Bar pub in Northampton

“Didn't eat there, so can't rate food.but been coming here for years with my relatives. Always made to feel welcome and can watch the footie while having a fldeink and a chat. Chris the host is a top man.”

“Excellent friendly pub, would love to try the menu but we arrived at the wrong time. There's an excuse to visit again!”

“Nice real ale pint. Friendly locals and welcoming landlord Steve. Will be back”

“Realy nice and cosy place with a multitude colection of wines .You have good selction of cheese to go with.Definately recommended. 5 stars”

“Great Sunday dinner. Very generous portions. And they do lamb!! welcoming and good service. we were recommended The Chequers and will be visiting again and passing on the recommendation”

“Absolutely stunning old pub. Exposed beams, fireplace, low ceiling. Lovely little pub garden too. Sheltered and open.”

“Lovely village venue, reasonably priced drinks, well stocked bar. Recently hired the lounge for a party and it was a perfect space. The newly decorated room was perfect, the renovation has made it open and airy, easier for the space to be versatile.”

“Such a lovely setting. Lighting,cleanliness and just the right amount of attention from staff. Not to mention the food came out in great time and subtle flavours of the classic dishes are just heavenly. I love the decor and choice of tablewear. Lovely roaring fire and great beers on tap to boot.”

“We sit in with company group of 11 people. The best tikka massala I had ever eaten, not hot, not spicy just sweet as it should be. Appatizer with mix of everything is excellent idea. Really recommend this place, perfect quality. Only the waiter was a bit "too much" talkative and I was a bit tired to him.”

“Amazing staff, brilliant food and overall a wedding experience that will never be forgotten. Nothing was too much for the staff. They were professional, efficient and friendly throughout and made the wedding weekend perfect . I can't complement the staff enough nor thank them enough for making my sons wedding weekend so perfect. Their service was impeccable , the food was impeccable, and their attitude unbelievable. An absolute top venue for a wedding with nothing to complain about. Thank you for making my sons wedding so special.”

“Really good home cooked Sunday roast dinner. Friendly staff and the location of the pub and the pub itself is so warm and welcoming. Would 100% return, the surroundings are stunning”

“Everything is perfect about this wine bar. We started with a small appetizer that had pepper in it, and the sauce was so special, we were amazed by it. The steak and frites was delicious. We asked for a medium rare style steak which is just right. I highly recommend their beautiful and various wine list with beautiful food.”

“This is honestly the best meal out I’ve had in a long time. Service is NEXT LEVEL. The Halloween decor was such a nice touch as well. As soon as me and my boyfriend walked in they remembered him from his previous visits and it was like being looked after by family!! I want to come back already!”

“The thing that stands out the most at this Cote, is how lovely the staff are. They are so professional and friendly. We have chosen to go to this restaurant three times recently, purely based on their excellent customer service. Their outside seating is a lovely spot, opposite a beautiful church. The food is always to a high standard and their £5 happy hour between 5pm-7pm is well worth it.”

“We had our anniversary Sunday lunch at the Saracen’s Head and took our young cocker spaniel to make it more of a challenge. The staff were very good and promptly found a water bowl for the pup whilst taking our drink and food order. We ate at a window table in the bar. The food arrived in good time; it was plentiful and delicious (a Veggie Roast with sprouts, cauliflower cheese and red cabbage and a Steak Burger with chunky chips). Our pup loved the whole thing and so did we - thank you!”

“Went for the first time with friends was nice and cool inside lots to see in the walls. We had some drinks and then played darts great time. Be back again soon. Good times”

“Nice little pub, walked in and was surprised at the selection of unusual beers on offer as I always like to try something new and normally disappointed but not at the lamplighter. Nice ambience in the bar and the barman was very helpful and polite. Good choice of beers. Would definitely come back!”

“Top tier staff. My wife and I left with a smile on our faces. We were well taken care of.”

“A truly beautiful location and a lavish cavery to match. The service was excellent, everyone was very attentive and kind. The menu is traditional but diverse for a Sunday Cavery but enhanced in terms of quality and portions. The price is a little higher than your average cavery but as mentioned, the quality of items and the diverse amount of products that it comes with (seasonal veg, cauliflower cheese, goose fat roast potatoes, red cabbage and the finest yorkshire pudding i've had in some time) make a special meal. Highly recommend as we will certainly be back again.”

