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Star, Lidgate

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The St, Lidgate, CB8 9PP (View on Google Map)
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The Star Inn is the quintessential 16th-century English pub with large log fires, oak beams, real ales and a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Recently taken on by a new licensee in June 2025, the Star has 6 pumps. At the time of visiting (July 2025), the new landlord has ambitions to offer a wider selection of cask ales than the 3 available. The food offering is basic, complemented by visiting mobile food vans, with Thai, Indian and seafood meals available.

Historic Interest

First run as a "Beer House" in the 19th Century, when it acquired its name. Today it is a Grade II listed building in a conservation area, & boasts beautiful bressemer beams, carved oak beams in an old English style. Photographs of this pub and more historical information about it can be found at suffolk.camra.org.uk/pub/622

Information for this venue is provided by the West Suffolk & Borders Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
West Suffolk District
Last updated
06/07/2025
Last surveyed
07/03/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Outdoor Inns
Pub ID
WSB/622
Asset of Community Value

Three drinking areas in this well-beamed 17th century timber-framed building, each with a superb fireplace (one with a carved lintel). The Star appears to have had a revamp in the late 1950s. The style of the bar counter and the two bar backs with illuminated panels at the top is of a style seen with 1950/60s pubs. The central part of the pub has wainscotting that looks 50s and has been slightly opened up to the right hand room. The third small room has been brought into use as a dining room. Note the rare Dalex manufactured horizontal handpumps behind the bar - two of the three pumps are still working and in regular use, the only other known set in use is at the Rose & Crown, Huish Episcopi, Somerset;

Three drinking areas in this well-beamed 17th century timber-framed building, each with a superb fireplace (one with a carved lintel). The Star appears to have had a revamp in the late 1950s. The style of the bar counter and the two bar backs with illuminated panels at the top is of a style seen with 1950/60s pubs. The central part of the pub has wainscotting that looks 50s and has been slightly opened up to the right hand room. The third small room has been brought into use as a dining room. Note the rare Dalex manufactured horizontal handpumps behind the bar - two of the three pumps are still working and in regular use, the only other known set in use is at the Rose & Crown, Huish Episcopi, Somerset;

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Community Run

Run by consortium of seven villagers Lidgate Star (2015) Limited

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Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - 11:00pm
Saturday
Noon - 11:00pm
Sunday
Noon - 11:00pm

Current beers

This Pub serves 1 changing beer and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen
Boltmaker pumpclip
Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker Session Bitter • 4%
Boltmaker pumpclip
Timothy Taylor - Boltmaker

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3%
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

Session Bitter

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.3%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.
Wychwood - Hobgoblin IPA
Wychwood - Hobgoblin IPA Premium Pale Ale • 4.5%
Wychwood - Hobgoblin IPA
Wychwood - Hobgoblin IPA

Premium Pale Ale

Dispense: Handpump
ABV: 4.5%
Vegan: No
Gluten Free: No
This beer is served regularly.

Source: Local

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Facilities
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
Games Games
Bar billiards
Real Fire Real Fire
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Community Pub Community Pub
Quiet Quiet
CAMRA Voucher Scheme CAMRA Voucher Scheme
Transport
Close to bus routes
Mulleys: 312
Ordnance Survey Reference
TL722577

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