The Star, Greene King Pub & Carvery in North Somerset

Been in today, noticed a change in the staff and pub. Bright, happy and smiley faces! Olivia, Amelie & Shaun were great!

Tyler best chef around . Top lad

Amazing as always, garden looks fab!

We recently dined at The Star and had a lovely experience. The food was delicious, with great flavors and generous portions. A special mention to Luke, who provided excellent service, was friendly and made us feel very welcome. Highly recommended for a tasty meal in the Congresbury area.

Ate here recently, incredible food, great staff and brilliant atmosphere

Impressed, first time visit, friendly, helpful staff. Car park full, had to wait for a party to leave. Tried to book for a party, by phone but was unable to speak to anybody. This year's visit will be our last. Spent next two hours Shivering, If you are trying to save money you have failed.

Fantastic carvery , amazing staff.

Absolutely loved our family meal at the carvery! The food was fresh, hot, and full of flavor — the roast meats were perfectly cooked and the variety of sides made sure everyone was happy. The staff were friendly and welcoming, creating a relaxed atmosphere that made it feel like a home away from home. Great value for money and plenty of space for the kids to enjoy. We’ll definitely be back for another Sunday treat!

Avoid this place at all cost ! What a dive Staff training budget here must have been around £2.68 Ask for 1 drink get dessert instead oh wait ..... they don't do dessert.

Had a really nice experience, service and food were great!

Hadn't been to the Star for a very long time but myself and my friend decided to pop in and see what it was like, inside the atmosphere was very welcoming, clean,well lit and the staff were very helpful and friendly

Great food and fantastic service by a lad named Luke who was super polite and attended to all our needs, would definitely come again for the service alone!

Came last week and staff were lovely. We were served my Luke and he was amazing and so polite. Our food came in about 15 minutes and tasted delicious. Will definitely be coming back soon!

Had a lovely dinner here, great value and the food was great! Pleasantly surprised, and will be visiting again when next in the area. We even spoke to the Chef Shaun (hope that’s how it spelt!), to pass on how good the steaks and other bits were cooked. Definitely recommend.

Tried out the carvery on Sunday but was not impressed, the queue for food was too long therefore by the time we got back to our table to eat it was cold we also found it very noisy. We can get the same kind of Sunday lunch at a local pub with waitress service for £13. Why not call people up to the carvery in a more manageable way say 12 at a time?

This is my go to roast spot! Great staff, great portions, great atmosphere... great CARVERY The BEST

The waiter was very enthusiastic.

Very lovely server, thanks so much Jess! Very friendly and helpful. Great steak.

A group of six went Saturday for early mother's day meal "bar service good" ordered food"2x mixed grills "1steak*1 mixed chicken" 2x carvery "had a 45 + minute wait""So had to go to bar "& ask where food was or how much longer to wait"was told was on way"when food did arrive it was cold" not impressed" with there cold meals""as being very hungry, they waited for a long period "we all wonted to eat at same Time"* Was to long of a wait again for meals to be changed"*a shame"* meat was good on carvery "but frozen roast potato's not good we're dry, tasteless"all other veg was cooked really well, also a very nice mixed selection" *apart from the main meals being cold"which was disappointing"not a bad carvery"not sure why it was not as good as last time we visited" for what ever reasons"for lunch"at the star*"also our tables were not cleared after our meals & had puddings delivered with our plates left on tables" we had to move our plates to another table"to be cleared away, strange not sure why or if common practice here"not the best experience"hot food is not much to ask for"if it's cooked to order" as should arrive hot at least after a long wait"mixed veiws,not sure if will try pub again in the future"

Owner is very accommodating super friendly would absolutely recommend visiting this restaurant you won’t regret it!

Cheap and cheerful. Nicely renovated since the last time I was here. Food has always been great for the price. Did take sometime to come out but, we did go on a busy weekend. Overall, great place for a lunch stop off.

Just had a lovely Mother's Day Sunday Lunch at Star Rhodyate (don't put Starr Inn in Google Maps, it gives you the location and photo of Rose Cottage, Rhodyate Hill).

Pop in for a meal today found a table as they wasn't busy at all ordered our meal which we eventually got to find my meal was awful I had things missing off my plate wasn't many staff about to complain so won't be eating there again

The star was a realy nice pub for a meal and the service was excellent.

The food and service here was amazing! No faults at all for me or my family. Our waiter Luke was especially attentive and polite. Highly recommend.

Food was good and staff were helpful and friendly.

Had a few meals there and unfortunately this experience was not great. The wait for the food was over 50 minutes and when the meals arrived the adult cheeseburger meal was cold. In addition to this, one of the children's meals was still cooking. This arrived about 5-10 minutes after the other meals were on the table which was not good. There was no cutlery to be found and when we spoke to a female server had a brush off. The young gentleman we spoke to was apologetic and organised a refund. Very disappointed considering other experiences we had there

Really enjoyed my experience here

Service was excellent and friendly. Great food will be coming again

Came in for Saturday lunch. Food was great even though there was a wait, expected for the time though. Service was absolutely lovely greeted us and talked to us multiple times seemed like a really especially for a young guy! Would absolutely recommend!

