The Star Inn in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Unfortunately this is not like me but I'm afraid I have to give this place a very low rating, they had no draught ales at all just said arriving soon, the place absolutely stinks of dogs and the gents toilets are absolutely disgusting the smell was overpowering, the barman must be the most miserable person in the world and is quite rude, this is the second time I've been in the pub but I'm afraid it will be my last, not a pleasant experience, it's a shame as the place has so much potential

Opened the door to see a notice saying no dogs allowed. Walked in to find a huge dog in front of me. Walked back out. I've given you 5 stars as you don't deserve to have your rating affected by this. However, I feel that a pub that doesn't allow dogs should have no dogs in it.

Rude abrupt bar staff shouted across bar you can't bring a dog in here. Shame they couldn't approach you and explain, only came in as friend said always seems to have a dog in there, UNSURE HOW TO REPLY SO.. I EXPLAINED TO THE STAFF HE WAS A SUPPORT DOG BUT THEY JUST SPOKE OVER ME (LOOKING AT OTHER REVIEWS THIS SEEMS COMMON PRACTICE BY STAFF) I DID THINK MAYBE DOGS AREN'T ALLOWED DUE TO THE FACT THERE WAS A MUCH LARGER DOG LAYING ON SOFA AND NOT AS YOU SERVE FOOD BECUASE IF SO THEN YOUR OWN DOG WOULDN'T BE WHERE FOOD IS SERVED. WOW.. WALKED BY YESTERDAY AND NOTICED STAFF CUTTING TOENAILS IN THE BAR AREA...

Then there was a dog fight at the bar and after the same XL bully dogs were allowed to run free around the pub, including behind the bar. Barman rude and said that our over 14 year old children couldn’t play pool even thought the sign said no under 14’s. Definitely the worst pub I’ve been in for a while.

On the way back to my hotel in Penzance, after spending the day going to St Michael’s Mount, I had checked the internet for the best pubs in Penzance and saw several good ratings for The Star Inn, so thought I’d check it out and maybe stay for dinner. The fellow at the bar was short and curt and they only had one real ale on pump - his only description was ‘citrusy’. Finished the drink then left. With the reviews that I saw I was expecting a friendly welcome - as others here seem to have indicated more recently, that’s obviously not the way they work now.

Just nipped for a game of pool and a beer

Really friendly pub in the heart of town, first class local ales, ciders and fantastic food. live Cornish music on Saturdays, pool, and always as someting going on. Well worth a visit

Popped in to use the loo before ordering and my disabled wife was verbally rebuked for using the toilets as the "person" behind the bar presumed we were only in there for the toilets as if we would all come in for one person to use the facilities! The smell in the pub suggests the carpets haven't been cleaned in decades the clientele were the bottom of the barrel and the decor was non existent so to sum it up no atmosphere and no reason to return after being treated so rudely so when you see the star inn just keep on walking to anywhere else oh and for good measure dogs are not allowed support dogs or otherwise

Not my cup of tea kind of pub...Sorry we didn't stay long. Maybe next time guys.

I was banned by the barely 20 year old barman for commenting to the rest of the pool team that when we had played there they shut the bar at ten when we still had 5 games to play. So they had to stay open all that time without a drink and the whole team backed Me up that I was not at all rude. But that's why it doesn't make any money and never will plus the fact they won't do a simple good pint. You need to have a serious look at the place, unless it's just a money laundering excersise. Which if so will be looked into by My Police friends,Ty.

Very poor service , abnormally smelly dog that lives on the premises, and terribly rude staff. I cannot recommend enough to stay away from this establishment.

Visited for tea and had the specials a lovely hot pot, beef the melted in the mouth followed by a pavlova with fresh raspberries and strawberries. Friendly service with no pressure or rushing. Lovely evening thank you.

Lovely staff, amazing food, great atmosphere. Had a roast on sunday, one of the best roasts ive had in a while. Would recommend this place to anyone

The star inn is my favourite place to come for food and drinks. Ant and jack are kinda individuals who go above and beyond for us, i woudlnt choose to spend my time in any other pub in pz. The Sunday roast was delicious and portion was perfect, the drinks are well priced and the atmosphere is lovely Monday to Sunday. 5 star pub.