“Visited for Sunday Lunch on 26th May. We did book the week previously, and glad we did as i dont think we would have got a table. Parking is plentiful if you have an earlier booking, but can be busy later on and you may have to park away from pub and short walk in. Plenty of seating outside, especially if weather is warm. I had a pint of San Miguel and my wife had a Malibu and coke, which was £9.20. We were seated at our allotted time and the restaurant was busy but tables not too close and they cater for larger parties. There is a 2 or course option for Sunday lunch, we opted for the 2 courses for £25. I had the topside roast beef and my wife had the chicken. There is an option for Lamb shoulder (i will be having next visit). We were served quickly and the staff are very attentive and friendly. My roast beef was delicious as were the roast potatoes, Yorkshire, the roast parsnips and carrots, were also yummy. The veg came out seperate with peas, beans , leeks and cabbage, all of which were very fresh and cooked to perfection, we asked for extra veg and extra gravy. I think you get a better deal with the Chicken option as you get pigs in blankets and stuffing, which you dont get on the beef?? Anyway, my wife said it was the best roast she has had in more than a decade (high praise indeed). I have to agree, the meal was delicious and the portion generous as i could not finish my beef. We could not fault a thing on the plate, so compliments to the kitchen staff. For desert we had Sticky toffee pudding, i had custard and my wife had extra sauce and butterscotch ice cream. It was light yet scrumptious, and we were both full to bursting. The toilets were lovely and clean and probably the best toilets i have visited in a pub/restaurant for along time. Overall, value for money and the food superb. The service excellent, especially Tim the manager, a lovely kind man. By the way for all 3 courses it is £32. We will be back in the next couple of weeks as this was the best Sunday lunch for miles and miles.”

“Stunning food, amazing atmosphere and a pretty restaurant. Repeat customers!”

“My cousin and I have been for afternoon tea here twice now and will definitely go again. The homemade cakes and sandwiches were delicious. The restaurant and location is lovely but the staff really set it apart as nothing is too much trouble and they were all lovely and very welcoming.”

“Another great night with top notch food. I didn’t even finalise my booking properly on line but they still accommodated us no problem. Thanks again”

“Went in after 4 hours on a bicycle ride exploring the city and we had such a big appetite. The portions were generous and we left stuffed. Everything in my pictures is Vegan and it was delicious.”

“We came to celebrate our grandpa on his birthday at the one place he loved the most. What an amazing evening; can’t thank the guys enough. Beautiful family run restaurant we’ve come to for years. Our beloved papa, Barry Packer who worked many of nights with the team too, clearly made an unforgettable impression on them all. Was beautiful to see their reactions and hear their stories of working with him;was truly remarkable. A man who was loved by many and treated as one of their own, we will never forget the memories made. Thankyou to all who served us and knew our grandpa, you all made it such a special occasion for him and our family today.”

“Great food, lovely staff and a nice venue. It's rare to find a chef that truly crisps the salmon fillet (makes for a lovely, crunchy crisp) and unusual to pair with gnocchi - loved it! But the rhubarb and custard baked alaska with gin jelly was fabulous.”

“Three of us called in at short notice around 2pm on a weekday afternoon on the way back to London. We just wanted a drink and a small lunch. We each chose a sandwich, and I can say that the halloumi sandwich I had was maybe the best I’ve ever had. And the chips were excellent too. My friends each had the fish ginger sandwich and were equally impressed. I’d definitely call back if I was in the area again.”

“Excellent meal at the carrington arms, we had a couple of cuts from the meat counter, cooked perfectly to our order with some really tasty sides. Drinks and dessert also very nice, and a reasonable bill for what we had. Great service from Hannah throughout.”

“Thee most underrated restaurant in Buckinghamshire. The Carbonara is the best I have had outside of Italy.. I can’t over sell this place enough.. A real hidden Gem.”

“This is my second time going here now after hearing all about the amazing vegan options they have, and it does not disappoint. Absolutely amazing food with loads of options for all diets, we got the vegan fish and chips and the classic burger and it was delicious! The staff are so friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere and interior is so cosy and pub-like. Loads of drinks and draught options. And it's all served so quickly. We can't recommend it enough. It is quickly becoming our new favourite pub.”