The Star
15th-century Alfriston inn and hotel from The Polizzi Collection, open to all — seasonal Sussex-produce lunch, dinner, bar and Sunday menus, plus afternoon tea and picnic hampers.
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- modern-british
- italian
- hotel-restaurant
The Star Inn, High Street, Alfriston, BN26 5TA
Menu — 119 items
Breakfast
From the Table
11 ITEMSSCRUMSHUS™
Granola.
- vegan
- gluten-free
Full Fat Natural Yoghurt
Deans Barn Honey
Selection of Jam & House-Made Marmalade
House-Made Poached & Fresh Seasonal Fruits
Whole Nuts & Seeds
Freshly Baked Mixed Pastries
Cereals
Bran flakes | Weetabix | Puffed Rice.
Orange & Grapefruit Juice
Squeezed in-house.
ACV Infusion
Turmeric & ginger.
Milk Alternatives
Oat | Soya | Almond.
From the Kitchen
10 ITEMSFree Range Pork Sausage
Smoked bacon & free range eggs.
- gluten-free
Calcot Farm Black Pudding
Pork sausage, smoked bacon, house-made hash brown, tomatoes, fried duck egg & house-made spiced ketchup.
Poached Eggs Benedict
Bacon, hollandaise sauce, English muffin.
Severn & Wye Smoked Salmon
Scrambled free range eggs.
- gluten-free
Poached Natural Smoked Haddock Fillet
Poached eggs.
- gluten-free
Poached Eggs Royale
Smoked salmon, hollandaise sauce, English muffin.
Crushed Avocado with Lime & Sliced Tomato
On grilled sourdough (with poached eggs or with feta cheese & chilli flakes)
- vegetarian
Roasted Chestnut Mushrooms
Butter, lemon, thyme, Rosemary & garlic on grilled sourdough.
- vegetarian
Hot Oat Milk Porridge
Mixed berries, honey & mixed: goji berries, pecan nuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seed, flax seeds, linseeds & sunflower seeds.
- dairy-free
Cold Oat Milk Overnight Oats
Mixed berries, honey & mixed: goji berry, pecan nuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seed, flax seeds, linseeds & sunflower seeds.
- dairy-free
Lunch
12:30–15:30
Starters
5 ITEMSRoasted Onion Squash Soup
Crispy croutons, crème fraiche, olive oil.
- vegetarian
£14
Porchetta Tonnato
Cold sliced roasted pork, tuna mayonnaise dressing, caperberries, rocket, aged parmesan.
- gluten-free
£16
Beetroot Carpaccio
Toasted Golden Cross goats’ cheese, candied walnuts, wild rocket, herb oil.
- gluten-free
£15
Grilled Mackerel Fillet
Beetroot & horseradish remoulade, watercress, lemon wedge.
- gluten-free
£15
Seared Shetland Scallops
Garden pea & mint purée, apple.
- gluten-free
£18
Main Courses
6 ITEMSPasta of the Day
Please ask staff for details.
- Small£16
- Large£24
£16 / £24
Steamed English Asparagus
Tarragon, gherkin, caper, shallot & parsley dressing, soft hen’s egg & aged parmesan.
- Small£16
- Large£25
- vegetarian
- gluten-free
£16 / £25
Warm Chalk Farm Sea Trout, Dill, Parmesan Cheese Tart
Watercress, little gem lettuce, cucumber, Olga’s dressing, boulangère potatoes, fine green beans, cider sauce.
- gluten-free
£24
Sirloin of Sussex Beef Tagliata
Spiced garlic butter, heritage tomato and watercress salad, balsamic dressing.
- gluten-free
£30
Chicken Milanese Caesar Salad
Baby gem lettuce, avocado, sourdough croutons, anchovies, parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing.
£24
The Star Catch of the Day
Broccoli, samphire, caper & parsley beurre blanc.
- gluten-free
£26
Desserts
6 ITEMSTart of the Day
Vanilla ice cream or custard.
- vegetarian
£12
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Toffee sauce & vanilla ice cream.
- vegetarian
£12
Plum & Almond Frangipane Tart
Vanilla custard.
- vegetarian
£12
Selection of Local Ice Creams & Sorbets
(per scoop)
£3.50
Affogato
Vanilla ice cream & espresso.
£9
“Boozy” Affogato
Frangelico hazelnut liqueur, vanilla ice cream & espresso.
£14
Sunday Lunch
Sun · 12:30–15:00
Starters
4 ITEMSCreamy Roasted Onions Squash Soup
Caramelized onions, nutmeg & crème fraiche.
- vegetarian
- gluten-free
£14
Buffalo Burrata Cheese Salad
Marinated beetroot, chicory, watercress & balsamic dressing.
- vegetarian
£16
Antipasto Italiano
Parma-ham, salame Milano, bresaola, rocket & toasted sourdough.
- dairy-free
£16
Grilled Local Mackerel
Fennel salad, rocket & salsa verde.
