The Star in Stafford

Visited pub today with family.really impressed with how clean and welcoming the pub is and the staff were so friendly and chatty, food was spot on and great value for money will be visiting again Thankyou

Didn't eat, great bar friendly staff and atmosphere

Lovely place to visit and relax by the canal it’s dog friendly and you can take the kids, pints are cold and food is lovely

great place to go for a few drinks and something to eat on a nice hot day amazing drinks available and a big menu the staff are very welcoming and very helpful had a great day and night at the star recommend it to anyone

Visited on a quiet lunchtime. Food nice, staff friendly, Goblin beer gave me a dodgy stomach

Ordered from a really basic menu. Waited hour and a half and asked for our money back for the food. We did get some steamed veggies for our baby, which came perfect for him....boiled to mush. I realised this was what they were serving to everyone. Baby was happy. We were glad we didn't eat.

Went today ordered burger and chips and was told 30 mins wait. I thought as it's a Saturday I'd give it 45 mins. An hour later I asked how long, lady behind bar said I'm not the only one whose complaining. 4 others have too! 🤦🏼‍♀️ I'd seen 5 plates come out in an hour...... So I think he may be growing the chips from scratch, then cooking them..... The lady then said it'll be another ten minutes. TOTAL: 1 & a half hours for a burger and chips...... I asked for a refund. As sat down at 2pm it was now 3:30pm. Lady stormed into kitchen without saying a word or apologizing for the wait 😳 Fetched the chef ....who then said it's 10mins away 🤦🏼‍♀️ I said sorry gotta be home at 4pm. Refunded and left...... 😔 Another couple next too us had waited an hour. One walked out with a kid. Cos no sausages and mash for child. 5 staff standing at the bar, talking. Why not help in the kitchen? Bit of a mess if I'm honest . Avoid ⛔ ⛔⛔⛔⛔⛔⛔ empty restaurant 🤦🏼‍♀️

I’ve went to this pub multiple times in the past but this time the food i had from this pub was absolutely disgusting. The service was slow which made sense for a big pub. But the quality of the food was awful. I had the nachos to go today and they gave me this. These nachos are appalling. And this boy Reggie needs to be banned from the pub. Everytime I come in he try’s to speak to my daughter and she gets creeped out. But nothing will be dealt with him this is appalling standards I always went to this pub but the last few times it’s been horrid.

We stayed here overnight with our Campervan. Very welcoming bar team, so freindly. We didn't eat as they were not serving food. Right on the canal and the River Trent. Very dog freindly and we would definitely stay again.

We went to day 21st August the worst food we have had.i had prawn cocktail the prawns I could not eat they were warm and chewy somebody going to be so sick eating them.my garlic mushrooms were greasy with old fat my bread was stale,my partners hot dog was awful bread roll was stale and the onions was supposed to be fried but just raw.please get some body in the kitchen who knows what they are doing.

I was told by friends that this was the best pub on the cut. Looks like there has been a change in management. So very disappointed. The ale, food, and service were all equally poor. I will not be returning.

- Filthy throughout, especially the toilets. - Terrible food quality. - Rude staff.

Waited 1 hour 45 minutes for a fish finger sandwich, 3 chicken sandwiches and a veggie chilli (18/8/24). Was initially told that it would be 30 mins wait which is fine but after waiting nearly 2 hours with hungry children, it just got ridiculous. The man in the kitchen had the door open, no smell of actually cooking any food. From what we could see, he was just operating the microwave and put some bacon in the microwave 🤢. The waiter behind the bar apologized and said the chef isn't actually a chef, which explains the complete shambles.

Great spot by the canal on a sunny day

Awful meal wasn’t expecting much but this was terrible! Don’t eat here! The spot is lovely. We’re picking up our hire boat at Norbury and thought we’d stop for lunch to set us up for the day …should have read the reviews first 🤦🏼‍♀️ the side salad was disgusting and you’d just leave it off the plate you would not send it out if you had an ounce of pride in your job!

Great beer and very friendly and helpful staff Can't comment on food as didn't eat here.

