocktails / Alcohol Free
Paloma Tequila Free
All the grapefruit fun without the tequila. Grapefruit soft drink made by 3 cents. Served with a spicy and salty rim to the glass, you won’t believe you’re not in Mexico!
Crodino Spritz
A non-alcoholic spritz with a unique bittersweet taste. Crodino is the perfect taste of Italian sunshine.
Trip
Lightly sparkling CBD infused drink, Lemon and Basil flavour.
Shots
Tequila Rose
Easy to drink strawberry – flavoured tequila.
Cazcabel Coffee
Rich, sweet-tasting freshly roasted coffee tequila.
Baby Guinness
Baileys perfectly layered on top of a sweet coffee liqueur.