Phone: +441635296241
Address: Newbury Road, Kingsclere, United Kingdom
City: Newbury
Dishes: 35
Reviews: 8
Website: http://www.vintageinn.co.uk/content/vintage-inn/en/restaurants/south-east/thestarinnkingsclere
"We have visited this pub many times without any issues, but this time everything seemed to go wrong. It took a long time for our orders to be taken. There were seven of us at the table, but when the starters arrived, we were two short and had to follow up with the staff. By the time they finally arrived, the others had mostly finished theirs. The main courses also took a long time to come out. Two of the medium steaks looked overcooked! I’m not sure if the staff heard our comments or if they were already aware, but they brought us two more medium steaks. To their credit, our waiter was very apologetic about the situation, and the management didn’t charge us for the missing starters. We ended up having three bottles of wine throughout the evening, mainly due to the lengthy waits between courses, and the management even waived the charge for one of them. Overall, it was a disappointing evening at The Star, but we would still consider returning since it’s a convenient halfway point for us and our friends, and we’ve never had a bad meal there before. Let’s hope it was just a one-off incident."
Menu - 35 options
All prices are estimates.
Caesar Salad
Crisp romaine lettuce tossed with creamy Caesar dressing, garlic croutons, and grated Parmesan cheese.
Fish And Chips
Crispy battered fish served with golden fries and tartar sauce.
Seafood Risotto
Creamy Italian rice dish with assorted seafood, garlic, saffron, and a touch of white wine. Indulge in rich, ocean flavors.
User
very nice, very relaxed atmosphere, would visit again safely
Address
Reviews
OpenTable
very nice very relaxed atmosphere, would visit again for sure
Colin
Great food and service! The pub is quite spacious and was bustling, so it can get a little noisy, but overall, it was a lovely evening out.
User
The food and service were excellent. The pub is quite spacious and was bustling with activity, which made it a bit noisy, but overall, it was a lovely evening.
User
We had to wait a long time to be served, both for drinks and to place our orders. The food itself was quite disappointing; I ordered the fish and chips, which lacked flavor. My friend and I shared a baked camembert as an appetizer, but there wasn't enough bread to accompany the cheese, leaving us with half of it uneaten. On the other hand, my friend enjoyed the lamb, which he found satisfactory.
LisaE
Our experience at the restaurant was marred by lengthy waits for both our orders to be taken and for courses to arrive. The food was underwhelming; I ordered fish and chips, and it lacked flavor. My boyfriend and I shared a baked Camembert as a starter, but there wasn't enough bread to accompany the cheese, leaving half of it uneaten. On a positive note, my friend enjoyed the lamb shank he ordered.
User
The main courses took just as long to arrive. Two of the medium steaks looked like they had been poorly prepared. I'm not sure if the staff noticed our disappointment or overheard our comments, but they did bring us two additional steaks cooked to medium. To their credit, our waiter was very apologetic about the whole situation, and they did not charge us for the two late starters. We ended up having three bottles of wine that evening, primarily due to the extended waiting times between courses, and the management graciously did not charge us for one of them. Overall, it was a disappointing evening at the pub; however, we would still consider returning, as it is a convenient halfway point b...
Desertfan
We have visited this pub many times without any issues, but this time everything seemed to go wrong. It took a long time for our orders to be taken. There were seven of us at the table, but when the starters arrived, we were two short and had to follow up with the staff. By the time they finally arrived, the others had mostly finished theirs. The main courses also took a long time to come out. Two of the medium steaks looked overcooked! I’m not sure if the staff heard our comments or if they were already aware, but they brought us two more medium steaks. To their credit, our waiter was very apologetic about the situation, and the management didn’t charge us for the missing starters. We ended...
Categories
-
Fish Delight in our exquisite fish dishes, crafted from the freshest catch of the day. From grilled favorites to savory stews, our menu celebrates the ocean's bounty with flavors to satisfy every palate.
-
Wine A curated selection of fine wines from around the world, offering rich reds, crisp whites, and elegant rosés to pair perfectly with your meal. Savor each bottle's unique aroma, flavor, and complexity.
-
Cheese A curated selection of artisanal cheeses from around the world, featuring diverse flavors and textures that delight the palate. Perfect for sharing or savored individually with the ideal accompaniments.
-
Fish-chips "Enjoy the classic taste of crispy, golden-battered fish paired with perfectly cooked, fluffy chips. A timeless favorite that combines the fresh flavor of seafood with the satisfying crunch of a delightful fry."
Amenities
-
Amex
-
Visa Card
-
Mastercard
