What?? The Mailcoach…read morehas improved its food to 'making appreciative noises whilst eating' level and they're training their staff to be more attentive but the wine is still completely undrinkable?? That'll do, Mailcoach. That'll do.

For a town centre pub, this is by far one of the most appealing for the mature drinker…read more Although it only has one room, there's a designated eating area which is well respected by all drinkers. The menu looks good, & food served looks appetising. Heated smoking area to the rear. This pub is directly next door to the Derngate Theatre, & is often full of 'luvvies'.

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.

I've been to a few of the Revolution pubs in the chain and a lot of them do end up coming across…read moreeither very tacky or very stuck-up. However, the Revolution in Northampton is by far one of the best pubs/clubs in the town with great music, a wide range of cheap drinks and some very strange but tasty cocktails and shots. During the day they server a good range of quality, reasonably priced food and at night it really comes to life being the focal point for Bridge Street. As far as atmosphere and character, this Revolution has both by the bucket load. My only regret is that I've not been able to find a pub/club that matches up to it since so it's obviously set my expectations high. For anybody on a night out in Northampton, Revolution is a definate!

Decent food, decent drinks, this is just your standard 'in your face' bar in Northampton. Tip - it…read moreis absolutely full of women, though the Northampton woman is not for everyone....

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!

Although it's pretty new, I've spent a fair amount of time here while waiting to watch my wife…read moreperform at Royal and Derngate. It's a solid bar with a wide selection of beers, including some unusual finds from places like Norway, and more locally, some experimental English brewers. Which is to say, don't come here if you're looking for the standard selection of ales and lagers, as there's no shortage of that at any other pub in Northampton. Instead, Bar Hygge features some local and not-so-local craft brews. Of course, there's no shortage of beer-of-the-moment IPAs, but they also have Westmalle Dubbel, a superb dark Belgian Trappist ale. I have two points of contention, though: dissimilar service and a limited food menu. Starting with food, it's tasty but limited. Think of sandwich tapas. I had three of them, and each was nicely prepared aesthetically, and also flavourful. You can also put together your own meat and cheese plate. Just be warned its a pretty niche menu so you may be disappointed. The other point is dissimilar service. On my first trip here, I was allowed to open a tab while sitting outside. However, on my second trip I was told I could only start a tab if I was sitting inside. It's not a big deal, but nice to be extended this courtesy on one day, and disappointing the next. Still, these two relatively minor points don't significantly detract from what is otherwise a refreshing and unique choice for a drink in Northampton, for which Royal and Derngate should be commended, their vision for Northampton continues to shape the surrounding areas into a great town center.

Rileys American Pool & Snooker Club is a place where you can play pool, poker and just generally…read morechill out and have a chat with your mates. The club does several sorts of pool and snooker, ranging from American Pool to English Pool and also snooker. They have plenty of tables so there is always a table free when you come in to book one. The club also has several screens where they show video clips and play loud music, sometimes disturbing, depending what your style of music is. There is always a relaxed atmosphere and the drinks and foods are also available to be purchased. Although they are quite expensive but I guess it is normal for places like this.

From the owner: Northampton Sports Bar is the big screen sports bar where you'll enjoy the best in Pool, Snooker &…read moreAmerican Pool.. In Partnership with the IPA

Although I've never been to fat cat's for a meal during the day, it has always been a local…read morefavourite for a lot of people starting a night out. This can make it a little crowded on busier nights such as Friday and Saturday. This is a good puc for many reasons, including cheap but good quality drinks, excellent cocktails, friendly staff and it's central location,. With four of the main clubs all within a 4 minute walking distance, you don't have far to go It's a very relaxed kind of pub that you wouldn't feel out of place wearing jeans and t-shirt or something a bit more dressy.

Great food during the day! This is a really relaxed town pub…read morewhere you can spend the whole day & the night. It does get a little crowded at night, but no one thinks anything of it if you are still chilling out in your work clothes having a laugh! Quite modern and trendy but really homely too. Fab pub

I've known this venue for about 6 years now. It is quiet on weekdays. But it's safe and has a good…read more' out of the way' town centre location, very busy on Fridays nights with door entry fee which includes limitless free drinks. Also busy on Saturday nights !!. with different types of people on each night, Fridays being students and budget conscious individuals. It has a garden area for smokers, and whilst billed as a Gay Pub / Club, its a mixed crowd, Gay, Straight, Young and Older. Nice friendly people with cheap drinks compared to other parts of the UK.

I used to go to this pub/bar every week and i can honestly say that it has to be the best place to…read morego in northampton, staff and other customers have to be the friendliest people i've met. This is the place i met my best friends so i need to say thank you boston clipper

This is a great place with a blissful atmosphere and lovely ambience. We often go here for drinks…read moreof an evening, the staff are friendly, efficient and more than happy to help. The food in the bat area is good and usually arrives in a timely manner. I love going here on a Friday evening, it's like a party every week!

One of the better gastro's in Northampton. A liitle further from the centre than most, this is…read moreanother pub/restaurant in the Richardson's chain, so you all ready know the decor and prices if you've visited the Charles Bradlaugh, the Picturedrome or the Church. OWH is the old style, log on fire, low lights, country pub from romantic films based in the Scottish Highlands but with better fittings and a Tapas menu. The main and Tapas menus have a good range of dishes but are on a slightly higher echelon than regular pub grub, which keeps with the whole atmosphere of the place. The highlight, other than the many event nights (Tusedays for movies), has to be the large garden with patio heaters and a long covered area with more heaters. Really good for the BBQ parties in the summer (if they ever come back). As well as all these features, the OWH also boasts a function room for private parties. A class act of a pub, high standards both inside and out with food and service to match.