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North Star Social

3h Market Street, Glasgow, G1 1RE

Source: Example data only · 2026-07-18Food Hygiene Information Scheme
Pass

Test food hygiene inspection result

Date 2026-03-14

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Source: From the venue · confirmed 11 July 2026

How North Star Social contributes to Glasgow

A Glasgow social space that helps people take part

North Star Social says it supports local groups, charities and independent makers while offering affordable morning food, shared meals, jobs, training and an inclusive programme of music and art.

  • Community and belonging

    Community hub and meeting place

    Provides a familiar local place where people can meet and spend time together.

  • Community and belonging

    Welcomes community groups

    Makes space available for local groups, clubs or voluntary organisations.

  • Community and belonging

    Supports local charities

    Raises funds, hosts collections or contributes practical support to local causes.

  • Community and belonging

    Helps people connect locally

    Creates regular opportunities for neighbours and newcomers to get to know others.

  • Affordable food

    Affordable breakfast

    Offers at least one clearly priced lower-cost breakfast option.

    A breakfast roll and hot drink offer is normally available for £4 on weekday mornings.

  • Affordable food

    Community meals

    Hosts occasional shared meals intended to bring local people together at a modest cost.

    Pay-what-you-can community suppers are scheduled several times a year with local partners and advertised in advance.

  • Access and inclusion

    Step-free main entrance

    Provides a step-free route through the main public entrance.

  • Access and inclusion

    Accessible toilet

    Provides a toilet intended for disabled visitors within the public venue area.

  • Access and inclusion

    Quieter times available

    Shares guidance on times that are usually calmer for visitors who prefer a quieter setting.

    Tuesday and Wednesday mornings are usually quieter outside school holidays and event setup.

  • Work and local jobs

    Place to work or study

    Welcomes people who want to work or study quietly during suitable daytime hours.

  • Work and local jobs

    Provides full-time and part-time jobs

    Publishes current aggregate headcounts for full-time and part-time roles at this venue.

  • Work and local jobs

    Apprenticeships and training

    Offers structured learning, accredited training or apprenticeship opportunities.

  • Work and local jobs

    Invests in staff development

    Supports team members to build useful hospitality, service and leadership skills.

  • Local food and drink

    Serves locally produced alcohol

    Stocks beer, cider, wine or spirits produced in the local or wider regional area.

  • Local food and drink

    Buys from independent suppliers

    Includes independent producers and suppliers in regular purchasing choices.

  • Culture and shared space

    Live local music

    Gives local performers opportunities to play for an audience.

  • Culture and shared space

    Displays work by local artists

    Provides visible space for artists and makers from the surrounding area.

  • Neighbourhood and environment

    Reduces and redistributes food waste

    Takes practical steps to prevent food waste and redirect suitable surplus where possible.

  • Neighbourhood and environment

    Refill and reuse options

    Supports suitable refill, return or reusable-container choices for customers.

Access information

Step-free public entrance, accessible toilet and a bookable quieter seating area. Staff can describe event sound levels and seating arrangements in advance.

Local food and drink

The venue says it keeps rotating taps for Glasgow and Scottish independent producers and buys from nearby bakeries and food suppliers where practical.

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Responsible Community Venue Standard

Audited by Bars.co.uk

North Star Social

2026 · audited certification

91/100

Score areas

Five areas · 20 points each

  • Responsible service and safety19/20
  • Trained and supported staff19/20
  • Local jobs and community17/20
  • Authentic drinks and honest measures18/20
  • Fair access and resolution18/20
Result date
20 Jan 2026
Valid until
13 Feb 2027

Independently audited on 14 Feb 2026 using a sample-based review of controls and evidence.

Source: Mediation summary · checked 19 July 2026

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Reports shown
0
In mediation
0
Agreement reached
0
Resolved
0
Closed without agreement
0

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Venue details

Source: From the venue
Type of venue
Pub/bar/nightclub
Council area
Glasgow City
Venue profile
Managed by the venue
Chain or group
Not currently recordedWe have not confirmed whether this venue is independent or part of a group.

What this venue offers

A Glasgow social venue that combines breakfast and community meals with local music, staff development and support for independent suppliers.

Venue type, supplied by the venue
Social bar and kitchen
Food
Available
Low and no-alcohol options
Available
Outdoor area
Not supplied
Live entertainment
Regular or occasional events

Official food hygiene data

Source: Example data only
Name in Food Standards Agency data
North Star Social
Food hygiene result
Food Hygiene Information Scheme · Pass
Council area
Glasgow City
Data date
2026-07-18
Added to Bars.co.uk
19 July 2026

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  1. 91/100

    Audited by Bars.co.uk

    Test food hygiene result: Pass

  2. Birch and Bell

    41.5 miles away

    No current venue score

    Test food hygiene result: Improvement Required

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