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Star, Lidgate

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Opens Wed at 1:00pm
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The Street, Lidgate, CB8 9PP (View on Google Map)
(01638) 500275
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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 July 2026.

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 here

Information for this venue is provided by the West Suffolk & Borders Branch of CAMRA
Previous Names
Local Authority
West Suffolk District
Last updated
Last surveyed
07/03/2024
Leasehold owner
unknown
Freehold owner
Adrian Cooper
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;

General information about historic pub interiors
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
1:00pm ‑ 11:00pm
Wednesday
1:00pm ‑ 11:00pm
Thursday
1:00pm ‑ 11:00pm
Friday
1:00pm ‑ 11:00pm
Saturday
1:00pm ‑ 11:00pm
Sunday
1:00pm ‑ 11:00pm
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Current beers

This Pub serves 2 changing beers and 3 regular beers.

Regular and recently seen

Timothy Taylor - Landlord TasteMatch Prediction

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Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
Timothy Taylor - Landlord Session Bitter • 4.3% Spotted twice
Taylor's Landlord Pump clip
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Timothy Taylor - Landlord

This beer is served regularly and Spotted twice. at Star, Lidgate.

ABV 4.3%
Cask
Style Session Bitter
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No

Adnams - Ghost Ship TasteMatch Prediction

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Adnams - Ghost Ship
Adnams - Ghost Ship Session Pale Ale • 4.1% Spotted once
Adnams - Ghost Ship
SIBA Indie Beer Sold Here
Adnams - Ghost Ship

This beer is served regularly and Spotted once recently. Last spotted 1 week ago at Star, Lidgate.

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

Adnams - Broadside TasteMatch Prediction

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Adnams - Broadside
Adnams - Broadside Red Ale • 4.7%
Adnams - Broadside
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Adnams - Broadside

This beer is served regularly at Star, Lidgate.

ABV 4.7%
Cask
Style Red Ale
Colour
Vegan No
Gluten Free No
Changing

Changing beers typically include: Nethergate - Stour Valley Gold

Source: Local

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Facilities
Garden Garden
Family Friendly Family Friendly
Mobility Access Statement Mobility Access Statement
There is no step-free access to bar. There is an accessible toilet.
Parking Parking
Dog Friendly Dog Friendly
Accommodation Accommodation
Events Events
Guest chef and quiz nights
Games Games
Bar billiards
Real Fire Real Fire
Restaurant Restaurant
Features
Cask Ale Cask Ale
Quiet Quiet
CAMRA Voucher Scheme CAMRA Voucher Scheme
Transport
Close to bus routes
Mulleys: 312
Ordnance Survey Reference
TL722577

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