The customer service was great, friendly staff. The food was good. They are complying with…read moregovernment virus rules and regulations.

Have been wanting to try this place for ages and it didn't disappoint! We came for Mothers Day and…read morethe restaurant had decorated ever soo nicely and just the right amount for the day. There was six of us and as it's tapas, British style, we ordered a wide range of dishes and all dug in. The food was lovely. We were all really impressed. We were too full for dessert, though I would have loved to try it. They also offer Afternoon Tea on selected Saturdays, we'll definitely be back to try it. Great local restaurant.

The decor is super fun, it looks like each restaurant might have its own theme in addition to just…read more'USA' and in this case it's superheroes in general and Spider-Man in particular. Interestingly they haven't bothered to theme the music accordingly, which is common in American diners that are going for that retro vibe. Other pluses; bottomless coffee, alcohol and cocktails available, a massive menu that ranges from normal (cheeseburger) to ridiculous (peanut butter cheeseburger), and huge portions. The burgers all come with steak fries and a side, which can be coleslaw, salad, or corn on the cob. We had the onion rings as an appetizer, which were just okay. The desserts look a bit pricey but again the portions are huge so you can easily share. I got the waffle burger, which was one of the gimmicky daily specials so it may be that the normal selections are better, but it was a bit tasteless. The bacon (British, not American, but still tasty) was fine but probably needed to be crisped a little to add texture, and the waffles soaked up the syrup so the overall effect ended up a bit dry and the burger patty itself was a little bland. Prices are a bit high (most of the burgers come in around £9.50) but the portions are certainly generous, so if the food quality was a little higher I think I'd add a star. Service was mixed, starting with a strangely negative interaction with one server but followed by our server being very sweet and friendly. However he was also clearly overworked and rushing around like mad.

Overpriced and poor quality of food!!read more

Called in at the request of the owner to update my review as the property changed hands some time…read moreago. We called in at the request of the owner to update my review as the property changed hands some time ago. I'm pleased to be able to see that everything appeared in good order, including the once tired car park. The bar area is tiny, only one table and a couple of chairs, so this is now very much a foodie pub rather than a local's drinking establishment. The restaurant area isn't huge, probably around 45 covers, and on the evening we called was very busy so reservations are recommended. There is a lunch time and evening menu, but there is a huge overlap between them. We called in the evening where there was a standard menu and a small specials menu with one starter, two mains and one pudding on it. One of the standard fishcake starters had been changed to a different mix of fish, and one of the standard mains changed during the evening from chicken to guinea fowl, so there does seem to be some additional variation on the menu. I had the crab and prawn fishcake starter, which was tasty and served with a small dressed salad. I followed this with chicken wrapped in bacon Grilled chicken supreme wrapped in smoked bacon and stuffed with pork, leek and herbs served with a sweet creamy Madeira sauce: this came with a choice of potatoes (I went with Gratin) and a mixture of vegetables (green beans, carrots and broccoli). My partner had a fillet steak but asked to change the Rossini-style presentation with pate for a green peppercorn sauce which they happily agreed to. The steak came with green beans wrapped in bacon, sautéed mushrooms and hand cut chips. In general all the food was really pretty good. The steak was a little over-salted and the green beans were burnt at the ends (doesn't show up too clearly in the available light picture) which is disappointing. We finished off with Bailey's Belgian chocolate crème brûlée and a sticky toffee pudding with salted caramel sauce and honeycomb ice cream. Both were very good, although the crème brûlée didn't taste that much of Baileys. Overall it was much better than my previous visit. The food was good, but could be better. Similarly the service was slightly lacking: nobody ever asked us if the food was OK whilst we were eating it, and sometimes getting someone to provide something took a couple of attempts on occasions. Overall worth a look if you want some home cooked good pub grub.

Now this is an English pub! We took my parents here their first night visiting us in England and my…read morefather said it was the best meal he had the entire trip (2 weeks and we even went into London and over to Galway during that time). The pub decor could be described as cozy and quaint. It has low ceilings and the historic accents and a thatched roof. There is a nice little fireplace inside but it isn't live. We found the food to be excellent and the service was equally as great. We live close by so we will definitely be coming back again!

Also known as the Althorp Coaching Inn (there is another Fox & Hounds quite nearby, at Harlestone)…read more I had a good meal at the Coaching Inn last Saturday some excellent braised beef, while two of our party had fish dishes, which they reported were very good. Our meal for four came to £100 including a tip and wine, which I thought was quite good. They have a good range of beers at the bar, and also some well-priced wines. The place can get quite busy, so best to book.

From the owner: Welcome to the Althorp Coaching Inn, a listed stone and thatch coaching inn dating back to the 16th…read morecentury, our historic hostelry specialises in quality British food, real Ales and fine wines. Situated in the picturesque village of Great Brington, why not pay us a visit and sample our traditional English hospitality surrounded by 16th century décor. With exposed oak beams throughout, original flagstone floors and roaring log fires our friendly staff are waiting to transport you back to the past. As well as a small cellar restaurant, there is an inviting courtyard, enclosed garden, beautiful vintage style barn for your wedding or special event and ample parking, so come on over and be part of the experience. You won't want to leave.

A good no nonsense cafe that caters for most requirements. Breakfast, burgers, dinners and great…read morecoffee. Its located right in the heart of town and opposite the bus station. Clean enough and prices are very reasonable so give it a try.

Upon arrival, there was no one at the door to greet us. We waited at the desk for 5 minutes before…read morea stressed out female came rushing over. She looked like she was trying to do 10 things at once and so she didn't have time to turn her head to look at us, let alone smile when she asked 'have you got a booking?' and 'how many of you?' Not a good start. When a restaurant insists on guests waiting to be greeted and shown to a table, they should have a staff member who's sole responsibility is to meet and greet. They should be at the entrance, ready and they should be trained in high standard customer service skills. The restaurant is dark, cold and gloomy. The tables are small and the seats are uncomfortable.

The only reason I'm giving this one star is because of the ambiance, it resides in a renovated old…read morechurch, complete with stained glass windows and choir loft. The Church Restaurant is currently in the the top 5 restaurants in Northampton on another website and I can't imagine why. I'm not sure which was worse, the service or the food...the Italian Chicken main was overcooked and lacked any Italian spices, or taste for that matter. This was by far my worst meal in Northampton. Go for a drink to check out the decor, but don't order any food!!!

Hey, Buddies Restaurant in Northampton. We need to talk…read more Though a September 11th memorial service in Manhattan is *technically* very American, it is maybe not the best idea to show video footage of a September 11th memorial service on the TVs of a 'fun' American themed diner. Buddies Restaurant, people reading this will no doubt think I'm joking. Do you know why they will think I am joking? Because it is completely insane to use September 11th memorial service footage spliced together with clips from the Simpsons to add background colour to your theme diner. No restaurant owner would do that. Unless something about people crying reminded that restaurant owner of cheese fries. (Note to customers: the overpriced food takes forever to arrive, which gives you plenty of time for your stomach to wrench whilst you contemplate the deep emotional scars of national tragedy.)

Good breakfast. Quick service. Waitress could try smiling a bit. They could check the music played…read moreduring the day for profanity. Although "bitch" is mild, I don't want it blaring through the speakers with a 4 year old in the room.