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The Star Inn, Penzance

1 Fore Street
St. Just
Postal town: Penzance
TR19 7LL

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Quinno _ left this review about The Star Inn

A real character pub, this (CAMRA NI **). Side corridor with a C shape bar off left with a wonky black bitumen floor, black walls - a mix of wainscoting and anaglypta - with a red ceiling. Celt flags on said ceiling and lots of local ephemera on the walls, from the local tin miners and fishermen to the fire brigade. Net curtains as well, don’t see those very often now. Upright piano also. GBG listed, there were four pumps with three St Austell ales. My first choice was held up to the light by the young barman and deemed unacceptable, the follow-up of Cornish Best was on great form if a bit chilly (NBSS 4) - would have been nudging a 5 if warmer. A proper must-visit if you're down this way, real quality.

On 29^th November 2024 - rating: 9
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Ian Mapp left this review about The Star Inn

So wanted to come in. I knew about the electric fence. I was unsure what the rules were about Tier 2 people getting a drink in Tier 1.

I've been in cornwall a week now and its different in every place. My favourite was in St Ives, where the barman was allowing people to sit outside with food if you were in Tier 2 but turning people away for drinks only if from Tier 2. The couple after us were from Wales. Who were let in without a problem for drinks - despite no alcohol being sold in any welsh pub.

Its hilarious but this landlord was enforcing the rules as he saw fit - as its wet led, so its only for Tier 1 people. He's gone to lengths to explain this to the media in Russia and China... as I found out when looking at Twitter indignantly on my return to our holiday cottage.

I've been here before, so I knew it was a prime location for real ale and music evenings.

I'll try again when I have been vaccinated :-)

On 11^th December 2020 - no rating submitted
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Graham Coombs left this review about The Star Inn

A gorgeous little stone-built locals' pub, with an aged bar full of dark wood with an amazing polished bitumen floor. A most welcome step back into the past and a wonderful cosy feel. Beers from St Austell in fine condition - Cask Marque accredited and occasional Good Beer Guide entry.

On 19^th September 2018 - rating: 8
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