Took my nan for a carvery last weekend staff where very friendly and welcoming carvery was very tasty. Will be back

Great food . Friendly staff and good value.

Banging carvery really good staff and manager

It's just a great place to stop with family to eat. Tasty food for a reasonable price- what else needed?!

We went for a birthday meal yesterday, our table was booked for 12, we arrived at 11.30 and the pub didn't even open the doors until 11.45. The manager Adam is rude dismissive and very arrogant, I heard him say to 1 customer - my pub, my rules!!! . In fact I heard a few people make comments. We were sat in a booth by the door so there were people constantly queuing up behind us. We asked for large carvery's but he put through standard so I had to queue again to get it changed. 2 of the party didn't want a carvery and 3 other dishes that were chosen weren't available. We all finished our meals and the dirty plates were left in front of us for well over an hour No toilet roll in 2 of the ladies toilets Basically a complete shambles

Great selection of foods, very well cooked aswell and loved the whole vibe of the place. A go to when visiting the area definitely reccomend.

The star great food and super staff.

Really nice pub, great food and staff are always friendly. Prices are great for the quality and portion sizes. Love the seasonal decor really nice touch Definitely worth a visit, can't wait to come back

First time at this pub, food and atmosphere was lovely. Service very good. Will definitely be returning.

We decided to book to go for a carvery. We realised it would be busy being a Sunday. The lack of staff wasn’t good. The queues for the carvery were ridiculous. We had to wait over an hour for main menu food. I chose two items which weren’t available. Such a shame as I have been before and it was good.

Came Friday evening, there was a bit of a wait on food, but it was busy and pay day weekend so it was expected! Food came out, hot and fresh and was worth the wait! Staff helpful and friendly, even helping my mum back to the table with her carvery! Can never fault the food or the staff!

Good food, great service and very decent prices . Would highly recommend if you’re in and around the area

Stopped by this afternoon for food before heading to the airport. Great carvery!!

First time going here, great food, great service. We went here at 16.30 and it was busy up to 18.00 when we left. This speaks volumes as there were queues for the carvery and to even get in. Would definitely go back.

Carvery food not good, veg overcooked and cold by the time you get back to your table.

The Star is bringing back what a real village pub should be... proper community, history on the walls, and a warm welcome. It’s been forgotten by some, maybe because it’s up the hill, but step inside, And it’s like stepping back into Congresbury’s past. The old photos, the cozy feel, the good, affordable food and Olivia and Tyler making it a home is all there, waiting to be part of the village again. The staff are some of the friendliest around, and it’s clear this place is ready to take back its spot as the local. Unlike the others around the village (O.I) , it’s not just another pub... it actually feels like home. Staff make this place the most family friendly place ever, they are happy to include all walks of life, and are very inclusive with anyone who walks in, whether its mental health, normal health and additional needs. Its amazing. Long live the star. X

The food was bloody delicious and we sat behind a Old Samsung tv

I really enjoyed it here the staff were kind and helpful 🙂 I really enjoyed it as I have a wheelchair so it was very nice I would definitely recommend eating the food I had and it was delicious

We had a nice lunch yesterday, polite staff but we sat in the TV lounge & it was very cold 🥶 sadly 😥 the heating could have been turned up

Always excellent food. We have never had a bad meal so we like to visit when we can. Atmosphere always nice and the staff are always friendly. Desserts can sometimes take a while but it's a nice place do yiu don't mind waiting. Only critique would be management of the floor....plates and glasses can build up and I do see waiting staff returning to the kitchen empty handed. Maybe a floor supervisor or floor manager could help here. But overall I'd highly recommend. And the carvery is one of the best we've had.

Lovely pub great food great service too all the staff were lovely and welcoming

Updated review from my previous 3* rating 5 years ago. We had a lovely carvery meal at The Star today. Generous portions of meat and lots of vegetables and trimmings. Friendly service and good value.

Average in every sense unfortunately...

Lovely refurbished place to eat but could do with some staff that will pull their finger out and get on with the job, customer service skills. They have replied that they will get better but unfortunately a few months later and it's not the case, the carvery is disgusting and the toilets stink, need some decent old school staff who have customer skills....

As a family we went to the Star for Sunday Lunch. It is well worth a visit , the food and staff are lovely and there was so much choice and everything was so fresh . Can’t wait until the next time. Martha

Booked table took ages get a car park space

Delicious carvery for great price

Nice carvery. Very busy so took a while but worth it.

Traveled up from Swansea, we booked the Star because of the reviews and it was close to our hotel and Bristol airport, I have never seen a pub so full but I know now the food was amazing, thank you so much

Great value for money in a cosy setting

Food was warm, wasn't the best cavery , staff were lovely and relatively cheap

It was okay, you pay for what you get with a carvery. The kids eat free with an adult is good value

We called in to The Star Pub and Carvery - operated by Greene King - on Rhodygate Hill, Congresbury. It's conveniently situated right on the A370 and has a large customer car park, including an EV charging point. It was quite busy, nonetheless, we were able to secure a table at lunchtime without difficulty. The carvery was popular and it must be said, good value for money. The pub is large and has benefited from a recent makeover.

