The Star Inn in Northumberland

Arrived a little earlier than expected after an almost 200 mile motorbike ride. We were shown to our room in an annex to the pub. A very nice room with absolutely everything we could have needed.There are only 3 rooms in the annex, each with a very pleasant outside seating area (there were even throws and an electronic fly zapper). We had opted for twin beds which were comfortable but a little narrow for my large husband. After settling in we went for a beer in the pub - everyone was very friendly, staff and local customers and their dogs. After a shower, big cubicle, big showerhead and plenty of hot water, we had our evening meal at the pub as there was nowhere else nearby and thoroughly enjoyed everything Italian style. They even have a Doggie Menu! Not Italian. Breakfast was fantastic - help yourself to cereal, fruit, yogurt, croissants, tea/cafeteire coffee/juice, hubby had the full English and I had the continental which was unbelievable - selection of proper continental meats, 3 different cheeses, tomatoes, olives and toasted ciabatta. Our compliments went to the chef. An exceptional stay, definitely recommended.

Called after a walk on the off chance the pub done lunch. So glad we called, friendly atmosphere with outdoor seating. Dog friendly and food excellent.

I can't believe it's taken me two years to post a review of The Star. Subconsciously, perhaps I don't want too many people competing for my table. I first went with my two young sons for a weekday lunch in 2022. They ordered pizzas, as they nearly always do. They were astonished to find that the Star's Margherita pizzas were the best they had eaten anywhere, including the pizzeria in New York (USA, not County Durham) they had visited every night of a stay there. Since then I have enjoyed many meals at The Star with family and friends, eating my way through most of the menu - including pasta dishes, risottos, and English classics such as whitebait and fish and chips - and everything has been unfailingly good. If your kids are impatient - like mine - the service is always swift and friendly. If you have dogs, they are made welcome and even have their own dedicated menu. If you like beer, the varied ales from the First & Last Brewery are excellent and delicious. There is always a fine selection of cakes etc for pudding in the unlikely event of your having room for them. And if you're running short of anything at home, there is a useful shop behind the bar. While my last meal at The Star was a happy family supper, a week before I drove there alone after an exceptional trying day grappling with the NHS in Newcastle. I walked in feeling thoroughly lousy. After a La Stella pizza and two pints of Red Rowan ale, I walked out a new man. I really can't recommend the place more highly.

This place is very good the service is quick The food is lovely and it was so nice I have come two nights on the go. I have even been able to have a three course meal in under an hour

We stayed here as a group of 6 friends on a cycling tour and stayed in the 3 rooms. Accommodation is modern,clean and each room has an outside terrace. It was just what we needed with secure cycle storage. On arrival after a hard days cycling we had amazing home made pizzas, with a good selection of ales and a dart board. Breakfast was great, staff very friendly and accommodating, would recommend to any other cyclists on a tour of the area for a bite to eat or stop over.

What an anazing frindly place with great food. Proper cuttlery and crockery i looked at the rooms for rent and they look high class. Well done.

The Star Inn did not disapoint, very welcoming, the food was amazing, really delicious. Lovely warm inviting atmosphere, dog friendly, can't fault it, we had a great time, thank you.

A lovely friendly local pub that does authentic Italian fare. Gorgeous wood fired pizzas and tasty pastas at reasonable prices. A cracking pint as well. Well worth the trip. We'll be back.

What a lovely friendly place, we were unlucky enough to have a breakdown on our car on holiday, no mobile phone cover in the area, local rarity....a phone box was out of order. Beginning to despair. Pub was shut at this time,, but there is a shop at the rear. Da o I tentatively asked if they would be kind enough to allow me to make a phonecall to the R*C for help. I was allowed use of the private phone but not allowed to pay for the call. There was an expected delay in attendance by the 'association' of about 2 hours. The staff very kindly offered my wife, dog and self warmth, coffee and shelter in the interim. We very happily accepted the kind offer. Too cut a long story considerably short,7 hours.....yes 7 hours later rescue arrived and we were able to proceed. We had a wonderful home cooked meal in very pleasant, comfortable and historical surroundings. We were made VERY welcome, the hospitality was second to none and at no time were we made to feel awkward over our extended visit to this country haven. We WILL be back when next in the area... ....thankyou so very much Rex,Mandy and Molly (pup) from Gloucestershire.