Very rude and arrogant man running the bar the staff also rude the toilets haven’t seen a mop for a very long time lets there dog go round everywhere while people are eating constantly farting which is off putting always shouting at staff and some members of the public with obscene language the food is very mediocre at best from other comments glad i didnt stay here has well as the rooms look like a youth hostel Pool team is always hogging the table and way too many under age kids vaping and drinking Avoid if u can nice little pub round corner called seven stars much better

Been to this Pub a few times. Once with my late Parents for a few drinks, once for a send off for a good friend, once when I played a gig there and more recently when playing with the Golowan Band this year where the pub hosted us and laid food on for us. Each time I have been welcomed and treated well. The food that was put on for Mazey Day was amazing. I can't recommend this place highly enough. Great Pub!

I won't be going to this pub my friend had an accident in his trousers and the man with the glasses was not very nice to him me and my partner are carers for him who my partner has every right to check on him my partner was told to leave and my friend who did the accident was told to mop it up his body is not great his back is in agony now and he felt like he was held hostage he was crying on the way home and he is still crying he is very vulnerable

The star is a wonderful place, great managers, good beer,great service and the food it's great too.and has great entertainment, karaoke, open mic and local singers on a Sunday afternoon 😀 come and enjoy the fun ..

Arrived in Penzance for a nice stroll and shop with a small dog. As we were shopping decided to call into Star Inn for a bite to eat and drink only to find that the pub didn't accept dogs. Shame as we would have spent some money. My partner went to use the loo only to be told toilet are for customers only and she has a dog (dog was outside). Staff were rude and there were dogs already in the pub. Wouldn't recommend.

Very nice and comfortable place to stay and visit Cornwall as it's very close to the train station and to the bus station, also very clean, provides with soap, fresh towels, tea facilities in the room, modern and clean bathroom and it is quite silent, so one can rest with no problems.

A lovely pub with character and lovely feel, so much better than the chain pub nearby, friendly staff.

Great atmosphere, friendly staff and good prices. X x

Great Sunday lunch. Well cooked, big portions and great value. Very friendly staff and great surroundings

I did realise that they was renovating the rooms, firstly so1980's shared bathroom then no wardrobe or bin In room . If you came back after 11 you had to phone for the landlord to open the door , normal they would be another entrance you could go to. It had looked like you had tried to get the rooms turned around really quick telly bed no telly, painted but paint specks on the headboard. Chaise lounge no legs so if I sat on it I could not get up. If you was doing four in a bed I would have given 80 pound to over priced.

Cold beer, warm welcome. Live music quite often

Went in here twice, on both occasions it was a good experience. The first time was to have a drink and try and find some directions to where myself and the kids had booked to stay. The man was most helpful and the local people drinking in there were friendly and helpful The second occasion we went for pie night , there were 6 of us in total this night and the food was delicious, 100 percent worth the money, it was again a great experience , my eldest child enjoyed playing pool in there too. Will 100 percent go back there when we next visit Cornwall!

We visited with our 2 dogs, was made to feel really welcome. Ordered drinks and food, the food was well presented and hot and tasty. Spoke to customers who told us about some nice places to visit. Would recommend this place.

We visited the pub to watch an England game. The one where we beat the Germans ! The Star Inn Facebook page suggested to message them, so I requested to book a table this way.Communication was very friendly and we had a table right in front of the T V. The bar staff were all very friendly and were extremely attentive with the table service they were providing due to Covid restrictions. All the customer tables were politely away from each other’s. The pub was also very very clean.We would definitely visit again.

literally the worst service, in 3 hours only got 3 drinks which we had to keep asking for over and over again. 3 members of staff on a saturday night, table next to us came in at 9:30 ordered didn’t get their drinks until 10 and was told had to leave at 10:30 even tho pubs can be open until 11, bar tender told them that if they stayed any longer then they would and i quote be “pissing the staff off”. extortionate prices. not even that busy the staff were hardly rushed off their feet and yet would wait 30 minutes minimum for drinks to come after persistently asking staff to take our order. also women stood behind bar on her phone even tho when we asked if they were short staffed she said no and that it was just busy?? yet was on her phone?? honestly will never come here again, bad vibes and not worth the hassle they had £80 from us and not a jot of customer service, would rather throw £80 in the wind than ever give it to them again. A V O I D !!!

