The Briars

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1. Viv doolan ★★★★★

   We were here late Sat afternoon. Food was perfectly timed , service great thanks Nat !! good atmosphere too. Value for money was really high here. I certainly did not expect a mixed salad with slaw and dressing nor did I expect fresh herbs chili onion etc garnish on the chicken for what we paid. We would definitely visit again. Thanks guys great job

   almost 4 months ago
2. Anastasija Jegorova ★★★★★

   Great place to eat. Food was delicious. Service was outstanding with extra care. Food for 6 of us was delivered quickly. Great place to be back. Staff was friendly and polite.

   almost 4 months ago
3. chris andrews ★★★★★

   I have been coming with my dad for over five years. Excellent friendly staff. Great food. And the lady in charge. Not the manager. But the lady in charge she is amazing credit to the pub. We have the same thing every week. And today she had the drinks ready, as she saw us walk through the door. Thanks again for a great service at a great price.

   almost 5 months ago

1. Daniel Rogers ★★★☆☆

   Comfort Food with a Side of “Could’ve Been Better” Tucked away in Kettering’s quieter corners, The Briars is your quintessential English pub, low-key, warm, and inviting without trying too hard. It’s the kind of place you’d instinctively drift into on a drizzly Tuesday, which is exactly what we did. Atmosphere The vibe inside was mellow, with no noisy crowds, no blaring music, just the hum of casual conversation and the clink of cutlery. It’s a relaxed setting, perfect for a midweek family bite. Food We ordered a few pub staples, nothing ambitious, but done right. The kids’ meal came as chicken dippers with waffles and corn on the cob, a classic combo that went down well. As for the adults, I went for the Honey Clucker Chicken Burger, a crispy chicken fillet glazed in sweet honey, served in a decent bun with the usual trimmings. The flavour was solid, no fireworks, but hearty and satisfying. Portion sizes were good, and everything came out hot. Service Now for the elephant in the room, the service. While the bar staff were pleasant enough, there was a bit of a sting when we realised, after ordering and paying, that kids eat for £1 Monday to Friday. Since it was Tuesday, this should’ve been flagged. Instead, we were charged full price. It’s a small thing, but in hospitality, these details matter. It left a bit of a bad taste, and not the edible kind. Verdict Would I go back? Yes, the food hits the mark, and the venue is peaceful and family-friendly. But a little more attentiveness from the staff could easily turn a good meal into a great experience.

   almost 7 months ago
2. Heather Hannant ★★★★★

   Our go to food establishment for celebrations. Enjoyed a 70th birthday Sunday lunch with a group of visually impaired and disabled friends. The manager was superb and got us seated quickly even though the pub was expecting a hoard of netballers! The food, as always, was superb and served very promptly. We were extremely grateful that the mix up with our discount voucher was speedily rectified. We LOVE the Briars.

   almost 9 months ago
3. Michael Davies ★★★★★

   A very nice pub to eat and drink at. The staff are all very nice and polite. The food is good when I have eaten here. Would highly recommend.

   almost 3 years ago

1. Adrian Ierina ★★★★★

   An excellent pub with good food and decent prices Atmosphere was great and friendly Booking a table is easy and orders are done via app Excelent....will come again for sure

   almost 3 years ago
2. Radomir Witruszyński ★★★★★

   The Briars looks like a classic english pub. The food is excellent and prices very reasonable. Everything seem clean and staff is very polite. Definitely - I'll be back - With friends and with family.

   almost 3 years ago
3. Barbara Truman ★☆☆☆☆

   I sincerely think this was the poorest breakfast I've gone out for. Our family came here first thing on a Sunday morning as they opened to get some breakfast before heading off for a day out, this was a birthday treat for our child's birthday. We were a group of 6, 4 adults and 2 young children. We ordered pretty much straight away, at 5 past 9, ordering 3 breakfasts, kids breakfasts and a bacon bap. It was approaching 10 o'clock by the time the food arrived, nearly an hour, and when it did come the bacon bap bun was burnt to a crisp. I'm not exaggerating it was completely black. When we were served this, straight away we commented how bad it looked and the server didn't even acknowledge it... He just walked away. The breakfasts we were served were not the ones we ordered, and the food we did get was shockingly poor. The eggs were hugely overcooked and all the toast was burnt completely, onions were all burnt to the bottom of the hot plate, mushrooms were lifeless, it was pretty much inedible. The only decent thing was the beans and they obviously came out of a can. £35 spent for very little food to get eaten and a really disappointing level of food and service. It was my first time eating here and I would not recommend it to anybody and definitely will not be returning.

   almost 3 years ago

1. David Roberts ★★★★☆

   Good local pub. Fairly good choice of food and beer ok. I found since the pub has had a re vamp the interior is so dark it is hard to see and lighting for me is not great. Phone first to check if food is available and booking might be an idea.

   almost 3 years ago

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