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Open to all for lunch, drinks and dinner

The restaurant opens onto a pretty courtyard created for warm weather dining. 

The Inn

Lunch
The Inn opens everyday at 12 noon for coffee and drinks. Lunch is served from 12.30-2.30pm (3.30pm on Saturday & Sunday). Walk-ins are very welcome.

Afternoon tea
Served 3pm-5pm everyday. £35 per adult or £49 with a glass of Champagne (24 hours notice is required).

Dinner
Our dinner menu is available from 6.30pm until 9pm.

Picnic & Hampers
The Star can provide picnics or full hampers whether you are walking on The Downs or going to Glyndebourne. More

Children & dogs
Please let us know if your children (>11) or dog will accompany you when making a reservation. We will be happy to accommodate you in The Inn or Courtyard with the same menu as the Dining Room.

Large party reservations
Please call 01323 870495 to check availability.

Parking
Parking for lunch and dinner guests is available close by at The Dene public car park.

The Dining room

Picnics & Hampers

The dining room is decorated with a striking black and white Elizabethan design on the floor, painted by Alfriston artist Amanda Lawrence.

Our chefs serve simple, unfussy dishes with a focus on clarity of flavour. The ever-changing highly seasonal menus utilise the abundance of exceptional Sussex produce.

FROM THE TABLE

SCRUMSHUS™

granola vg gf

NORTHIAM DAIRY

natural yoghurt

DEANS BARN

honey

HOUSE-MADE SEVILLE ORANGE MARMALADE

POACHED & FRESH SEASONAL FRUITS

WHOLE NUTS & SEEDS

PASTRIES

CEREALS

Bran flakes | Weetabix | Puffed Rice

JUICE

squeezed in-house

ACV INFUSION

turmeric & ginger

MILK ALTERNATIVES

Oat | Soya | Almond

FROM THE KITCHEN

FREE RANGE PORK SAUSAGE

smoked streaky bacon & local free range eggs

CALCOT FARM BLACK PUDDING

pork sausage, smoked bacon, house-made hash brown, tomatoes, fried duck egg & house-made spiced ketchup

SLOW COOKED TOMATOES

on grilled sourdough, Court Lodge Farm labneh & dried oregano

SEVERN & WYE SMOKED SALMON

scrambled local free range eggs

OAT MILK OVERNIGHT OATS

mixed berries, honey & mixed: goji berry, pecan nuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seed, flax seeds, linseeds & sunflower seeds

CRUSHED AVOCADO WITH LIME AND SLICED TOMATO

on grilled sourdough with poached eggs or feta cheese & chilli flakes

LUNCH

Monday-Saturday 12.30-3pm
Sample menu

STARTERS

all served with sourdough bread

SOUP OF THE DAY

crème fraiche, toasted almonds v gf

£14

HAM HOCK TERRINE

spiced grape chutney, rocket, toasted brioche

£16

MARINATED HERITAGE TOMATOES

basil & almond pesto, sourdough crotons, gordal olive, feta cheese

£16

CHICKEN LIVER PARFAIT

sticky figgy chutney, rocket, toasted brioche

£16

SALMON TARTAR

crème fraiche, cornichons, capers, shallot, dill, watercress salad gf

£16

BUFFALO BURRATA

roasted aubergine, orange, pomegranate, pinenuts, basil, lavous cracker

£16

FLAMED SOUTH COAST MACKEREL FILLET

red cabbage slaw, beetroot aioli, coriander salad gf

£16

MAIN COURSES

BROCCOLI CASARECCE PASTA

roasted broccoli, chilli, black olive, aged parmesan

£14/£22

PAN FRIED SEA BREAM FILLET

Sauté jersey royal potatoes, heritage tomatoes, basil & almond pesto gf

£30

CHICKEN MILANESE CAESAR

gem lettuce, anchovies, soft boiled hen egg, aged parmesan, fries

£24

PEPPERED BAVETTE STEAK

creamed spinach, caramelised onions, house fries, red wine sauce (served pink)

£34

CHICKEN, LEEK & TARRAGON PIE

creamed potato, tenderstem broccoli, roasted carrots, chicken gravy

£26

DESSERTS

STRAWBERRY & ALMOND FRANGIPANE TART

crème fraîche v

£11

THE STAR CHOCOLATE FONDANT

salted caramel, vanilla ice cream (10 minutes to cook)

