The Star in Godalming, Surrey, operated by Greene King Pub Partners Emma and Andy Mounsey, has picked up a hat-trick of wins from the Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA).
Emma and Andy Mounsey behind the bar at The Star
The pair have run the pub for seven years and in the most recent local CAMRA awards, completed a treble of wins, including Surrey and Hampshire Border pub of the year, Surrey pub of the year, and Surrey and Hampshire Border cider pub of the year.
In total, the pub serves a minimum of ten cask ales at any time, covering a range of locally-brewed ales and more commonly available beers across all styles.
The Star also boasts a 5-Star Cask Marque accreditation, meaning its beer quality, cellar hygiene, and staff service training are all to the very highest industry standards.
The pub even brews and serves its own beers via its on-site nanobrewery, called Godalming Beer Works, which Greene King Pub Partners invested in. Four beers are available on tap: First Light APA, Ravenscroft Best Bitter, Pepper Pot Porter, and Wey to Amarillo.
Left to right: The Star bar; Emma and Andy outside the pub; and Andy in the nanobrewery
As well as serving an incredible cask beer selection, The Star is also famed locally for its extensive range of cider and mead. It is no surprise, therefore, that it also won Surrey and Hampshire Border cider pub of the year for the 12th year in a row, which it is thought could be a record for any CAMRA regional award.
“We are over the moon,” said Star licensees Emma and Andy Mounsey. “To win not just one but three awards from CAMRA is remarkable!
“We’ve always prided ourselves on serving excellent beer and cider, so these awards really do mean a lot to us and our excellent team. They are the culmination of hard work and real care to ensure every pint we serve is to the highest standard.”
Dan Robinson, managing director of Greene King Pub Partners, said: “Many congratulations to Emma, Andy, and the team at The Star for winning a hat-trick of CAMRA awards! I look forward to many more years of continued success for you through our strong partnership.”
