The Star Inn in Suffolk Coastal

We visited The Star several times during our week stay in Wenhaston, lovely pub, we were given a warm welcome, good service , lovely home cooked food , if you like good beer, genuine pubs, love dogs , and don’t want burger and chips all over the menu give this place a try , we loved it ! Thanks for you’re hospitality Gordon, Jo and Norah the jackapoo x

Great find. Old fashioned pub serving excellent food

Good beer and atmosphere. A proper pub, not a corporate Weatherspoonery bar come eat station. Run by people not 'staff'. Has an air of authenticity. Pleasantly quirky with all sorts of 'stuff' and people, a 'Public House'. Will be back.

Very friendly lovely qwerky pub one to visit

Best pub in Suffolk in my opinion. Great atmosphere, dog friendly and delicious proper pub food. We had chicken stew, fish chowder and steak and ale stew, each served with lots of fresh bread and butter. I don’t drink beer so can’t comment on the beers but my friends enjoyed them. It’s a quirky, fun place to spend an evening and the Sunday music events are great too!

Just a 10 min walk from Heathside lodges is The Star a proper village pub, presumably freehouse, with a nice grassy beer garden with field views, colourful exterior lights at night and a quirky and eclectically decorated lounge full of antiques car memorabilia and the humourously obscure ornaments and pictures inside. To the other side if tue pub are some small dining rooms beside it which are neutrally decorated and inviting. So something for every taste if quirky isn't your thing! Open 12-3 & 6-9pm while we were here, the owners run this place with their heart and soul. The regular locals gave us a smile as did the bar staff when we walked in. The owners clearly love their beers which are sourced from some smaller local breweries around Suffolk such as the fabulous Green Jack brewery (the Golden ale and Trawlerman Bitter are both superb!) as well as the occasional one less mainstream from Adnams (instead of the usual ghost ship) so this time I visited it was Adnams / Five Points co-lab, Distant fields which was tasty and very well kept indeed. Theres also a nice cider on handpul along with the more well-known lagers and ciders on tap. I can't comment on the food as we didn't eat but I spoke to a couple next to us who had the Game broth (Venison Partridge and Pheasant) and they said it was delicious. We visited this pub and lodges 4 years ago during the autumn covid period of 2020 and I'd long wanted to return in normal circumstances ever since. Some places and landlords make a nice impression and Carl & his wife (sorry didn't catch your name) were both very friendly as they were back in trickier times when they served us outside in a marquee. We look forward to returning again to the lodge site next year (which is also an excellent base) and I hope to have more than just the one night in The Star next year. Regards, Matt & Leesa Nottm. P.s thanks for the glass Carl 😉

This was awful experience. The menu that is on the website does not exsist. The menu in the pub is soup, garlic mushrooms, kippers, hot smoked salmon and a few desserts and that is it. You also have to be prepared to put up with barking dogs . This was the worse experience of a lunch that I have ever had. I would recommend everyone to give this pub a miss. They should also be made to take down the website menu.

Excellent selection of real ales. Pleasant vibe in atmospheric pub.

Very friendly staff, Chowder was a bit hot for our taste, but that's preference. Landlords were very welcoming. Nice little pub. Would go again. Shuts from 3-6pm

Made wellcome and love the dog wellcome .

Visited The Star whilst staying in Wenhaston on a mini-break discovering the area between Southwold and Aldeburgh. We walked into the pub to a very warm welcome by everyone behind the bar. We had a fabulous home cooked meal . Started with chicken liver pate on sourdough bread with onion chutney and tasty mushroom soup . The pork and cider casserole was beautifully cooked and very tasty , generous portions. Good honest food at its best. The beer was excellent as well. Locals very friendly and all you could hear was laughter and people chatting to each other. This is how local pubs should be about. The pub and hospitality sector have many pressures on them and money is tight for everyone but would ask people to support these local little gems . One of the best pubs we have been in for many years. Thank you for a lovely evening. Hope we will return in the future,

Superb pub with friendly atmosphere and helpful staff. Good quality food, more than ample portions. Excellent real ales on draft. Very pleasurable experience.

Great beer festival with Red Mecca in top form.

Great beer festival with Red Mecca in top form.

This is an excellent country pub with very friendly landlords. It is very dog friendly and dogs have freedom to roam the enclosed garden area.

Hilarious pub. Local banter and a grumpy landlord, what could be better!?