£11.50

SELECTION OF DOWNSVIEW FARMHOUSE ICE CREAMS & SORBETS v

per socop

£3.50

AFFOGATO

vanilla ice cream & Groovy Goat espresso v

£9

SUSSEX CHEESE

Ouse Valley chutney & crackers v

£14/3 £19/5

SUNDAY LUNCH

Sunday 12.30-3pm
Sample menu

CREAMY ROASTED ONIONS SQUASH SOUP

caramelized onions, nutmeg & crème fraiche v gf

£14

BUFFALO BURRATA CHEESE SALAD

marinated beetroot, chicory, watercress & balsamic dressing v

£16

ANTIPASTO ITALIANO

parma-ham, salame Milano, bresaola, rocket & toasted sourdough df

£16

GRILLED LOCAL MACKEREL

fennel salad, rocket & salsa verde gf df

£16

RISOTTO WILD MUSHROOMS

taleggio cheese & aged parmesan v

£24

SPAGHETTI ALLA CHITARRA

South Coast clams, mussel, tomato & basil

£14/22

ROASTED WILD FILLET OF SALMON

marinated tomato, caper, black olive & braised spinach gf df

£32

SUSSEX RED BEEF SIRLOIN

roasted potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, savoy cabbage & horseradish

£30

SIDES

MIXED LEAF SALAD aged balsamic
SEASONAL GREENS lemon & olive oil
ROASTED POTATOES

all £6

PLUM FRANGIPAN TART

rum & raisin ice cream v

£9

BAKED DARK CHOCOLATE MOUSSE

crème fraiche v gf

£9

HOLY COW! MILK ICE CREAM ‘AFFOGATO’

Groovy Goat espresso v gf

£8

SELECTION OF LOCAL BRITISH & ITALIAN CHEESES

Ouse Valley chutney & sourdough crackers

£12

SANDWICHES

Served on a selection of brown and white bread

Roasted red pepper, hummus on white v vg

Tomato, buffalo mozzarella & basil on white ve

Smoked Salmon, pickled cucumber, cream cheese on brown

Honey roast ham, Mayfield cheese, mustard on brown

SWEETS

Chocolate & hazelnut brownie

Lemon sponge cake

Macaroons

Homemade meringue filled with Chantilly cream

Plain scones & fruit scones Served with clotted cream and jam (raspberry, strawberry or blackberry)

£35
Served 3-5pm

STARTERS

Sample menu

SOUP OF THE DAY

Fontodi olive oil, aged parmesan gf

£14

BUFFALO BURRATA

roasted aubergine, orange, pomegranate, pine nuts, basil, lavous cracker

£16

HAM HOCK TERRINE

spiced grape chutney, rocket, toasted brioche

£16

SALMON TARTARE

crème fraiche, cornichons, capers, shallot, dill, watercress salad Gf

£16

MARINATED HERITAGE TOMATOES

basil & almond pesto, sourdough croutons, olives, feta cheese

£15

PROSCIUTTO SALAD

crispy prosciutto, sunblushed tomatoes, parmesan, rocket, hazelnut & balsamic caramel dressing gf

£14

MAIN COURSES

PEPPERED BAVETTE STEAK

creamed spinach, caramelised onions, house fries, red wine sauce

£34

SEARED SEA BREAM FILLET

sauteéd new potatoes, marinated heritage tomato, basil pesto

£32

PAN FRIED SALMON FILLET

charred tenderstem broccoli, sauté jersey royal potatoes, lemon & caper butter sauce

£32

ROASTED PORK TENDERLOIN

creamed hispi cabbage, sweet & sour carrots, mashed potato, red wine jus gf

£30

CHARRED CAULIFLOWER

spiced freekeh, sautéed spinach, red pepper purée vg

£24

HAND MADE CACIO E PEPE TORTELLONI

parsley butter, aged parmesan cheese

£16/24

SIDES

all £6

SEASONAL VEGETABLES v

HOUSE FRIES

MIXED LEAF SALAD

& Olga’s mustard dressing vg gf

NEW POTATOES v

DESSERTS

THE STAR TIRAMISU

mascarpone cream, savoiardi biscuits, coffee, bitter cacao

£11

BANANA BREAD

honeycomb ice cream, caramelised banana, oat crumb

£11

SELECTION OF DOWNSVIEW FARMHOUSE ICE CREAMS & SORBETS v

£3.50 (per scoop)

AFFOGATO

vanilla ice cream & Groovy Goat espresso v

£9

SUSSEX CHEESE’S

Ouse Valley chutney & crackers v

£14 for three, £19 for five

Please note that vegan desserts can be made available upon request, please ask for details

There is a discretionary 12.5% service charge added to your bill

The china used in the restaurant has been designed and decorated in England by Gabriella Shaw, and features leaves from native English trees.

The 15th century front of the hotel, known as The Inn, opens onto the High Street, and provides relaxed dining from 12.30pm until 3pm Monday to Friday, with local beers, open fires and oak beams. The library is a sanctuary for guests to enjoy a drink or a cup of tea, or play one of the board games. Its bookshelves are packed with poetry, short stories and novels by British authors, and there is a section dedicated to local history, flora and fauna. The library has a secret door that opens onto the restaurant.

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