North Star Pub: A little bit of Britain in the South of Manhattan
by Rich Rabassa
“No two of England's pubs are the
same. One may be refined, it's neighbor
rough around the edges; one noisy, the
other quiet; one cozy and romantic,
the next brightly lit and full of pen-
sioners, carpenters, salesmen, and
dogs. Whether empty or full, peaceful
or frantic, a pub and its customers
combine to produce, at its best, the
greatest of English inventions.”
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From The English Pub
by Andy Whipple and Rob Anderson
1985
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Critical to the full enjoyment of a good pint of ale is the pub in which you are drinking your ale. One of the few remaining traditional pubs in the United States is the North Star Pub. Ideally located on the cobblestone streets of the South Street Seaport in New York City, this pub retains a true British spirit in the middle of the bustling chaos of downtown Manhattan. Cozy and quiet in the afternoons, frenzied and "rough around the edges" in the evenings, the North Star has and ever heart warming charm that will make you feel as if you stepped into a true London pub.
North Star Pub
93 South Street
New York, New York 10038
(212) 509-6757
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The list of draught Ales, Lagers, and Ciders include Boddingtons Pub Ale, Fuller's ESB, Strongbow Premium Cider, Old Speckled Hen, Guinness Stout, Harp Lager, and of course Bass Ale. Naturally these pints are the full 20 ounce Imperial pints, not the measly 16 ounce US pints.
If you're in the mood for a bit of the string stuff, they also carry an extensive selection of fine single malt scotch whiskies including Glenlivet, Macallan, and Oban.
Next time you're in NYC be sure to stop by. The North Star Pub is easy to get to by subway. The closest subway stops are the Broadway-Nassau Street/Fulton Street Station (2, 3, 4, 5, A, C, J, M, and Z lines) and the Wall Street Station (2 and 3 lines). From the Broadway-Nassau Street/Fulton Street Station, walk eastbound on Fulton Street (towards the South Street Seaport). Cross Water Street and enter the Seaport area. Continue towards South Street. The North Star Pub will be on your right, at the corner of South Street. From the Wall Street Station, walk east on Wall Street to Water Street. Turn left on Water Street and walk north. Turn right, entering the South Street Seaport at the juncture of Fulton and Water Streets. Continue towards South Street. The North Star Pub will be on your left, at the corner of South Street.
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| HBA English Ale Extravaganza: Click on item to order!
| Aniline Ale: Example of an English Old Ale. It has a high hopping rate that doesn't come across as bitter due to its high strength and smooth maltiness. Amber in color, medium to full bodied, this is a strong ale that lends itself as a good nightcap beer. |
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| Yorkshire Square ESB: Amber Ale related to Pale Ale family. Strong hoppiness balanced by malt sweetness. Features Bullion and Fuggle hops for bittering and Fuggle for aroma. |
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| Caravan India Pale Ale: Highly hopped classic English ale. Originally brewed hoppier and heavier to preserve it on voyage from Great Britain to India, IPA met with favor among hopheads the world around. Add small amount of oak chips to secondary to simulate oak barrel aging. |
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| Burton Pale Ale: Example of a English Pale Ale. The use of Carapils and Crystal 120L give this beer a nice medium body as well as a pale to copper color. Kent Goldings provide a crisp bitter bite along the upper end of the bittering scale for this style. |
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| Oxford Nut Brown Ale: Member of English Mild family. Deep amber color, malty, nutty flavor to go along with medium body. Good choice for those who shy away from the hoppier styles. |
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| Big Ben Barleywine: Classic English Barleywine. Huge body, malty flavor result from exceptionally high original gravity. Copper to medium brown in color, this style has an obvious warmth from the alcohol content so you'd better tuck this one away for some extended aging. |
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| Thames Valley Special Bitter: Another Amber Ale related to Pale Ale family. Maltier and hoppier and with higher alcohol content than Ordinary Bitter. Special Bitter is just the ticket for someone searching for a more flavorful Bitter. |
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| Tadcaster Ordinary Bitter: Amber Ale related to the Pale Ale family. Mildest in maltiness, hop bitterness, and alcohol in the Bitter family, an Ordinary Bitter is a fine example of a "session beer"...the beer to have when you want to hoist a few pints without falling down! |
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| Sweet Oatmeal Porter: Dark and rich with a chewy oatmeal flavor. The use of one pound of oatmeal gives this brew a heavy body and everlasting head. Truly outstanding! |
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| Catherine the Great Imperial Stout: Dark black example of a beer originally made specifically for export. Essentially a black barley wine it has high hop bitterness, flavor and aroma. The high hop flavor and aroma, though unusual for the stout style, are required for an Imperial stout. |
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