It's everything a local pub should be

CAMRA ‘Pub of the year’ 2024

A warm and welcoming independent, community pub in the heart of Leytonstone.

CAMRA -2023

CAMRA awards for North Star Leytonstone: Community Pub of the Year 2018 and Pub of the Year 2019.
Two circular badges featuring the CAMRA logo. The left badge says "Community Pub of the Year 2022, North Star - Leytonstone." The right badge says "Pub of the Year 2024, North Star - Leytonstone."
Golden deity figurine holding a glass among other glassware, placed on a shelf.
Group of people enjoying drinks at an outdoor table, including beer, wine, and cocktails.
Three people clinking glasses of beer over a table with pizzas.
A bowl of Thai red curry with vegetables and tofu, garnished with basil, is on a wooden table next to a glass of white wine and a pint of beer, with a plate of stir-fried dish in the background.
Wooden statue of a woman with hands in a prayer position, dressed in traditional attire, inside a room with soft lighting.
Top view of a glass filled with frothy beer.
A bar counter with beer taps, including labels for Harveys Brewery, Citrus Pale, Solar Wave, and others. The backdrop features shelves with glasses and snacks hanging above.
Plate of shrimp pad Thai garnished with lime, cilantro, and peanuts, surrounded by iced drinks, sauce, and additional dishes on a wooden table.
Wall with framed pictures and drawings in various styles hanging above a blue upholstered bench. A wooden table with a chair is in the foreground, with a bottle holding flowers on the table. A decorative wall sconce is also visible.
Gourmet pizza with prosciutto, arugula, and parmesan topped on a checkered serving platter, alongside a dipping sauce.
A wooden surface with a humorous sign reading: 'Doing a good job here is like wetting your pants in a dark suit. You get a warm feeling but no one else notices.' Blurred bottles and a corkscrew are visible in the foreground.
Interior of a vintage-style café with blue and black decor, featuring framed photos on the walls, several tables and chairs, and flower decorations on each table. Large windows allow natural light, and the ceiling has exposed light bulbs.
People sitting at a wooden picnic table outdoors, smiling and clinking wine glasses.
Interior of a bar with wooden stools, framed pictures on teal walls, and natural light from an open door.
A glass bottle with dried flowers on a dark wooden surface, set against a light blue textured wall and a mirror with partial text.
Interior of a pub with dartboard, framed pictures of horses, wooden chairs, a wooden table with flowers, and a pink orchid on a counter.
Large brown fluffy dog sitting beside people at outdoor cafe tables.
Interior of a cafe with a large window overlooking a garden and house. There are tables with chairs and potted flowers on the tables.
Plate of vegetable spring rolls with dipping sauce and decorative garnishes, surrounded by assorted dishes including fries and a beverage.
A pint of beer on a wooden table with a menu in the background and a small bouquet of flowers nearby.
Man playing darts indoors, adjusting darts on a dartboard, wearing a navy shirt.
Person using chopsticks to dip dumpling in soy sauce, with arranged vegetables and flowers on a plate.
Outdoor seating at The North Star pub with patrons sitting at tables, dogs present, and a view of nearby buildings and greenery.
A white dog in a red harness near a table with a colorful surface. A hand is holding a glass of beer, and there is an empty glass and a glass with a straw and lemon slice on the table.
People standing at a bar counter in a pub, with a bartender serving drinks. The interior features wooden floors and chalkboard-style designs above the bar. Some patrons are seated, while others are in line at the counter.
Person filling a pint glass with beer from a tap at a bar.
People sitting at picnic tables under a large canopy in an outdoor setting.
Two pints of beer on a bar counter next to a payment terminal.

I love visiting the North Star. It's everything a local pub should be, great crowd, good choice of beers and other drinks, and a brilliant choice of food.