Quality pizza, ambiance and staff. As a family, we headed to the pub because the appeal of the menu and positive reviews. Welcome was warm and service was faultless. We had pizzas, fish and a vegan calzone. All were perfect. Desserts were tasty too. Will definitely return.

What a hidden gem. Joined family for supper on a dark October evening and was greeted with friendly staff and a warm atmosphere. We all selected from the specials menu and returned 4 clean plates. My pasta dish was amazing and has made it onto my top 5 of all time. Perfectly cooked and presented. If only I lived locally to return. Would highly recommend.

Only opened in August the Star inn accommodation was spot on, comfy beds warm room and a great shower. Very dog friendly and ours was made to feel right at home. The food in the bar was 1st class and delicious we ate 2 out of our 3 nights there. Breakfast was excellent and filled us for the day ahead. Note the bar is closed Mondays so no meal that night. Over all service was spot, its worth also noting this is a remote spot with no mobile signal, the WiFi was excellent in rooms at 60mb. It was also remote which made it perfect for some Star spotting as it is pitch black at night.

NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY PIZZA—The Real Deal! By some miracle, the chef at the Starr Inn has accomplished what I had thought impossible—a genuine, mouth-watering, oil floating on the cheese, thin crust New York style pizza in Europe! The crust is home made and hand-thrown; it’s very thin but stands up to a slice without drooping. Just enough of the highest quality mozzarella. Definitely at least two Guide Michelin pizza stars—worth a detour! If you miss the real thing, or have never been to New York to taste one, get to the Starr Inn right away! You’ll be glad you did!

We fully endorse the previous reviews. We had an excellent lunch after a challenging walk. There is an extensive and interesting menu of freshly cooked food. Friendly and helpful service, highly recommended and definitely well worth a visit.

Great place. Not much to look at from outside, but well worth the visit. Inside, is very pleasantly appointed. Good beer and friendly service. Surprisingly busy - a steady flow of people coming in. Great asset for the village - others could learn a lot from this business. Well done at doing what you do, so well!

To steal a line from a well known restaurant guide, the Star is worth a special journey. We visited on a midweek lunch time so the restaurant was relatively quiet. The full menu was available. Our choices arrived in a timely manner, bearing in mind that they had to be cooked. The baked hake was delicious and I am told the spaghetti marinara was equally tasty. As we had preceded these with the generous helpings of whitebait we could not manage a pud but have no doubt they would have lived up to the Stars obviously high standards. Service was cheerful and helpful, would we go again, you bet but although I said it was worth a special journey I live 200 plus miles away so it might have to wait until I am a bit closer

The food at The Star is really very good. We were not sure what to expect, it being the only pub (only eatery) in the village but were very pleasantly surprised. Pizza is as good as any wood fired oven pizza we have had. Came a coupe of nights - pizza and other entree's really good. Very nice people and the place had a nice easy going ambience. Well worth a visit.

Great for casual dining, Good chefs. Lovely country pub with great rest choices. Would like to go to outside pizza venue.

We called in for a drink the first time and couldn’t wait to go back so we booked evening meals . the food was great portions a big which is good for those with big appetites The staff are lovely and the chef is a passionate cook The shop attached is very useful as it’s so isolated See you soon 😊

If you are in the vicinity of Harbottle you must try the Star Inn. Food is amazing. We ate there over three nights, baked cod amazing, jambalaya amazing, sardines simple but amazing

This was a one night break for me and my husband and a first time away with our dog. Karen and her small team have thought of everything to make a comfortable and memorable stay. Our guest room was beautifully decorated and equipped for us,...

