Not many pubs in the locality can claim a rich heritage stretching back as far as 1402. Originally a sluice house, The Star Inn at Norman’s Bay has always played its part in the folklore of the county.
The Star Inn, Norman’s Bay, Pevensey, East Sussex BN24 6QG 01323 762648
www.thestarinnnormansbay.co.uk
Complemented by a brand new website, complete with a richly researched set of pages for the history buffs, this public house is an icon. Now more than ever, it is a destination pub to search out.
It became an inn during the Civil War with its first name, the Star of Bethlehem more than a nod to the local shepherds since it was their watering hole of choice. The Rye and Battle Observer records its place in history as well when it became a focus during the Battle of Sidley Green in 1828, the last major fight in Sussex between smugglers and excisemen.
Stories abound related to its past. Nefarious deeds and derring-doing have taken place in and around this historic public house since the start.
The Star Inn now has a strong nautical theme with maritime memorabilia much in evidence inside. Watch the slideshow in their site, take a trip to the upper deck to whet your whistle.
The pub’s publicity gives a good sense of the ambience that has been created, the look and feel of the premises and the range of services on offer. Families are clearly at the forefront of the welcome….
“Our favourite place to eat in the area. Been there many, many times for excellent food, drink, and service.”
Come for the carvery. Food is served daily between 12pm – 8pm. This is what “The Star Inn” is famous for, we only buy the best joints of meat and then gently roast them to perfection. Choose from three succulent roasts carved before your very eyes then help yourself to the vast array of freshly steamed vegetables. Vegetarian option of Nut Roast always available £7.95 all day.
Our large gardens are pleasant in fair weather with lots of bench seating. A river running through the grounds is home to our resident ducks and swans which add to the tranquility.”
Blog the Star and you’ll find that it is a a key reference point on the cyclists map, after a long day’s ride. Trawl and search the web, and you’ll see the thumbs up from the Guardian’s Travel Review section because it ‘guarantees that the kids will love the playground’. A rave review in Sugarvine.com, and a fabulous fans page on Facebook, the world’s favourite social networking site, and you quickly get the message that the Star is continuing to be clued into utilising the web successfully to get its message out to all the followers.
What comes across from these sources, is the warmth of the friendliness offered at the Star Inn, the great choice of food and the fact that as well as offering a must-stop to travellers from afar, it is the regular haunt for people locally. It is this link with local people that is part of the secret in the success. When in Norman’s Bay, do as the Normans.
Our own tip is to take some time out on a long warm eventide. Set yourselves the task of sitting outside, next to the river with the ducks and the swans. Not long after you’ve arrived, you’ll think, as you listen to the sound of the water, that you have died, and if not gone to heaven, then at least gone to somewhere very special.
The Star Inn at Norman’s Bay is a little corner of England that is forever Sussex.
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Fantastic full menu updated daily in their new website here.
