The Optimist

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1. Mr S J M ★★★★★

   A very big place, quite dark, but honestly can't fault it. Friendly service, clean and tidy and very good prices. Drinks and food were cheap and portion size was good too.

   almost 6 months ago
2. isaac Matthewman ★★★★★

   Grace and Josh are superstars!! Brilliant experience at bottomless brunch. All the staff are super friendly helpful and polite. Not able to remember specific names right now but everybody serving tables and and at the bar 12/07/2025 at absolute superstars and gave us a fantastic experience. Would recommend! ❤️ Isaac & Vic

   almost 8 months ago
3. Jorge Martínez Richie ★★★★☆

   It was a Friday afternoon and the place was not that busy. It was surprising, because at that time it's quiet difficult to find a table in pubs. Why there were just a few people? I don't know much about the pub and club scene in Northampton, I was there for the first time. Anyway, I wanted to take a beer and something to eat, and that was a good choice. The staff was friendly and the place was very nice to have a fun time.

   1 year ago

1. Jess Brodrick ★★★★★

   Had an amazing staff party here on Friday! The manager Bernard who helped me organise it and then him and grace who looked after us on the night were a dream! Would definitely recommend for group bookings and the BBQ chicken pizza is a MUST TRY!!!! Toilets were well kept and our designated area was perfect. Fast service at the bar and good value for drinks and food.

   almost 2 years ago
2. Carol Henson ★★★★☆

   Very quiet when we visited mid afternoon, but service was swift and with a smile. Himself had the scampi and I had a BBQ pork wrap with a winter slaw. 5 *for the slaw, it was brilliant. The wrap was nice, but the slaw was special.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Chloe ★★★★★

   Great place to go out at the weekend, live DJ and amazing shot deals. Lunch menu was cheap and cheerful too, honestly can’t complain at all. Amazing service all around. Would definitely recommend!!

   almost 3 years ago

1. John Williams ★★★★★

   I would highly recommend this restaurant it was very reasonably priced very delicious all the food was organic

   almost 3 years ago
2. Hema Venkatasami ★★★☆☆

   Visited The Optimist a few weeks ago but quite not an optimistic experience. During my walk in the town centre, I was tempted to try this place because of its chic exteriors and I was quite impressed the day I visited by its interiors too. Though it is very quiet for lunch, it surely gives off some good and cozy vibes. I went for the calamari strips as starter which was so crunchy, crispy and tasty with the tartare sauce. As the main course, I wanted to try the burger and opted for the chargrilled chicken fillet, which came with curly fries and slaw. The burger is served in a toasted brioche-style linseed bun with a signature burger sauce, lettuce and red onion but much to my disappointment, the fillet was quite dry with barely no sauce. On a good note, the service is satisfactory and rapid. Overall rating - 2.5/5

   almost 3 years ago

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