Visited here on a saturday night, there was only 4 of us.we arrived at roughly 7pm and within the time frame of 3 hours we were only seen totwice! a pub cannot demand table service where no service is in place! we persistently (very politely) asked for service and still no one came to our table even though the pub was hardly busy! then after we had ordered, our drinks took 20 mins to actually arrive! to add to the situation the “owner” was stood behind the bar on her phone while people were awaiting drinks and her answer to an adjacent table was “sorry its extremely busy” and continued on her phone. unsure if it is an understaffing issue or just purely bad management.as well as poor service, staff are rude and clearly only care about going home as a-posed to customer service. sanitation is absolutely appalling, an adjacent table was seated on an uncleared table that had not been sanitised during a global pandemic! absolutely disgraceful.

Absolutely disgusted by the way the staff treated me in The Star Inn in Penzance two days ago.I had done a event for the people of Penzance to lift their Christmas spirits up and hadn't eaten all day. I came in and asked if they served food to which I was told no. I was right from the beginning met with a attitude from the first member of staff and when my friend asked if I could eat something from another place they said no. I was so hungry that I had a small apple pie and then they called in the Covid Secure Marshals.I explained my issue about being hungry and the marshals understood where I was coming from and asked me to not eat anything else and I agreed. They also asked me to buy a drink so my friend tried to but was refused because it was me that wanted the drink. Then the second guy came up to me (pictured) and said that I need to leave.I said no because I was waiting for my friend who had a pint in her hand. He then threatened to put his hands on me and that he was going to call the police. I had explained to him that I have Autism and PDA but he still continued to harass me.He didn't stop all the way through even after my friend told him he is discriminating against me. He said that the event I did outside was rubbish and when I handed my friend her receipt because I was worried about it having her details on it just in case she used her card, he said I was doing that to cause more trouble. I would never recommend this place to anyone as they treated me very poorly.Threatening me with police and putting their hands on me over a apple pie is making a big deal over nothing

We visited this lively pub on Saturday having been let down by another establishment. We wanted tp combine dinner and th Exeter Chiefs match before catching the train home. Well, where do I start? The staff were lovely and very accommodating, covid rules clear and explained and guidelines within the pub were good and effective. Beer and wine excellent, the food however, surpassed all expectations!! It was amazing.!! The staff were extremely efficient and service offered in an appropriate and timely manner. This is definitely a pub I will be coming back to as we were all looked after incredibly well.

Called in on a whim after seeing food advertised onboard outside. Total treat. Shared the dishes between us and we were unable to finish it all. Every mouthful was delicious- particularly the Thai curry. All the staff were friendly and welcoming. Will be definitely returning.

Really lovely staff, they had a pop up kitchen last weekend and the food was DIVINE

Classing this pub as our local now. Had nothing but great visits here. The staff are friendly and well informed on the covid 19 situation. We felt safe and wanted during our vist. We have attended 2 special meal nights that the Star Inn have put on. Fantastic meals with great service. Cannot fault.Relaxed vibe No pressure Spacious Clean

Top-notch beer, made on the premises, and always good conversation

We visited on Sunday night to watch the Champs league final, was the first time sitting inside a pub since lockdown previously sticking to beer gardens. They were really well organised with social distancing, track and trace and a one way system in place so we weren’t worried about COVID. Staff were really friendly and they had a good range of beer and gins and lots of screens to see the footy.

The Phil Collins looking barman was easily the most unfriendly and idiotic person we’ve come across on our trip. He told us off for using the “F Word” which we actually didn’t and also made it very clear he didn’t want to serve us. Probably quite an ok pub but maybe keep that 50 odd year old moron in the back- it’s no surprise the place was empty

Most ignorant barman I've ever come across. Will never drink in the pub EVER again. It was a Sunday afternoon, when Man Utd were playing Man City. The pub was dead and the beer is expensive as hell! Also they charge £1 per frame to play pool on the worst table in the town. The pub wont make it past the Summer, good riddance.

