OUR STORY
The Star is the shop window and home pub of local brewery Blackwater Brewing Company - a modern craft brewery with a rapidly growing reputation for creativity, quality and flavour.
The brewery started up three years ago as Ramsey Island Brewery, before changing its name and embarking on a drive to get their beers into right-thinking establishments within hailing distance of the Blackwater.
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We keep our full range of beers on tap, and new styles are always appearing, so there's always something exciting to tempt you. Ask for a taster and start exploring the rewarding world of freshly brewed, locally made craft beer!
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MEET THE TEAM
Our pub manager, Sian Barefield, is a well-known local personality who has successfully managed pubs, clubs and bars all over our end of Essex.
She'll be leading our staff, bringing warm hospitality, exciting events and well-presented food and drink to our customers.
You'll be sure of a warm welcome and a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
​Your beers will be brewed by the Star's tenant, Jack Skerritt, another local from St Lawrence, who creates delicious craft ale iat The B;ackewater Brewing Company at Newlands Farm, overlooking the pub.
And finally there's our front of house team who are there to make sure your time at The Star is memorable in all the right ways.
Our head chef, Duncan Pearcy, brings a wealth of culinary experience from his global travels. Known for his exceptional ability to craft innovative specials,
Duncan has developed a unique approach to blending flavours and techniques from different cultures to create menus with a broad range and lasting appeal.​
OUR CHARITIES
FARLEIGH HOSPICE
The Star has a long-standing connection to Farleigh Hospice and our commitment to fundraising will be continuing uninterrupted.
Look out for our themed events supporting this extremely important local charity who have a place in the hearts of everyone who has ever depended on them for help and support.
Whenever they are needed, they are there to help, so remember their motto: 'It's because you care, that we can'.
RNLI AND THE BURNHAM LIFEBOAT
The Dengie peninsula is surrounded on three sides by water and our strong sailing community depends on the presence and commitment of the RNLI to keep the lifeboats ready for action at a moment's notice.
We'll be fundraising for RNLI, linking up with the local branch office in Burnham.
OTHER CHARITIES​
If you are a fundraiser and need a bit of support for your cause, pop in for a chat and we'll see what we can do to help.
We are always to happy to lend a hand wherever we can.