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TAPROOM AND FREE HOUSE

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The Star is closed all day
on Friday 24 October for
a private function.
 

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THE NEW TEAM

The Star's new management team are local through and through.

Our pub manager, Sian Barefield, is a well-known local personality who has successfully managed pubs, clubs and bars all over our end of Essex. She'll be leading our staff, bringing warm hospitality, exciting events and well-presented food and drink to our customers. You'll be sure of a warm welcome and a thoroughly enjoyable experience.

The Star's chef Pete Thomas is continuing in his role so you'll be getting all of your favourites plus new temptations from that busy kitchen out back. 

 

Your beers will be brewed by the new tenant, Jack Skerritt, another local from St Lawrence, who creates delicious craft ale in his hilltop brewery at Newlands Farm, overlooking the pub. 

And finally there's our front of house team who are there to make sure your time at The Star is memorable in all the right ways. 

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IN THE BAR....

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT

Music nights just keep on coming at the Star. Our next date is Saturday 25 October. We've got the amazing Eclipse Duo and their bottomless songbook of all-time favourites. Check here or on our socials for the latest attractions. 

QUIZ NIGHTS

Q1. When is The Star's Quiz Night?
A. Third Thursday of every month at 7.30 pm

Q2. How many in a team?
A. Up to 6

Q3. What's the entry fee?

A. Just £2! 

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POOL

The pub hosts a regular League Pool night on Mondays, the rest of the time the 7' league standard Supreme Prince table is there for all comers to show their skills.  Tucked away in its own game area away from passing customers, it's a great place to share a few frames and get a session on. 

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PUB GAMES

Darts, domimoes, and plenty of other traditional pub and table games are available - and encouraged! We are delighted to welcome players, spectators and people who just like the feeling that comes with a few good games of whatever you fancy alongside a (very) decent pint. 

HOPPY HOURS & TASTINGS

The Star is now the official taproom for Steeple's very own craft ale brewery - Blackwater Brewing Co. - so we'll be making sure you have plenty of opportunities to sample fine craft brewing from your own local brewery. 

Hoppy Hours will be announced on Facebook and Instagram!

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OCCASIONS
AT THE STAR

WEDDINGS

We love to cater for lovers. Get in touch with our house team to discuss your requirements. Whatever makes you happy, we'll do our level best to make it happen on the day.
(Congratulations, by the way!)  

CELEBRATIONS

From an intimate group to a big old get-together, we will rise to your occasion. Talk to us about any special requirements you need to put the icing on your day - we are here to help you have fun! 

MEMORIALS

The local pub can be the perfect place to celebrate lives lived and share memories. We'd be proud to host your memorial and to take care of any special requests you may have.​

Call us for more details of our special arrangements for memorials.

FINE CRAFT BEERS FROM OUR OWN BREWERY

The Star is the taproom of Blackwater Brewing Company. Our own range of craft ales - all freshly brewed less than a mile away in our hilltop brewery overlooking Steeple - will always be on the bar, alongside guest ales and national brand favourites. 

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Tasters are always available. You'll never know how good really fresh beer is until you taste it!

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WHERE TO FIND US

CONTACT


The Star is closed all day
on Friday 24 October for
a private function.
 

OPENING HOURS

BAR:

Sunday to Thursday 12am - 10pm

Friday & Saturday 12am - 12pm
 

KITCHEN:

Monday-Wednesday Kitchen closed

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Thursday, Friday and Saturday
LUNCH 12.30 - 3.30pm
DINNER 5 - 8pm

Sunday 12 - 4pm

GET IN TOUCH

 

WHERE TO FIND US

The Street

Steeple, Essex CM0 7LF

 

TELEPHONE

01621 770 513

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EMAIL US

info@blackwaterbrewing.co.uk

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© 2025 by Blackwater Brewing Company

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