# The Star By Hackney Downs

35 Queensdown Rd, Lower Clapton, London E5 8JQ, Hackney

Page: https://dishesof.com/london/venues/the-star-by-hackney-downs-hackney-downs/

Menu data read from the venue's own website on 2026-10-21; not yet confirmed by the venue. Diet labels marked "(stated)" are printed on the venue's own menu. "(our reading)" is inferred from the listed ingredients only: always check with the venue, especially for allergies.

## The Dragon Flame Main Menu

Served: times not printed

### Starters

- **Padron Peppers** · £8.95 · padron peppers, hot honey glaze · _vegetarian (stated)_
- **Smoky Vegan Tacos** · £10.95 · smoky vegan filling, tacos · _vegan (stated)_
- **Oak-Smoked Beef Brisket Tacos** · £11.50 · oak-smoked beef brisket, tacos
- **Chicken Wings** · £9.95 · chicken wings, BBQ / honey & sriracha / buffalo glaze
- **Mac & Cheese Croquettes** · £10.95 · mac & cheese, truffle oil, parmesan · _vegetarian (our reading)_
- **Salt & Pepper Squid & Squid Ink Aioli** · £11.50 · squid, squid ink aioli · _pescatarian (our reading)_

### Burgers

- **Spicy Bean Burger** · £13.95 · brioche bun, vegan feta, harissa dressing · _vegan (stated)_
- **Grilled Halloumi Burger** · £13.95 · brioche bun, halloumi, aubergine, pepper salad, sriracha sauce · _vegetarian (stated)_
- **Dry-Aged Cheeseburger** · £14.45 · double beef patty, brioche bun, baby gem lettuce, onion, pickles, American cheese
- **Hot Honey Firecracker** · £14.95 · double beef patty, brioche bun, baby gem lettuce, onion, hot honey crispy bacon, pickles, jalapeños, crispy onion
- **Oak-Smoked/Confit Duck Leg Burger** · £17.95 · duck leg, brioche bun, caramelised onion, blue cheese, rocket, truffle oil
- **Dry-Aged Beef Brisket Wagyu Burger** · £16.95 · beef brisket wagyu, brioche bun, pickles, caramelised onion, mustard
- **Loaded Bun** · £18.95 · double beef patty, oak-smoked beef brisket, brioche bun, baby gem lettuce, onions, pickles, mustard

### Sides

- **Chilli Fries / Plain Fries** · £4.95 · fries, chilli · _vegan (stated)_
- **Add Parmesan & Truffle Oil** · +2.50 · parmesan, truffle oil
- **Loaded Beef Brisket Fries** · £11.95 · fries, pulled smoked brisket, jalapeños, pickles, chipotle aioli, crispy onions

### Desserts

- **Sticky Toffee Pudding with Ice-Cream** · £7.50 · sticky toffee pudding, ice-cream · _vegetarian (stated)_
- **Traditional Apple Crumble** · £7.50 · apple, crumble · _vegetarian (stated)_
- **Homemade Chocolate Brownie** · £7.50 · chocolate brownie · _vegetarian (stated)_
- **Vegan Chocolat & Orange Tart** · £7.50 · chocolate, orange, almond · _vegan (stated), gluten-free (stated)_
- **Ice-Cream Selection** · £5 · ice-cream · _vegetarian (our reading)_

### Kids Menu

- **Plain or Cheeseburger & Fries** · £9.50 · burger, fries
- **Halloumi Burger & Fries** · £9.50 · halloumi burger, fries · _vegetarian (stated)_
- **Spiced Bean Burger & Fries** · £9.50 · spiced bean burger, fries · _vegan (stated)_
- **Chicken Burger & Fries** · £9.50 · chicken burger, fries
- **Kids Ice Cream** · £3.50 · ice cream · _vegetarian (our reading)_

Source: https://starbyhackneydowns.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/SBHD-Dragon-Flame-BBQ-Main-Menu.pdf

## The Dragon Flame Sunday Roasts

Served: Sun · Sunday roasts

### Starters

- **Smoky Vegan Tacos** · £10.95 · smoky vegan filling, tacos · _vegan (stated)_
- **Oak-Smoked Beef Brisket Tacos** · £11.50 · oak-smoked beef brisket, tacos
- **Mac & Cheese Croquettes** · £10.95 · mac & cheese, truffle oil, parmesan · _vegetarian (our reading)_
- **Salt & Pepper Squid & Squid Ink Aioli** · £11.50 · squid, squid ink aioli · _pescatarian (our reading)_

