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This is a real family orientated pub, and a worth a visit for anyone in Dorking. Only downside is that it's a pub where you have go hang yourself back a bit, so as not to offend anyone. So just a small criticsm, but a nice place.
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Great pub, very good atmosphere, Bar Staff and Landlord very hospitable, makes the most fantastic Mojito's with lots of mint and lime freshness with a slug of rum to add some punch - Definately to be recommended
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A superb pub. Very small but friendly and relaxed. There's lots happening if you want it (films, open mic nights, vinyl nights, quizzes etc) or its just a great place for a pint on a big leather sofa by a fire.
It's nice to be in a pub that's trying to offer something more.
AShep - 18 Apr 2008 14:02 |
Popped in the other week for a quick drink and was greeted by very friendly staff. Beer was good, as was was the nice friendly atmosphere. Seems like quite a friendly arty pub with lots of interesting events coming up. Not heard of cinema in a pub before, but sounds like fun. I will definitely be back.
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Superb.
Ento1 - 19 Feb 2008 15:50 |
This is a fantastic, cosy little pub. Drinks are always good quality and not overpriced. Food from the cafe next door is simple, but great for lunch (the best bacon sarnie in Surrey!) or you can order a takeaway in (they'll provide crockery and cutlery).
Loads of things going on here - live music, games, quizzes, lectures! (with a twist), a cinema on sunday afternoons, art evenings, poetry....the list goies on.
Great atmosphere, and a super place for a quiet drink if you don't fancy joining in with the above.
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A welcoming, intimate and free-thinking little pub which has now successfully shrugged off its notorious history.
Decent beers and wines, plus all the usual tipples & a great place to eat your fish & chips or takeaway.
There is always some kind of event going on that you can either join in or watch from afar like a wildlife documentary maker...
I like it.
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What a cool little pub. I love the fact that an arty, welcoming, gay-friendly boozer can be enjoyed by such a varied clientelle in a small town like Dorking. I go there a lot and often forget I'm not in Brighton!
There's no food but you can take stuff in or order a take-away - and their Guinness is amazing.
The bar staff are by far the best in the town too. If only it was a tad bigger - but then it wouldn't be the Star, I suppose.
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this used to be a great little pub but someones letting things slip.Not so great sevice ( staff seem to be more interested in the children in the pub than the paying punters!?) and what is the point of having heaters outsude if they are never turned on? Hope things pick up used to be one of the best in dorking.
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Poor selection for lunch (prepared in restaurant next door?); Green King IPA or Speckled Hen; needs agood shake up.
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Went with some mates not from Dorking one Saturday night, they seemed to enjoy it here, got two lovely comfy leather sofas to ourselves. Nice chilled out atmosphere !
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This is a fantastic cosy little pub where you are always greeted with a smile. There are weekly fun events throughout the year, regular live performances (of music, poetry, art etc.). The latest addition to the Star is a professional recording studio on the first floor.
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great pub if your part of a crowd, but for a lone girl, not part of the culture scene but trying to get a foot in the door can be very difficult. May be better if more people knew that the landlord was gay and single, definaley need more gays and bi's then everyone would be happy. but on the whole a good fun night out if you get with the musicians. Great artists shame The star's the only place that have the innovation to take a chance.
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A fantastic quirky little one bar pub full of atmosphere. Has a no TV policy, hosts a variety of odd events under the banner 'the culture conspiracy. Ian the manager has made a real effort to turn this pub around in the last year. You can order take aways to the pub and they will provide plates etc. Bring your own CD's and they 'might' get played
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Intimate, quirky, friendly little pub. Great for a quiet mid week drink but also had a good drunken night out for a friends birthday recently so a good all rounder!!
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Excellent and very friendly. Either for a quiet Drink and chat to the Bar staff; or at Busy times/event nights just a great laugh.
anonymous - 12 Sep 2005 16:02 |
Ellie, sadly past away on the 15th February 2005. Ian has taken over the tennacy, and has worked really hard to develop something a bit different from the rest of the public Houses in Dorking. Bless you Ellie, Hollie, Max & I miss you. Hope you liked the funeral, I tried really hard to give you a send off you would have been proud off. xx
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Seems a little bit dreary here to be honest. Maybe it's better when they have entertainment nights, which are on quite often.
Will2 - 22 Apr 2005 11:05 |
I cant say the atompshere was all that here. At least they did help with directions to dorking deepdene station
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Lovely, chilled pub. The bad old reputation of its past has gone. The racists, sexists and homophobes have been kicked out at last. Hippyish, folky live music every Thursday and comfy sofas. A pretty, friendly landlady and a gay landlord - who'd've thought it a year back? The star is bright once more...
Janey - 27 May 2004 17:23 |
Nearly Forgot, The Star is probably the cheapest watering hole in Dorking, now serving Old Speckled Hen 5.2% and a remarkable £2:50 a pint, also Greene King IPA at £2:20. Bacardi Breezers at a special £2:00 a bottle, while stocks last!
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Addie has returned to Preston. Ellie and Ian are manning the pumps. Open Mike Night Now every Thursday, the Ambience has changed significantly, Nice place for a quiet drink.
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The Star is now under new Management. Addie and Ellie are making a real go of the place, acused of lacking atmosphere in the past, this pub is now really rocking. Visit its website at http://www.star-pub.co.uk
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This pub has now been put up for rent by the brewery (Greene King)
The pub is a little on the small side but, it has great potential. Any takers???
anonymous - 1 Aug 2003 13:33 |
Got that right, awful pub expensive for no good reason, some of the staff are down right rude. To be avoided.
Rich - 10 Jul 2003 11:02 |
A small little pub which serves average beer - IPA , Courage. Can be a little claustrophobic and some of the people who frequent this establishment can be a bit sexist, racist etc.
Chris - 5 May 2003 18:20 |
