Turners Old Star

One of the last remaining old school pubs in Wapping. The clientele are local down to earth people. Many other bars in the area are geared up to attract young people with gimmics and premium beers; not here! It is steeped in history and has many features that have not been replaced for years, if ever. The price of a pint is also 20% cheaper than other pubs in the area. So if visiting Wapping and you want a more authentic experience, then this place is a must visit!

I've been to the Turner's Old Star quite a few times and if you like an old school friendly East End pub then pay it a visit. When I went recently it wasn't busy but it was early in the week and just after Christmas. It is named after the painter Joseph Turner and was also used in the film Legend as the ‘Pig and Whistle’ pub where the peace talks between the Krays and the Richardsons soon descend into a massive punch up. It also has a pool table and live sports on a few big screens.

This has to be one of the few remaining traditional East End pubs in Wapping. It’s named after the celebrated English painter Joseph Turner, who developed the original ‘Old Star’ tavern in 1851, after converting two cottages that he had inherited. The pub underwent a major yet sympathetic refurbishment in 1987 and was then renamed as a tribute to its original owner. Today it sells a good selection of well kept real ales and has large screens for watching live sports. For me the latter is a little too intrusive, but these things are a matter of personal taste. Nevertheless, this classic, historic pub Is definitely worth seeking out.

A little late in posting this review, but we stopped in this little pub to watch the England v. Tunisia World Cup game and had a grand time! As my husband and I were on holiday in London, we loved being able to cheer on the English team in an English pub! The food was good, the staff was friendly, and the pub was clean. We’d most certainly visit again if we travel back to London.