Star Hotel Milton — Restaurant in Milton

The Star hotel was quite during a midday visit. There was a bar at the front. At the back was an open area with large TV. There are water glimpses. The best bit was the cool afternoon breeze from the open balcony. There were a couple of local people. There Isa Thai restaurant, that didn't appear to be open at 3pm. A large carport out the back. Chips sold at the bar. There is also vending machines for chocolate and chips. There is a jukebox, $1 for two song and $2 for 5 songs. Toilets were clean. There is also an ATM. Staff were doing their job, but not going out of their way to be chatty or create an experience.

On the day I visited 12 January 2024 the TV screens showing Fox and ESPN where snowy (like they had bad reception). Not sure is the bad TV...

At the Star this afternoon at 3pm for a couple of games of pool. We were virtually the only people in the whole place. We celebrated a pool game win, whooped and whistled, and next minute the bar maid came in and asked us to "keep it down". What a total Debbie Downer. Keep it down from who??? Ruined the whole atmosphere of our afternoon and we pretty much well couldn't get out of there quick enough. She should have been celebrating us being there as almost the only patrons in the whole place. I wasn't even drinking. Totally sober driver. What a shame to scare off locals with that kind of attitude. I wonder if the owner or manager knows how their staff are treating paying customers during a very not busy time. Very...

Seeming the biggest pub in town but no pub food. You're commiting to Chinese or Thai food (not great) if you want to eat here. Was a very friendly greeting at the front door on the plus side. Standard alcohol offering, but seriously this place should have the monopoly in town for great pub food but nope it's Chinese (seems ok) or quasi Thai (attempted Thai). Pad Thai was a poor approximation at $22 (king prawns). Would drink here again but never...