Popped in out of the rain, seeing as the note in the window said this place is 'dog friendly'. Err no. We sat at a table just inside the door, no one else nearby. We had been chatting about my friend's potential move to Penzance for work while my Yorkie snoozed on my coat, and my 2 Chihuahuas - 4 kilos and 1.9 kilos - sat on our laps as we perched on our dining chairs. It was very quiet as no food is served on Sundays. Just one other group of 'regulars'? by the bar. 20 mins in, a 'bouncer-type' (nothing like cheerful welcoming door security folk the length and breadth of the country) po-faced man came up and, without preamble, no 'hello!', no nowt!, demanded that the dogs on our laps be placed on the floor, rules of the landlady apparently.I said nothing. I left. Anyone who knows me, knows I don't leave red wine. I did. Half left, at least. Well done, The Star Inn. Pubs dying on their feet and, quite frankly, you deserve to close. Seems like I'm not the only customer appalled at the attitude. Avoid at all costs.

The pubs atmosphere was underwhelming and staff were not welcoming and actively ignored people who weren't part of there local pool club. The owner was aggressive to several people and has a reputation for doing so. Drinks were overpriced and The overall feeling was boring and lack luster to say the least.

Great internal decor, full of hidden nooks and crannies. Not the greatest choices of beers, lagers or cider, but passable. Bar staff are friendly, but not overly so, locals can view you with suspicion, but nothing else.One concern is that there is no easy access for those with mobility issues and there are no disabled toilets...that I could see?Free WiFi, car parking could be problematic?Worth a visit.

An excellent character pub 2 doors down from a dirty over crowded soulless Wetherspoon.

Happy to see the Star back in action!

Fish and chips were great and cheap and this is a really ancient building with lots of atmosphere . If hungry in Penzance this is the place to eat

Looking realy nice it will be great when they start serving food again.Staff very helpful.Well worth a visit.Will definetiey pop in again.👍

Recently reopened. Nice traditional pub. Sky TV. Pool table. Dog friendly. Kitchen opening soon!

Popped in for a drink on a weekend break to Penzance. The pub is cited at the top of the main shopping street. Much bigger inside than it looks from the street, a good selection of beers, wines and spirits to be had at keen prices. Also had Sky TV and a pool table. Food will also be offered in the coming weeks (the pub has only recently reopened, so the kitchen isn't quite ready yet.) Give it a go!

We were on a three week winter break and wanted to make it to Penzance mainly to take some photographs to jog my mums memory of her honeymoon in 1958. We arrived and parked up. The rain was light at the start but suddenly when we got into the main road it really came down. We were planning lunch anyway but I rushed into the star and asked if we could bring our spaniel in. Yes was the reply but not on the carpeted area. This was fine and we sat down at a table. The landlord was friendly and the place was clean and atmospheric. A nice cozy place with lots of tables. The toilet were upstairs and clean. The bar was full and lots of beer options. My husband ordered the rump steak. I ordered the lasagna. It was a little unnerving that the chef and assistant walked through the pub and looked to make sure we were eating their food twice. The steak was over cooked but the accompaniments were good. The lasagna itself was nice although it really didn't need the thick layer of cheese on top - a sprinkling would have been enough. The doughy bread roll was unpleasant and it would have been nice to have a proper chunk of crusty bread instead. All considered if we visited Penzance again we probably wouldnt go to this place but hopefully the landlord will read this and have a review of his kitchen staff - so please dont dismiss it as it is a nice pub generally.

Visited Penzance many a time. Never to this pub.We have missed out so many times.Warm, friendly and welcoming bar staff. Grim weather outside, so was a lovely haven.Good choice of ales.Extremely clean in the bar area and the toilets were immaculate.A pool table, darts board and table football.

