The Star Inn
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitality, Restaurant |
| Founded | 14th century (building), pub since 1800s |
| Headquarters | Harome , England, United Kingdom |
Area served | North Yorkshire |
Key people | Andrew Pern (owner and head chef since 1996) |
| Products | Gastropub cuisine, dining |
| Website | www |
The Star Inn is a gastropub and dining establishment located in Harome, close to Helmsley in North Yorkshire, England. The structure originates from the 14th century, with the pub operating in the village since the 1800s. Renowned for its exceptional cuisine since the 1970s, it has been under the ownership of Andrew Pern since 1996, who continues to uphold its gastronomic excellence. The restaurant was awarded one Michelin star as of 2015, having regained this distinction in 2014 after previously holding it between 2002 and 2011.
This building has been designated as a Grade II listed building since January 1955. In November 2021, The Star Inn experienced extensive fire damage.
Selected awards
- 2014 – Awarded one Michelin star
- 2008 – Gastropub of the Year at Pub Chef Awards
- 2006 – Gastropub of the Year by Egon Ronay Guide
- 2005 – Named "Inn of the Year" by Good Pub Guide
- 2023 – Gastropub of the Year
Fire
At approximately 10 pm on 24 November 2021, a fire broke out on the roof of The Star Inn. Andrew Pern, owner and head chef, described how the thatched roof provided "ideal fuel" for the fire's rapid spread. The restaurant’s official Twitter account communicated, "We won’t be reopening soon as The Star is reduced to ashes and still burning." Restoration was anticipated to require around one year. Authorities suspect arson as the cause of the fire. North Yorkshire Police appealed for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward or report anonymously through Crimestoppers.
In September 2022, it was declared that The Star Inn would partially resume operations starting from 1 October 2022.
A 28-year-old man from Helmsley has been charged with arson involving reckless damage to property or risk to life. The fire resulted in an estimated £2 million in losses.