Hilarious pub. Local banter and a grumpy landlord, what could be better!?

What a gem of a pub! Shhh… but a treasure too good not to share. It has excellent tasty home cooked food, good beer on tap, great service and authentic atmosphere in the most eclectic of settings!!! What’s not to like where the landlords welcome you with warmth and dogs & humans add to the cosy, convivial setting. Be warned though, it closes at 9pm, to me it suggests a caring boss, looking out for the good health of her staff & punters alike. Don’t waste your time, seek it out, soonest -alas, we discovered the star inn on our last day in Suffolk - although we will return as it left a lasting impression.

What a gem of a pub! Shhh… but a treasure too good not to share. It has excellent tasty home cooked food, good beer on tap, great service and authentic atmosphere in the most eclectic of settings!!! What’s not to like where the landlords welcome you with warmth and dogs & humans add to the cosy, convivial setting. Be warned though, it closes at 9pm, to me it suggests a caring boss, looking out for the good health of her staff & punters alike. Don’t waste your time, seek it out, soonest -alas, we discovered the star inn on our last day in Suffolk - although we will return (from west sussex) as it left a lasting impression.

Lovely rustic & rural pub, was served by the Owners Granddaughter who was great. Enjoyed the wood fired Pizza and live music too. Would highly recommend :)

Contacted ahead for a table and to stay in our campervan in their car park. Loveley people and great food. Very impressed.

Great vibe and friendly owners!

The food, all my goodness, was delicious and portions were massive, I had to ask the chef if at all they were making any profits. Said they were ok. Thankyou everyone, such good people, once in the area will definitely call again.

Food is absolutely class. You'd be hard pushed to find anything this good in my county, let alone at the end of the road of the lodge we are staying in. Great staff, great atmosphere, unreal food. Loved it 👌

Terrible place. Absolutely filthy and disgusting. Lots of swearing inside the pub. Food was pretty poor. I don’t mind a rustic type pub but this is just something else.

A traditional great local village pub.

Best proper pub in the area, lovely inclusive atmosphere, always an open fire if it’s below 15° outside and top quality beer husbandry

This has a treasured atmosphere of honest pub with good food. Shame I was driving, as I could had several more “Trawlerboys”!

Very enjoyable evening. Great atmosphere.

Amazingly friendly. Great beer. Wonderfully weird.

Excellent food served on hot plates, just like my mum did, fabulous real ale,a proper dog friendly pub.

Old school boozer with character to spare. We popped in here for a couple of drinks on Sunday lunchtime. Brilliant, friendly atmosphere, loads of dogs and very good beer. I wish there were more pubs like this.

Great little pub to stop for lunch

Proper old drinkers pub. Full of character with a great choice of beer.

Beautiful seafood platter and great friendly service. Very traditional pub and owners very friendly and welcoming. Would recommend.

We were there with 13 of us in total including 2 children it was a day that all families have to do and part from a loved one. I can’t comment enough on how good they were we all pre ordered children meals suppled food was delivered with care and understanding we sat over 3 tables which was in one room in the bar area not shoved in a back room miles from anyone and cold who has had that . Drinks were served with pleasure and warmth. I didn’t pay attention to prices at the bar but walking through the bar I heard someone say they charge £6 a Beer some were I’m not one to go in pubs now but £6 is not uncommon I told apart from whitherspoons . The food was very good and tasty and you won’t go away hungry. Out of the blue when we were in car park they gave us a little treat to eat on beach Thankyou so much for that it was totally unexpected but so well received . You helped us so much to make the best of a bad day Thankyou.

Brilliant service. Amazing fire! Super landlords! Locals all so much fun and kind. This is a proper country pub, we visited last week and found this gem. We had the most amazing food & got the best personal touch with the wonderful chef coming out to check on us and ensure the food was good. It was perfect! Sat by the open fire which was a real treat on a rainy day - not many places like this anymore Had a blast, so did my friends. We will be back folks so get the wine on the ready for the next time. Irish lucy, Sue & Jade Thank you !!! Xx

Super place Fantastic staff and owners We had a blast & the food was amazing This is how a pub should be, it has the person Touch that is rarely found now

Probably one of best pubs for food I ever been in, the steak and ale pie was literally to die for, I would 100% recommend and I will definitely be back when in area again.

Lovely local pub with an open fire. Nice atmosphere. Food is delicious and plentiful. Landlord and landlady have a very dry Sense of humor which could be mistaken for being rude sometimes but actually they are very welcoming.