### The Dragon Flame Roast

- **Oak-Smoked Half Chicken** · £22.95 · half chicken, seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes, red braised cabbage, Yorkshire pudding, red wine jus
- **Dry-Aged Oak-Smoked Beef Brisket Wagyu** · £26.95 · beef brisket, seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes, red braised cabbage, Yorkshire pudding, red wine jus
- **Dry-Aged Roast Beef** · £23.95 · roast beef, seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes, red braised cabbage, Yorkshire pudding, red wine jus
- **Rare-Breed Roast Pork** · £22.95 · roast pork, seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes, red braised cabbage, Yorkshire pudding, red wine jus
- **Oak-Smoked / Confit Deboned Duck Leg** · £25.95 · duck leg, seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes, red braised cabbage, Yorkshire pudding, red wine jus
- **Celeriac, Spinach & Wild Mushroom Wellington** · £19.95 · celeriac, spinach, wild mushroom, pastry · _vegan (stated), vegetarian (stated)_
- **Three Beast Roast** · £29.50 · quarter chicken, pork, roast beef, seasonal vegetables, roast potatoes, red braised cabbage, Yorkshire pudding, red wine jus

### Add Ons

- **Extra Gravy** · £2.95 · gravy
- **Extra Yorkie** · £2.95 · Yorkshire pudding · _vegetarian (stated)_
- **Extra Sunday Roasties** · £5.95 · roast potatoes · _vegan (stated)_
- **Cauliflower Cheese** · £6.95 · cauliflower, cheese sauce · _vegetarian (stated)_
- **Fries** · £4.95 · fries · _vegan (our reading)_

### Desserts

- **Sticky Toffee Pudding with Ice-Cream** · £7.50 · sticky toffee pudding, ice-cream · _vegetarian (stated)_
- **Traditional Apple Crumble** · £7.50 · apple, crumble · _vegetarian (stated)_
- **Homemade Chocolate Brownie** · £7.50 · chocolate brownie · _vegetarian (stated)_
- **Vegan Chocolat & Orange Tart** · £7.50 · chocolate, orange, almond · _vegan (stated), gluten-free (stated)_
- **Ice-Cream Selection** · £5 · ice-cream · _vegetarian (our reading)_

### Kids Menu

- **Kids Roast Choice (chicken, pork or vegan welly)** · £12.95 · chicken / pork / vegan wellington

Source: https://starbyhackneydowns.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/SBHD-Sunday-Roast.pdf

## The Dragon Flame Platter Party Menu

Served: times not printed

### Platters (10 portions each)

- **Mini Yorkies and Roast Beef (x10)** · £60 · mini Yorkshire puddings, roast beef
- **Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Blinis (x10)** · £52 · smoked salmon, cream cheese, blinis · _pescatarian (our reading)_
- **Pulled Pork Sliders (x10)** · £60 · pulled pork, slider bun
- **Dry-Aged Cheeseburger Sliders (x10)** · £60 · beef patty, cheese, slider bun
- **Smoky Duck & Roquefort Sliders (x10)** · £60 · duck, Roquefort, slider bun
- **Halloumi & Spicy Honey Dressing Sliders (x10)** · £60 · halloumi, spicy honey dressing, slider bun · _vegetarian (stated)_
- **Bean & Chickpea Sliders (x10)** · £60 · bean, chickpea, slider bun · _vegan (stated)_
- **Honey & Sriracha Wings (x10)** · £50 · chicken wings, honey, sriracha
- **Smoky Vegan Tacos (x10)** · £52 · smoky vegan filling, tacos · _vegan (stated)_
- **Dry-Aged Beef Tacos (x10)** · £52 · beef, tacos
- **Pork Birria Tacos (x10)** · £52 · pork birria, tacos
- **Chicken and Tarragon Croquettes (x10)** · £38 · chicken, tarragon
- **Pork and Nduja Croquettes (x10)** · £38 · pork, nduja
- **Beef Brisket Croquettes (x10)** · £38 · beef brisket
- **Smoked Lamb and Bourbon Croquettes (x10)** · £38 · smoked lamb, bourbon
- **Mac and Cheese Croquettes (x10)** · £38 · mac & cheese · _vegetarian (stated)_

### Bowls

- **French Fries** · £35 · fries · _vegan (our reading)_
- **Apple and Chilli Asian Slaw** · £35 · apple, chilli, slaw · _vegan (stated)_
- **Heritage Tomato Salad, Burrata and Basil Dressing** · £45 · heritage tomato, burrata, basil dressing · _vegetarian (our reading)_
- **Moroccan Style Couscous** · £45 · couscous · _vegan (stated)_

Source: https://starbyhackneydowns.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SBHD-Dragon-Flame-BBQ-Menus-Platter-A5.pdf

## Kids' Pre-Order Party Menu

Served: times not printed

### Sandwich Platters

- **Sandwich Selection Platter (12 sandwiches)** · £50 · ham & cheese, cheese & egg, mayo & cress
- **Mini Cheeseburger & Fries (x10)** · £68 · mini cheeseburger, fries
- **Mini Halloumi Burger & Fries (x10)** · £68 · mini halloumi burger, fries · _vegetarian (our reading)_

