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Lidgate Star
Lidgate Star
South West, 52.19121,0.51895
Cask Ale is sold here.
The St, CB8 9PP
grid reference TL 722 577
opened 16th century
owner/operator: Outdoor Inns
The Star Inn is the quintessential 16th Century English pub with its large log fires, oak beams, real ales & its warm, welcoming atmosphere. Currently run by two CAMRA members the four real ales are supplemented by a range of craft keg beers, bottled beers and real cider. Charcuterie boards are available lunchtimes and home-made pizzas are served in the evening every day of the week. A classic pub not to be missed.
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
- 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
- Traditional pub games available: Bar billiards
Gallery
Nearest railway station
Other nearby Suffolk pubs
Historical 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)