A real gem, a brilliant blend of the old and new, great selection of drinks and fantastic pub food, highly recommend!

One of the few "proper pubs" left. A great atmosphere, characterful interior, friendly, efficient bar staff, hearty food and good beer. A pleasant contrast to bland, formulaic pubs that are now really restaurants. The opening hours were a bit strange... closing at 9pm on a Friday, at which point the pub was quite busy.

The pub had a lovely log fire on the go which was nice on a cold evening, but we were sat in the back room which wasn't very warm. I felt the pub seemed a bit clicky with locals. We ordered food from the menu, most things a little different to the usual pub fayre. We noticed a few dishes were removed from the boards whilst we waited so this was then limiting the choice for later diners. The food did look nice when it came out, but could of been a bit hotter, and seasonal veg was a small spoon of red cabbage and 3, yes 3, green beans! For what they were charging for the food I was expecting a little more, vegetables are afterall the cheapest items on the plate. For this reason I would not return.

We came all the way from Belgium to visit The Star Inn and our expectations were blown out of the window. Simply outstanding. Expect a classic Pub setting with a great selection of beers and an even greater menu!! Everything we had from starter to desert were amazing and the black pudding was simply outstanding. Definitely worth the trip and will be back, hopefully soon!

Lovely, village, pub, just off the A12, a few miles from Southwold, well worth searching out if you want to support a talented, young chef. Shall we say ‘old fashioned’, in sense has a warming, open fire, ‘stuff’ all over the place - need to ‘fight’ your way around a stack of logs to get in front door - with a friendly, country, welcome. Wall mounted menu of interesting dishes with broad culinary influences at sensible prices. All were judged tasty - ours and people on adjoining tables ! However, get there early, as some sell out quickly ! Decent, kept ales from local breweries as well as some ‘staples’, even has Orangina ! On our list to re-visit when in area.

Amazing food and so friendly and welcoming 🥰

We have been to this pub several times recently. We like it because the food is usually good and can sometimes be delicious. We also like the landlord and landlady and the friendly atmosphere.

Lovely small pub. Good beer and very nice food. Owners and staff are very friendly. Would definitely come again.

The food is of a very high quality beautifully presented and extremely tasty and sensibly priced,well worth a visit, and the beers and atmosphere are great, a proper pub well worth a visit.

Me the misses and our 4 children called in for a drink as we was staying near by. We was immediately greeted by the landlord and landlady who made us all feel extremely welcome. I had a lovely chat with the landlord. The pub itself is what I would call a real traditional pub which is a rare find these days. They had a good selection of real ales. I had the golden best which was beautiful. We look forward to returning when we visit again to try the food.

Walked in was not welcomed, place is dirty and full of broken furniture.. had no food as no chef to cook. Not a big selection of drinks and the drinks we got came in dirty glasses and didn't taste like what we ordered.. so left within 5 minutes.. decoration included dirty used boxers on a stags skull. Will never ever return to this pub... manageress was miserable and just stared at us in disgust.. think it was because we were clean.🤷

This country pub is most excellent. The kitchen has a great and ever--changing menu , which is designed with flair and competence, and the food is completely elicious. We look forward to our next visit very much.

We were a little hesitant about coming here for dinner because our impression was that this is a pub that focusses on real ale, rather than food. But as we were staying nearby, we decided to give it a try. What a great decision! The real ale was superb. Very well kept. A choice of three ales on tap and they were all great. The food was outstanding. There was a very good selection of starters, mains and desserts, with some pub classics and many unusual dishes, using local ingredients. Every dish we tried was delicious - so much so that we returned the following evening. The highlights were the pork cheek stew with dumplings, the honeycomb cheesecake and the ginger & caramel puddings.

Visiting the Star Inn is rather like visiting distant relatives, whose reluctance to accommodate you has thawed just enough to invite you over. But they know how to provide the ingredients for a great time. And their place is fascinating and ruggedly individual - bedecked with an eclectic mix of objets trouvés assembled decades ago. They quietly bring you a plate of sea bass, mash and samphire, and a glass of golden ale. It’s all totally delicious! Wow! Uncle glides around in his shorts, keeping the hospitality moving with cheerful grace and swishy hair. Auntie, also with good hair, is attentive but something is bothering her, she’s a little snappy … you feel like it might be your fault. ————- A great and idiosyncratic pub with excellent beer and food, but bring your sense of humour. This ain’t Weatherspoon’s.

