The Star

Head out towards Mansfield Woodhouse and you'll find The Star doing exactly what a good pub should: serving up reliable pints and the kind of grub that actually satisfies. This is the sort of place where regulars prop up the bar on a Tuesday night and Saturday brings in families after football. The real appeal here isn't Instagram moments—it's consistency. You know what you're getting: honest food at fair prices (mains around £8-12), a solid selection of ales, and a genuine atmosphere that feels lived-in rather than designed. It's the pub equivalent of a good mate—nothing fancy, just genuinely there when you need it.