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.

The service here was so slow Drinks were pretty good but…read morePepsi was flat Food was alright And the decor was standard

While attending a wedding in the area, I had the chance to stay at the Hopping Hare and I enjoyed…read moreit very much. The room was clean, tidy and comfortable. My only complaint was that it was pretty small and therefore a little cramped. However, one of the other members of my party had an unbelievably large room. I felt like you would need a taxi to get to one end of her bathroom to the other. Breakfast here was a real treat- plentiful and delivered with friendly service. Just what was needed for the members of my party and myself after a long day of champagne consumption. The price of my room here was not particularly cheap, however, I did feel it was representative of the quality and service that I received. It was most definitely worth the extra when compared to what the usual chain hotels in the area offer for the money. I would not hesitate to stay again here at the Hopping Hare should I be in the area again.

I absolutely love this place my grandparents have lived in the village for 40 years. Every time I…read morecome visit, I make sure I visit the red line. The burger is absolutely incredible as well as the ambience is quite lovely.

Tried this place just on the off chance and we left very impressed…read more On arrival we were greeted by the Landlord and one of the regulars who not only sang the praises of the beer (Tim Taylor : Landlord) but was picking up some homemade fish and chips to take home, always a good sign. It turns out the pub had belonged to previous generations of current landlords Pauls family and there are various pictures (and copies of original lease) around the bar to prove it. We had a wonderful meal in the restaurant then back to the bar for a couple more drinks and more chat with the friendly locals. It turns out they even offer a free lift home service for evening diners which could come in very handy indeed. They also do all sorts of other specials such as steak nights and meal deals along with a beer festival and even a sponsered bungy jump! All in all a pleasant proper country pub with excellent food and drinks and a great atmosphere.

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!

What a wonderful venue for a nice romantic evening [take it from me :) ]…read more The food was so tasty and well presented, the service extremely friendly and helpful. I cannot praise it enough. Good real ales on tap too so a great time is guaranteed. Pleasantly located in fine old stone building in a quiet village with plenty of parking spaces. Do yourself a f(l)avour and go there :)

The Griffin is situated in the village of Pitsford, under a mile from the main road out of…read moreNorthampton toward Brixworth & Market Harborough. This is just how a country pub should be. Great food. Well stocked cellar. Excellent service. We use the Griffin on occasional Sunday's & have never had a bad experience. Consistantly impresses. Families are welcome.

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.

Once you know this pub exists, you'll keep going back! Very…read morepleasant village location, but with curry available only 200 yards away! Result. Proper pub. proper beer.

Put simply, a real belter of a pub. This is a proper pub. The way pubs used to be. A pub that has a…read moreregularly revolving selection of terrific ales. From the mainstream and yet still excellent London Pride to some very interesting Wherry from Norfolk, a number of local breweries and obviously a couple of lagers for those with the palate of a child. Never fewer than five tip top ales on the go though. This is a pub that has wooden floors too. Not the vomit yellow faux wood that has infected so many pubs of late. They are old. They have had beer spilt on them. They are terrific. There is also a Northamptonshire skittles table here which seems always to be available. This is also a pub for watching rugby. The landlord is a Gloucester fan, but let not this put you off. After a home game, the place will be full of Saints supporters. Drinking real ale and eating pork scratchings. I recommend you do the same. Watch rugby, drink ale and eat pigs. It's brilliant. Oh, should also add that it is in a beautiful location in Kingsthorpe Village, has a stonking quiz night, a lovely little garden, is the perfect place to sit with a pint in the summer and watch the Swifts and Swallows at play, does some food which I've not tried (apart from the scratchings and nuts, which did what scratchings and nuts do really). An all round good egg. Add it to your list

The Brampton Halt is in Diana country, a big chunky country pub not two miles from where the…read morePrincess is buried at Althorpe House, this place set up perfectly for wining and dining the type of people who flocked there after the Princess death, its target lunchtime clientele even today, the elderly and the female of the species (with designated male driver) clustering around the noisy tables enjoying the off-season deals. Although numbers are a trickle up at the Earls manor they were surprisingly busy for a credit crunch Thursday night at the 'Halt', me mum treating the family to a good slap up meal from her Premium Bond win. The staff were very pleasant although our table for five (four at best) was appropriately squashed up and hidden away with the rest of us who there only for the February cheap deal, a free bottle of 'plonk' with every two main courses for £20 hard to turn down. Yes it was the old trick of serving you a ropey overpriced main course sandwiched between more exquisite starters and suites, making profit back on those extras and additional booze, a single glass of wine thereafter costing more than a parking ticket you would have got if you had eaten in Northampton. As I say the starters were good, well presented and flavored, around three quid each. The main courses were less sophisticated, the type of stuff that clatters on and off a service station rotunda, gammon and chicken burgers hardly cordon bluer. The salad vedge was so chunky and unoriginally served I could have made a face on the gammon, this kids menu territory. The sweet was a more superior fare, a choice of eight different ones, served in welcome big plates to suggest quality. But it's about value these days and feeding five people for £80 with two bottles of free wine is a cracking deal and the Halt is a nice, if formulaic, pleasant place to eat and enjoy those deals at. In the summer this place will be heaving, a pub fully geared up to holding on to its smokers with an excellent beer garden and heated outside areas, including stuff for the kids and the nearby reservoir bustling with wildlife making for pleasant evening walks with your lover. Like I say the pub is huge and has a games room and a lounge and bar for the locals, cable TV and two sets of toilets keeping the punters moving around the pub. The function room is big and the parking spacers even bigger, enough for 100 cars plus if you ask me. There karaoke and pub nights and so something for everyone. This is an old style family pub that has every chance of surviving this cruel recession that has seen 3 pubs a day close across the nation and 45,000 jobs lost in the industry since the smoking ban. In fact it's so keyed up it's even on wikipedia!

Great location, it's an old converted train station. Lots of ales, and the food is great. It's…read moresomewhere between pub and restaurant food. I am a little biased, this was the first pub I went to when I arrived in England. But it is great. You won't be disappointed

I think this pub has the best atmosphere in the area. It has a live band some weekends, and great…read morein the summer as it has a large garden. Dogs are welcome and there is car park. The service is friendly. The drinks are fairly priced, but the food is a bit on the expensive side. I didn't eat there so I cannot comment on quality. i definetely would return here if in the area.

a warm welcome awaits you at this lovely clean and friendly village pub with a great menu.your…read morehosts kit and yvonne run a great family business which welcomes kids and dogs.lovely safe gardens with plenty of seating and the best sunday roasts at only £7.99 with smaller portions available for kids their cauilflower cheese and pork crackling takes some beating , even better than mine my five year nold says.if your coming to moulton you must visit and im sure it will become your new favourite place to dine!!!!!!!!!!