26 June 2024 : Wine Tasting
21 June 2024 : Craft Can Evening
We have nearly 150 beers and ciders at the Star, including a wide selection of craft beers. Sam from Distant Lands is offering a tutored tasting of various craft cans across numerous styles, as well as some keg tasting. The evening costs £20 per person and includes a free pizza. You can pay in person at the pub (cash or card) or on-line at: https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/Q6NN1PQZ The Star is the CAMRA branch pub of the season and we’re keen to offer a wide range of drinks, including keg and cask. We also have regular wine tasting, spirits tasting and other events as well.
14 June 2024 : Ampersand ‘Meet the Brewer’
Come along to the ‘meet the brewer’ with Ampersand at 19:00 to hear more about the brewery, try some of their beers for free and then settle down to watch the first match in the Euros! Pizzas available from 18:30 onwards.
7 June 2024 : Cocktail Evening with Ollie and Richer Spirits Tasting
We have a monthly cocktail evening starting at 19:30 led by Ollie. We also, given how successful the last event was, have Richer Spirits offering a gin tasting during the event.
June / July 2024 : Euros Football at the Star
Although we don’t routinely show sports at the Star, we have a large screen TV at the pub to show the Euros. There will be additional events taking place during the tournament and we have a sweepstake being drawn on 10 June in support of Duchenne UK. We will be showing: FRI 14 June : Germany vs Scotland (20:00) SAT 15 June : Hungary vs Switzerland (14:00) SAT 15 June : Spain vs Croatia (17:00) SAT 15 June : Italy vs Albania (20:00) SUN 16 June : Poland vs Netherlands (14:00) SUN 16 June : Slovenia vs Denmark (17:00) SUN 16 June : Serbia vs England (20:00) MON 17 June : Romania vs Ukraine (14:00) (the pub will open early) MON 17 June : Belgium vs Slovakia (17:00) MON 17 June : Austria vs France (20:00) TUE 18 June : Turkey vs Georgia (17:00) TUE 18 June : Portugal vs Czech Republic (20:00) WED 19 June : Croatia vs Albania (14:00) (the pub will open early) WED 19 June : Germany vs Hungary (17:00) WED 19 June : Scotland vs Switzerland (20:00) THU 20 June : Slovenia vs Serbia (14:00) (the pub will open early) THU 20 June : Denmark vs England (17:00) THU 20 June : Spain vs Italy (20:00) FRI 21 June : Slovakia vs Ukraine (14:00) (the pub will open early) FRI 21 June : Poland vs Austria (17:00) FRI 21 June : Netherlands vs France (20:00) SAT 22 June : Georgia vs Czech Republic (14:00) SAT 22 June : Turkey vs Portugal (17:00) SAT 22 June : Belgium vs Romania (20:00) And all games after!
30 May 2024 : Dessert Evening
Our monthly dessert evening with Emily from Gooey Puds. Book at: https://www.gooeypuds.co.uk/booking-calendar/gooey-puds-club-at-the-star-at-lidgate
26 May 2024 : Old Cannon Brewery ‘Meet the Brewer’
Join us during our real ale and cider festival for the ‘meet the brewer’ with Old Cannon brewery. The event is free of charge and starts at 15:00. There will be free beer to try and you can learn more about the brewery, about their beers and have a chance to ask questions.
24 May 2024 : Monthly Quiz @ Real Ale and Cider Beer Festival
23 May 2024 : Mighty Oak ‘ Meet the Brewer’
Join us for the ‘meet the brewer’ with Mighty Oak. It’s free of charge and starts at 19:30 with free beer available! Hear more about the brewery, find out more about their beers and ask questions of the brewer. No booking required.
