The Seven Stars Public House
A traditional English gastro pub in Sidcup, Greater London, serving pub classics, real ales and hosting live music and events.
Last updated September 27, 2026
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Overview
The Seven Stars Public House is a traditional English pub located on Foots Cray High Street in Sidcup, within the London Borough of Bexley, United Kingdom. It operates as a gastro pub, combining the relaxed atmosphere of a neighbourhood local with a food-led menu. The pub describes itself as a traditional English pub serving top quality food, selected spirits and liquor in a unique setting, and it is known locally for its riverside garden, live music and community events. The food offer spans traditional pub grub and more contemporary dishes, with menus that include everything from sirloin steaks to calamari, alongside Sunday lunches. The drinks selection features real ales, a range of spirits and wines from around the world, including Pinot and Sauvignon Blanc. The pub also runs a fortnightly quiz night and hosts live music every Friday and Saturday night, making it a venue for both dining and entertainment. The building itself is notable for its heritage. According to the pub, it has been stylishly and sympathetically refurbished while retaining period features, some of which date back to medieval times, with parts of the building reported to be over 600 years old. The site includes a large rear garden for al fresco dining and summer drinks, a riverside garden with a children's play area, a covered smoking area, car parking next to the pub, disabled access, and free Wi-Fi for guests. Well-behaved dogs are allowed in the garden at all times and inside by request. The Seven Stars serves the local community in Sidcup and the surrounding Bexley area, and it is positioned as a family-friendly pub. Its opening hours are Monday closed, Tuesday to Thursday 12:00 pm to 11:00 pm, Friday and Saturday 12:00 pm to 12:00 am, and Sunday 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm, with kitchen hours slightly shorter. The pub can be contacted on 020 8309 9463 and via email at sevenstarspubfootscray@gmail.com. It maintains an official website at sevenstarssidcup.co.uk where menus, events and booking information are published.
History
The Seven Stars Public House is a historic pub in Sidcup, in the London Borough of Bexley, United Kingdom. According to the pub's own account, the building retains period features, some of which date back to medieval times, and parts of the structure are reported to be over 600 years old. This heritage is central to its identity as a traditional English pub. In its modern incarnation, the pub has been stylishly and sympathetically refurbished to retain its traditional charm while modernising its approach. The redesign aimed to create an environment suitable for a range of needs throughout the year, combining the feel of a classic local with contemporary comforts. The pub now operates as a gastro pub, offering an extensive menu that ranges from traditional pub grub to dishes such as sirloin steaks and calamari, alongside Sunday lunches. The Seven Stars has developed a reputation for its events and entertainment. It hosts live music every Friday and Saturday night and runs a fortnightly quiz night, which help to establish it as a community hub in the Sidcup area. Its riverside garden, which backs onto a river, provides an outdoor space for families, with a children's play area and al fresco dining. The pub also offers facilities such as car parking, disabled access, a covered smoking area, and free Wi-Fi. While the exact founding date of the pub is not documented in the available sources, its long history and medieval connections suggest it has served the local area for centuries. Today it continues to operate as a family-friendly pub and dining venue, serving the community of Sidcup and the surrounding Bexley area.
Building parts reported to be over 600 years old, with medieval features retained.
Pub stylishly and sympathetically refurbished, retaining traditional charm while modernising.
Live music hosted every Friday and Saturday night.
Fortnightly quiz night established as a regular event.
Products and positioning
A traditional English gastro pub with heritage features, family-friendly facilities and a riverside garden, serving quality food and drink in Sidcup.
Traditional pub food
Sunday lunches
Sirloin steaks
Calamari
Real ales
Spirits and liqueurs
Wine selection including Pinot and Sauvignon Blanc
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