the star inn in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Absolutely Amazing - Food, staff and ambience 10/10 Went for Sunday roast and food was superb quality and generous portions Dog friendly too

All 6 of us (ranging in age from 11 to 79) absolutely loved our evening with Andrew & Anthony. Not only was the food great but the hospitality & atmosphere was some of the best we have ever experienced. Thank you very much guys, see you again in May!

We make a point of visiting the Star Inn whenever we are in Cornwall and the food and service is always out of this world. Once again our Sunday lunch was absolutely superb and if you are ever in the area then I truly cannot recommend this establishment highly enough. Thank you as ever to Anthony,Andrew and Harry and cannot wait to see you again next time.

We were staying in the village and on reading the excellent reviews we wanted to try the Star It has a modern, clean interior with two wood burners at either end, which gave a nice warm and comfy feeling on a ool Thursday evening The hosts, Anthony and Andrew, were very welcoming and made us feel at home. Anthony gas a great sense of humour and lots of local knowledge of the area for dog walks The food was first class, with generous portions and cooked perfectly. The Sharpes Atlantic Pale Ale is one of my favourites, along with Doombar. The Temporanillo my wife assures me was up there with the best reds It was a lovely evening

What a welcome and what a lovely Sunday lunch! Anthony Harry and Andrew, what a lovely experience. And a lovely touch with our names on our reservation. Best Sunday Lunch we’ve had in along while and dog friendly. If we were staying longer would definitely return many times. Well done and Thank you. See you again. Highly recommend.

Booked in for Sunday lunch at the Star Inn, just a 10 minute drive from our holiday rental in Coverack. Delighted to find a find such a super pub/restaurant in such an isolated position with a warm welcome and pleasant feel. Ordered the Roast which was excellent and complimented by perfectly prepared vegetables. Generous portions of hot, delicious and beautifully presented food and even an “extra” jug of graveyard. Service was attentive and genuine without feeling intrusive. Thank you David, Anthony & Harry for making our visit so pleasant & enjoyable. Planning to return to try the evening menu before leaving the area.

Booked in for Sunday lunch, great experience from start to finish. Warm welcome and excellent food. A hidden gem, worth seeking out. Very dog friendly.

We went for dinner with our puppy, and from the second we walked in, we felt so welcome. Anthony is amazing and makes the atmosphere what it is. He goes the extra mile to make sure you feel like you've known him all your life, remembers your names and is so attentive. And the food is delicious, thanks Andrew, highly rated and we will be back when we're next down this way. Can't recommend this place enough. You must visit here!

On holiday in nearby Helston, and my wife really fancied a Sunday Roast. After checking TripAdvisor, The Star Inn looked great – and close, so we gave them a call and booked. When we arrived, a table with our name on it was waiting near the bar. To say we had a warm welcome from the owner (I assume) Anthony would be to understate it – we were treated like old friends from the start. Although tempted by the various curries and other dishes on the small (always a good sign – I think) but varied menu – the dusted calimari as a main looked tempting – as a family we all went for a roast. Three Cornish Roast Beef's – and one roast vegetable tart – but with proper meat gravy. The Roast were spot on. Plenty of thinly sliced roast beef, that was full of flavour, good roasties and yorkshires. Then came the veg's. Cornish carrots. Cornish tenderstem broccoli. Cornish cabbage (beautifully soft and flavourful). Swede and potato mash – we got an (uneeded) apology that the swede wasn't Cornish – about the only thing on the table that wasn't. Probably came from Devon… Loads of proper gravy, and the offer of more if we should need it. A side of creamy horseradish set the beef off perfectly. We also had a side of cauliflower cheese to share – not really needed as there was more than enough veg already – but highly recommended anyway – why not… The food was accompanied by good selection of Alcohol Free Beer and Cider – not had the AF Budweiser Budvar before – but it was very good. We finished off with some great puds – accompanied by Cornish ice cream, and clotted cream of course. Lovely pub, lovely old building with a contemporary interior. Would love to visit in the winter when the fire is going – I bet it's proper cosy. Hopefully will return to sample the menu beyond the Sunday Roast. Or perhaps just have another one of them… Thanks for a lovely evening Anthony and team.

