The Star Inn ... Rusper
Telephone 01293 871264 · Map · Reviews
OS Map : Landranger 187 · Map reference TQ 206 372
Description
For a small village, Rusper has a couple of decent pubs and The Star is one of them. Originally built in 1486, always a pub, it has now expanded into neighbouring cottages. There is a priest hole [a small passage for Catholic priests to hide during the reign of Elizabeth I] in one corner of the pub that leads on to the roof, a large inglenook fireplace .... and a wishing well. Lots of history then...!
Cosy wood-beamed bar areas with old carpenter's planes displayed. Beers served are Greene King Abbot Ale, Fullers London Pride and Shepherd Neame Spitfire. Wide range of food. No garden but there is a paved patio area.
How to get there
By car
Rusper is approximately 5-6 miles north of Horsham. It's not on a main road but you can get there on country lanes from the Capel A24 roundabout.
Cycling
Take Rusper road past Littlehaven station. After the station, straight ahead at next roundabout to the A264 north bypass. Straight over the bypass roundabout [can be busy]. Follow this road up a steep hill [it's all downhill on the way back] for 2.8 miles [4.5 km] to Rusper itself. The Star pub is at the T-junction on the right.
Suggested cycling routes from here
Explore the small, quiet country lanes between Horsham and Dorking. Try the Six Bells at Newdigate on the way to Brockham, which has a typical village green atmosphere. Not many hills .... ideal for that Sunday afternoon cycle ride..
Other pubs near here
Try the Plough - also in Rusper. The Royal Oak is only a mile or two from Rusper village. The Holmbush Inn in Faygate is also close.
Your reviews
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We have been staying in Faygate for the last week and have sampled all the local pubs. We walked to the Star for Sunday lunch. It was very busy which we thought was a good thing but they didn't have a table for us in the restaurant so kindly said we could sit in the bar. We had high hopes for our roast beef and roast pork but were quite disappointed at the thin pre-cut meat, seemingly not from a joint. The vegetables were quite nice but the food was not a patch on the other local pubs. The staff were very friendly though and I'm sure it's a good place just for a drink.
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Regular visitor to this pub over the last couple of years and always been very happy. Took family along for Easter Sunday but hugely disappointed by standard of food and service. All new staff, no friendly faces and, sad to say, tasteless food. Won't be returning I'm afraid
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Once every so often I venture out to the Star Inn for the atmosphere - and the Abbot Ale. We had a meal there for the first time with friends recently and all six of us were highly impressed with the excellent quality and choice, from both the main menu and the blackboard. All three courses were delightful and the service superb. The next time we have a special occasion to celebrate, we will eat here again. I highly recommend this pub.
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Been going to this pub regularly for the last three years since we moved to the area. Brilliant food and friendly staff, we always have an excellent evening. Highly recommend it.
Older reviews
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Have been to this pub several times over the last year, usually as part of a larger group and we have always found the staff to be truly excellent and the food an utter delight. The variety of drink is also excellent, and the Greek specials are a nice addition. Have been back again and again and have yet to be disappointed.
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