Need to find a decent restaurant in or around Northampton

Need to find a decent restaurant in or around Northampton

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Joyrider1

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2,902 posts

178 months

Wednesday 26th May 2010
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I need to book a restaurant for this weekend but have no idea where to go - Can anyone recommend a really good one? Not interested in typical chain restaurants - want something a bit individual - In town we used to go to places like Brabenecs, Papa Cino's, and Mem Saab, but I'm not sure what these are like nowadays (other than Mem Saab)....It doesnt have to be in town, am quite happy to go to surrounding villages.

Any recommendations gratefully received as normal restaurant review websites aren't helping!

Cheers!

Joyrider1

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2,902 posts

178 months

Wednesday 26th May 2010
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It's okay, I found an old thread on here with a list and have picked one from there..... :-)

Pothole

34,367 posts

289 months

Wednesday 26th May 2010
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which one? which one?

Joyrider1

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2,902 posts

178 months

Wednesday 26th May 2010
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Carrington Arms in Moulsoe - looks pretty nice from the website, gonna have to try that Snooty Fox at some point too......

GT3ZZZ

960 posts

177 months

Wednesday 26th May 2010
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Good choice - butcher's counter at the back where you choose your cut of meat or fish and then they cook it to your pref. Snoot is equally good for a steak.

If you're down at the bottom end of the county, check out The Swan at Salford and the Wavendon Arms. Both v. good and close to Moulsoe.

Joyrider1

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2,902 posts

178 months

Wednesday 26th May 2010
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Yeah, been to both the Swan and Wavendon Arms - liked both of those.


Joyrider1

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2,902 posts

178 months

Wednesday 26th May 2010
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Has anyone been to Brabenecs on the Welly Road since it changed hands? Used to love the food in there but would like to know if it's still as good now...

athomp04

165 posts

175 months

Thursday 27th May 2010
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I can confirm that when I last went the food at brabenecs was just as good following the change in ownership

Joyrider1

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2,902 posts

178 months

Saturday 29th May 2010
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Well, that was all rather disappointing - Most of us thought we'd choose some steak from the meat counter, when the meals were served, 4 out of the 6 were completely wrong. This was rectified quickly and the food was actually quite nice, but then the bill came out and it was totally wrong - charging us for coffees that we didn't have, £52 for 3x 4oz bits of ostrich steak!!(should've been £24) - They changed the bill and knocked 10% off, then it came back and was still completely wrong - The manager didn't even get involved and was more interested in playing games on his phone at the bar, and left it all up to the poor waitress to sort out (felt quite sorry for her in the end).

Shame really as it was a nice place, the service from the waitress was very good, and the food was nice - maybe we were just unlucky but considering the place wasn't even busy, getting 4 out of 6 meals wrong and then charging completely wrong is pretty poor in my book......


gavner81

58 posts

187 months

Saturday 29th May 2010
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Stuffed Olive, Wellingborough Road. Going there this Friday for the gf's birthday.

missdiane

13,993 posts

256 months

Monday 31st May 2010
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Bit more up this way...The Fox and Hounds in Harlestone is superb, went there last week. Pricey but the food is worth it

Merp

2,252 posts

259 months

Tuesday 1st June 2010
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gavner81 said:
Stuffed Olive, Wellingborough Road. Going there this Friday for the gf's birthday.
The steaks are very good, and desserts! Good choice

Liszt

4,330 posts

277 months

Wednesday 2nd June 2010
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missdiane said:
Bit more up this way...The Fox and Hounds in Harlestone is superb, went there last week. Pricey but the food is worth it
Have found the Fox and Hounds can now be a bit hit and miss. Sometimes the food is decidedly average, and overpriced.

Always had a good meal at the Stuffed Olive. The Church is also somewhere a bit different but can be a bit average for the price

broster

489 posts

184 months

Wednesday 2nd June 2010
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Always been impressed with food and service at the church in northampton.

coxy79

65 posts

229 months

Thursday 3rd June 2010
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When did Brabenecs change hands? I've always had excellent meals there.

If you're on Welly road and fancy something different Dangs Vietnamese restaurant is well worth a visit, good food and cheap!

broster

489 posts

184 months

Wednesday 7th July 2010
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Trying to find somewhere to eat between Mk and Northampton for something to eat with in inlaws and my parents next week, anyone recommend somewhere decent?

stormin

1,304 posts

218 months

Wednesday 7th July 2010
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broster said:
Trying to find somewhere to eat between Mk and Northampton for something to eat with in inlaws and my parents next week, anyone recommend somewhere decent?
Rice Bowl chinese in Towcester.

mrloudly

2,815 posts

242 months

Wednesday 7th July 2010
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Red Lion Thornby or the Coach House Brington both OK

SB - Nigel

7,898 posts

241 months

Thursday 8th July 2010
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broster - try The Lamb Pub - Stoke Goldington
good food but not expensive

jumplead

1,823 posts

219 months

Thursday 8th July 2010
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The Navigation Inn at Castlethorpe

They also have a 'fine' dining area attached to it called Camerons. Food has always been spot on when I've been there.

http://www.navigationinn.net/