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Star Inn, Penkridge

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Opens at Noon
Operator: Independent
Market Place, Penkridge, ST19 5DJ (View on Google Map)
(01785) 712513
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A one room pub with several distinct areas and a cosy, welcoming feel, which serves the usual pub food and excellent Scotch eggs. There is a patio and seating area outside. The two guest beers can be from anywhere in the country. Card and cash payments accepted.

500 m from the Staffs & Worcs Canal at Penkridge lock. The pub frequently uses Instagram to provide information. href="https://www.instagram.com/the_star_pub_penkridge" target="_blank">Instagram

Historic Interest

In 1827 Edward Littleton gave his tenant, William Southern, permission to turn his house into an inn, the conversion cost £15. The premises had a beerhouse license in the 19th century, which was not available until 1830. William was a maltster as well as a bricklayer in 1828, he possibly built the brewhouse. In 1883 the property was offered for sale as a freehold beerhouse, in the occupation of Mr C P Russell. It was described as consisting of a taproom, smokeroom, parlour, three bedrooms, pantry, with the maltroom over, large brewhouse, good cellaring, with stables, cartshed, piggeries, coalhouse, hardwater well and pump, and large garden. C P Russell is still shown at the pub in a directory of 1884 but in the 1885 edition of the same directory he is shown as a grocer. It closed in about 1908 and became a Co-op store, then a private residence. It was restored and converted back into a pub in 1981, rapidly becoming part of the local scene. Today it is a popular and welcoming pub in the village.

Information for this venue is provided by the Heart of Staffordshire Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
South Staffordshire District
Last updated
Last surveyed
27/01/2026
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Marston's
Pub ID
STA/1666
Asset of Community Value
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Monday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Tuesday
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 2 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Holden's - Golden Glow TasteMatch Prediction

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Holden's - Golden Glow
Holden's - Golden Glow Premium Bitter • 4.4% Spotted 14 times
Holden's - Golden Glow
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Holden's - Golden Glow

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 14 times recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Star Inn, Penkridge.

ABV 4.4%
Cask
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Wainwright - Gold TasteMatch Prediction

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Wainwright - Gold
Wainwright - Gold Session Golden Ale • 4.1%
Wainwright - Gold
Wainwright - Gold

This beer is served regularly at Star Inn, Penkridge.

ABV 4.1%
Cask
Style Session Golden Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Draught Bass - Draught Bass TasteMatch Prediction

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Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass Premium Bitter • 4.4% Spotted once
Draught Bass - Draught Bass
Draught Bass - Draught Bass

Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Star Inn, Penkridge.

ABV 4.4%
Style Premium Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Holden's (varies) , Peakstones Rock (varies) , Thornbridge (varies)

Source: National

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Live Music Live Music
Sunday sessions from 4 to 7
Garden Garden
patio & drinking areas, 12 tables, heated
Family Friendly Family Friendly
well behaved children permitted until 9 pm
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
Level access throughout the pub but no dedicated accessible toilet.
Parking Parking
Very limited parking at the rear of the pub, public car park in front of the pub
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Dogs allowed in the heated patioo area
Camping Camping
at Pillaton on the Cannock Road (2500m)
Games Games
Real Fire Real Fire
Smoking Smoking
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
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Cask Marque Cask Marque
Cask Marque Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating
Cask Marque: Beer and Cellar Hygiene rating 5 out of 5
Transport
Close to bus routes (200m)
Select: 875; 876
Nearby Station (500m)
Penkridge

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