We had a wonderful Sunday lunch here, all the food was beautifully cooked and the service was so warm, friendly and attentive, nothing was too much trouble. Two of us had the Sunday roast with perfect fresh vegetables and a side of cauliflower cheese, one had a chicken curry and the other chicken, chips and coleslaw, all were spot on. The puddings were also great and we paid £130 with soft drinks. We would definitely return, we only wish we lived nearby!

Amazing find , amazing food and friendly hosts. Food was amazing , made to feel so welcome. Shall definitely be returning.

Absolutely spot on in every way.. food excellent, service excellent and a lovely calm atmosphere..we will be back very soon for the roast dinner. Xx

Booked for a roast at dinner time and we all know how hard it is to get an evening venue serving great roasts. The interior is chic, the lager divine and the menu choice just fab. Service and attention to the party was just the right level, not pushy and then we never waited for any service. The food was not rushed out in a wham bam style, but care taken to deliver a meal that was just what was needed. The lamb was cooked top perfection, plenty of veg variety and the call cheese bubbly and ooooodles of it. The Star seriously needs a 2nd visit to try other items on the menu as it was so enjoyable. For a not on the beaten track place to go this need to be visited Thankyou for a wonderful meal and an totally enjoyable evening Andy (not Andrew as only my mother calls me that )

How do I start? I can hand on heart say that this place is one of the loveliest places I have ever eaten in and trust me I love my food. Antony is the perfect host, I can only describe the way we were welcomed and treated as the way I remember restaurants being in my younger days. People’s custom was appreciated and valued. The place has been so tastefully restored and it has a lovely modern look but has still kept its old world charm and features. The chairs are comfortable it’s spotlessly clean and just adorable. Antony is such a lovely person and Andrew is a fantastic chef. On to the food. Well it was honestly the best Sunday roast I have had in my life and I am going on 68. The potatoes were crispy fluffy and so tasty. I don’t really like swede or I thought I didn’t, mum just mashed hers. I now love it but only the way Andrew made it taste. Oh I know what you are thinking, I am just saying this because I enjoyed a few drinks with my meal but trust me, hand on heart this was so delicious I thought I had died and gone to food heaven. Now let’s talk dessert. Ok so alongside a lovely liqueur coffee my blast from the past, I enjoyed peanut butter brownie with vanilla ice cream. It was amazing, and trust me I can bake but it was to die for. We were so impressed I am going back for my birthday. At no time did we feel rushed, the atmosphere was warm homely and perfect. It really took me back to the era where the customer mattered most and hosts made sure they were happy. Well we left very happy it made our weekend so special. Antony and Andrew we will be back next month I promise xx

Wow what a find this lovely little pub is. We were looking for Sunday lunch and saw the reviews for the star ,it clearly lives up to its name ,from walking through the door we were made very welcome by Anthony, the pub is beautifully decorated and had a great ambience. Attention to detail is spot on. I had the roast beef which was delicious this came with carrots ,broccoli, cabbage and turnip roast potatoes and Yorkshire pudding, this also came with extra gravy ,I ordered the cauliflower and leek cheese dish which I had read about and was certainly not disappointed, hubby had lamb which he thoroughly enjoyed . We would not hesitate to eat here again . Thank you Anthony for your hospitality

What a beautiful little find. The host was so welcoming and had a great personality. Nothing was too much. The most welcomed place we have ever been to. All staff members were very welcoming. The food was delicious. We had a table by the fire which was wonderful. Lovely decor and atmosphere. Worth the drive. Highly recommend. Hope to be back soon.

We happened upon the Star inn by chance for a Sunday roast, Absolutely amazing. Booked up again for Friday evening. Food,staff & ambience top notch. We will definitely return again. Great food, Great beer. Well done to Anthony & Andrew. I would highly recommend.

This was our second visit to the Star Inn albeit 18 months after the last time and this time for Sunday lunch. Where do we start? The welcome from Anthony was like meeting an old friend and the service then was fantastic from staff Harry I think?? The Sunday lunch itself cooked by Andrew was amazing and so plentiful but we managed to somehow eat everything and then a delicious pudding to follow. I cannot praise this pub highly enough and I even recommended to another local business that they paid a visit here to take a lesson in exemplary customer service! It was like having your Sunday lunch with family or friends. Thank you to the whole team and we will most certainly be back the next time we are down in Cornwall.

