Quick info
About The Star Inn
On Church St in Godalming, The Star Inn is a Victorian pub that brews its own beer on site. Beer mats and ale paraphernalia line the ceiling on horizontal poles, and a wooden floor runs the length of the bar with wooden tables set along it. The chalkboard menu lists a wide range of ciders alongside the house beers. Burger Night includes multiple vegetarian and vegan choices, and the Sunday roast comes with a vegan option using a vegan patty. It is a walk-in pub with no reservations taken, and dogs are welcome. Seating runs both inside and out in the garden. Live folk music plays weekly.
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Menu & Prices
132 dishes · mains £5–18- Halloumi Bites£8.25
- Falafel Bites£7.75
- Ardennes Pate£9.25
- Tempura Prawns£8.25
- Lemon & Pepper Breaded Haddock Goujons£8.25
- Southern Fried Goujons£8.25
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cider selection, beer mats ceiling, burger night and sunday roast.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cider selection, beer mats ceiling, burger night and sunday roast.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the choice of ciders and beers, with several mentioning the cider selection on the chalkboard, a pint of Tribute, home-brewed beer, and even perry and mead. Close behind is the food, with a halloumi burger on burger night alongside five vegetarian and vegan options, a Sunday roast with pork belly and perfect roast potatoes, and generous portions at reasonable prices. The interior draws comment too, with beer mats festooning the ceiling on poles, a wooden floor, and a garden with a view of the church steeple. Staff are described as friendly, helpful and knowledgeable, and one reviewer mentions the pub being dog friendly. The one criticism comes from a Sunday lunch diner, who found the vegan roast was built on a vegan burger patty that turned soggy under the gravy and suggested something like a nutroast instead. One visitor also arrived after food service had finished. Another reviewer, who was only passing through, wished they lived closer.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the choice of ciders and beers, with several mentioning the cider selection on the chalkboard, a pint of Tribute, home-brewed beer, and even perry and mead. Close behind is the food, with a halloumi burger on burger night alongside five vegetarian and vegan options, a Sunday roast with pork belly and perfect roast potatoes, and generous portions at reasonable prices. The interior draws comment too, with beer mats festooning the ceiling on poles, a wooden floor, and a garden with a view of the church steeple. Staff are described as friendly, helpful and knowledgeable, and one reviewer mentions the pub being dog friendly. The one criticism comes from a Sunday lunch diner, who found the vegan roast was built on a vegan burger patty that turned soggy under the gravy and suggested something like a nutroast instead. One visitor also arrived after food service had finished. Another reviewer, who was only passing through, wished they lived closer.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Comfortable and relaxing pub for a Sunday lunch. There were lots of ciders to choose from, and the staff were great at helping. The vegan roast unfortunately was using vegan burger patty, which became quite soggy with the gravy - great to have the vegan alternative, but it may be better to have something like nutroasts.”
- Google user
“Just fancied a drink and some pub grub on a Saturday evening. We popped in and had a couple of lovely cold drinks, and some good hot food sitting in the outside area. The staff were welcoming, friendly and very helpful. Lovely comfy pub.”
- Google user
“We've lived in Godalming for 2 years now, and can easily say it's our favorite local pub. Unique beer selection, some home brewed stuff, excellent service and garden. Delicious Sunday roast at a very reasonable price. Love this place”
- Google user
“I don't normally do this but just had to. This pub has a wonderful feeling about it and any pub that offers 5 vege/vegan choices on their Burger Night, absolutely knows what they are doing. Best hallouimi burger I've ever had, fresh salad and slaw, chunky chips to sneak away in your handbags! The nicest of evening, reasonable price and a lovely view out back at the church steeple. Thank you Emma and Andy, you are doing a good job there x”
- Google user
“Old fashioned pub full of beer mats and ales - they festoon the ceiling on horizontal poles - and other paraphamalia. Wooden floor and wooden tables run the length of tge bar and beyond. Barstaff friendly and knowledgable and keen to serve. I met someone for the first time and had a pint of Tribute which i very much enjoyed. By the time my friend had left there was no food service. However i would like to mention in despatches: senior barman Jason (easy to talk to), junior barman Miles (handsome with curly hair) and the slightly world weary Owner / Patronne Emma. Runs a good ship. Will come aboard again”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Convivial, no-frills Victorian boozer with a garden and live folk music every week.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Star InnWheelchair accessible | 4.7843 | — | — | cider selection, beer mats ceiling, burger night |
| Fox & FinchReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Wi-Fi | 4.5888 | 0.1 mi | £10–50 | party and event hosting, pre-ordered drinks, food platters |
| The Rose & Crown BarReservations · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.5183 | 0.1 mi | — | pizza, cocktails, beer garden |
| The Jack PhillipsWheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating · Good for kids | 4.01,426 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | endless tea, coffee machine, salad |
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