- gluten-free
- dairy-free
£16
Main Courses
3 ITEMSHand Made Spinach & Ricotta Ravioli
Sage butter sauce, aged parmesan.
- Small£14
- Large£24
- vegetarian
£14 / £24
Pan Roasted Sea Trout Fillet
Tenderstem broccoli, sauteed baby potatoes, caper Beurre Blanc.
- gluten-free
£34
Sussex Red Beef Sirloin
Roasted potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, savoy cabbage & horseradish.
£30
Sides
3 ITEMSMixed Leaf Salad
Aged balsamic.
£6
Seasonal Greens
Lemon & olive oil.
£6
Roasted Potatoes
£6
Desserts
4 ITEMSPlum Frangipan Tart
Rum & raisin ice cream.
- vegetarian
£9
Baked Dark Chocolate Mousse
Crème fraiche.
- vegetarian
- gluten-free
£9
Holy Cow! Milk Ice Cream ‘Affogato’
Groovy Goat espresso.
- vegetarian
- gluten-free
£8
Selection of Local British & Italian Cheeses
Ouse Valley chutney & sourdough crackers.
£12
Bar Menu (11.30am–6pm)
11:30–18:00
Soup
2 ITEMSSoup of the Day
A rustic seasonal soup with sourdough. Please ask for details.
- vegetarian
£14
Add Half a Grilled Sourdough Cheddar Cheese Toastie
- vegetarian
£6
Toasties
3 ITEMSProsciutto Crudo, Mozzarella, Black Truffle & Rocket
Served on ciabatta.
£14
Maruzzella Tuna, Oven Roasted Tomato, Black Olive Tapenade, Lemon & Rocket
Served on ciabatta.
£14
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto, Pickled Red Onions & Fontina
Served on ciabatta.
- vegetarian
£12
Sandwiches
4 ITEMSPrawn & Crayfish, Peperonata, Lemon Mayonnaise, Rocket
Thick cut white or brown bread.
£14
Thick-Cut Ham & Cheddar, Ouse Valley Piccalilli
Thick cut white or brown bread.
£12
Maruzzella Tuna, Oven-Roasted Tomato, Black Olive Tapenade, Lemon & Rocket
Thick cut white or brown bread.
£14
Cheddar, Oven-Roasted Tomato, Pickled Red Onion
Thick cut white or brown bread.
- vegetarian
£12
Bar Menu
8 ITEMSThe Star Burger
Two 4oz Sussex beef patties, smoked Scamorza, pancetta jam, gem lettuce, beef tomato, brioche bun, fries.
£18
Breaded Fish Cakes
Tartar sauce, watercress & rocket salad, lemon.
£12
The Star Ploughmans Lunch
Sussex cheddar, blue cheese, cooked ham, balsamic pickled onions, soft boiled hens’ egg, lettuce, radish & cucumber salad, Ouse valley piccalilli & crusty bread.
£16
The Star Tagliere
Fennel salami, Lonza, Bresaola, Parma ham, marinated olives, focaccia, sundried tomato butter.
£16
Beef & Rosemary Croquettes
Aioli, watercress.
£14
House Fries
With ketchup and mayonnaise.
- vegetarian
£6
House-Made Scones & Pot of Tea
Plain or fruit, blackcurrant, strawberry or raspberry jam & clotted cream.
£12
House-Made Tart of the Day
£12
Bar Menu (6–8pm)
Soup
1 ITEMSoup of the Day
A rustic seasonal soup with sourdough. Please ask for details.
- vegetarian
£14
Bar Menu
6 ITEMSThe Star Burger
Two 4oz Sussex beef patties, smoked provolone, pancetta jam, gem lettuce, beef tomato, brioche bun, fries.
£18
Breaded Fish Cakes
Tartar sauce, watercress & rocket salad, lemon.
£12
The Star Ploughmans
Sussex cheddar, blue cheese, cooked ham, balsamic pickled onions, soft boiled hens’ egg, lettuce, radish & cucumber salad, Ouse valley piccalilli & crusty bread.
£16
The Star Tagliere
Fennel salami, Lonza, Bresaola, Parma ham, marinated olives, focaccia, sundried tomato butter.
£16
Selection of Cheese
Ouse Valley chutney, quince, grapes & sourdough crackers.
- Three cheeses£14
- Five cheeses£19
- vegetarian
£14 for three, £19 for five
House Fries
With ketchup and mayonnaise.
- vegetarian
£6
Picnics & Hampers
The Box
7 ITEMSThe Box
A fully stocked hamper for two, including Pure Spring water for two and optional tea & coffee. Can be tailored to specific dietary requirements.
£150
Bruschetta
Black olive tapenade, peperonata, anchovy, basil.
Caprese
Heritage tomato, bocconcini mozzarella balsamic vinegar, basil.
- vegetarian
Carbonara Frittata
Pancetta, pecorino, black pepper.
Porchetta Tonatto
Tuna mayonnaise dressing, capers Rocket, aged parmesan.
Watermelon & Feta Tabouleh
Bulgur wheat, cucumber, red onion mint & parsley.