Wow what can I say!! This is the first review I’ve ever left for a restaurant but I was so impressed I said to my partner we should leave this for those interested in somewhere to eat in the area. We came down for the weekend and was looking on a Sunday for a nice restaurant to dine at that wasn’t too far out and the Starr inn popped up. As soon as we came we were greeted by the staff who the whole meal remembered both our names and included us in conversations across the room such as what are good National trust sight visits as we were interested in finding some more places to go. The whole restaurant was friendly and talkative. The food was too high standard and a big portion size for the price. The service was quick and presented very well. Both came back with a smile on our face saying how we can’t think of another place we’ve eaten with the high standard of service, food and atmosphere before, Phenomenal hospitality. Absolutely flawless evening. Thankyou again. If we are ever in the area again we will most definitely be coming back. Highly recommend.

We met friends for Sunday Lunch at The Star Inn and being relatively local, we felt we ought to try it as we'd never been before. Anthony and Andrew are fabulous hosts and we loved their gentle and kind dogs who passed by too for their walkies. The food was fabulous and copious, everything we had was delicious and freshly cooked. The service was 5 star as was the ambience and food. We highly recommend!

Excellent Sunday lunch, with fantastic service from the proprietors. Cost modern interior with two log fires. Full menu with Sunday Roast options.

Best Sunday lunch I've ever had in Cornwall. Never been before but knew the pub was under (relatively) new ownership. Their work has paid off. Food was first class, as was the service and cleanliness of all areas of the pub (inc the toilets!). Lovely to see dogs welcome too and a log burner of course. The presentation of the food was first class and clearing and wiping the table between each course was a welcome act of professionalism not always seen at other venues. This is the only pub I've ever been to that has proper roast potatoes (i.e. really crispy)! The vegetarian roast of sweet potato and red onion tart was, I'm told, fantastic ("the best I've ever had"). The couple who run this place clearly know what they are doing and are proud of what they are doing. It shows. A great addition to the Cornish pub scene and long may they prosper. Will clearly be going many more times in 2024. Cannot recommend this place highly enough. Well done to the team.

wow what a hidden gem , i have lived in helston for 17 years and this is my first visit . What a pleasant surprise, the food was exceptional and the staff were amazing and the place was spotlessly clean. will defo be back .

We had originally booked lunch here but a change of plan meant rescheduling for dinner, we phoned late afternoon and were offered a suitable time. On arriving we were shown to a dog-friendly table and drinks were ordered and served promptly, our food order was taken and served after a slightly longer wait than we expected, it was worth the wait! a generous portion of beef, larger than average Yorkshire with beautiful crispy roast potatoes with lashings of gravy on the plate with vegetables served separately again the portion sizes were generous, perhaps even overly so. We are therefore unable to comment on deserts!

Excellent Sunday roast and superb hosts. Not to be missed. We took our Australian friends and we were all delighted.

Lovely meal and great atmosphere. Very friendly and welcoming. Will definitely return when back in the area.thankyou. C&P

A really friendly and warm welcome when we arrived today. Excellent Sunday roast, amazing with allergies, never had a gluten free yorkshire offered to me before, but was here and it was great. In fact all the food was really tasty… couldnt fault anything. Lovely atmosphere, decor and nice and clean too. Thank you, keep up the good work.. ! You said you love what you do and it clearly shows. We would highly recommend going here, you will not be disappointed. 10/10

What a superb dinner we had ! 2 Moving Mountain burgers and a Meat burger along with calamari and gyoza starters left us so full we couldn't do desserts ! Would highly recommend a visit here if you are in the area. Loved meeting the friendly owners and their doggos too .

We had an amazing Sunday roast here. My daughter's vegan and gluten-free version, and our roast beef and lovely selection of vegetables, were both delicious. They were also very accomodating of our neurotic dog, and couldn't have been more helpful.

Amazing Sunday lunch and interior clean and spacious relaxing afternoon and enjoying not being rushed and overcrowded well done definitely be back next time where here .....

