The Star Inn

Start your mile in style!

Words: Simon Paterson

Images: Spire Inns

Having been a Brampton resident for a while now, I thought it was high-time that I visited the newly refurbished Star Inn on Chatsworth Road.

As you approach the pub it's clear to see the time and work that the new team (Jason and Mone - Spire Inns) have invested in the place. A traditional look with a sign outside that reminds me of my younger days 'Start your mile in style.'

Many a Saturday night was spent attempting the Brampton Mile, but I do not recall ever finishing it, fancy that!

Entering the pub, I was greeted with a warm smile by a member of the team and a fresh, familiar decor. Whether it's a rural countryside inn or a newly refurbished bar, a great pub should feel like a... well... a pub! Woody, welcoming, warm and muted in its decor with its original features standing front and centre. The Star Inn is all of this and so much more.

Eager to know more about the new Star Inn I conversed/grilled two of the team members on duty that evening (Mone and Molly) over a pint of Theakston's Best.

Molly is a local lass who has been working at the pub since it reopened last summer. I asked her what she likes best about working at the Star. "I love it here because we have such a good laugh, all the locals are so lovely and it's just a great place to work. I've been working here for quite a while now and can't see that changing anytime soon."

Mone has worked and ran more pubs than I've had pints, she added. "We have an older clientele here, it's a local pub for local people, which sounds a bit cliché, but it is. If you are looking for a relaxing evening and a quiet drink, you should give us a try. Our SMART Quiz nights start on Wednesday 22 February which is something a bit different and modern, and we have some great live acts lined up including singer song writer Lexi Whiteside.

"Jason (Spire Inns) does a great karaoke on a Friday night," says Molly.

The Star Inn are very open to community groups getting in touch should they need a base for meetings and regular events. If anyone wants to start a beer and board games night you can count me in! "We used to have a darts and dominoes team, so if anyone wants to start anything up then pop in and we will do our best to support and promote it," smiles Mone.

I moved on to the most important question of all. What drinks do you have on offer? "We have a variety of drinks including Carling, Beaver Town Neck Oil, Birra Moretti, John Smiths and two continuous ales on, usually a blonde and an amber," says Molly.

For the sports fans amongst us, the Star has several screens inside showing Sky Sports and BT Sports, with all the major sporting events on throughout the calendar year.

For the darts enthusiasts the pub has a brand-new Blade 6 dart board on the wall with ample space to throw a few.

I saved the big question till last. Why do you think people, old and new to the area should come and give the new look Star Inn a try? "Because it's warm and friendly with a nice atmosphere. We are dog friendly which it has never been before and best of all you get to spend time with our wonderful, local team," beams Mone. Well, you can't argue with that. I for one will be back soon and if you are lucky, I may treat you to my best Michael Bublé on the Karaoke!

The Star Inn

422 Chatsworth Road, Chesterfield S40 3BD

Open:

Monday - Thursday 4pm till close

Friday - Saturday 12pm - 12am

Sunday 12pm - 10pm starinnbrampton