Andy Loughran - Google Review

Thai red curry in a bowl with basil garnish, served with white wine, beer, and a side dish of stir-fried meat and vegetables on a wooden table.
A plate with a sliced Scotch egg, garnished with herbs and served alongside a small dish of dipping sauce and vegetable garnishes.
Plate of shumai dumplings with soy sauce, garnished with vegetables, on a wooden table with a glass of beer and a bowl of food.
Thai cuisine featuring shrimp pad Thai with lime, peanuts, and garnishes, surrounded by drinks and additional dishes on a wooden table.
Close-up of chicken satay skewers with peanut sauce, crispy eggs, french fries, and a frothy beer on a table.
Thai red curry with beef in a white bowl, accompanied by a dish of pad Thai, yellow curry soup, a glass of white wine, and a glass of beer on a wooden table.
A plate of spring rolls with dipping sauce, garnished with carrot and cabbage salad, surrounded by various dishes and drinks on a table.
Asian dumplings on a white plate with garnish, served with dipping sauces.
Close-up of a person using chopsticks to pick up a dumpling, with other dumplings and a dipping sauce on a plate, garnished with a carved carrot flower and cabbage.
Thai red curry with basil leaves, served with white rice and spring rolls on a wooden table.

Lovely pub, great atmosphere, friendly staff. Amazing Thai food, the best I've ever had, would recommend.

Michelle - Google Review

A pizza with red bell peppers, broccoli, and melted cheese, on a checkered board next to a person's hand.
Wood-fired pizza with prosciutto, arugula, and Parmesan cheese in a pizza box.
Three people holding beer glasses for a toast over pizzas on a table.
Close-up of a pepperoni pizza with mozzarella cheese, tomato sauce, and garnished with herbs.
Logo of Papi's Munchies featuring a cartoon pizza slice with arms and legs, wearing a chef's hat and holding pizza dough. The text reads "Papi's Munchies" with "Sourdough Pizza" beneath in a red font. Established in 2020.

Honestly? This has to be the best pizza I have ever had! … you can just tell by the quality of their ingredients and the LOVE they put into it. Simply amazing, I wish I could have their pizza every day.

Top Table - 2023

People socializing outside a pub named North Star on a sunny day, with a mix of men, women, and a dog. Some people hold drinks, and there are trees and buildings in the background.
People sitting outside a pub on a cobblestone patio, one man in the foreground drinking beer, others gathered around a table in the background.
Interior of a cafe with a large window, booths, tables, and chairs. Outside view through the window shows a residential street with greenery and a car. Flowers are arranged on the tables.
Colorful deity figurine holding a jug among glassware on a shelf
A cozy interior with blue upholstered seating, a dark wooden table, and a chair. The wall has multiple framed artworks, including paintings and photographs, displayed in a grid pattern. There is a decorative wall sconce and a bottle with flowers on t
Bar counter with various beer taps and snacks on display.
People seated at picnic tables in an outdoor garden under a large canopy.
Interior of a pub with a dartboard, wooden tables and chairs, floral decorations, horse-themed wall art, and a "North Star" sign.
Person pouring rosé wine into a glass at a bar with glasses of beer and empty glass nearby.
People standing at a bar counter in a pub, ordering drinks. The bar has a menu displayed above it with various text and graphics. The atmosphere is casual and relaxed.
A group of people sitting and socializing outside a pub named "North Star." They are gathered around tables with drinks on a patio. The pub has a dark blue exterior with large windows, and there are lamp posts on the walls. The sky is partly cloudy,
Close-up of a person holding two pints of beer at a bar.
Close-up of a pint of dark beer on a bar counter with other drinks in the background.
People sitting outside a pub named North Star, with dogs and a baby stroller on a cobblestone street.
Person pouring beer from a tap into a glass
A white dog, possibly a Golden Retriever, wearing a red harness, sniffing a pint of beer being held by a person at a table with a tricolor surface.
Man playing darts in a pub, removing darts from the dartboard.
People toasting with drinks at an outdoor cafe.
Group of people enjoying drinks and laughing at a wooden table outdoors.
Large brown fluffy dog sitting on pavement next to people at an outdoor cafe.

Contact us

  • 24 Browning Road,
    Bushwood,
    London
    E11 3AR

  • Monday
    Not open
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    Tuesday - Friday
    2.00pm - 11.00pm
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    Saturday
    1.00pm - 11.00pm
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    Sunday
    1.00pm - 10:30pm

  • Thai Kitchen
    Tuesday - Thursday
    3.00pm - 9:30pm
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    Friday
    2.00pm - 9:30pm
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    Saturday
    1.00pm - 9:30pm
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    Sunday
    1.00pm - 9:00pm

    Papi’s Munchies Pizza
    Monday
    Closed
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    Tuesday - Friday
    4.00pm - 10pm
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    Saturday - Sunday
    1.00pm - 9:30pm

  • Email us to book a table

  • Children are welcome until 7.00pm and we kindly ask that dogs be kept to the outside areas.