Visited the pub with 9 of us 4 adults 5 children after a walk.staff were really lovely. We had a glass of wine split over one of the adults and children. Which was ok as accidents happen. The 4 year old and 2 year old started getting noisy and was told by the owner of the pub you not in weatherspoons. Once we paid we ask we asked if was a family pub which they said they was. Obviously not with that comment!!!! Avoid if you want to go here with your family. Staff lovely but owner needs to learn about customer service, happy to take money but not happy to put up with children being loud!! Disgusting!!!

Interesting decor for a village pub, but I liked the style. Menu was small which I liked. Had the curry which was delicious.

We visited here for a valentines meal and it was wonderful. The atmosphere was great, the hosts took the time to learn our names and the food was even better. Would definitely recommend and will be coming back

So please I booked , as wanted a nice Sunday dinner with my son who is serving at HMS culdrose. Really friendly staff when we arrived were greeted like family. The food was tasty and everyone enjoyed their roast beef dinner Service with a smile which these days seems to be very rare. To the owners well done on running a little gem of a restaurant within a pub, I would have no problem in visiting again and hopefully it will be very soon. Another highlight was how spotless the toilets were, which again just shows you how much care and pride the owners take in there business.

My partner and I were visiting locally. We found this gem on our last night which was absolutely gutting (we would have been there every night otherwise). Really great pub food (best haddock we’ve had), incredibly welcoming and friendly - both owners /staff and locals - and a really quaint, picturesque pub. 10/10 would recommend!

Let me explain the rating.Firstly, the owners and staff were top notch, friendly, efficient and very proud of their venue.We stayed for 4 nights not 50m from this pub, booked especially because we like a local to relax in after days out walking and exploring. First night we had a table booked due to travelling down to Cornwall, off we went in great expectation of a cosy country pub with local ales, ciders and special board offerings.Well, we couldnt have been more surprised, the pub was smart, very contemporary and obviously a project of importance for the owners. Sadly, there were no comfy knooks, fireplaces, specials boards, local ciders or even barstools and local community drinkers you would normally expect in a rural village pub on a Friday evening... the cider was Aspalls, from Suffolk??! ... very odd considering the history of Cornish cider Furniture was smart but simple and functional... no comfort, just a feel of office canteen with maybe just a touch of style. All the walls were bare with no pictures or ornaments, it all felt so out of context for the location.We though maybe the saving grace, to match the contemporary decor, would be a contemporary menu,... again we were left bemused, virtually everything was just pub grub.... burgers, fish and chips, scampi, curry etc etc... nothing innovative, just good well presented traditional pub grub, but absolutely nothing to match the modern image the owners are trying to sustain.I was told it was popular with the locals, though I doubt the local farming and village community pop in for a casual pint in the traditional way.So in summary, a nicely maintained and presented standard restaurant, this isnt a pub

We would never have found this place had we not been staying in a cottage directly across the road. What a stroke of luck. The Star has the most welcoming atmosphere you could wish for, brought about by Anthony and Andrew and all three of the girls working for them. Whether indulging in a meal from the small but exquisite menu or dropping in for a couple of drinks, guests are made to feel at home instantly and are soon on first name terms. The decor in the pub is modern yet homely, everything is superbly clean, service is exemplary. If you're staying anywhere in the vicinity, make a point of paying a visit, although it's so popular, booking is advisable if you want to eat. Thanks to all at the Star for helping to make a great holiday for us! P.S. you officially make the best Sticky Toffee pudding I have ever tasted!

Excellent !! Staff and food is 5 star ' we had a roast dinner and was served by great staff who were very welcoming and friendly.Will look forward to returning on any future visits to the area.Can highly recommend !!!

Can’t rate The Star highly enough. Absolutely delicious roast - do have the cauliflower and leek cheese bake as well. Gorgeous desserts. All served by a friendly and efficient team. We were made to feel very welcome.

Well were we glad we decided to try this fantastic little pub. The food, atmosphere and welcome from this place made us wish we'd visited on day one of our hols! Charlie and Anthony are so warm and friendly the food was all delicious but the sticky toffee was to die for! Cannot recommend this place enough thanks for a lovely evening guys.