Only stopped for a drink again, so not eaten here. Great place to chill by the canal great bitter shandy

Waited an hour today 12/8/24 for a fish finger sandwich and a chicken and bacon sandwich. Asked after 35 minutes was told it being done and won’t be long. I’m currently still waiting. First time here and it would of been nice be told on ordering there is an hours wait

EVERYTHING is wrong. More cigarette butts and dad's snorting keys than genuine atmosphere. Three tattoo minimum ... avoid.

Expensive for substandard food, was asked to clean up as soon as we finished eating as they needed to wash the plates, pi#% take! Lovely surroundings with canal by the side, run poorly. Lady behind the bar was lovely on her 3rd shift been overwatched by the son of pub owner who was around 12.

Lovely pub, staff are friendly and food is always very tasty

A lovely spot right by the canalside but a little run down, Food hit and miss , (always seem to have a menu on that fits in with what they want to do) ( I.e. baggette and chips or burger or hotdog) not the menu on website, music outside a bit too loud, seems empty inside but people sitting outside. People eating their own food from over the road at Marks and Spencer.

Amazing clean pub with a great room in memory of the spitfire history of the pub, music was great 70s/80s such a family atmosphere will be coming again, such a great family run pub owner Gemma went above and beyond to make us fell welcome 🙏

Amazing staff and amazing service. Definitely come again

Booked a week in advance for Sunday lunch! On ordering we were told that there was no Sunday lunch or steaks available. We didn't stay! Not the best service, ignored by staff all talking up the corner.

One of the best pubs we’ve been in whilst completing the 4 Counties Ring, good food and quick service even though busy.

Fantastic service and staff. Would highly recommend.

Brilliant staff had food cooked perfect

Gemma and Jessica could not be more than welcome stayed for one night but hope to come back

Having called the pub earlier today to check what time they stopped serving food I was told ‘ 7 ish’ We arrived and had a beer and went to order food at 6.02 to be told the kitchen closed at 6 and they wouldn’t be able to serve us.

Called in for a meal Bank Holiday 6th May 2024. We had passed this pub many times and always fancied it. On our way home today, from the Black Country Museum, myself, partner and 8 year old Granddaughter stopped for a meal. It is a lovely little pub, with doors opening onto outdoor tables and chairs on the bank of the canal, so 4* for atmosphere. Partner ordered adults fish and chips at almost £14. The fish batter was dark, looked overcooked and the fish inside was very dry. As they put it down I honestly thought "glad mine comes with fries as the chips just didn't look very nice. As I've been recently prescribed a new diabetic medication, that leaves me a little nauseous I only ordered a child's cheese burger and fries. When they put it in front of me, I looked at the fries and wished it came with chips! The fries had no potato inside and could be snapped in half like wooden pegs. The burger to be fair was quite nice. Our 8 year old Granddaughter also wanted fish and chips, on the children's menu under "bigger appetites " they had a half of fish with chips at £9.50. Before ordering I asked at the bar what was roughly the size of the fish. I was told it was quite big as it was literally half of the large fish. So I ordered it. I really wish I could post the photos I took of the fish. It wasn't big enough to feed my 3 year old Granddaughter. Again the batter was so dark. Bless her my Granddaughter tried to eat it but said "Nanny, I cant eat it, it's really not nice. It's the worst meal I've ever eaten in a pub". She did manage to eat most of her chips. I did tell the lady behind the bar "I'm sorry but we haven't been able to eat it all, I'd left my fries and the Granddaughter left her fish. Partner tried to eat his fish but it wasn't nice". She said that she was sorry about it. Luckily McDonald's had 6 chicken nuggets on offer at £1.38 so got her some on the way home.

Wonderful pub from the 16th century. Flagstone floors. Special room in memory of a Norwegian Spitfire pilot.

The star is absolutely spot on. Impossible to make any complaints about quality and portions of food, drinks were lovely, staff extremely respectful and customers made to feel at home. Would definitely recommend to anyone passing by!

Good food and entertainment. Will come again

Brilliant food great staff very welcoming defo will be back

Smoke and Rye is the place to go for fantastic food

Great pub especially for passing boaters

The food was really nice, but the service is very poor and I couldn’t get the receipt either.

Excellent veggie food. Lunch time options good VFM

Amazing place to come and have some food, and the drinks are well priced too!

Lovely food. Dog friendly. Recommend.

Best pub ever! Great atmosphere great food!

