Cute little village pub. It's a little bit oldish with a nice feel. While I came in with jeans, I…read morefelt like maybe I should have taken a minute to change before we walked down. It's a small town so don't expect prompt service, but we only waited for a few minutes. If you're from a small town, you get my meaning. If you're not, pipe down and enjoy the atmosphere. We aren't in a hurry when you can walk across town in 10 minutes. If you find yourself in this Burg, do yourself a favor and visit The Cromwell. (Bonus: awesome dessert.)

I used to go to the Cromwell Cottage years ago (36 years to be precise)when I first moved to…read moreNorthampton, but then for some reason we stopped going. So when a friend said it had been refurbished and was now a lovely place for a meal and a drink, I leapt at the chance to go. We had a great meal and took full advantage of the prix fixe menu - three courses for an unbelievable £10.50. The staff were very friendly, the varied menu delicious (and more than enough) and I had two generous glasses of the house Pinot Grigio which wasn't overpriced. The inside decor is very smart - lots of muted colours and pale wood and it was a very relaxing and enjoyable evening. Needless to say it was full so booking is advisable. I will be back!

Great little local!! Always a warm from the landlady and staff! Tasty stone baked pizzas and cheese…read moreboards too! fabulous garden and family friendly

Fantastic little pub with incredibly friendly staff. From the chef to bar staff, everyone goes out…read moreof their way to help you feel welcome. Poor service simply doesn't exist here. George and staff quite honestly are awesome. The right people help make any establishment, but this place has three other points that put this great little spot on the map. BEER I'm always impressed by a place that takes its' beer seriously, and the Wooden Walls does not disappoint, even within walls so close together. They have several awesome cask ales on tap as well as authentic Guinness, Peroni, and a host of others - each available in the perfect glassware for the pour. GREAT FOOD The food here really is wonderful. Traditional fare such as fish and chips and Yorkshire pudding are perfect. Additionally though, there are a host of other more adventurous pairings that are equally exquisite. Crab cakes are great, the jenga fries are creative and delicious. You really can't go wrong. ATMOSPHERE This place has a wonderful, quaint atmosphere about it. It's small, intimate setting is a great blend of modern accents on old world charm. Fresh and clean setting. This place is just a short hop off of the M1, and totally worth it.

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.

Lovely location next to the canal, building and decor are clean and tidy and the staff were…read morefriendly and helpful. Unfortunately the lunch time food wasn't quite up to scratch. We shared a starter plate of Warm Rustic Breads, Olives, Sunblushed Tomatoes, Hummus and Baba Ganoush (£6.95) which was quite nice, but there wasn't enough bread and what there was had been sliced and then warmed so it was dry and crunchy on the outside, which wasn't nice. I followed this with Butchers Faggots on Smoked Mash, with a Sweet Red Wine and Onion Jus, Crisp Bacon and Peas (£13.95): the faggots had way too much filler and not enough meat so they were more like large dry stuffing balls, the mash was OK, although I didn't notice the smoke flavour, and the peas partially dried out but the onion gravy was sweet, but otherwise quite nice. The second main was a starter portion of a Char grilled Chicken & Bacon Caesar, Romaine Lettuce, Croutons & Anchovies (£6.95) this didn't have much Caesar dressing, too many croutons and an overriding taste of fish, perhaps because of the huge number of anchovies on the plate (see picture). Rather disappointing!

Charming place in a nice country setting. We stopped in for lunch, and were surprised to see so…read moremany people eating, as it seems like it is out in the middle of nowhere. We caught a glimpse of other people's food and our low expectations were raised. My homemade soup was delicious, and were the other starters we ate. The quality of the food is certainly above average, and the rustic charm adds character to the dining experience.

We went here for an anniversary meal and absolutely loved it…read more I chose three dishes from the specials menu - scallops with pak choi, teriyaki, oyster mushrooms and sesame seeds - it was delicious. My wife chose chicken liver parfait - this was great tasting and nice and light. For main I chose Trio of White rabbit - leg with star anaise, confit wrapped in parma ham and liver all with a masala sauce and fondant potato - one of the best dishes I have tasted. for desert we shared a sticky toffee pudding with ice cream - the sauce was excellent. The meal for two with wine came to 70 which is pretty reasonable for the quality and considering the rabbit was pretty much the most expensive dish on the menu. I would happily visit this restaurant over and over again, my only disappointment might be that the rabbit is not on the menu!

This pub is an a lovely location, just off the main road in the beautiful village of Harlestone,…read morewith its gorgeous sandstone buildings and typically English charm. But this is another pub that has changed hands a few times but has yet to find its footing. The name has reverted back to The Fox and Hounds again, after a short spell as The Dusty Fox, and they have done a great job of smartening up its image to bring it up-to-date and trendy. Unfortunately, I think they have tried a bit too hard with some aspects and the food is ridiculously over-the-top 'posh nosh' at expensive prices. This has scared the locals away and probably the passing traffic like me, who wants good quality 'pub grub' and a drink after a long walk in the surrounding countryside. I went there recently looking for a light bite at lunchtime but was given a menu that was full of rich, heavy meals like duck terrine and scallops at silly prices. I was astonished and had to double check with the staff that I had the right menu. I had, and promptly turned around and out of the door. Disappointing.

Friendly Pub with a nice selection of real ales…read more We visited this pub whilst we were taking a short break aboard our Narrowboat on the Grand Union Canal. We tried pretty much all the pubs in Weedon and this was the best by far. As it was a nice day we decided to sit outside in the sun when along came the landlord with some snacks for our dog! What a friendly place. What was also a nice touch was that this pub had a small bouncy castle in the garden to keep any children amused. Inside the pub was pleasant with a nice large area containing pool tables and a couple of large tv screens showing Sky Sports. On the opposite side their was plenty of cosy seating for those that prefer a quiet drink. We tried 3 different ales which were all very good and crisp tasting which I believe shows that the pub keeps everything nice and clean and know how to handle Real Ale. I would not say its the cheapest of places but it was good value considering the friendly staff and nice atmosphere. We will definitely return next time we are passing along the canal.

We arrived for a meal on Saturday, 10th Nov absolutely freezing as the heating at our rented…read morecottage had not been switched on early enough. The bar was so warm and inviting with it's woodburner that we ate in there. Steak night so all three of us had a very nicely cooked rump steak for £12. each. Local customers very welcoming, Melvina and staff very efficient and friendly.

Really tasty homemade dishes, good service and nice warm restaurant. Highly recommended.read more