Ate here today with our two friends for Sunday Lunch can honestly say it is the best pub Sunday lunch ever. Two roast jams, one roast beef and a scampi and chips. Everything was cooked fresh and I can honestly say everything was cooked o perfection. Will definitely come back when next in Cornwall

We visited the Star Inn three times during our stay in Porkellis in September - we chose it based on the reviews and also because of the convenient position for our stay. That said, if we were staying Falmouth or Helston way again in the future, we would definitely drive out for a meal here!The food was amazing - I had the chickpea curry twice (definitely go for the optional naan too!) and my parents loved the lasagne. The Sunday roast was exceptional - I've seen a few reviews saying the cauliflower and leek cheese is a gamechanger... it definitely is!The atmosphere and service is so friendly. Anthony is lovely and remembered all of our names. All of the staff were lovely and chatty.Would definitely recommend if you're staying in the area!

booked here for a meal on the last night of our holiday in Cornwall based on internet search and certainly exceeded our expectations. the staff were lovely and friendly. the food was brilliant, good variety of dishes and all local produce, freshly prepared.save space for dessert as they were gorgeous.Worth the trip down the tiny lanes to find :)

What a fantastic restaurant with not only delicious food but fantastic hospitality too. We ate here twice (would have been more if we could) and we loved not only the food but the welcoming atmosphere too! We were a party of 7 adults, 1 child and a rather large dog. Nothing is too much for Anthony and his staff! Highly recommend! Many thanks from The Skitt family!

First time visiting from Nottinghamshire Stopped for a meal with family 26/8/21 food was great all the staff are very welcoming great atmosphere, food service was fast would definitely recommend a visit :-)

Had recently visited here three times this month and each time we have been warmly met. Fantastic host, great atmosphere and amazing food

This is a great pub in Porkellis – friendly service, a welcoming atmosphere, and really excellent food. Very impressed, we'll be back soon!

Love this place. Visited twice while on holiday with my mum and both times the food and service were 12 out of 10! The roast in particular was amazing, especially the cauliflower cheese ( beware very large). The service is friendly and very attentive. Beers are also very good with lots of excellent choice.Will definitely be going back next time I’m down. Don’t miss out this is the best place in the area and highly recommended

Not visited this perfect little place since pre Covid, but popped in tonight on the off chance for a quick glass of wine in the garden. We were served very quickly and offered a menu in case we fancied eating ( normally need to book), and so glad they did, had the most amazing Asparagus and Broadbean risotto. We also received a very warm welcome back, which really surprised and delighted me. Food was beautifully presented, freshly cooked and very tasty.

Found this wonderful place after a search on Trip Advisor. We were particularly impressed but the fact they did a Sunday Lunch in the evening which is quote unusual. We were staying in Cadgwith so it was a 30 minute drive but it was well worth it.We both opted for the roast lamb which comes with a huge Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, carrots, broccoli and swede and carrot mix. We opted for the cauliflower and leek cheese to share. I had the apple tart with clotted cream and my husband went for the sticky toffee pudding with clotted cream.Every single bit of the two courses was beautifully cooked and tasty. The staff were welcoming and we would recommend this place to anyone who likes a good Sunday lunch.Make sure you visit as it is a great place and was nice to see a mix of local people and visitors.We will return next time we are in Cornwall.

Lovely pub, lovely food and best of all, lovely people. The place is stylish and the menu well managed and wide ranging in taste.

Feeling sad this morning due to Christmas family plans being turned about we needed something to cheer us. A bracing walk at a stormy Gunwalloe beach on the Lizard followed by an excellent Christmas Lunch at this little gem worked the necessary magic. Food was tasty, well-prepared and served and hot. Staff were attentive, vigilant and friendly. Log fires were burning brightly and all facilities clean and sparkling. We will most definitely be back.

Really, really yummy food, friendly atmosphere and people. Highly recommend. We had the chicken Jalfrezi, asparagus and broad bean risotto, ice cream brownie and chocolate orange torte - all honestly amazing 🤤

Loved our food here...the risotto & vegan burger were delicious. The staff were helpful, friendly and made our experience idyllic. The little village is beautiful and the fireplace is super cost. Best pub we visited all holiday and left feeling jolly. Highly recommend it!

Had a lovely Sunday dinner here whilst staying locally. The whole team were really friendly and welcoming and adults and kids alike loved the food. Thank you, we'll be back next time we are down!

Fantastic Sunday lunch, great food, excellent service. Beat Sunday lunch we have had in and around the porthleven area.