### Burgers

- **Plain Burger / Cheeseburger & Fries** · £9.50 · burger, fries
- **Spiced Bean Burger & Fries** · £9.50 · spiced bean burger, fries · _vegetarian (our reading)_
- **Halloumi Burger & Fries** · £9.50 · halloumi burger, fries · _vegetarian (our reading)_
- **Smoky Porky Bun & Fries** · £9.50 · pork, bun, fries

### Add Ons & Sides

- **Carrots, Cherry Tomatoes, Cucumber Platter** · £25 · carrot, cherry tomato, cucumber · _vegan (our reading)_
- **Seasonal Fruit Platter** · £25 · seasonal fruit · _vegan (our reading)_
- **Tomato and Basil Pasta Bowl** · £30 · pasta, tomato, basil · _vegetarian (our reading)_
- **Mac & Cheese Tray** · £35 · mac & cheese · _vegetarian (our reading)_
- **Chicken Nuggets Platter** · £35 · chicken nuggets
- **Fries Bowl** · £35 · fries · _vegan (our reading)_
- **Ice-Cream** · £3.50 · ice-cream · _vegetarian (our reading)_

Source: https://starbyhackneydowns.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SBHD-Dragon-Flame-BBQ-Menus-Platter-Kids-A5.pdf

## The Dragon Flame Christmas Menu

Served: Pre-booking only; two course £29.50, three course £35.95

### Starters

- **Roasted Pumpkin Chilli & Coconut Soup, Sourdough Toast** · Set: 2 courses 29.50 / 3 courses 35.95 · pumpkin, chilli, coconut, sourdough toast · _vegan (stated)_
- **Chicken Liver Pate, Onion Chutney, Rocket Salad, Sourdough Toast** · Set: 2 courses 29.50 / 3 courses 35.95 · chicken liver pate, onion chutney, rocket, sourdough toast
- **Goats Cheese & Thyme Mousse, Pickled Beetroots, Crispy Onion, French Stick Croutons** · Set: 2 courses 29.50 / 3 courses 35.95 · goats cheese, thyme, pickled beetroot, crispy onion, croutons · _vegetarian (our reading)_
- **Whiskey & Beetroot Salmon Gravalax, Horseradish Dressing, Crispy Capers, Rocket Salad** · Set: 2 courses 29.50 / 3 courses 35.95 · salmon gravalax, beetroot, horseradish dressing, capers, rocket · _pescatarian (our reading)_

### Mains

- **Oak-Smoked Sage Turkey Ballotine** · Set: 2 courses 29.50 / 3 courses 35.95 · turkey, pork & sage stuffing, pigs in blankets, roast potatoes, root vegetables, cranberry sauce, sprouts, red wine jus
- **BBQ Lamb Rump** · +£6 supplement · lamb rump, roast potatoes, root vegetables, cranberry sauce, sprouts, red wine jus
- **Pan Fried Sea Bream** · Set: 2 courses 29.50 / 3 courses 35.95 · sea bream, leeks, clams, white wine cream sauce, chives, samphire, crushed potatoes · _pescatarian (our reading)_
- **Wild Mushroom Wellington, Confit Garlic Puree** · Set: 2 courses 29.50 / 3 courses 35.95 · wild mushroom, pastry, confit garlic puree, roast potatoes, root vegetables, sprouts, vegan gravy · _vegan (stated)_

### Desserts

- **British Cheese Plate Selection** · Set: 2 courses 29.50 / 3 courses 35.95 · British cheese, onion chutney, grapes, celery, crackers · _vegetarian (our reading)_
- **Traditional Christmas Pudding, Bourbon Cream** · Set: 2 courses 29.50 / 3 courses 35.95; choice of vegan or vegetarian · christmas pudding, bourbon cream · _vegetarian (our reading)_
- **The Dragon Flame Chocolate Brownie with Vanilla Ice-Cream** · Set: 2 courses 29.50 / 3 courses 35.95 · chocolate brownie, vanilla ice-cream · _vegetarian (our reading)_
- **Winter Apple Crumble, Forest Berries, Custard** · Set: 2 courses 29.50 / 3 courses 35.95 · apple, forest berries, crumble, custard · _vegetarian (our reading)_

Source: https://starbyhackneydowns.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/SBHD-Dragon-Flame-Xmas-Menu-V1.pdf

## Cocktails, Mocktails & Shots

Drinks menu, about 21 items (not listed). Source: https://starbyhackneydowns.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/SBHD-Cocktail-Menu-Spring-2026.pdf

## Drinks (draught, bottled, spirits, wine)

Drinks menu, about 50 items (not listed). Source: https://starbyhackneydowns.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/SBHD-Cocktail-Menu-Spring-2026.pdf