For the past six years, around 40 of us have met up on Christmas Eve afternoon with out families, enjoyed the atmosphere and let the children play in the family area.After today, this will be the last time any of us will go back.There were two staff, both who were rude beyond description. They snapped at customers, refused to serve some people, got orders wrong, gave wrong change - I have never witnessed such contempt for paying customers before.Three of the seven beers were off, one real ale tasted like the pipes hadn't been cleaned in a month.Supervised children used to be allowed to play pool; we were told to stop our children playing pool or leave. The dartboard was gone and we weren't allowed change for the table football.High street pubs are dying, and The Star is one example why...

Was passing by and went in for some food and drinks. Nice idea that they do pump ale samplers, 1/3 of a pint each, 3 of, good way to try the local brew. Food was tasty but the normal sized fish and chips was tiny like a kid's portion, the large was adult. Wasnt expecting that, rather a normal portion then a huge one. Beware if ordering. Not a bad pub, just dont go really hungry.

I the staff are friendly and polite it is better then the vault the vault prices are expensive and they are helpful and kind from neil

We visited The Star Inn Pub on our round trip through Cornwall. Apart from the welcoming Bartender the Pub looked as you would describe a traditional Pub from the book... Located in a historical building with Oak Beams and low ceilings, a long bar with lots of decorative ale, beer and cider draughts. The beer and cider was refreshing, the food was excellent and the stay was worth remembering for coming back. A good stop for travelling families with dogs.

En una concurrida calle de alta este es un pub bajada al pasado cuando un paseo sin observación, mucho grande ventilado y un montón de asientos donde la cerveza está fría y el personal es cortés y amable.

Ordered food shepherds pie and veg, very bland and very small portions,the veg were a dish of peas which was bigger than the pie, very dry no gravy won't be going again.

Popped into this pub for something to eat as it was Easter Monday several places were closed I chose the lasagne with crusty bread and green salad leaves my husband chose the sausage mash and rich gravy. Well my lasagne arrived in a shallow dish swimming in grease lasagne is a dish with layers of pasta and minced beef. There was no layers and virtually no mince, no salad leaves and three small pieces of bread which were dry and no butter. My husbands was not much better three very smal sausages sitting on a circle of mash but no sign of the rich thick gravy just a very watery juice. The pub was busy as it had a quiz night on and is obviously busy with locals but on looking around the tables not one of them had dishes on their tabes which is unusual after their quiz they seemed to help themselves to a buffet hopefully this was more appetising than the food we had ordered. Sadly not a pub I would recommend for food going by the choices we had.

Mi pareja y yo acabamos de pasar la mejor comida en este pub fabulosas aquí en penzance. La mejor carne de hamburguesa que he tenido y mi compañero dijo una muy buena participación! Y su exigente! ! El personal también encantador, muy simpático y dispuesto a ayudar a encontrar el mejor Tienda pastie! !

Este es un pequeño pub 'crackin, fuimos allí para ver una obra Rock de grupo, el pub realmente tienen la música sussed, la banda estaban jugando su sección del pub que está muy guay y es ideal para bandas.

Recientemente visité este pub una noche personal. Tuvimos una comida agradable en el Little India por la calle y todos estábamos disfrutando de nuestra noche. Pensé por qué no suben para una bebida en el Star Inn ya que parecía tranquilo y acogedor. Esto obviamente no era el caso cuando entramos en la red de cabeza y la chica detrás de la barra sighed diciendo que esperaba un fin anticipado. . . Era las 10:00 pm. . . . en un pub. Suponemos que era de broma, sin embargo, no una muy cálida bienvenida que nos hicieron sentir muy incómodos. Nos sentamos y tranquilo. 12 de nosotros estaban presentes y todos nos compramos un bar una persona. Nos sentamos en un grupo justo al lado de donde está el bar y siguió escuchando la queja personal y escorias de nosotros alegando que había sido grosero en la entrada? Así que a mitad de camino a través de nuestras bebidas una chica alto pelo oscuro decidimos venir y empezar id 'nosotros ing. . . Sin embargo no es siempre una idea inteligente cuando los clientes ya tienen sus bebidas. Me gustaría que ella id siguiente con un comentario diciendo que no parecía más joven que ella. Cómo favorecedora. Luego id un 35 años y experiencias cómo él era de más de 10 años mayor que ella. En este punto yo asumí que era su cumpleaños y quería llevó debido al constante. edad observaciones Entonces se dio cuenta de que era un poco groseras. Nos dijeron porque no tenía una identidad aunque ella no potable que las 12 tendría que dejar. Esto no fue un problema ya que simplemente nos fuimos a whetherspoons y pasamos de 200 libras que podría haber ido en su factura. . . Nosotros no volveremos a decir lo menos.

