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Star Inn

Watery Lane | Sparsholt, Wantage OX12 9PL, England
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Ascot, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
12 hotel reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 June 2013 NEW

The Star is in the next village to where my son lives and, having heard good things about it, we took him there for lunch on his birthday. The village itself is beautiful and the Star has been very tastefully and thoughtfully decorated in a modern but sympathetic style. It is not overpowered by the restaurant but still retains the... More

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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013 via mobile

Just had another amazing dining experience in this little known (but I predict not for long!) pub/restaurant, tucked away in horse country not far from Wantage. Group of 8, all delighted with their choices and we all agreed there was nothing on the menu that we wouldn't have ordered. Menu was fresh and inventive and its great to find somewhere... More

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West Sussex
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20 reviews 20 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013 via mobile

Stayed for two nights over the bank holiday weekend and was really pleased we chose to stay at the Star Inn. We definitely make life easy for the team, phoning up the morning we were due to arrive asking for a table for 10 for dinner! They were very accommodating and all was in place, only for us to then... More

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New York City, New York
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44 reviews 44 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013

The Star Inn has two halves. One half is a very competent restaurant serving simple dishes made from decent quality ingredients. Good wine list. The service is pretty dopey in parts but means well. It's airy and spacious. The other half is a deeply disappointing dormitory wing with featureless bland rooms that let the side down. The bathroom looks like... More

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murcot
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4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Came for a birthday celebration. The food was excellent - my duck leg confit starter was scrumptious and my partner's monkfish main was sooo good! I had the bread and butter pudding with prune and armagnac - it was fabulous. They were very busy on the night we were there, both in the restaurant and the bar. I think the... More

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Abingdon, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

What a treat to go to a really lovely elegant chic pub with fabulous food in a beautiful village and welcoming staff. Whats not to like!! Having lived in the area all my life this is a real gem and hope it does really well.

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London, UK
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20 hotel reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2013

This is a gastronomic haven in a cliche of an Oxfordshire village: boorish attention-seeking hunting types striding in for a pint (of San Miguel - how very unBritish!) and gentle diners - families and couples - tucking into yummy food. OK, so the five pound garlic and potato soup came tepid, but got a very warm reception when resent from... More

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Swindon, United Kingdom
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2013

I have now been to the Star in Sparsholt quite a few times since it has opened. It is far from what it was like before! Once you find somewhere good - I suppose you tend to keep going back. The cleanliness of the pub is inviting, a soft country / cleansed feel to the place. The staffs are very... More

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Wexford, Ireland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2012

Arrived on a Friday and stayed till Monday and found both Caron & Ian very warming & friendly with a great atmosphere inside the Pub and also found the staff very professional in their work and the food was out of this world. Currently updating The accommodation in The Barn but found it adequate for our use. Looking forward to... More

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Berkshire
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2012

I have been numerous times now and will continue to do so. Very glad this pub has opened locally as good food is hard to find in the area. Wonderful atmosphere and friendly staff. The food was excellent with great choices on the menu and all immaculately presented accompanied by a wonderful wine list. Their Irish Coffees are pretty delicious... More

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Also Known As:
Star Hotel
Star Hotel Wantage
Star Inn Wantage, Oxfordshire
Address: Watery Lane | Sparsholt, Wantage OX12 9PL, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > South East England > Oxfordshire > Wantage
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