Delicious Sunday roast, the beef was very tender and the portion sizes generous. Lovely that the staff remembered us even though it has been over a year since we last visited. Everything very clean, tables well spaced out, felt very safe. Would definitely recommend a visit.

Great food, drink and atmosphere and reasonably priced. Little gem well worth the trek down the country lanes.

Amazing meal, great choice of drinks, really lovely hosts, impeccable cleanliness, gorgeous decor and service with a big smile from Anthony and co.The cannelloni is best we have ever had, sublime! We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this pub and restaurant to anyone, if we lived in Kernow this would be our regular haunt... many thanks

Too be honest this was a last minute booking on a Saturday evening and we weren't sure what to expect. We were however pleasantly surprised and had a lovely evening meal with great friendly service and close attention to detail regarding Covid. Food was very good and couldn't ask for much more.

I had booked in advance for the saturday , the day after we arrived for our week holiday in the village staying at Kernyk cottage 10 mins walk away. We also booked again on the wednesday during eat out to help out. I would recommend booking in advance as it gets booked up really quickly as they are open wed-sun. We had a lovely warm welcome from Anthony and his team . The food was tasty and we all tried something different from the menu. We will drop in again if we come down to south Cornwall again

First class. We enjoyed Sunday lunch (both pork and veggie dishes were lovely) so much we returned for dinner on Thursday. The best adherence to Covid rules I have seen anywhere - they are super-diligent. The chef is talented and really friendly, the bar staff polite and attentive, and those with hearing aids can comfortably leave them at home when dealing with the Landlord, Anthony (who is charming). Ask to meet Silverstone.

Our first visit to this pub and we weren’t disappointed, really friendly warm welcome, lovely food and quick service. Lots of good spacing and hand sanitiser available within the pub (far better than a lot of others we’ve been to) for Covid restrictions.We will certainly be returning

Beautiful food, lovely atmosphere, wonderful service, absolute gem of pub in the countryside, would definitely recommend for any occasion, Sunday roasts was the best i have had in a very long time, you definitely need experience this lovely pub..

You will receive a warm welcome from Anthony and the team at the Star Inn. This cute pub serves wonderful food at super reasonable prices, and huge portions. This was genuinely the best dinner throughout our honeymoon, many thanks Hannah & Ad

After the apocalypse is partly over, open for wonderful meals again . Takeaway and ,eat in.My visitors had their first last treat and having waited for months ,they say, it’s as good as ever . Well done guys.. Audrey Florence with big smiley face said it was a long long time to wait but it was sooooo good.

Cosy, welcoming, amazing food - everything needed for a lovely impromptu night out. Thank you Anthony for greeting us so warmly and Andrew for great food.

Very friendlyGood foodCosyHelpfulWould have liked 1 or 2 homemade desserts, with double cream available and a small cheese plate for those not wanting a sweet dessert. Others in the group wanted clotted cream but I know that doesn’t keep very well and you would probs have wastage.

We were staying in an Airbnb property in Porkellis and decided on our first night there that as it was dark and raining we would head over to the Star Inn for a meal as it was literally on the doorstep. The staff were really friendly and there was a good choice of meals. The pub had a great atmosphere and many local people were there who were friendly and welcoming. 2 log fires made the place lovely and warm and we sat by one of the fires for our meal - a tasty curry for me and a tender steak for my husband. Would thoroughly recommend. We noticed that the pub is also a Community Library location but didn't get a chance to investigate on this visit!

Just had the most excellent Sunday lunch with friends and family - the cauliflower cheese is a must and the gin and elderflower cheesecake delightful. A warm welcome and friendly atmosphere

We were staying in a local cottage for a couple of days & visited The Star Inn to celebrate my friends Birthday. We were given a warm welcome & my friend, who had been before, was remembered by the owners. The food, slow cooked beef with sweet potato chips & veg, was lovely, beautifully cooked. Sadly, having no room for pud, we settled for coffee. They only did cafetiere coffee & we were asked if we wanted hot or cold milk. We chose hot, as coffee gets cold quite quickly. I was taken aback when on the bill the milk was extra. I've never been charged for milk for coffee. It must have cost them all of 10pence! I'm sure it could have been absorbed into their profits, as the food, although good value, isn't cheap. Just a thought. We'd still eat there again as it is good & friendly.