My partner and I went here for lunch. It's a lovely old pub. The food was very good and a reasonable price and the staff were lovely. The really bad let down for this pub was the dreadful smell of dog. Not good when you are eating. I am a dog lover but this smell was very strong. It let the pub down badly.

Big town pub really well decorated with lovely staff . excellent pint of coast to coast IPA on tap and very reasonably priced too . better than the wetherspoons !

The pub itself has been decorated etc lovely, It looks modern and very clean! Was a bit disappointed with the food though wasn't as good as I had heard through family and friends! Service was slow but there was only one member of staff working! Kid friendly which is good as it's hard to find somewhere in Pz suitable for kids!!!

We called in at the Star around 2.30pm for a quiet glass of mulled wine and a chat but it was mayhem there were three children who seemed to think the place was a play park and they were running around playing hide and seek and making a nuisance of themselves not one member of staff took any notice and even a couple of customers told the children to be careful. Bar service was poor even though it was not busy and we were not impressed with the mulled wine such a shame as it appeared to be a nice place but wont be visiting again.

Good, hot pub food but a great pity about the 45 minute wait for food, especially when the place was hardly busy. Friendly staff and warm welcome.

Went today with some friends and the atmosphere was ok, the staff were friendly and took orders from the table, but none of us were happy with the food, I might try again in summer when busier but today we were a little disappointed

We visited yesterday for early Sunday lunch. Plenty of choice of meat and vegetables but food, including gravy, was disappointingly not hot enough. I did point this out afterwards to the chef who said he would use a probe to check and rectify the situation. I am not sure if we were among the first to eat or whether the vegetables in the bain marie were at a cooler temperature on the top layer, however I did eat my lunch as nothing wrong with the taste, just temperature! I rather wished after that I had requested my plate be put in the microwave for couple of minutes! In case I am coming across as a very fussy customer, I would add that both my husband and mother-in-law felt the same way. Perhaps we were just unlucky!

Don't let the outside deceive you, this pub is huge inside. Great beers, great atmosphere! Highly recommend

We popped in here for a quick lunch on Monday . It was fairly quiet , staff were friendly and place was very clean. I had a prawn sandwich and chips and hubby had a burger, both were very nice ! Reasonable price too.

Worth a visit to this lovely pub a great menu with home made dishes great local ales and drinks very good staff central location worth a visit

Went in around 12:30 on Saturday 15th October with my friend after looking at the menu outside and being pleased!! Had a wonderful choice of hot food for lunch and after being in the rain, a pub lunch was much needed!However, this didn't happen as we didn't get served! Walked into the pub and two people were behind the bar (one male and one female). Didn't smile at us or acknowledge us once. Only one table in the whole place was being used so had a great choice of where to sit, once we sat the woman walked past us 3 times and the male walked past twice clearing plates from the other table. Neither of them spoke or even acknowledged us- after 10 minutes of being ignored, we put back on our wet coats and went to the The Turks Head where we had a wonderful meal and got served straight away.

This is the second time we have visited the Star on our annual holidays to Cornwall. Once again we were made to feel very welcome by the staff and enjoyed a great lunch. I had the nicest fish finger sandwich and my husband enjoyed a fabulous steak sandwich. The Star's beer was very welcome after a long coast walk and has a very cosy feel with nooks and cranny's in which to sit.

We were looking for somewhere to grab a meal on the main street in Penzance and there really isn't much that offers substantial food other than coffee shops and pastie places, then we stumbled upon the Star Inn.To be honest the landlord(?) didn't appear that welcoming at first but the menu looked OK so we gave it a go and it turned out to be very pleasant indeed. The barmaid was friendly and we all four enjoyed our mains, all at pretty reasonable prices for a 'tourist' town. While not 'haute cuisine', everything was well presented and well cooked and I was happy with the speed and service.The surroundings are traditional, a little dark and have a genuine feel and personally, I would choose this pub above everything else to offer on Market Jew Street.

