A warm welcome awaits you at
The Star Inn, Porkellis
A warm welcome to The Star Inn, Porkellis, a village pub and restaurant with a history that dates back to 1707.
We are located in the heart of Porkellis and ideally situated mid-way between the towns of Helston, Redruth and Falmouth on the edge of the Lizard Peninsula.
About The Star Inn, Porkellis
There are records of Porkellis dating as far back as 1286. Porkellis was built on tin streaming and mining and at its peak in the 19th Century the village had 278 permanent residents, 83 of whom worked in the mining industry. By the 1890’s following the closure of the Basset & Grylls mine, there were just 35 miners left. Yet, the village was still thriving with a Wesleyan Chapel, The Church of St Christopher, three shops, a Post Office, a cobbler, a blacksmith, a whealwright and two pubs; The Star Inn and The Fifteen Bells. Both pubs were renowned for their out-of-hours carousing and on Christmas Day 1895, PC Roberts discovered the then landlord of The Star Inn, William Jewell, quenching the thirst of the ‘travelling choir’ at 8.30am.
The history of The Star Inn, Porkellis dates back to 1707. The current building was built in the early 1900’s and has been extensively refurbished in a contemporary style.
Food and Drink
Whether you are looking to enjoy a drink or join us for lunch or dinner, we look forward to seeing you soon.
Being in Cornwall, we have access to great producers and wherever we can we use local ingredients in our menu; sourcing our fresh meat from Dales Family Butchers in Helston, our fresh fish from Seabourne Fish in Penryn and our fruit and vegetables from Westcountry in Falmouth.
We have a great selection of beers, wines and spirits including well known Cornish brands and lesser known local and artisan producers.
Sunday Roast
The highlight of the week is our Sunday Roast, which we serve family style.
We serve locally sourced meats alongside vegetarian and vegan alternatives with freshly prepared vegetables that are cooked to order.
Opening Hours
Our opening hours are:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday - Closed
Thursday from 6pm
Friday from 5pm
Sunday from 12 noon - 4pm and open again from 5pm
We serve dinner until 7pm, except Friday when we serve dinner until 7.30pm.
On Sunday we serve lunch from 12 noon until 2pm and dinner from 5pm until 7pm.
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From time to time, we may need to change these hours. Please check and book beforehand.
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To book a table, please phone, use the booking request form below or email (stating the date, time and number of people you would like to book for). If you are enquiring about a booking for today, we advise you to call us on 01326 340237 to ensure we act on your request. Until you receive a confirmation, bookings are not confirmed. You may be asked to pay a booking deposit.
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We do not accept cash, payment is by card.
Dogs
We love welcoming you and your four-legged friends.Â
To ensure a happy visit, please read through a few points:
We only have a few dog friendly tables
When you book let us know you’re bringing a dog
Keep your dog on a lead, on the floor and at your table
Don’t let your dog block walkways or doors
You may be asked to take your dog outside if it is disruptiveÂ
If you haven’t booked for your dog, we may not be able to accommodate it
You accept responsibility and liability for damage or injury caused by your dog
Booking Enquiry
If you are looking to book for today, please call us on 01326340237.
To enquire about availability and request a reservation in the future, please complete the following information. Bookings are not confirmed until you receive a confirmation.
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If you would like to bring a dog, please let us know in advance.
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Contact Us
We would love to hear from you!
Get in touch today using the methods below, or feel free to call in - you're sure to receive a warm welcome!
The Star Inn, Porkellis, Helston, Cornwall TR13 0JR
01326340237