So great to have such a friendly pub in the heart of a village. We live a short drive away but would love to be able to walk to and from :)Can’t fault the food, ales & atmosphere, especially love that each time we have been there are different specials to try.We have had numerous meals here as a family of four and also bigger parties, always leave very happy & full! Staff are all excellent and always happy to see you. Have recommended to family, friends and also holiday makers.Jaimie, Nick, Gil & Ortia.

My partner and I popped in for dinner while we were staying close by. The food was tasty and beautifully presented. The pub itself was fabulously decorated and the staff we warm and welcoming. You were able to buy basic provisions (tea coffee milk) and there was even a small library so the villagers didn't need to go into Helston. What a find and will definitely be returning

We came for dinner following a very long trip from Kent & couldn’t have been given a warmer welcome. We took along our 2 dogs & had a lovely quiet corner so we could all relax. The food was piping hot & cooked to a high standard. We will certainly be back before we leave. Top food & first class service - thank you

Alles wat je nodig hebt na een zware dag wandelen.Gezellig druk met lekkere hamburgers met een speciale touch.zeer vriendelijke eigenaar.aanrader!

We came here, again, on a recommendation. We received a very warm welcome on arrival and shown to our table which we reserved ahead of time, which is advised. The menu appears to change on a regular basis and has a great variety of dishes to cater for most people. It looks to have recent been done up and has a nice stylish interior. The staff were all very friendly and attentive. The food was very good and tasty. The beers were also very good!! Would definitely recommend a visit and we’ll be back in the future too.

Stayed one night in our campervan at The Star Inn, Porkellis, free of charge. Many thanks to Anthony (LANDLORD) and his staff. Extremely welcoming, excellent food and superb hospitality. A wonderful community pub in a lovely little Cornish village. I highly recommend this pub. If you find yourself in these parts please give this pub a visit, you won't be disappointed. Many thanks.

It is our last night in the area before heading back to Surrey tomorrow.

What a nice place to have our last dinner in Cornwall! Amazing food, nice and friendly owner and good price! A must stop coming to Cornwall. We really enjoyed it :) thank you!!!

Excellent service, jolly atmosphere - local library as well so community pub. Food was tasty, we felt steak could have had a little more with it (mushrooms, egg or onions etc) other than that all very good . Baguette was a wonderful bread treat not the usual hard chewy addition

We stayed nearby visited 3 times, enjoyed all meals and staff company. Especially enjoyed the music day they put on with a bunch of local low-key musos which was very popular.

Lovely hosts very friendly excellent food quality. Visited last year whilst on holiday and they remembered us impressive

Had a really nice meal for the second year running and they even recognised us from last year. I brought my parents as well this year. Food was amazing and we all enjoyed the food and felt very welcome. Thanks for another amazing meal. All the staff are lovely and chatty, even the locals who were in the pub at the time. Can’t wait for next year. See you then.

My wife and I visited the Star Inn in June during a romantic break to Cornwall. We actually got a little lost walking to the pub, but when I called the pub for directions, The bar manager (Kate) was extremely helpful and gave great directions. On arrival we were warmly greeted not only by the lovely Kate, but by other customers in the pub. My wife and I felt extremely welcomed. The pub itself is clean, stylish, and comfortable, clearly the owners have taken the time to design a great drinking/eating area, which retains the 300 year old charm with a clean modern twist.

This was a joint celebration for my husband's and my birthday. We share the same birthdate. The meal was excellent and the service and atmosphere was great.

Stumbled across this lovely pub by accident. My daughter and I had roast beef which was beautiful, beef cooked to perfection great veg and gluten free Yorkshire .....a rare treat Extremely welcoming owner and staff Thoroughly recommend

Stayed in Porkellis for a week's holiday and visited the star inn a couple of times.

Myself & Husband visited this pub after an extremely long car journey and were welcomed and looked after very well. We ordered some starter dishes from the menu to share instead of main meals and found the menu had lots of choice, as well as every dish being very tasty. The drinks were also lovely and very well priced, we hope to come again in the future.

We regularly go for the monthly quiz nights which are great fun. We have a two course meal. The staff are always very friendly and food is good.

