Suzy Martin Revives The Star Pub

0:00On March 26, a familiar face from Camden's pub scene is bringing a beloved backstreet spot back to life. Susie Martin, who once ran the Toriano pub, has teamed up with Tony Geffen and Vanessa Karate to take over the star on Chester Road in Highgate, Newtown. The place is at close for over a year, after years of ups and downs. 15 years ago, Martin led a famous fight to save her old pub from turning into housing with help from local musicians. Now she's channeling that energy into the star, which locals have long pushed to keep as a community hub instead of something else. Neighbors have shown huge support, stopping by the site to cheer on the revival and share how much they missed the spot. It's clear this pub holds a special place in the area and the new team feels honored to step in. Right now, 20 contractors are hard at work on a full makeover, restoring Victorian features and turning a rundown courtyard into a nice terrace. They'll bring back the tough-no-park film club, add a first four cocktail bar and set

1:02up a DJ booth downstairs with food to follow after kitchen, upgrades, expect a soft opening next week and a big neighborhood party later in April to celebrate. This could mark a fresh chapter for the star, keeping Camvin's pub tradition alive.