When I first entered this esteemed pub I was welcomed beautifully by the staff behind the bar. The people that drink at this wonderful establishment are wonderful to be around and the atmosphere is just stupendous. The prices for drinks are phenomenal for the quality compared to my usual dwelling. Definitely will be visiting again.

Amazing staff get yourself down

Motorhome stop over. Really lovely friendly staff, with good pub food. Xxx thank you ❤️

What spoils this place is the loud music like a disco we go for a restful afternoon food okay

Fantastic service and a great environment. Everything was spot on. 👌

Brilliant food great staff really friendly atmosphere would recommend Hunters chicken was very good and th salt and pepper chicken kebab with piripiri sauce was very tasty

Always come here. Haven’t been for a while. Still a cracking pint of Stella and going enjoy some lovely food with the wife. Staff couldn’t do enough for us. Well done guys

Visited tonight for some food and drinks with my family and was absolutely buzzing with the service and the quality of the food. Can not make a single complaint about the food was absolutely beautiful. Met a very young lad named Charlie who was very respectful and on form when anything was needed. The staff are absolutely impeccable and I think this place is definitely a strong up and comer. Do not miss out on the greatness of this place!

Great little boozer, food was really nice, just a pity Sam wasn't working, as we came especially to meet him.

Lovely little pub, dog friendly so perfect way to end a long walk with a pint and some chips!

Food was very good and flavourful, worth it

Shockingly awful food, scruffy staff, absolutely terrible since the new management took over. The fact that each table has a qr code offering a free shot for google reviews says it all (I didn’t scan- wouldn’t want a shot from there) Filthy glasses, sticky cutlery. Avoid!!!!

What a place. Food was unreal and at a good price. The yound lad on the bar was brilliant. Really helpful and funny. Think he was called Sam. Deffo go again

Lovely pub with great atmosphere and great friendly staff, clean and tidy pub

We went here a couple of weeks ago for Sunday lunch and really enjoyed our roast, the new owners were very welcoming and friendly. Went here again last night with Daughter and son in law, we all had different meals and they were all absolutely lovely and tasty, again owners and staff very helpful and friendly, my hubby said he has noticed the beer tastes nicer since he went about six months ago. I'm looking forward to more visits there in the future, Rob, Lisa and dog Millie 😊 thoroughly recommend 👌

Pop in to here on a Saturday night out, and found out it was under new management. So we decided to try the food, as pub food goes, it was good, and the service was excellent too. Keep the good work up.

The stars say it all absolutely excellent

amazing place delicious food cooked perfectly we will be going again x

Wow ignore the menu order a steak .....thanks guys top draw....

Lovely family friendly pub with very pleasant staff, both landlady & landlord very friendly can not do enough for you, as I am in a wheel chair and they were brilliant and made me feel welcome

We visited in October on the day the establishment changed hands, which is relevant because it was their excuse for everything; not one meal arrived as ordered - they didn’t know their own menu, none of the meals came at the same time, when taken back to the kitchen completely different meals from what was ordered came back. When we complained, we were met with a very aggressive ‘manager’ who then told us to leave - extremely rude, absolute amateurs and very poor run of the mill food. Our neighbouring table had very similar experiences and we repeatedly heard the manager saying sorry to multiple customers around the restaurant! Never again!

Able to look out on the canal locks while having lunch with friends. Food was excellent, fresh and delicious. Service was very good and we were well looked after. We found out when leaving that it was under new management. Wish them every success.

Perfect, landlord, landlady where amazing thank you for a great evening.

Grate food good atmosphere and happy to help doing a grate job bringing it bk to life

Lovely pub and staff are friendly, 5 ⭐️

New owners trying to rebuild the reputation of a pub let down by previous owners. Visited on a quiet Monday evening as we were passing through on the canal. Food was good and service was quick. Thanks

Nice clean pub with amazing food

Lovely little pub next to the canal. Good food and friendly staff.

Lovely welcoming eatery. Brilliant gammon steak.

Absolutely lovely pub, great service very friendly & right on the canal by a lock. Very pretty and lovely to sit and watch barges go by. Food was beautiful, tasty and very generous portions. Good prices and fast service.. food came very quickly. Vegan nachos are the best I've had.. definitely will be coming again. 😊

The food was ok from there and the atmosphere in the pub was ok as well as we sat in the restaurant part of the pub which was very quiet.

