Bar in London, United Kingdom
Portobello Star
75Pearl PointsWest London drinks stop

About Portobello Star
Portobello Star is a stronger pick for a drinks-led date or small celebration than for a full dinner plan. Its past World's 50 Best Bars recognition gives it credibility, but the practical move is to go early and treat it as a focused Portobello Road cocktail stop rather than a flexible group fallback.
Portobello Star is a London bar with one clearly verified historical accolade: it was ranked #27 on World's 50 Best Bars in 2012. Beyond that recognition, the verified record here is limited, so plans should not rely on unconfirmed details such as a specific menu, service format, seating setup, prices, or opening hours.
Use it as a London bar shortlist candidate
Portobello Star is worth noting when the priority is a bar in London with a confirmed past appearance on World's 50 Best Bars. Treat the available information carefully: there is no verified cuisine type, chef, food format, drinks list detail, or current service model in the data provided here. If the evening needs a full meal, pair the search with Our full London restaurants guide; if bars are the main focus, compare it against Our full London bars guide.
The safest planning approach is to use Portobello Star as a researched bar option rather than building an itinerary around unverified specifics. London planning can also run through Our full London hotels guide, Our full London experiences guide, Our full London wineries guide if the bar is one stop in a wider itinerary.
Check current details before you go
The main caution is that the verified data does not include current booking rules, hours, prices, seating, food availability, or group policies. Confirm those details directly before making plans. For broader comparison, consider venues such as The Lonsdale, The Pelican, The Princess Royal, Trailer Happiness, or Viajante87, or use London guides to compare unnamed bars and restaurants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the food good at Portobello Star?
The verified record does not include a cuisine type, chef, menu, or food format for Portobello Star. The clearest confirmed detail is its World's 50 Best Bars #27 ranking from 2012, so it is safer to treat it as a bar listing and check the venue's official channels for current food details.
Is Portobello Star good for groups?
The verified data does not include a seating setup, capacity, booking policy, or group policy. If you are planning for a group, confirm directly with Portobello Star and compare venues such as The Lonsdale before deciding.
Does Portobello Star have happy hour deals?
Happy hour details are not verified in the available record. Check the venue's official channels for the latest information.
Does Portobello Star have outdoor seating?
Outdoor seating is not verified in the available record. If outdoor space matters, confirm directly with Portobello Star and compare venues such as The Pelican.
Is Portobello Star good for a date?
It may be worth considering for a bar-focused plan because Portobello Star has a confirmed World's 50 Best Bars #27 ranking from 2012. Current atmosphere, seating, booking rules, service details are not verified here, so check directly before planning around it; Trailer Happiness is another venue to compare.
Location
171 Portobello Rd, London W11 2DY
London, United Kingdom
Compare Portobello Star
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Portobello Star | London | World's 50 Best Bars #27 (2012) |
| Trailer Happiness | London | , |
| The Lonsdale | London | , |
| The Pelican | London | , |
| The Princess Royal | London | , |
| Viajante87 | London | , |
How Portobello Star London compares with similar nearby venues.
If you cannot get in
Try Trailer Happiness if the group wants a livelier Notting Hill drinks night, or The Lonsdale if the goal is a lower-pressure west London bar option.
How It Compares
Portobello Star is the Portobello Road choice when the priority is a recognized cocktail bar address in west London. Trailer Happiness is the cleaner cross-shop if the brief is a more overtly fun, late-night bar mood nearby, while The Lonsdale works better for a polished neighborhood drink without making the night feel too planned.
For food-led occasions, The Pelican and The Princess Royal are safer choices because they are easier to frame as a full evening rather than a drinks stop. Pick Portobello Star when cocktails are the point; pick those two when the group expects dinner-level comfort and a longer booking.
Viajante87 is the better comparison for readers who want a contemporary cocktail-room feel in the same city. Portobello Star has the heritage signal; Viajante87 is the cross-shop when the night calls for something more current in tone.
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