The Star Inn in St. Helens

I have been coming to The Star for a number of years with my grandparents. The friendly staff always look after us so well and the food is always top draw (both in terms of choice and food quality). Quite simply a brilliant pub and atmosphere.

Service a little slow but otherwise ok.

Very good food, and excellent service... Staff helpful, friendly and efficient.. everything was beautifully cooked and presented

Lovely warm welcome, roast dinner was delicious supported by excellent service in a warm and cosy atmosphere; what more could one want?

Food is always excellent, staff are brilliant and the atmosphere is warm and welcoming. Highly recommend.

It's OK.. but that's it I ordered the fish & chips ...large when it comes out there was 4 fish goujons wasn't worth £19 and when I questioned it to a member of staff they the chef makes it like that.. but really it's not it's one made into 4 meals so the star in is making 150% profit!! So avoid being disappointed don't order the fish and chips... the farm house grill was OK but overpriced..

Visited Saturday for dinner. As soon as we walked in we were greeted and made welcome. Short wait till our table was ready. The excellent food was only bettered by the excellent service, the young staff who served us were very friendly and efficient. The bill was a pleasant surprise also. Will definitely be visiting again.

We loved the food but the chips were to pale and tasted a bit fatty

Just been here today and what a great little place. Food was excellent, service was faultless and immaculately clean. I would highly recommend to anyone. Ordered the salt and pepper ribs to start and absolutely best ribs I’ve ever had!

Went on Sat 31st Aug to celebrate hubbys 70th birthday there were 14 of us. Great food as always apart from 4 same dishes all the rest ordered different meals all arrived at the same time . We visit quite reqular food is always good staff are lovely to always polite nothing ever to much trouble Thanks to everyone for looking after us

We’ve been dining at The Star Inn for many years, and it never disappoints. The food is always delicious, and the service is consistently outstanding. On our latest visit, my husband and son had the fillet steaks, which were cooked to perfection. My daughter enjoyed the classic fish and chips, while I opted for the chicken curry. We couldn’t resist the chocolate fudge cake for dessert. It’s clear why this place has become a firm favourite for us. The Star Inn always delivers. Safe to say, we’ll be returning again and again!

Good food big portions will be back

We all had a lovely evening celebrating Nicola's 40th Birthday 🎂 🥳

Excellent food and service, would highly recommend, will be going back again soon 👍

Came to the restaurant with a large party of 10 adults and a bunch of kids. The staff were excellent and handled our table with ease. Always had a drink, we never had to wait for someone to see to us, just always on the ball. The food was outstanding. All of it was great quality, fresh ingredients, piping hot and absolutely delicious. All for a reasonable price to boot. I would definitely go here again. If you're looking for this type of food, then give it a go, you won't be disappointed.

Truly great food with a fantastic range of menu options, nice cask ales available. Would have been nice to be asked for any mid-meal drinks top-ups.

First class service, excellent food.

First visit to this pub for lunch and I will be back. The staff are all friendly and the service is excellent. It's not the cheapest but you get what you pay for. Good menu selection with specials. I would recommend that you book as it does seem to get busy.

Perfect went for family meal have not been for some time food service excellent no issues perfect evening out

Great food, great service and great atmosphere. My only slight criticism would be that there was not enough fat on my gammon steak , but otherwise perfect.

Lovely atmosphere, all the staff were very nice and polite, service was excellent, the food was really good we had the panko brie and goats cheese for starters for main we had Tallahassee chicken and the Wexford steak which was cooked just right medium .lemon meringue and jam Roly poly and custard for dessert both were amazing and the price was very reasonable a pint of coke 0%beer and 0%gin and tonic . Would highly recommend this family run pub to anyone. It's an old pub but good food and service done the old fashioned way no iPads or iPhone taking your order just pen and paper the way it should be . I'm a chef myself and hated the new systems in restaurants doesn't give the chef and the kitchen team any time to think . Writing the order down helps give the team time to prep so we're not rushing around like headless chickens . Well done to you for keeping to the old ways as they are the best . Your food is amazing thank you for a lovely evening after a traumatic day at the hospital .

Spotlessly clean, no complaints whatsoever

They have a system in England that if your party is over a certain amount you preorder your meals! Very efficient!

Whent for my sisters birthday dinner ,was a great dinner food was superb especially the beef and lamb dinners, I had the fish hake which was very good nice and tasty ,vegetables where the best we had in any pub or restaurant we will be back,staff very friendly and welcoming nothing to much for them they're a credit to the team .

