Star Inn, Romseyback to pub details please note - reviews on this site are purely the opinion of site visitors, so don't take them too seriously.
Two ales on in this proper pub. The Hogs back TEA was fine and the ambience and people were genuine and much more publike than other places in the town.
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Just on the outskirts of Romsey town centre, and a stones throw from where Strongs Brewery used to be, we found The Star. A solid, traditional looking pub from the outside, with a certain timeless quality, though looking a little tired. And awkwardly placed, on the corner of a busy road into the town centre.
Inside is a contrast to the outside, as it appears vibrant, modern, quirky, and very welcoming. The two main rooms have been rather successfully knocked through creating a versatile space. There is a huge fireplace on the right that is a delight to sit in front of on a crisp November afternoon. There were several well kept local beers on offer, and friendly advice from the landlady. Small backyard for smokers, and accommodation with breakfast is also offered, so this really does have the feel of a traditional inn.
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Visited in January and it was most definitely OPEN.Had a pint of Henry's IPA and it was most enjoyable. Fairly quiet, but it was early Monday lunchtime. Bar staff friendly.
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Yikes!!!! Currently CLOSED!!!!!
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The erstwhile brewery tap for Strongs of Romsey, once a major regional brewery that fell to the long gone Whitbread Empire in 1969, now a Wadworths pub, who would have forecast that? Single bar with a plain drinking area with darts and machine at one end and a more relaxed area with a big screen and sofa at the other. Four pumps selling the Wadworths range; 6X, Horizon, Henrys and JCB plus a cider, lager and Wadworth�s own smooth. Friendly staff and customers, the punters are a bit younger than some Romsey pubs but this isn�t a creche. Pleasant decoration with ceiling beams covered in drinking steins and lots of pictures of old Romsey on the walls. There is often live music here which is always a bonus.
anonymous - 9 Jun 2009 11:57 |
Popped in for a swift pint one evening and it was virtually empty save for a couple of birds talking noisily with the barman. 6X and others were in decent shape but the music was unneccesarily loud and Channel 5 was on the telly despite no-one paying any attention. With better pubs in the vicinity, this will need work to survive.
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Recently got new landlord - becoming a good pub once again
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Tiny, atmospheric pub. Former brewery tap bar.
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THIS PUB IS A SMALL, FRIENDLY LOCAL WITH GOOD RANGE OF BEERS, GREAT STAFF& LANDLADY. PARKING A BIT OF A PROBLEM, BUT VERY MUCH WORTH THE SHORT WALK FROM THE CAR PARK IN ROMSEY, AS IT'S NOT FULL OF P***KS LIKE MOST PUBS IN THIS AREA! THE NEW CHEF HAS MADE A FRESH MENU, WHICH IS HOMEMADE & WELL PRESENTED. GIVE IT A TRY!
STEVE - 3 Apr 2004 07:44 |
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