We stayed here for 3 nights in august and had a lovely time . The rooms were beautiful and the little private garden was great for our little dog . The owner Karen and staff were brilliant and very helpful and friendly. The pub was...

Food was great and the place itself was very nice. We had booked in advance and were very well looked after from the moment we arrived. The staff were very attentive and helped us with any questions we had. They were also knowledgable about the...

This is a friendly, welcoming pub in the heart of Harbottle village. We have eaten here twice and on both occasions the service was excellent and the food was delicious. They also offer takeaways: the pizzas are highly recommended.

What a lovely pub and restaurant. We had a table in the window with a lovely view. There were 4 of us eating - we had lasagne, fish and chips, scampi and haddock with olives, peppers, mushrooms. The food was all cooked fresh. Couldn't fault...

We visited the Star Inn about 2.15 pm for a meal after visiting the nearby Drake Stone. The weather was torrential rain, we were soaking wet and we have three dogs, we were welcomed with open arms. We had been told that they served food...

We were staying in the area and decided to go for dinner here based on the reviews of others. So glad we did. An extensive menu, all home made, and a welcoming atmosphere, made for a very enjoyable evening.

Another excellent meal. Great service and food. Best italian in Northumberland. Worth travelling from Alnwick. Thank you so much x

Never fail to deliver great food, the pizzas especially are excellent and the best for miles around, Friendly staff and good service mean repeat visifs are a must

I have passed this place many times on walking trips in Alwinton and never thought to pop in. That changed today and I must say, I was very pleasantly surprised. Very nice pub inside with real fire and a separate dining area. The menu looked...

Stayed in one of Karenskottages for a few days and enjoyed fantastic food and First and Last real ale at The Star nearby. Tried pizza, pasta, baked haddock and Sunday lunch: all carefully cooked, nicely presented and delicious. Sunday lunch was probably the highlight with...

Popped in for lunch as we were walking in the area. Have been before and remembered what fantastic pizza they did. The hosts are fantastic and chef came out to say hello

Called in after a walk with family, lovely cosy pub with log fire, dog friendly. Staff very welcoming really nice atmosphere. Ordered 3 pizzas . 1 child’s meal and a gorgeous mushroom risotto. Food arrived promptly and well presented. It all tasted amazing , clear...

We had spaghetti carbonara (my son's favourite dish) and a putanesca pizza. I am a great fan of Itialian food and the carbonara was amazing. The pizza was very tasty too, slightly burned on the sides but great flavours. This place is a gem in...

Our friend told us about this pub and the 'amazing pizza'. We live in the Borders, around an hour and a half drive away. Had been looking forward to trying the menu for quite some time. Delighted with a warm welcome and assistance in getting...

An unexpected treat to us at least. Good beer followed by top-notch, very tasty, Italian food from the chef. Friendly and welcoming staff and atmosphere. A very enjoyable evening. Shame it's so far away for where we live.

You can see they have put a lot of work into this place, It’s so beautiful you could sit in here all day. The Food is perfect, plenty of toppings on your pizza 🤩 you’re always greeted with a nice hello and a nice warm...

Stayed in the village whilst on holiday and ate here a few times, pizza and pasta mainly on the menu, would have liked a few more choices as in meat but it sells itself as mainly an Italian food/ restaurant so you know what to...

First visit to the Star Inn and won’t be the last. We both decided on pizza and they were the best pizza we have had. Fantastic and lovely friendly staff.

We love this place, the food is just fantastic, usually visit on Monday’s with our dog. The staff are friendly the beer is from the local brewery the food is authentic Italian and the place looks great, see you soon !

Recommend by a friend in the village. We’ll set out pub and the food was very good. Plus good brew. Had a tab over the bar for food and drinks. At end of evening went to pay. Told the told price and pay via card....

Beauteful sunny day and after a tour of Upper Coquetdale stopped at The Star for lunch. Sat in the courtyard which was very pleasant - into the bar for a good pint of ale (along with lager and cyder . Good selection of food with...

