UK's cheapest pub famous for £4 three-course lunches SOLD in shock move
'LOVE THIS PLACE' UK's cheapest pub famous for £4 three-course lunches SOLD in shock move
THE CHEAPEST pub in the UK, famous for its £4 three-course lunches, has been sold to new owners in a shock move.
The Star Bar, where patrons get a free starter and dessert with each main, is located on Eglinton Street in Glasgow.
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The Star Bar has been bought over by new owners
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The beloved boozer has been serving the iconic three courses since the 1960s, giving patrons a cheap and filling meal for a knock-down price.
The eatery's basic but much-loved menu includes Scotch broth, fish and chips, macaroni and cheese, meat and potatoes, creamed rice and ice cream.
It has been serving bargain eats between 12pm and 2.30pm for more than 50 years.
Locals and visitors alike have long flocked to the pub on the ground floor of a tenement which was built in 1892.
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The traditional pub on the south side is one of the busiest in the city, with many considering it to be of legendary status.
And it has now been bought over by new owners, according to The Herald.
Customers can be rest assured that I have no plans to change its distinctive character – or its famous lunch offer
David Low
The boozer has been purchased by David Low, a businessman from Glasgow who helped Fergus McCann take over Celtic in 1994.
But he has promised punters that he has "no plans" to change to pub's character or the famous lunch offer.
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Mr Low said: "I've always had a keen interest in Glasgow's iconic bars, of which The Star Bar is a fine example, and there will be more to follow.
"Customers can be rest assured that I have no plans to change its distinctive character – or its famous lunch offer.'
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It comes after the businessman sold The Arlington Bar in the west end of Glasgow in October last year.
Customers have flocked to social media after hearing the news about the sale.
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One person said: "Aw, hope it stays the same... love this place".
Another added: "Great pub, good food and cheap beer compared to the city centre".
Someone else wrote: "Beautiful old-fashioned friendly old place that has character about it, if they change it, it will never be the same".
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While a fourth posted: "I just love The Star Bar".
And a fifth chimed in: "Been a long time but a fabulous old boozer".
The quirky diner has an impressive 4.5 stars out of five on Tripadvisor, with one glowing review branding it 'an excellent wee place'.
Another reviewer wrote: 'Been on our 'tick list' for MANY years!
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'Finally got there! Lovely staff - very friendly. Great service!
'Soup like your granny made - macaroni with 'hot peas!' Then rice pudding with 'tinned' fruit. Loved it!
'Hubby had the pie which he said was spot on! Three courses - £4.00! You've got to go try it!'
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The beloved boozer has been serving customers since the 1960s
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