The Star Public House

The Star Public House is a traditional British pub located at 30 High Street in the village of Rolvenden, Kent, in the Weald of Kent. It operates as a freehouse, meaning it is not tied to a particular brewery and can source its beers independently. The pub is family-run and owned, and its website describes it as "a real community pub" and "a locals' local" that serves as a hub for the village. It offers a warm welcome to locals and visitors alike, with a focus on good food, good drink and a friendly atmosphere. The Star serves what it calls "good quality Pub Grub," cooked fresh by resident chefs Lyn and Yvonne. Food service includes breakfast on Saturday and Sunday mornings, lunches from Tuesday to Saturday and Sunday afternoons, and dinners on Tuesday to Saturday evenings. The pub keeps a good cellar with five handpumps for real ale, championing local microbreweries alongside staple favourites such as Harvey's. Its drink selection features real ales sourced from Kent and Sussex, including Rother Valley Brewery, McCann's Brewery and Harvey's Brewery, as well as a range of lagers, spirits and wines. The pub also has a fantastic enclosed rear garden with stunning rural views, and it hosts events such as Christmas dinners, live music, fundraising and football screenings. The Star is deeply embedded in the local community. It supports local groups, charities and village events, and its staff are involved in local activities such as Rolvenden Tigers and Rockits Sensory. The team includes family members and local residents, with Danielle, Emma and Chloe among the bar team. The pub's philosophy of "Good Food. Good Drink. Good Pub." has guided it for the last 18 years, according to its website. It is a quintessentially British pub that combines traditional charm with a modern community focus.

The Star Public House is a traditional village pub in Rolvenden, Kent. While its exact founding date is not documented in the available sources, it has been a fixture in the village for many years. The pub is currently family-run and owned, and according to its website, its guiding philosophy of "Good Food. Good Drink. Good Pub." has been in place for the last 18 years. This suggests that the current family management has been in place for nearly two decades, though the pub itself likely has a longer history as a village institution. The pub's story is closely tied to its current owners and staff. Yvonne, one of the resident chefs, lived in Bethnal Green, East London, since 1983, bringing a rich culinary history and passion for cooking to the pub. After a long career in catering management for Lewisham and Southwark school meals, Yvonne joined Compass Group, overseeing several prestigious London park cafés. Yvonne and Lyn met while working in food, and together they have brought their combined catering experience to The Star. Lyn is also a resident chef. The pub's team includes family members such as Danielle, Emma and Chloe, who help run the bar and kitchen. The Star operates as a freehouse, which allows it to source beers from a variety of breweries rather than being tied to one. It proudly supports Harvey's Brewery, the oldest independent brewery in Sussex, dating back to 1790, and also champions local microbreweries such as Rother Valley Brewery in Northiam and McCann's Brewery in St. Michaels. The pub has five handpumps for real ale and offers a range of lagers, spirits and wines. Over the years, The Star has become known as a community hub. It hosts events such as Christmas dinners, live music, fundraising events and football screenings. It supports local groups and charities, and its staff are involved in local activities. The pub's enclosed rear garden with rural views is a notable feature, and it overlooks Inkerman field. The Star continues to serve as a welcoming gathering place for locals and visitors in the Weald of Kent.

• Yvonne moves to Bethnal Green, East London, beginning her long association with the area.

• Yvonne works in catering management for Lewisham and Southwark school meals, then joins Compass Group overseeing London park cafés.

• Yvonne and Lyn meet while working in food, later bringing their combined experience to The Star.

• The Star has been guided by its 'Good Food. Good Drink. Good Pub.' philosophy for the last 18 years (as of website publication).

A family-run freehouse and community pub offering good food, good drink and a warm welcome in the heart of Rolvenden.

• Real Ales

  Sourced locally from Kent and Sussex, including Rother Valley Brewery, McCann's Brewery and Harvey's Brewery.

• Lagers

  Range includes Fosters, Becks, Cruz Campo, Heineken Extra Cold and Birra Moretti.

• Pub Food

  Good quality pub grub cooked fresh by resident chefs Lyn and Yvonne. Breakfast, lunch and dinner served.

• Sunday Lunch

  Sunday service from 12:00 noon to 3:30pm.

1. 1Welcome to - The Star, Rolvendenstarrolvenden.co.uk
2. 2Drink - The Star, Rolvendenstarrolvenden.co.uk
3. 3Staff - The Star, Rolvendenstarrolvenden.co.uk
4. 4About Us - The Star, Rolvendenstarrolvenden.co.uk
5. 5The Star Public House - Wikidatawikidata.org