Having booked in advance, my daughter and I, together with her dog Lottie, arrived here on a very wet and windy day. All three of us were greeted warmly by Anthony and shown to our table, close to the welcome warmth of the wood-burning fire. Our orders for drinks and food were taken by the friendly waitress, who asked whether we would like cauliflower cheese with our meal, which we said we would. The drinks arrived swiftly, followed shortly afterwards by our roast lunches. The meats were served on plates, together with roast potatoes, Yorkshire puddings and gravy, with the vegetables arriving in four separate dishes, including a large one with the cauliflower cheese, and a further boat with more gravy. Both meals were really delicious, with everything cooked perfectly. Although we did not have room left for a sweet course, this made a most satisfying and enjoyable meal. We look forward to coming here again and will certainly recommend it to our friends.

This was our second weekend in Porkellis - only managed to have a drink in this very convivial pub last time so my husband and I decided to try Sunday lunch with our family.

We had a good meal (roast beef, cannelloni), which was fine, but the roast was a little 'off taste' from what I expected. A good dessert/coffee. Service was a little casual (though it was a quiet evening). A pleasant pub, with a good choice of wines.

A great evening for 18 friends.Tables were booked for 8.30 pm. When the whole gang arrived we were offered a glass of bubbly and some very tasty hors doeuvres and we also sat down at the designated time. There was no rush or panic and the starters of Pate or Battered Prawns, and a Vegetarian option, all beautifully served up. This was followed by the main course which was Beouf Bourganion, Chicken and again a Veggie option. There was a variety of accompaniments including Cauliflower Cheese Mash and Dauphinois Potatoes, Peas, Carrots Red Cabbage Brocolli and Parsnips. Again the main courses were all served hot all together and again Not a single complaint as everybody appeared to be enjoying the meal! For such a special occasion one had to commend the chef Andrew and his very staff for their very efficient service which also included taking orders for wine and beer from the bar. It sure was a good evening had by all and a very good start to the New Year

A warm welcome awaits in this well kept , exceptionally clean pub. The staff are delightful and the range of beers is good. We went for Sunday lunch and they fitted us in at the last moment. I chose beef and my husband chose turkey. The meat portions were generous . The roast potatoes tasted more deep fried rather than roasted and the vegetables were dull. I really want the roast here to be better as the pub otherwise has great ambience. Please roast potatoes properly and experiment with different ways of cooking vegetables.....lots of other pubs in the area serve red cabbage casserole, cauliflower cheese, sprouts in bacon and garlic. The roast was good value but I suggest that you increase the price slightly and go wild with the vegetables!

from a warm welcome on the phone and in person from Antony and Andrew The Star Inn did was the perfect stop over from the brit stop book. we would never have found this hidden away gem otherwise. Space for one camper and with electric hook up and the most amazing cooked food we had all holiday. spoil for choice on the menu I had warm fresh sour dough to start and the spinach and ricotta cannelloni was delicious and my partners steak looked and tasted fantastic too. and excellent value for money. Plus our dog Dozer was made to feel very at home too! then we had a very peaceful nights sleep in the car park after a lovely meal and wine. thank you guys wish we lived nearer and hopefully see you again one day.

Saw this place in a dog friendly brochure and we were going to be in the area so phoned and booked for lunch. Very friendly staff and always good to be able to take the dog. Shared a Camembert which was lovely and my mum had the prawns which were great. All 3 of us had the Sunday lunch, beef or pork, and it was delicious with loads of vegetables. One of the best Sunday lunches I’ve had in a lovely relaxed atmosphere. Would definitely recommend this place and hope to go back before we head home from our holidays.

Perfect! A lovely welcome from everyone. Food was excellent especially the asparagus risotto. Everything from the simple refurbishment of the pub to the lovely food felt like it was done with love. Thank you very much Peter, Gill and Marley

Wonderful food, great atmosphere, lovely friendly people. Just a good place to go anytime!! Nine characters to go so say hello to Kate!!

Won a voucher to be used in the Star inn in a raffle. Went up for evening meal. Food was excellent. Will be going again

Stayed nearby and ate here almost every night. The food was good and everyone working there as well as the locals were wonderfully friendly and welcoming .