The best restaurants in Rainford St. Helens North West

Christina could not have been more helpful when we were aranging our wedding reception. The whole event went without a hitch at Raiford URC Church hall and here team liased with caretaking staff on the premises. All dietary requirements were met , including the last minute changes. The charge of about £30 / person was very reasonable for a quality meal - Thanks Ninian & lesley.

We called here yesterday with my partner and grandaughters, I had the Alpine breakfast which I thoroughly enjoyed, I was a little disappointed when I was told there was no pancakes available as I was looking forward to 2-2-2 apart from that we really enjoyed our time there, thanks to the staff for their friendliness and we hope to return soon. L

Great steak pies, was greedy and had 2, plus got my daughter a Christmas ginger bread. Really nice for the price and great service by the girls behind the counter.

Beautiful meal, fantastic service. A lovely relaxing evening

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

Eat here at least one, twice per month. Great food, great staff and reasonable prices.

Really nice place 👌 enjoyed the food and service was excellent.

Brilliant little gem hidden away very friendly staff and loverly food

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!

Been to this pub many times over the years and it has been excellent. However in expecting the same service ( which was very good) was not match by the meal we had. Beef and ale pie was horrible, the meat was very tender But spoilt by the whole dish being far too unreasonable salty. Offered a quiet complaint to a waitress, who naturally apologised and said she would tell the chief. I do not think this was done nor did any of the management come to explain what the chief 'thought'. So if any meal is not immediately to your liking - make a complaint after the first mouthful, do not wait for the forth / sixth time of teasting to be convinced the meal is bad. One might assume the management has a different opinion, to deal with a disappointing meal. This may have been a one off experience but I'd be more cautious; I know people's individual teast differ but try taking spoons full of salt half dozen times and enjoy, most unlikely.

Ah, it was far from an auspicious start, let me tell you! I was greeted by a chap with long, unkempt hair and a scraggly beard, whose mood was, shall we say, less than jolly. The food? Well, it was your standard, run-of-the-mill curry house fare, lacking any sort of zest or flair. Both my wife and I were, how shall I put this delicately, left nursing upset stomachs after the ordeal. The whole place struck me as one of those local haunts people frequent more out of necessity than desire, and from the look of most of the patrons, many had already indulged a bit too heavily in the drink. Quite the scene!

Not worth the price and poor presentation would not return smashed advocado was just under £9 each should be something with it and sat for a while before being serve tables too close together

We haven’t been here for a while … had a last minute late Sunday lunch. It was really lovely … piping hot, tender beef with lovely veg and roasties. Excellent service by Charlie … a star!!!! Thank you.

Really lovely caring staff. Nothing was too much trouble for them. An excellent breakfast which was both tasty and value for money. I would have no hesitation in recommending. Thank you, Paul

Ordered sirloin steak medium rare. Steak arrived massively overcooked with a few insipid chips and a hideous salad - won’t go again