The Star - JD Wetherspoon — Restaurant in Gosport

We came here today, the first time after its refurbishment. It was done out beautifully. On ordering our drinks we were disappointed to see that the strawberry and lime cider was no longer on draught, might sound sad but as a very light drinker I looked forward to my one pint of this on a Sunday. Then we went to order the food, no chicken strips, no fish and chips which my wife wanted, she then chose curry, no jalfrezi , then she chose mixed grill, which apparently the star have now stopped doing. Other Wetherspoons still do this. In the end a spicy pizza was ordered with about 2 chillis on it. The separate bowl of chips were cold. The females behind the bar, four at this particular time, were more interested in chatting than serving a gentleman who was waiting a while to be noticed. Our plates were on the table about 20 minutes before being cleared by a young lad who was running around doing everything whilst said females were doing nothing much. The gents toilets were a much needed improvement but I noticed the cleaning schedule list had not been signed since 11.00 and I went in at 1.30. The toilet I went in was not clean. I was surprised for the number of staff and how quiet it was for a Sunday lunch time that these things weren’t carried out, ie toilets and the cleaning...

I was born in Gosport and recently returned to care for my elderly relatives about y months ago I was accused by a bar staff member of swearing at her .... It was the other way round .... Turns out I was banned on the basis of a lie .... I agree with previous contributers the Gosport pub have staff who are rude, flippent and then act as judge and jury when it is they who are in the wrong ..... Luckily I don't have to put up with this as I'm not as financially strapped as many of the other customers appear to be .... There is something wrong with the attitude of staff at wetherspoon Gosport...... I would urge those visitors who don't have to drink there because of financial difficulties to give this sad establishment a wide berth ...... And the 2 times ive had breakfast there its been cold and you dont dare ask for another as you cant trust what...

This pub has really improved after the recent refurbishment, much nicer inside and out.

However, there seems to be a reluctance to serve craft beer. Started off ok, we enjoyed the Growling Dog and Kirkstall Judicious but these have now become 'temporarily unavailable ' along with Oakham Citra, Shipyard and even punk IPA!! No choice whatsoever now, and this has been the case for the best part of a week for the first two.

I can't think that it's a supply issue as The Crown in Fareham is fully stocked.

Just as well there are other establishments in the area with a nice choice of craft!

Update! Now warrants a 5 star review because we visited today and Mad Squirrel Big Sea has appeared on the drinksmenu!! My partner in particular was very happy as he thought he'd never see it again after moving from London! Brilliant, please keep this...