Terrible experience here recently, I had visited with 4 family members for a meal. We all had steak and it was all so tough, greasy and fatty. Not one of the steaks was cooked to how we requested, we asked for them all to go back and we had the pleasure of the small chef (Shaun I believe his name was) come out to tell us that there was nothing wrong with the meals he cooked and that we was all trying to get something for nothing!! I’m absolutely appalled by this and wanted to email the pub directly but unfortunately could not find an email! Safe to say we shall never be retuning after this diabolical encounter.

All the food was lovely and the service was great

Had a delicious carvery meal , with good choice of vegetables and superbly cooked meats all at a very reasonable price.

Great friendly staff, food was perfect all round great experience

good service, good place and good food I love it

Nice atmosphere.Carvery meat delicious, thick slices. Huge crisp yorkies. Friendly staff.

Great place to eat dinner with the family,

Food was fantastic, really great deal with the kids eat free. Definitely returning soon.

I had a very enjoyable meal at the star today. Food was amazing and such lovely staff, Amelie was so polite and helpful!

I live local and am a regular. The quality of food is amazing and the service is attentive and friendly. Great family atmosphere and the carvery is one of the best I've had. Never disappointed looking forward to returning Friday!!

Warm cosy pub! Great atmosphere and a lovely carvery!! Staff very friendly and helpful!

Amazing food, great atmosphere.

Katie & Charlie were both very helpful and kind even though the pub was busy. Katie went up to get my food as I have difficulty walking. They couldn’t do enough to help. Excellent service!

Very kind and friendly the steak is great as well

It has recently been refurbished and has a nice atmosphere. The food and drinks are good value, it is a chain pub, with a carvery and burgers etc, and it does well as that.

Charlie is amazing great attitude and work ethic , Dan is very helpful and polite and luke was a great waiter

Been coming here for years and always have a great meal!

Came for Christmas dinner with my partner and grandmother. The food was amazing as always, atmosphere was great and the staff were lovely. I'd really recommend for a wonderful meal!

My van had broken down and I popped in to tell them that it was in the car park and will be recovered next day, a member of staff believed to be team leader, said it was fine, but at the time I had no money on me or payment card to get a bus home. They gave me the money to get home and wear I can get a bus from and too. Thank you. But as I popped in I saw the carvery and it looked very nice so Im going to pop in to have a carvery, place looked very tidy spacious and very welcoming. Thanks for your help staff.

Fabulous food and great value for money. Staff are all very friendly and welcoming. We return a couple of times a week as it’s so good. Would definitely recommend.

Always warm and welcoming and looking great after a recent refurb. Great price carvery with a choice of meats and veggie options and you can load up on plenty of veg. Usually come at least once a week for the past 5 years.

Not enough customers eating, so carvery not being turned over, so a bit dry. Portions good. Only 3 staff manning bar area so service very slow

This is an excellent carvery, one of the best around. Best to book or phone ahead..

Always here for carvery very friendly staff and helpful .

Was happy with the service. Food was ok. Prices ok

Excellent food and staff will be back for sure due to it being xmas day the food was excellent and the staff although hard pressed were fantastic.

The meal was excellent, relaxed friendly atmosphere, not rushed, best Christmas day in a long time, really enjoyed it

It was really nice, staff were really friendly and accommodating , and request were not a problem for them

Had meals for many years .But gone down hill two few staff one person serving meals and serving drinkks Open your eyes owners as it can go down hill as fast as it when up Not going back are party only had six in queue 30 minutes VERY UNPROFESSIONAL.

Father Christmas did his best, but the staff were crap

Family of 7 for Sunday lunch. The only improvement could be vegetables could be a bit warmer for my liking but fine for everyone else. I had to make 3 individual bookings as wouldn’t accept booking for a table of 7 but the manager was very good at allocating a table for 7 for us. As always a superb meal and very good value for money.

Really lovely festive evening. Great atmosphere. Bar service was a little on the slow side but all the food was lovely.

Wonderful meal. Tom served me and was absolutely brilliant, very kind and made the experience so much better.

Lovely carvery and fab service from Tom!

Tom was really helpful, and friendly.

Was served by Tom who was very friendly and helpful. Lovely food and great place. Highly recommend.

All that's missing from the Christmas carvery is pigs in blankets. There is an option to pay extra for a large pig in blanket, which I tried last year but it wasn't that great, barely cooked, a few small well cooked (not quite burnt, but nicely crisped) ones would be nicer, though I'm too cheap to pay extra for them. The carvery is really nice though, the best for some miles around. The Christmas pudding was ok but nothing special, Christmas pudding in a pub ought to be a bit boozy, or at least have the option to be so, I should have tried one of the other desserts which looked ok.