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Bar, British, Pub
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, After-hours, Drinks
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Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Nice pub on the Wellingborough Road in Northampton. Great selection of Lagers (not cheap at £8 pint Peroni) but good atmosphere. My only other dig ... They didn't take cash. With the ever greater threat of Government (centrally) controlled digital currency, cash needs to be...accepted and accessible in as many places as possible, otherwise we'll all be at the behest of the Government's crackpot net zero whims and carbon footprint mantra.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 5 weeks ago

Top quality Sunday roastie, use the pub quite a bit as everyone is so friendly and professional. Never eaten in the upstairs dining room before, lovely. Not rushed, however recommend you book

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 15 October 2023

Excellent food and service, scallops were enormous and very tasty, and the steak melted in your mouth. Thoroughly recommend

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 27 September 2023

Visited Old House for dinner with friends. The venue looks amazing and I was impressed with the decor both down and upstairs. The food and service were great and being a vegetarian always difficult to find options but I was pleased that there were quite...a few vegetarian dishes available. I went for the pea and asparagus risotto, which was lovely and a perfect portion size. Will definitely be visiting again soon.More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 20 September 2023

A fantastic evening. All the team were warm and welcoming, like visiting friends. Service was swift and attentive but not too quick so as though you felt rushed. And when the food arrived-wow! The presentation was equal to that of any high end restaurant in...London. Portion size was just right and the flavour….how best to describe it….quite simply.. it blew us away!! And the new decor is a real statement which adds to the great experience. We will definitely return 👌🏻More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 7 September 2023

They denied my cash payment. Cash is important for protecting the freedom of everyday people. We need to keep the option open.

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 27 August 2023

We tried out the Old House after hearing about its renovations and menu update. The food we had was incredible. My partner tried the Fillet Steak from the specials menu and it was cooked to perfection and was a great quality piece of meat. I...had the chickpea and sweet potato curry which was also delicious and very flavourful. Each dish was presented really well which gave the meal a ‘fine dining edge’. Great cocktail selection also, not your standard ‘porn star’ you can tell they have been well thought out and mixed to taste good! One thing that really stood out to us was the service we had, it felt like we was dining at a high end restaurant in London. The attention to detail was spot on and the restaurant it self is luxurious, including the toilets!! I would say that this is a great spot for date night or even special occasions, it’s not like your standard meal out in Northampton, it’s nice to finally have somewhere a little more up market to go for dinner locally! We will deffo be returning, but with friends next time and hopefully continue the night with drinks down in the bar afterwards! 🙌🏼🙌🏼More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 21 August 2023

Our first time in the restaurant upstairs since it’s been closed for refurbishment. Have to say ….. initially blown away by the decor - does not feel like you’re on the Welly Road ! Service was great and we had a fantastic Sunday roast -...I opted for the chicken supreme - a proper jointed piece of chicken rather than the measly few pieces of dry carved chicken you find elsewhere - and the gravy was rich and sumptuous. Yes it was very very good but the apple tart for pudding was the best I’ve ever had - I was cheeky and asked where they get it from - only to be told it is all made fresh in house - even better !!!More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 20 August 2023 via mobile

Always been a favourite for a night out - but just visited this weekend since the refurb. It looked great before - but now it’s another level! The style is awesome and feels more upmarket than anywhere I can think of locally. The drinks were...great, and the food is delicious too. The new restaurant area upstairs is very on trend and is very contemporary. We’ll be back sometime soon to try out the afternoon tea menu too. Fantastic.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 18 August 2023

Visited for dinner on a Saturday evening. Have to say the food was amazing. The newly refurbished restaurant looks incredible and we could not fault the service. We will defiantly be going again soon!

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 16 August 2023

We had a wonderful Friday evening here, trying out the newly and beautifully refurbed restaurant. Their new menu looks amazing. We had the Halloumi Skewers and Pork Belly Bites for starters and the Crab & Prawn Linguine and Duck for mains. Sadly could not manage...a dessert. Nothing was too much trouble for this very friendly team. They also had a singer on until around 9-9.30 which we think that they said would be a regular thing on a Friday. In short - would highly recommend and will definitely be back.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 15 August 2023

A beautifully turned out modern restaurant with conversation provoking decor and design. Exceptional food and a warm, welcoming atmosphere, greatly helped by keen, friendly and attentive staff.

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 15 August 2023

Came to oldhouse for the opening of the new restaurant. The decor is so beautiful you don’t feel like you’re in Northampton town. A really lovely relaxed atmosphere. We had three courses starting with the pork belly and halloumi. Started off with a cocktail which...was made perfectly. We then had steak and the curry for mains. Both were cooked perfectly. Service is as friendly and attentive. Would definitely recommend.More

Date of visit: August 2023
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Reviewed 15 August 2023

Loving the new refurbishment, the decor is sleek and stylish, the cocktail menu has a wide variety using premium liquor and the food is lovely and well presented. Cat and her team are always so welcoming and attentive, brilliant service! Will definitely be going back...soon!More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 15 August 2023

Everything was brilliant from start to finish! The new decor is bright and refreshing, the staff, attentive, friendly and very engaging. The food, wow! Not what I expected at all, very fresh, well prepared and a brilliant menu, shame the restaurant venue could not be...on a bigger scale as it would definitely be filled up daily.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Old House Bar & Restaurant is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4