Welcome to Starzina

The simple way to find out 'what's on' and where to eat, drink and sleep in the UK (including the Republic of Ireland), New York, Sydney and Paris plus general tourist information throughout France


Navigation

Click on the relevant picture to select a country.
Click on any section of the map to see places listed for that area.
Select a place name for a list of venues.
Select a venue name (cinema, theatre, restaurant etc) to visit the associated web site.
Select the post code or street name to display a map.
Select the review (usually tripadvisor, BITE or fancyapint) for unbiased comments.
To return to the Home page select 'Starzina' at the top of the screen.
Some screens have N S E W at the top.
Select an option to go North, South, East or West from the current area.

Booking tickets

NOTE - If you are booking tickets for any events through this web site you will always be making that booking directly with the organiser. Starzina has no association with any other companies or web sites and takes no responsibility for the content on those sites or any bookings made.

Some web site will not allow bookings originating outside of their control, hence you will have to go directly to their web site.
To find a venue's web address right click on the name and then select properties.

Content

Cinemas, theatres and places to visit represent those available throughout the country.

Hotels, restaurants, pubs and cafes featured are those we recommend are worth a visit.
Recommendations are made regardless of cost hence we strongly advise you to read the reviews and the description of the place to make sure of the suitability.

Wherever possible a link has been made to the venue's web site, however this has not always been possible in which case a link has been included to a third party site. As some of these sites are out of date it is essential that you check addresses and opening times with the venue itself.

Visiting a pub etc

We have included places for the quality of food/drink and ambiance and occassionally location.
Recommendations for pubs generally relate to a good place to drink in. As almost all pubs serve food in some form or other we do not specifically recommend any as a place to eat - the exception being where the establishment is leaning to food only in which case we treat it as a restaurant. Gastropubs are a grey area and are primarily recommended as a place to drink.
Always read the reviews.
Bear in mind the nature of pubs can change by the day of the week and by the time of day. So Saturday night may not be the best time for a quiet pint.
Hotels

Hotels are a minefield and can often be a costly mistake.
Hotels are included regardless of price as discounts can make price comparisons impossible.
READ THE REVIEWS and add your own comments if the hotel was very good or very bad.
Study their websites very carefully and ask yourself why the picture of the bedroom only showed a pillow. The quality of the furniture and the glare of the carpet are strong giveaways
Print a picture off their website to compare it with your room.
When booking a 'character' hotel always make sure you are booked into the main building and not into a modern annexe.
Restaurants

A ♥ after 'restaurant' indicates an award winning restaurant. The awards are -

Michelin stars for the UK www.caterersearch.com , New York www.opentable.com and Paris www.viamichelin.co.uk.
SMH Chefs Hats for Sydney Australia www.smh.com.au. Note that some awards are given for the view rather than the food so read all reviews.


Contact

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