- vegetarian
English Strawberry & Lemon Trifle
Limoncello, mascarpone.
- vegetarian
Wine & Champagne
4 ITEMSPecorino
Dega, Abruzzo, 2023, Organic — white wine, to add to The Box.
£38
Primitivo
Magnifico, Manduria, 2021 — red wine, to add to The Box.
£41
Vallon des Anges
Provence, 2023, Organic — rosé wine, to add to The Box.
£50
Thienot Brut
Reims, Champagne — to add to The Box.
- vegan
£85
The Rucksack
1 ITEMThe Rucksack
A freshly made sandwich, energy bite, seasonal fruit & slice of tart, 500ml Pure Spring water, optional tea & coffee. Sandwiches on thick cut white or brown bread; gluten free bread also available.
- Peperonata, black olive tapenade
- Sun-dried tomato pesto, cheddar, pickled onion
- Smoked salmon & avocado
- Thick cut ham, cheddar, Ouse valley piccalilli
- Prawn & crayfish, peperonata, lemon mayonnaise
£20
Afternoon Tea
15:30–17:00
Afternoon Tea
1 ITEMAfternoon Tea
Sandwiches & savouries and patisserie, served 3.30–5pm.
£39
Sandwiches & Savouries
4 ITEMSToasted Asparagus & Cherry Tomato Tart
A delicate all-butter pastry tart filled with seasonal English asparagus and roasted heritage cherry tomatoes.
- vegetarian
Toasted Goat’s Cheese, Tomato & Basil Pesto Focaccia
Toasted Golden Cross goat’s cheese layered on house-made focaccia, vine-ripened tomatoes and basil pesto.
- vegetarian
Smoked Salmon & Avocado on Brown Bread
Scottish smoked salmon and crushed avocado served on artisan brown bread, finished with a hint of citrus.
Chicken & Tarragon Mayonnaise Bouchée
Tender chicken breast with a velvety tarragon mayonnaise, in a crisp puff pastry bouchée.
Patisserie
4 ITEMSSeasonal Fruit Tart
A buttery sweet pastry shell filled with vanilla crème pâtissière and adorned with seasonal fruits.
Seasonal Vanilla Millefoglie
Delicate layers of caramelised puff pastry and Madagascan vanilla cream, crafted in the traditional Italian style.
Chocolate Mousse
A rich chocolate mousse with a silky texture and intense cocoa flavour.
Freshly Baked Plain & Fruit Scones
Warm plain and fruit scones baked throughout the day and served with Cornish clotted cream and strawberry preserve.
Dinner
Starters
6 ITEMSSoup of the Day
Please ask staff for details.
- vegetarian
£14
New Season Asparagus
Soft hen’s egg, basil & preserved lemon dressing, aged Parmesan.
- vegetarian
- gluten-free
£16
Salmon Tartare
Avocado.
- gluten-free
£18
Italian Burrata
Aubergine caponata, sultanas, celery, basil pesto, Pane Carasatu.
- vegetarian
£16
Marinated Heritage Tomatoes
Basil & almond pesto, sourdough croutons, olives, feta cheese.
£15
Rare Roast Beef Salad
Grilled gem lettuce, pickled red onion, crispy potatoes, smoked horseradish dressing.
- gluten-free
£16
Pasta
1 ITEMSpaghetti al Pomodoro e Basilico
Datterini tomatoes, basil, olive oil, aged Parmesan cheese.
- Small£16
- Large£24
- vegetarian
£16 / £24
Main Courses
6 ITEMSMoules Marinière
Garlic, parsley, white wine & cream, toasted ciabatta.
- Small£14
- Large£20
- gluten-free-option
£14 / £20
Warm Tuna Niçoise
Green beans, Jersey Royal potatoes, tomatoes, black olives, quail’s egg, Olga’s dressing.
- gluten-free
£34
The Star Catch of the Day
Chargrilled Mediterranean vegetables, Sauce Vierge.
- gluten-free
£32
Sirloin of Sussex Beef
Slow roast tomatoes, wilted greens, peppercorn sauce, watercress.
- gluten-free
£36
Pork Tenderloin
Wrapped in parma ham, roasted hispi cabbage, turnip puree, gremolata.
- gluten-free
£34
Pea & Broad Bean Risotto
Goat cheese fondue, fresh peas & broad beans, watercress, herb oil.
- vegetarian
£26
Sides
4 ITEMSHouse Fries
£6
Mixed Leaf Salad
£6
Seasonal Vegetables
£6
Baby Potatoes
£6
Desserts
5 ITEMSAmaretto & Raspberry Choux Bun
Raspberry ripple ice cream.
- vegetarian
£12
Sussex Strawberry Eton Mess
Strawberry coulis, meringues, Chantilly cream.
- vegetarian
£12
Dark Chocolate Tart
Salted caramel ice cream.
- vegetarian
£12
Selection of Ice Cream & Sorbet
(per scoop)
- vegetarian
£3.50
Affogato
Vanilla bean ice cream & espresso coffee.
- vegetarian
£9
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