Wow, what an absolutely pleasant experience. Popped into The Star for a beer but ended up having a meal and bottle of wine too. Fantastic food. Starters were the size of a main course and would recommend anything from the list. We had the pizza...

Lovely little pub with authentic pizzas, very reasonably priced and good service - will definitely return to try more of the Italian themed menu.

Fantastic place in a wonderful setting. The staff were very welcoming and made us and our dogs very welcome. The food was lovely and the courtyard was a real suntrap.

Great pub, lovely beer and fantastic to see vegan options. Food was really tasty and we would definitely recommend. Courtyard seating out the back is fab when the sun is shining, we'll definitely be back.

We've had a lovely evening tonight - food was fantastic, staff were lovely and the bill represented real good value for money. If we are ever in the area again, we would definitely be booking in again!!

We were after some refreshments on a cold wet miserable afternoon whilst travelling in the area and called in to The Star. We didn't realise it was a pizzeria but ordered a pizza and a portion of home cut chips to share sat in front...

Let me start by saying that the food here is fantastic. We've visited a few times and have never had a poor meal. However, there does seem to be a problem if your accent doesn't fit in... We've lived in the North East of England...

Lovely local community run pub. An unexpected but very welcome find - we returned a few times. Everyone very welcoming. Very dog friendly. And the most amazing pizza. Very unexpected in a tiny hamlet in rural Northumberland.

On holiday and had noticed good looking food coming through this Tardis-like pub, which is also a shop for the area selling everything from papers to homemade cakes. Very new and clean with a log burner and totally dog friendly. Ordered a pizza on our...

After searching the Internet for places to eat in the area with vegan friendly options I'm so glad I found this lovely pub. I had the woodfired Mediterranean vegetable pizza with vegan cheese, whilst my non vegan parents enjoyed goat cheese and balsamic onion pizza....

We're glad we came here for something to eat late afternoon after visiting Craigside . Really good pizzas including my daughter's with vegan cheese , nice triple cooked chips all washed down by a local beer 😋. Overall a very good village pub with an...

We had been on a walk doing the Harbottle & Drake Stone loop, and stopped in at the Star Inn just expecting a drink and maybe a sandwich, but there was a full menu on offer and it was great! We had two pizzas, and...

Having been welcoming from the initial enquiry about catering for a large group, Karen and her fab staff looked after our peleton of 25 cyclists in the most brilliant way- fed and watered like kings of the mountain; The wood fired hand made pizzas were...

We have driven past the place a few times and thought let’s give it a go. Great beer and the food was stunning. Fresh and gorgeous. If you like your pizza you have come to the right place although I had the sardines starter and...

A wonderful & very friendly village pub (also a shop) with a superbly authentic Italian Pizzeria. Serving great beer and cider with some excellent and keenly priced wines.

Visited twice in August 2021 and loved the food and atmosphere. The pub is a little Tardis like in that it is a lot bigger on the inside than the outside suggests. The courtyard has plenty of tables including some undercover and inside the area...

Sensational. Where they found such good Italian chefs in deepest Northumberland is anyone’s guess but the food they turn out is second to none. Bar has had a refurb and now looks great, modern pub but retaining its charm. Can’t recommend enough, would suggest a...

Had seen a Twitter recommendation and on the basis, booked a table. So pleased we did. Two amazing, authentic pizzas and delicious side salads. Lovely courtyard, friendly and courteous service. Highly, highly recommended.

The Star Inn has recently been redeveloped by the new owner, Karen, and has been greatly opened up. There is a pizza oven in the new kitchen across the lovely courtyard. The Italian chefs produce excellent, authentic Italian food, pizzas and Pasta as well as...

Due to a road closure, my family and I unexpectedly found ourselves walking down the road in the village of Harbottle in the Northumberland National Park. We were very pleasantly surprised to find the pub (and hub) there which served excellent food, with very friendly...