This place is a hidden gem. We were looking for a place to after a day out in Southwold and found The Star Inn. Four of us had a meal and all were superb dinner. So much so that we booked to go the following evening. All the staff were friendly and made you feel like a local. Highly recommend and would visit again

Very friendly traditional pub. Had live music on a Sunday which presented a great atmosphere. Would recommend for anyone in the area. £4.40 for a pint of Thatcher's :)

This is the best, quirkiest, friendly, interesting pub with good wine, food, music and unusual old signs and decor that is in Suffolk. We go regularly on Sundays and always have a warm welcome from Carl and Virginia. Highly recommend it!

We have been to the Star inn for the past few years and have been delighted with the staff, the great food and the service every time. This time again we were in a large group of about 12 including children and babies. The menu selection is even more breath taking! Home made ham hock and chicken pie, Venison Ragu, Lamb Shank, Dressed Cromer crab, and lots more . My home made pie served with broccoli and mash was divine and everyone else loved the different dishes they had. Exquisite quality comfort food , served in homely family friendly sorroundings with great beers (Camra pub) what more can anyone ask for when on holiday in beautiful Suffolk after a morning at the beautiful beach . Thank you Virginia for always making us feel so welcome even though we are able to come maybe only twice a year. I am seriously considering relocating here so I can come more often!

Excellent. Very hospitable. Locals very pleasant and friendly. Food supberb. Well worth a visit.

What a fantastic pub. We were staying locally and popped in on a charity night, it was brilliant watching the locals bopping to a great band and families really having fun... Unfortunately we missed the Full Monty by some of the lads from the village. Apparently the foods great too.

Visited today. Had fish and chips. Possibly the best ever. The fish was fluffy, the batter crispy but not oily. The pea puree was fragrant, the homemade tartare sauce was the perfect accompaniment. The chef was excellent at dealing with my wife's (very rare) allergy. Washed down with decent local ales. Friendly service. An absolute must visit if you want a 'proper pub' with decent hearty food. We will be back.

Delicious meal. Sausages , mash & onion gravy Fantastic friendly service Unassuming small pub …. Wonderful food 😋 Great menu … enjoy

Another fantastic evening!. Made a journey of 60 miles with our motor home especially for dinner. We had told our daughter & partner about our previous visit. They wanted to join us the next time we visited. We booked in advance as always busy & wanted to be sure we had a table.The owners very kindly welcomed us & our 2 motorhomes. We had a fantastic meal, excellent wine, great atmosphere, great hosts. A Hidden Treasure.

Lovely atmosphere. Friendly staff. Clean and tidy quaint little pub

Wonderful food, Service great and Lovely chilled out environment

Stopped here because they allow campers to stay night in car park, and we had been let down on our original plan. Fantastic pub, and even though fully booked, landlord found us a table toward the end of service. Food was fantasic, ambience great, staff friendly and accomodating. Cannot understand some of the negative reviews I have seen here on TA.

Don’t venture into The Star Inn as a tourist unless you know exactly what you want to drink when you walk in the door. Hesitation unacceptable to Landlords. Tiny place with a good chef thus enjoyable food.

Excellent food and choice on the menu,lovely host and hostess made to feel really welcome in this charming rustic country pub I beautiful setting . Will definitely return

What a fantastic pub, the food was the best pub food I have ever had. The hosts were superb, I can’t recommend it highly enough. Book in advance if you can it’s very popular.

Pub and landlady were VERY strange. We felt very uncomfortable. Menu was very odd and food was virtually inedible. Do not recommend this venue.

We use to love going to this pub , but sadly now where we would like to sit in the garden it is sectioned off with orange plastic fencing, a quarter of the garden is now where you have to sit ! It’s hardly inviting...

Wow, what a great find. Smashing, hospitable boozer. Good ale, great astmosphere, lots of chatter around an open fire. And the most amazing food; traditional fair cooked in a modern way with lots of fresh ingredients. Highly recommended, (book ahead for a guaranteed table).

Wow! What a find. Delightful, quirky pub, fantastic Landlord & Landlady, very friendly clientele, excellent menu, amazing food, beautifully presented and absolutely delicious.

