Lidgate Star
opening hours
- Mon: closed
- Tue-Sun: 1300-2300
regular cask ales
- Adnams Broadside [H]
- Adnams Ghost Ship [H]
- Timothy Taylor Landlord [H]
guest beers
typically beers such as:
- Nethergate Stour Valley Gold
This pub serves 2 guest ales.
source: Local
listed building grade II
Local licensing authority for Lidgate is West Suffolk
CAMRA West Suffolk & Borders branch.
last updated Nov 17th, 2024.
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Lidgate Star
South West, 52.19121,0.51895
Cask Ale is sold here.
The Street, CB8 9PP
grid reference TL 722 577
opened 16th century
owner/operator: Adrian Cooper
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.
Ales are served through ancient Lady Pumps; the Star is one of only two pubs in the country with these.
Online beer list available at Untappd.
Accommodation and an on-site brewery are also planned.
It was originally 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, and boasts beautiful bressemer beams, carved oak beams in an old English style.
Facilities
Accepts CAMRA discount vouchers
Accessible to disabled customers: There is no step-free access to bar. There is an accessible toilet.
Accommodation available
Beer garden or other outside drinking area
Beer served through handpumps
Bus stop nearby (see transport links for details)
Dogs welcome
Family friendly
Parking
Quiet pub - no electronic games, piped music or jukebox
Real fire
Restaurant or separate dining area
Special events: Guest chef and quiz nights
Traditional pub games available: Bar billiards
Gallery
Nearest railway station
Newmarket: 7 miles (11.3km)Other nearby Suffolk pubs
Fox 1.84 miles
Greyhound Public House & Kitchen 1.88 miles
Three Ways 2.3 miles
Affleck Arms 2.4 milesHistorical interest
Owner/operator: Greene King
Busy 400 pub noted for its good beer, (the pub features regularly in the GBG), and Mediterranean cuisine - no food Sun. eve. Note the unusual beer engines. Petanque played.
Beers: Greene King IPA, seasonal ale, Abbot.CAMRA's 1997 Suffolk Real Ale Guide
Landlords
(Most pub, location & historic details collated by Nigel, Tony or Keith - original sources are credited)