I believe I did a review on this restaurant a few weeks ago, so now am back to give an update. What a difference, I ordered scampi, chips and garden peas for my partner and yet again I ordered gammon egg, chips with skins on and peas for myself. When the meals came out I heard my partner comment on the peas and that was "where are the rest of the peas" she asked...in other words she had about a desert spoon full of peas and on my meal well the egg was broken and looked greasy, and yet again where were the peas and the chips well the fairies must have taken all the skins off before cooking them..... All in all today was definitely not a good day to go and eat here. Shall we be returning.....no, can not risk having another bad meal here.

Visited yesterday as this place was recommended by a friend, The food was sooooo nice, hot and yummy. The staff were very friendly and pub had a good atmosphere.The price of food was very good too, highly recommended

Before I came to Penzance I looked on the internet to see what I was about to experience. A lady had written a review saying that Penzance was not worth a visit. I thought this was a bit harsh. However, having spent three hours here I am inclined to agree. This lady said that St Ives was a better bet. It is a very long time since I visited St Ives and therefore I cannot comment.There did not look as though there were any inviting places to eat but we wandered in to The Star Inn. My first port of call was the ladies' loo where I realised far to late that there was no toilet paper. My friend had ordered a sandwich for me. When it arrived it was of the standard I make for myself when I am in a tearing hurry and I do not care what it looks like.Another thing I noticed was that the carpets looked grubby.This was not a happy experience but looking at other places to eat in the vicinity I felt they looked worse. English seaside towns are not very appealing these days and Penzance is no exception

The bar itself is lovely with a great atmosphere however when I ate there I found the food to be completely underwhelming especially considering the price. There was very little difference between the amount of food on the small and large plate however a £3 price difference! The meal I had was average at best and I felt like I was eating a microwave meal. However to drink there is lovely and I will continue doing that there.

on a recent visit to Cornwall we were looking for somewhere reasonably priced to eat. we usually hit Weatherspoons in Penzance, but walking up the high street we noticed the Star Inn. took a look at the menu, and decided to give it a go. we were initially a little disappointed that only carvery was available that day, but being hungry and having taken a look at what was on offer, we settled there.we chose the smaller of the carveries on offer, either £6.95 for the small, or £10.95 for a large! the small was ample.The meat and veg was beautifully cooked,and a very wide range of veg was available. the staff were friendly and welcoming.we will certainly go back the next time we're in Cornwall, well done The star Inn, your food was very yummy, thank you!

lovely homemade food ,, i had lasagne and partner had gammon good value for money , old fashioned pub good atmosphere .

A lovely old pub with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, friendly staff and service. Food was good too!

This is a little old fashioned pub with atmosphere and friendly bar staff. We only had drinks there but the food looked very tempting - the next time we visit Penzance we will definitely go back there.

I went here for an evening out and i had one look at the menu and found it very expensive and not worth the cost for the food. so i went to another local pub instead where its cost effective

Visited the Star Inn on our second night in Penzance, the menu represented good value for money.The young lady who served us was very friendly and polite.Well worth a visit

Really good time with friends food was good bar staff very friendly place was clean music was on both Friday and Saturday which we all enjoyed well worthy of a viset

Only dined here once and wasn't overly impressed BUT if you get here for happy hour you can get the cheapest drinks in town. Double vodka and Coke £2.80?!!! Yes please! Went with a group of friends on a Saturday night and had a splendid time. A rough n ready kind of pub that often has live music playing. Friendly crowd get in there, I'd recommend a visit.

Had a big family meal was nice and spacious as there was so many of us. They had great children menus and reasonably priced. Staff were very friendly and helpful. The food for most was lovely but maybe a bit on the small side for the price. I had a salad with goats cheese which was nearly nine pounds and there really wasn't much goats cheese at all which I did mention and the staff were fabulous and said they would mention this to the chef and would get me some more and offered me a free drink on the house and said they appreciated all comments, I thought this was lovely and took me seriously. The salad looked lovely but was mainly lettuce and onion with two cherry tomatoes chopped in half. The rest of the family said it was lovely just portion sizes.

