Stay at The Star Inn in Ringwood, a 4.6-rated 16th-century inn offering 8 rooms, free Wi-Fi, pet-friendly stays, Asian restaurant, and close to New Forest National Park.
Set in a charming 16th-century building, this inn offers a cozy atmosphere, praised Asian cuisine, and friendly service, making it a popular choice for visitors seeking traditional pub comfort close to local attractions.
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The Star Inn is a whitewashed 16th-century inn located at 12 Market Place, Ringwood. This traditional pub with eight guest rooms offers a blend of historic charm and practical amenities, including free Wi-Fi and complimentary breakfast. The property also features an on-site restaurant serving Asian cuisine, a bar, and a smoke-free environment, making it suitable for families and pet owners alike.
Guests can expect clean, functional rooms with modern showers, as noted in several reviews, and a peaceful setting away from pub noise due to the side lane access. The welcoming atmosphere reflects in the friendly and accommodating staff, while the dining options are highlighted for their quality Thai dishes and classic pub fare, such as fish and chips. The presence of a log fire adds to the traditional pub ambiance during colder months.
Conveniently situated off the A31 road, The Star Inn serves as a practical base for exploring the surrounding attractions. It is approximately four miles from Moors Valley Golf Club and within easy reach of the Adventure Wonderland amusement park. Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to New Forest National Park and Moors Valley Country Park & Forest, both popular for outdoor activities and family-friendly outings.
Travelers arriving by air have the choice of nearby airports, including Bournemouth Airport just 14 minutes by car, Southampton Airport within 28 minutes, and Bristol Airport roughly two hours away by car. Nearby accommodations range from other inns and hotels to camping and glamping options, offering visitors various alternatives within a few miles of the inn.
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The Star Public House, Ringwood. We my wife and I have just Celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary there from start to finish it was fantastic. The service was great food was amazing the staff was faultless they couldn’t do enough to help the music was brilliant. A very very big thanks to all the staff we had a fantastic time. GEORGE AND DORIS
We stayed 2 nights recently and will be back next year. Rooms were clean and functional, showers powerful. Can be accessed via the side lane and no pub noise as they stand back from it. Pub staff really friendly and accommodating. Breakfast was excellent.
Really nice Thai food, the curries are superb. They also sell a great range of other good, the fish and chips is good. The lady who always seems to be behind the bar is always very pleasant and helpful. A really nice old pub, with a lovely log fire on cold days.
We shared a lunchtime starters platter 3 for price of 2 weekday deal and it was very nice. Salt n Pepper squid and Thai fishcakes were particularly good, fresh and zingy. All prepared in house we were told. Nice old pub building too if if just want a drink.
Best Thai food Ever Great meal..huge portion..absolutely Best chicken..prawn..squid and curry for ages
Just had an impromptu stop at this place. Very friendly, welcoming and helpful staff. Thank you so much.
First visit tonight for dinner but definitely wont be the last. Lovely food both English and Thai and very friendly staff. Added bonus was the fact that the place is dog friendly. Thirteen year old son wants a special shout out for the sweet and sour chicken which he said was really, really nice - high praise it's his favourite.
Excellent venue in the centre of Ringwood. Very welcome staff in a pretty environment either for eating/drinking and for overnighting. I have been there for a night but I will come back here all times I will be again in Ringwood. And next time I hope to get there earlier I'm time to have a dinner. Very good!
Now more than ever pubs like the Star deserve your support. With a friendly welcome, an authentic environment, walking the right side of pastiche all the while whilst being independent of brewery or Inn co. I believe that the Star is a great example of the British pub. The beer is well kept, there's always a guest or two on, and the Thai food is still exceptional even as it is no longer a suprise. If you're in Ringwood do visit, and if you're near Ringwood it's well worth the trip. --- My previous review --- The Star has become a firm favourite amongst staff at work. Just the right balance of friendly staff, great atmosphere, and good beer mean that when lunchtime drinks are on the agenda, the Star is where we'll head. The Thai food on offer is also top notch, great value, and great quality.
Nothing to fault. Booked a one night getaway,for the price we paid we can't find any faults. Check in by a lovely friendly lady behind the bar,room was not pretentious but clean,furnished & decorated traditionally,had everything we needed for our little escape. We didn't eat here but the food smells amazing and the amount of people eating proved its popularity. Ringwood is a lovely little town and I'm already to book my next escape here.
Set in a whitewashed 16th-century inn, this traditional pub with rooms is off the A31 road. It's also 4 miles from Moors Valley Golf Club and 8 miles from the Adventure Wonderland amusement park.
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