So good I’m going again this week. Good quality food , excellent service and lovely atmospher. I’d recommend a visit 😀

Love this place ,great service and amazing food

22 of us booked in for mother in laws 80th. Dropped off balloons and banners and was welcomed and staff/owners were extremely helpful and friendly. One family member got held up but they were happy to hang on before bringing starters. We'd pre-ordered and food came swiftly with a decent gap between courses. The food itself was delicious. First visit for me but I'd heard good things. So good I went for 3 courses. Highly recommend and will definitely pay another visit. The bar itself looked nice and country cozy👍

Traditional British pub/restaurant. My latest visit with my wife was a very pleasant experience as what we have come to expect. As always friendly atmosphere and very good food. Plenty of choice from the menu and they have a specials board, which changes every week. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend. Friendly, efficient staff, happy vibes , what more would you want?

Good home cooked food excellent service staff pleasant and helpful nothing is too much trouble

We go regular and take friends there, because you know the meals are 5 star plus. Unlike some local ones who let us down very, very badly.

ALWAYS amazing food, great atmosphere and great staff. Some resturants may be good one visit and poor on another visit. At the Star you never worry as you know they have a great chief who provides brilliant food, every time. THANKYOU xx

Great afternoon Anthanys 70th xx

Another excellent Christmas meal at the Star. Everything first class as always.

Lovely food, friendly service. Can be recommended.

Very welcoming and friendly staff. Very relaxed atmosphere. Nothings changed here, still great food, the family that own and run the pub/restaurant are great. The staff are young but very well trained and polite and attentive.

First time at The Star Inn. Really friendly and professional staff. Very clean and tidy. Staff took pride in clearing tables quickly with smiles on their faces. Food was excellent. Served very quickly and piping hot. Highly recommended

Never been here before , what a lovely pub/ restaurant...we went for a family meal to celebrate our brother's 70th birthday ... The staff were very welcoming, the food was delicious , the atmosphere was friendly ...we had a lovely afternoon , thank you 😊

Lovely place in Rainford village. A wide choice of real ale was on offer, my Coach House - Postlethwaite was in fabulous condition. The food menu looked amazing, although I didn't eat. Quite busy for a Sunday night on my visit. Well worth a visit and I will again 👍

Had meal with work colleagues, food was nice service was good nice pleasant evening

We always like going to the star, when we are over from Spain. To meet up with my cousins. Fantastic food and service at a good price. Very friendly, good services, the steak pie today was delicious. Thank you. See you again next year we hope.

Don't know why we took this long to visit them. It's now definitely became our favourite

Best pub in rainford by far. It's got everything but sky sports.

We called in on a Monday, so I couldn't comment about the food, but the place was welcoming and the choice of beer was very good and well served . I will definitely be going back on a food serving day, when I am next in the area

Amazing food, great service and a warm welcoming atmosphere. A new favourite!

A pleasant atmosphere. Staff polite and friendly lovely food and good beer selection .That's why it always has many people in .

Great food, reasonably priced and good service.

Excellent service and food. The lamb Henry is delicious 👌

Very nice pub with traditional atmosphere,with lots on menu,well worth a visit,highly recommend

Always great food and service 👌 😋

Great pub,but make sure you book in advance for food because it's usually fully booked.

Came here with my Best Friends. Food was amazing. And staff were very nice an polite giving us Good Service. Food at good prices! Could definatly and Happily come back here again for more food. There is a allot to choose from on the menu I'm sure you will find something you like! Can highly reccomend! Food Had - Patè starter. - Salt & Pepper Ribs Starter.

Beyond excellent food and staff the best atmosphere of any restaurant I've ever been in would recommend 100%

Had a great meal at a reasonable price

Lovely food Lovely staff will be going back there very soon

We've been coming here for ever, and the service and quality never faulters. If you want great food cooked from fresh in comfortable surroundings, served wigh a smile, or just excellent pint, this is a really great place to start.

Excellent meal for my grandparents anniversary meal, the first time we’ve been here and we will be back.

Always great food. I'm vegatarian and love Hallumi and chips. The chef always cooks it in a separate fryer than the fish as I become ill with fish oil. Thankyou

Pork too tough to chew, all three meals, everyone left half. The staff didn't apologise when told just took the plates away. Very poor compared to our previous visits.

Had an absolutely beautiful meal here, best we've had anywhere for a lo g time.Staff were wonderful and we will definitely be going again.

Lovely place. Food is lovely. Staff very polite and attentive. Visit here regularly

Been better, no immediate service, food great, made up for the initial wait, service thereafter ok.

Not been here for a long while as you really need to book to get a table but the reason for that is because it's so nice. We managed to book a table Good Friday evening and took friends who were over and so glad we did. The food was lovely, the service ladies good and we all really enjoyed the meal. Would recommend.

Fabulous experience. The best by far in the area and further afield. Always spot on in every aspect.

Fantastic food and excellent service!

