We visited the Start Bay Inn over the weekend for an evening drink and again the following day for lunch.
The lunch was absolutely delicious; the fish and chips were perfect and the mangalore seafood curry did not disappoint. Exceptional, as was the service by...the young front of house staff. Thank you. Super food.
Sadly however, the policy of dogs not allowed in the main bar or table area lets this pub down. Arriving with our very well behaved dog, we were quickly advised that the dog ‘could not be in the bar area due to the carpet’. An understandable request had the carpet actually been clean! It looks like it has not seen a hoover, or indeed carpet shampoo, in a very long while. I’m not sure the dog even wanted to actually sit on the carpet!
That aside, the bar manager, Lottie, was apologetic and explained the reasoning- that some dogs might be sandy from the beach.
If you want a good, hearty, reasonably priced meal and you don’t own a dog- this place is worth a visit.More