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Star Inn, Eastbourne

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This traditional local is a double-fronted Grade 11 listed building and is all that remains of the Star Brewery which brewed from 1777 to 1967. A two sided bar serves two separate rooms; one with fascinating murals and a small stage for live music; the other bar has a pool table. Reopened under new management in May 2024.

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Previous Names
Local Authority
Eastbourne District (B)
Last updated
01/08/2025
Last surveyed
26/06/2014
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Stonegate
Pub ID
HES/EASTB-6900
Asset of Community Value

The Star Inn is all that is left of the old Star Brewery which occupied the site behind the pub and closed in 1967 and is now housing and retail. Note the archway on the right hand side of the pub which gave access to the old Brewery. The Bourne Stream (from which Eastbourne derives its name) runs through the site though it is now fully culverted.

The bar on the right has a dado of a distinct style that could be 1950s but more likely 1930s; the counter front is of the same panelling but stain removed and it has a new top and the bar back is modern. The room has lost its fireplace on the right hand side. Note the interesting split-back chairs that could date from the 1950s (or 1930s?) and probably imported. Also of note are the colour leaded windows on the right hand side with the unusual sloping panelling underneath. The dado panelling continues in the staircase lobby at the rear leading to the (modernised) toilets. The left bar has some fielded panelling on the dado and on the bar counter with a replacement top but has a modern bar back. Note the distinctive swivel bar stools. There is a classic 1930s brick fireplace . Different floorboards indicates this large room could have been two rooms sometime in the past so probably one room since 1930s - no old fittings on far left side. The distracting feature is the small part of the counter removed in about 2007 to create a link between both bars and the new counter front on the return. There is some dado panelling on the passage between the two rooms. There is a kitchen situated between the two bars which could have been an off sales in the past. Gents toilets in left hand bar side are intact 1930s ones with floor to ceiling 1930s glazed brick walls and three big urinals (ladies modernised).

The Star Inn is all that is left of the old Star Brewery which occupied the site behind the pub and closed in 1967 and is now housing and retail. Note the archway on the right hand side of the pub which gave access to the old Brewery. The Bourne Stream (from which Eastbourne derives its name) runs through the site though it is now fully culverted.

The bar on the right has a dado of a distinct style that could be 1950s but more likely 1930s; the counter front is of the same panelling but stain removed and it has a new top and the bar back is modern. The room has lost its fireplace on the right hand side. Note the interesting split-back chairs that could date from the 1950s (or 1930s?) and probably imported. Also of note are the colour leaded windows on the right hand side with the unusual sloping panelling underneath. The dado panelling continues in the staircase lobby at the rear leading to the (modernised) toilets. The left bar has some fielded panelling on the dado and on the bar counter with a replacement top but has a modern bar back. Note the distinctive swivel bar stools. There is a classic 1930s brick fireplace . Different floorboards indicates this large room could have been two rooms sometime in the past so probably one room since 1930s - no old fittings on far left side. The distracting feature is the small part of the counter removed in about 2007 to create a link between both bars and the new counter front on the return. There is some dado panelling on the passage between the two rooms. There is a kitchen situated between the two bars which could have been an off sales in the past. Gents toilets in left hand bar side are intact 1930s ones with floor to ceiling 1930s glazed brick walls and three big urinals (ladies modernised).

General information about historic pub interiors
Monday
Noon - 11:00pm
Tuesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Wednesday
Noon - 11:00pm
Thursday
Noon - 11:00pm
Friday
Noon - Midnight
Saturday
Noon - Midnight
Sunday
Noon - 10:30pm

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Current beers

This Pub serves no changing beers and 2 regular beers.

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Fuller's - London Pride TasteMatch Prediction

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Fuller's London Pride Pumpclip
Fuller's - London Pride Session Bitter • 4.1% Spotted 5 times.
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Fuller's - London Pride

This beer is served regularly and Spotted 5 times. at Star Inn, Eastbourne.

ABV 4.1%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Sharp's - Doom Bar Session Bitter • 4%
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Sharp's - Doom Bar

This beer is served regularly at Star Inn, Eastbourne.

ABV 4%
Dispense Handpump
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

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Facilities
Sports TV Sports TV
Live Music Live Music
Disabled Access Disabled Access
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Games Games
Pool
Wi Fi Wi Fi
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Transport
Close to bus routes (100m)
1, 1A, 12, 12A, 13, 4
Closest station (1050m)
Eastbourne

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