The Star at Cotton

The Star at Cotton is a Gastro pub nestled in the beautiful Staffordshire moorlands. Today’s guests are welcomed with warm hospitality to enjoy first class dining, cosy décor, 4 log burners, low beamed ceilings and a cosy bar & Snug area. Sourcing the finest and the freshest ingredients from local and specialist suppliers, Chef Patron Ryan & the team create delicious dishes for all occasions. The BarThe Star offers a selection of cask ales, premium lagers, along with our own lager ‘cotton hops’, our wine is sourced from Woodwinters wines & whiskies. Our Bar team create speciality Cocktails to compliment the current seasonal menus along with head chef Jake corbishley’s Cocktail of the month. We pride ourselves in bringing the best to the star. We host regular in house staff training to days to ensure our team are knowlegable & well trained.  The Star offers a selection of cask ales, premium lagers, along with our own lager ‘cotton hops’, our wine is sourced from Woodwinters wines & whiskies. Our Bar team create speciality Cocktails to compliment the current seasonal menus along with head chef Jake corbishley’s Cocktail of the month. The CourtyardAt the rear of the pub you will find The Stars covered dining courtyard.The courtyard is a great place to relax and enjoy a drink and a bite to eat. Whether on a summers evening after a walk round Dimmingsdale or after a lazy Sunday lunch. FoodAll our food is freshly prepared and homemade. We pride ourselves on sourcing produce of the highest quality, with traceable provenance and preferably locally grown. All of our seafood and fish, (while not local) is either Cornish or Scottish. Our meat and veg is organic where possible.

Rich Hird
5 Star
We ate here on an evening whilst camping up the road and it was definitely an amazing find! We were greeted and seated instantly and the service from the waitresses was great. We enjoyed a lovely bottle of Malbec and tucked into some of the nibbles which were delicious (highly recommend the home made scratchings and bread basket). The Korean chicken starter was tasty but the 2 best courses were by far the huge tomahawk pork steak with an amazing sauce and then saving the best for last, a giant slab of sticky toffee pudding which was incredible! Whilst waiting for a taxi back we enjoyed some delicious cocktails from their bar. Highly recommended to come check this place out if in the area
Saturday 4th June 2022

Rich
5 Star
Had a steady few hours here with the kids in the beer garden, it's not a beer garden as such as playing area or anything like that it's seating out side... Staff polite and friendly. I had a few pints of ale the kids had moctails, we had a few nibbles and side orders as well while there which were nice especially the bread and melted brie which I would recommend..
Sunday 17th July 2022

Kate Russell
5 Star
What an amazing find! Lovely gastro pub within 5 minutes of Alton towers hotels. Service was exemplary. Food was outstanding and plentiful. Would highly recommend.
Wednesday 17th August 2022

Graeme Tatters
5 Star
Really lovely staff and fantastic food. So much so we've been here three times in as many days. If you love burgers then the brisket burger is a must. It's off the chart. I couldn't get it out of my mind the next day and had it again that night. Incredible. The Star breakfast is also up there. Really tasty. Our daft dog was also welcome. Oh, and the background music was inspired. A great Motown playlist created a beautiful vibe. Brilliant. Well worth popping in if you're passing or camping nearby.
Thursday 19th August 2021

Robyn Fairbairn
5 Star
Forgot to take a picture of the main meal but the food was top quality, with fresh and local ingredients. Good beer and friendly staff. Can't wait to return on our next trip to Alton Towers. Would highly recommend!
Tuesday 22nd March 2022