Delicious food and friendly staff. We really enjoyed our afternoon chatting to the lady behind the bar and consuming wonderful locally sourced food

Having eaten here, quite happily, on several occasions, we visited again mid November 2022. The menu was very limited, the food was so ordinary and the service was just plain odd. I don’t know what’s happened here but we certainly won’t be returning

Delicious saffron chicken and chilli, what a treat to have proper home cooked food, a nice and cosy atmosphere, will certainly be going back next time we are here.

Had an amazing curry here at lunch time and Mac and cheese for my toddler. Sarrif’s cooking is authentic and so full of flavour. A very nice change from typical “pub grub”. 5 stars would definitely recommend.

Two friends and I went to the Star for stop of lunch. We was overwhelmed with the food we had it was Mauritius chicken curry, which was a bit of a surprise, but after eating it we was overwhelmed by the taste and smells ,all...

Having seen the extensive menu from an August 2021 review, and reading recent favourable reviews earlier today, we set off for the Star Inn with anticipation. Unfortunately, the offering available today was limited to two main courses, and a soup - to start. The owners...

We were staying in Wenhaston and thought we'd give the pub a go as we could walk there. After a friendly welcome and the offer of setting up a tab (unusual but good) we settled in for several pints of Green Jack Brewery's Trawlerboys; deliciously...

We were staying just down the road and booked for Friday night dinner. The food was incredible, exactly what you want from pub grub, tasty, homemade, great quality and decent portions. The pub was really busy with a lot of locals, but everyone made us...

Excellent traditional pub. Food was good, as was the beer. Takeaway pizza very good, eat in options also enjoyable. Owners were friendly and helpful. Will visit again if in the area.

After checking it out on Google and looking for a Sunday lunch I found the closest. Took 1/2 hour to walk there to be told ‘ no food on a Sunday’. I was very disappointed, especially as I’d read a review dated 2 months ago...

Great pub to visit, good selection of ales. The people who run this pub are lovey, really friendly and helpful. Be prepared to wait for food, as it gets very busy.

Friendly staff, great beer and great food…no negatives at all…result!the landlord even has a Hymer motorhome so already on my side!

We visited on our way back from Sutton Hoo when holidaying on Norfolk Broads. When we arrived at 5.50pm cars were already in the car park waiting for 6pm opening. We didnt have a reservation but the friendly landlord managed to squeeze us in. I...

This pub is a real gem. The welcome was warm and friendly, a fabulous choice of real ales, (Green Jack, Oakham Citra and Harvey's) Green Jack being my personal favourite. It was a beautifully kept pint, this is what you call a proper pub. The...

Visited (as a party of six) the Star Inn on Friday night and had a wonderful meal. If you are in Wenhaston/Halesworth area it is most definitely worth a visit for lunch/dinner but do book. Owners are very welcoming and friendly. Food is superb, ambience...

We found this village pub while staying on holiday just down the road ,received a very warm welcome by the couple who ran it ,and found the food was very tasty and the beer was second to none ,full of friendly local drinkers .

Had a Sunday roast very nice will definitely go back

Lovely pub, we had lunch, the food was excellent and very generous portions, reasonably priced. The best chips I have had in a long time. Staff are very friendly, I highly recommend

We arrived in Wenhaston late afternoon and not having any chance to stock up on the way for our self catering holiday decided to visit the Star Inn for dinner. We approached with a little trepidation given some of the earlier reviews but received a...

Friendly locals pub with live music when we visited

Great character pub ,dog friendly and welcoming. Had steak and pizza off the menu-both excellent. Great choice of beers look forward to our next visit.

Warm Welcome, great service even though very busy. Food excellent. Lovely ambience everything you want a pub to be 😊 we had various meals all came up at the same time piping hot

Great to find a non-Adnams pub in Suffolk. Old fashioned local with good food and beer. Very friendly.

Nice beer. Disgusting cider. Average wine

Having been fully booked the day before we were able to book for a different day during Easter holidays. Having visited in 2018, we were pleased the pub was still in the same hands. Friendly welcome from the owner who was chatty but not intrusive,...

What a wonderful pub this is. The beer is exceptionally good, the food is delicious. The owners, Carl and Virginia, are warm , welcoming and couldn't be more helpful and friendly. Great conversations,a roaring log fire and dog friendly too. I will certainly be visiting again and again.

We visited the Star four times during our recent stay in Wenhaston and we loved it. It still has the character which is now lacking from so many pubs as well as good local beer and cider. The landlady was really welcoming to us 'outsiders'...