Liked the atomsphere in the pub ,love the canel part of the pub , good friendly people in bar

Very friendly staff. Lovely to sit outside on a lovely sunny day by the canal, watching the barges go bye

Fag ends all over the garden area awful

I'm very close to 5 stars on this one, but we didn't have a full inside meal experience, so it'll mean another visit (😋). Dropped in just to sit by the canal for a quick half hour after work. Sat outside in the lovely weather at the moment. Ordered sharing bowl of BBQ wings and ribs, with side of fries. Honestly, must say how absolutely pleasantly surprised we were - it was amazing !!! Good, hot, tasty food. Very fair price. On the way out, we saw someone else having steak - it looked fab, so we'll be back very soon to check out the steaks 😍

All good but could do with some air conditioning.

Dog friendly pub, as above good food etc lovely sitting by the canal watching the boats go by, worth a visit

I went with my family and thought the experience was absolutely amazing. The staff were very kind and catered to my families needs and the food was incredible. I couldn’t have asked for better food.

What a dirty place, I’m not joking when I say this! Your feet stick to the stone flags inside, tables had not been cleaned, I would go in there again

Fantastic quality of food!! Highly recommend!! Fast service, Polite, friendly staff. Atmosphere always great too.

Only one person serving so quite a queue, second was changing a barrel and third was not till trained. Beer OK though and food also OK but medium rare steak was brown not red. Location by the lock excellent.

Drinks served in dirty glasses plus worse pint of Guinness I’ve ever had walk into town for a better class of pub

Ordered a burger and a medium rare steak with halloumi fingers. The steak and burger were extremely over cooked(see photos) and halloumi fingers tasted like card board. When asked how the meal was we gave honest feedback to which the waiter said he will tell the chef and all we got was an apology. Love pub in a lovely location and the staff are lovely but the food quality is very poor.

Had food in the past and always been good, the setting is great right to a canal and within walking distance of stone High Street. If you're looking for mountain climbing this is not the right place however, if a pint by a canal and watch the world go by, its awesome.

Deservedly popular, traditional multi-roomed canalside pub, tied to Marstons.

A once gorgeous spot to eat and drink on the canal-side, especially on a sunny day, but the menu tarts up mediocre and overpriced food that ends up nowhere near what it describes on the menu and the drinks are always flat. So much potential. *EDIT - we visited again recently to see if it had changed and I'm sad to say, it hadn't. A fish finger sandwich with chips took an hour; the sandwich didn't come with the advertised tartar sauce and the chips were nearly burnt. We were told that only one person was in the kitchen - understaffed on a busy bank holiday, IMO, you shouldn't be open as it would only warrant unhappy people and complaints. A couple near us were leaving due to no beer glasses - their drink served in a jam jar and then told other customers of the nearby Wayfarer being better. As stated, so much potential. Management should focus on getting serious and hard working staff to stick out a re-thought budget on food, layout and decoration and I'm sure the place would be back on top. Good luck.

Dont waste your time, called in today got ripped off, (cant call it charged). Will NOT be goin back. £9.40 for 2 glasses of pepsi. You should hang your heads in shame, and isnt if funny now they have replied saying they dont charge that much, but NO OFFER of a refund. AVOID they lie as well

Lovely lunch here in a nice environment

Lovely canal side pub. With good meals

Great prices and a smart clean pub.

Attended The Star a couple of days ago and a young lad named Bradley served me and he was super friendly, polite and made me feel welcomed!

Amazing little pub/restaurant. Customers Service - Excellent Food - Good Location - Brilliant Very friendly and welcoming. Lovely team that welcomed me in. Bradley Shane Ryan Definitely recommend coming to the Star.

Nice pub with good quality Carling with Nice efficient staff,and a good beer garden.

Food was very good, real good pub grub menu. Lovely setting. Dogs 🐕 welcome. I highly recommend the star. Keep up the good work team 👏.

Nice town pub in a good position. Not really any bells or whistles to speak of but it's in a good spot and it's dog friendly. Nice for a pint by the canal

I love the Star. It has a great atmosphere. We went to the Star for a lovely meal. Highly recommended. Great food and drink.

Food was excellent, the staff were great

Friendly staff Great service Clean tidy Lovely food