This was an evening with eight friends and was excellent in every way no one had a bad word to say... great team effort from all the staff made our night out one to remember for all the right reasons... thank you all. 🫂👍

Food delisues and staff were fantastic well priced food. Had an all round brilliant experience would recommend this place to anyone

From when we entered to when we left, the welcome, the service, and the food were excellent. Our party was there for Sunday lunch, but A'La carte menu was available. Staff were helpful and friendly and always around. If you go, you will need to book in advance as it gets very busy. And because of how busy it gets, parking can be a problem. Highly recommend

Salt and pepper ribs, roast lamb dinner and lemon cheesecake all wonderful. Restaurant always busy which says it all.

tried a Sunday roast beef for the first time and must admit it was extremely good ,best one i have had in a long time ,usually go in mid week---surprise surprise

Excellent pub for eating or just drinks, staff are all very welcoming, attentive and service is spot on. No waiting around for your drinks order to be taken.

We thought it was fab.the meals were excellent and the staff couldn't be better Will be going back soon

Nice pub nice staff good food would go back any time

Delicious food and a good helping of proper home made chips. Excellent choice from specials board, couldn’t fault the experience and exceptionally good value.

Excellent establishment. Whether you go for food, drink or both you will always be met with a warm welcome. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Would definitely recommend!

Really brilliant meal at the Star Inn in Rainford.Had the fish combo a yummy dish and generous portion with Salmin and Sea Bass.Very busy for a Wednesday lunchtime. Could do with being doggy friendly and that would attract even more patronage. Have 2xKing Charles Spaniels that enjoy being with us and a sausage each as a treat!! Overall very enjoyable lunch meeting up with an old school pal

Shouldnt advertise food if kitchen shut

Had a gorgeous lunch here today. Wonderful food, great service and so good to see it so busy. Highly recommend!

Fabulous restaurant. Food is so good. Lovely friendly staff. Can’t recommend this place enough. We went for the festive meal a couple of nights before Christmas. The food was sensational every thing cooked to perfection

Had a 3 course Christmas lunch and every course was exceptional. Such a lovely well run family pub never had a bad meal and was not disappointed either, the roast beef was melt in you mouth the gravy rich and the roast potatoes had a nice crisp edge with a fluffy centre, plenty of vegetables to top your dinner up with and the brie wedges with a rasperry sauce was a perfect combination. This was finished off with perfect tirramusi. The staff and service was faultless as it alway is, just wish i wouldn't leave it so long in between visits An excellent meal out worth every penny. Thanks to all staff at the Star.

Excellent Christmas/birthday meal out with family

Great restaurant with some great lunchtime specials and a full extensive menu. Lovely staff and great beer from Wainwright's, we have been going to the Star for years and have never been disappointed.

Great beer, great atmosphere, happy staff. Didn't eat

Went here for the 5th time yesterday for a family meal and yet again we received excellent food with superb service, can't recommend this place highly enough and am looking forward to the next visit.

Lovely hidden gem great food and cosy pub staff are great welcoming high quality food 5 star can't wait to return soon

Vegetarian menu hasn’t changed from well before lockdown.

Absolutely gorgeous food. Friendly, welcoming staff and lovely atmosphere. Will definitely be going again soon!

The food was lovely and pipeing hot too. Plenty of car parking space.

10/ 10 🌟 wonderful atmosphere, beautiful home cooked food, from the greeting coming in to the pub to the have a safe journey on our departure, superb customer service, we will be back 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Just come back from lunch with my elderly mum, food and service great. I got the farmhouse mix grill for just 11 pounds amazing value and very tasty. For 11 pounds you get steak, gammon, 2 sausages, black pudding, lamb chop, egg with chips and...

Lovely traditional pub, enjoyed our visit 😀

Had lunch there as part of a family gathering. The quality of the food was exceptional. Good choices for vegans, veggies and meat eaters. Staff friendly, great wine and beer selection and prices very reasonable. Lots of parking also. I'll be back one day...

Very good. Will be going again.

Love this place, the food is fantastic, great menu choice, service is excellent, staff are really polite and look after you very well and are you feel very comfortable. You are given time to eat your meal at your own pace rather than being rushed as some places do. Would definitely recommend a visit.

Delicious food. Home cooked favourites. Great service. A gem of a place.

Excellent food, lovely menu with some unusual choices and it was so nice to get chips, new potatoes and veg served on the side Lovely friendly staff It was our first visit but so good we have booked our Xmas meal in mid December. Can highly recommend

5* food and service. Home cooked food at its best. Very popular so I would advise to book. Complemented by an excellent wine and beer selection. Can't recommend highly enough.

Have visited many times before Covid. Great to see that everything was top quality upon our return.

A very warm and relaxing atmosphere. Can't wait to visit again. Food excellent.

prefect pub good food lovely staff what more can I say the

Service could not have been better, nothing was to much trouble for the staff The food was excellent It was a it to load in the bar But would reccomend it for an evening meal out