My daughter and I had lunch here last week we had the small fish and chips on the two meals for £12 well worth the money. Food was hot plentiful and freshly cooked. I haven't been in The Star since its refurbishment and was suitably impressed I look forward to coming back down with my husband next time for lunch or maybe an evening meal. The staff were very friendly and helpful nothing too much trouble.

Just a few drinks to get out of the rain. Nice and warm. Quiet and clean and tidy. Nice peaceful pub. Worth a visit. Heard the food was good from fella diners. Dog friendly.

Friendly staff, plenty of seating, pool table at the back. Menu has good choice, but loathe the adding on for sides etc, just give customers a price with various options for sides included. As what starts out to be an affordable meal turns into an expensive one. Beers kept well.

My family members and I spent a couple of days in Penzance and on the last night we wanted to find a good place to eat. We happened to be passing The Star Inn, looked at the menu and decided to give it a try. A good choice, as it happens. The pub has recently been refurbished to a very good standard and the staff were very friendly and helpful. The food was lovely and the atmosphere very pleasant so this is on the list to revisit the next time we stay in Penzance.

Very friendly pub with great service.Varied menu with good value specials , at very reasonable prices.Had two very good meals.Great music venue . Blues band on Saturday excellent.

A good proper pub with excellent staff and bonus of lovely food and good live music also there's a large range of beers available from many different local brewers.

Had lunch here and it was average. Much better places to eat in the town if I'm honest. The staff though need training. Been here once or twice on a night here and there is just no staff to be seen or several behind the bar but you still wait ages to get served. They are advertising 30% off drinks on a Saturday night so I think they are probably struggling to get the locals in. The atmosphere has just disappeared to how the star used to be - it was the place to be on a Saturday at one point.

Fantastic food, fantastic bar staff, very welcoming, food was excellent , we had the ribs, the chilli, cheesy chips and steak, two adults two children, even heard about the ghost from a local, we were so supprised as from the out side looked like a blokes pub, went in side and the welcome was overwhelming, warm friendly bar staff and waitress, best chilli I have had for a long time, chips was double fried and crispy, steak was perfection and the cream and brandy source was to die for. Helpings were to big to eat it all, don't miss this when your in Penzance

Absolutely gorgeous! The special, Chilli Con Carne was the best we've ever had - and the rump steak with blue cheese and brandy sauce was to die for. Brilliant value for money, clean and very friendly staff

This is a good pub. In town for work and after eating elsewhere I called in here for a drink. I admit my heart sank as I picked up my pint to hear the quiz night was about to start (not usually my thing). But this is winter in Pennsans. Locals all (except for me, as far as I could tell) and the banter across the room was first class.Jess behind the bar knows what's needed for good customer service. The Gaffer seems a good bloke too. An Essexman by birth, Cornishman by adoption, but he left his heart in the Blackcountry (I advise readers to visit all of those three by the way!)As I didn't eat here, I am reluctant to give 5 stars, but I will call in again if or when next in Pennsans and then will eat here too!

Stopped for a quick drink here seeing the special craft lager advertised. I only wanted to try it and at £2.10 for a half I only had enough change for a small amount. It was nice and the interior of the pub was nice too but I felt the price a bit high. The free wifi was good though the staff seemed to be bickering and moaning about their managers a lot near me.

We had a lovely lunchtime meal of fish and chips, which was delicious. The batter was light and the fish perfectly cooked. The staff were very friendly and helpful, especially the friendly young lady behind the bar. We will definitely be back.

This pub has taken on a new lease of life following its extensive refurbishment. The interior is welcoming, well thought out, and there is easy access with large seating areas. Food on offer.. we tried a chicken curry ...served promptly and did the job.Staff in general were welcoming. Huge improvement in this pub, well worth a visit.

I am surprised to find unfavourable reviews about this place. A group of us have been several times, and every meal was first class, the service was extremely good and friendly. There is even a quiz night, I think each week, and the prices are very generous. I would not hesitate to recommend this Gastro pub.