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Delightful 17th Century thatched restaurant opposite Towcester Racecourse. Ample parking and lovely gardens for al fresco dining.
PRICE RANGE
US$32 - US$63
Special Diets
Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
CUISINES
European, British, Contemporary
FEATURES
Free Wifi, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Free off-street parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Wine and Beer, Non-smoking restaurants, Gift Cards Available
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Reviewed yesterday via mobile

We love this cosy little restaurant. The food is consistently good, and there is a nice choice of wines or locally brewed beers. You're always sure of a warm welcome too.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 1 week ago

A lovely atmosphere and great food. An excellent selection on the menu and very efficient, friendly staff.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Robert Jackson, Owner at The Folly, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Thank you so much for your fabulous review. We very much hope to see you again soon. Regards, Robert & team Folly

Reviewed 1 week ago

Came acouple of days ago with friends a celebration of my late husbands life came again as a treat from my brother for my birthday both times excellent service and lovely food beautifully prepared thankyou

Date of visit: November 2023
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Robert Jackson, Owner at The Folly, responded to this reviewResponded 1 week ago

Thank you so much for your lovely review. Thank you too for choosing The Folly for two very special occasions! We very much look forward to welcoming you again on your next visit. Kind regards Robert & team Folly

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

We were a party of 6 celebrating 2 recent Birthdays. Some of us had starters which were all very nice and quite large portions. We all chose to have the Sunday Roast which was very nice indeed. All cooked perfectly and again very plentiful. The...Staff were all very friendly and professional. We spent a very nice few hours in very comfortable surroundings. Thankyou, we will be back soon !More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Robert Jackson, Owner at The Folly, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Hello Maggie and thank you so much for your fabulous, 5 star review. I am so pleased that you enjoyed your Sunday roasts with us. Thank you for choosing the Folly for your double birthday celebration. Kind regards, Robert & team Folly

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Lovely dinner with friends. Friendly service. Not pretentious. Lovely food. All round great experience.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Robert Jackson, Owner at The Folly, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Thank you very much indeed for your great review. We very much hope to see you again soon. Best wishes, Robert & team Folly

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Excellent meal, brilliant starter, friendly and helpful staff. Once again the folly lived upto its high standard.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Robert Jackson, Owner at The Folly, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Thank you very much indeed for your lovely review. We very much hope to see you again soon. Best wishes Robert & team Folly

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

6 of us ate here at the weekend, celebrating my wife's 70th birthday. Although very busy, we were warmly welcomed and quickly seated and had our orders taken. Starters of scallops for 2 of us and goats cheese for 1 were very good. Mains were...the star attraction though - chicken supreme, confit duck leg, calf's liver and a steak & mushroom pie all really well seasoned and cooked. Only 2 of us had room for puds, sticky toffee pudding well up to standard, but just slightly disappointed by the gingerbread creme brullee which had a good taste but the texture was a bit watery for my liking. With wine and a tip, the meal came to about £40 a head which we thought really good value.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Robert Jackson, Owner at The Folly, responded to this reviewResponded 2 weeks ago

Hi Chris, and thank you so much for your lovely review. Great to hear that the food exceeded your expectations. I'm happy to say too that we have improved the recipe for the creme brulee which is now creamy and unctious as it should be!...More

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Good food, well cooked, presented and served very well. We could not fault anything, there is clearly alot of thought in each dish.

Date of visit: November 2023
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Robert Jackson, Owner at The Folly, responded to this reviewResponded 3 weeks ago

Hi Karen. Thank you so much for your lovely 5 star review. I'm so pleased to hear that the food and service were both faultless. I very much hope that we shall see you again soon. Very best wishes, Robert & team Folly

Reviewed 26 October 2023 via mobile

Out with a friend for my 65 th birthday. What a fantastic meal. Had prawns with deep fried cauliflower for starter. Fantastic then Duck confit with red cabbage ,duck bon bons and vegetables. This restaurant never fails to deliver. Thank you Robert and the team.... Back very soonMore

Date of visit: October 2023
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Robert Jackson, Owner at The Folly, responded to this reviewResponded 4 weeks ago

Hi Sallie and thank you once again for your excellent review. We very much look forward to seeing you on New Year's Eve. Very best wishes, Robert & team Folly

Reviewed 25 October 2023

We visited on a Friday night and were impressed with both the quality and presentation of food and the varied and interesting menu. Definitely a smart restaurant feel (rather than pub food) with the crisp white tablecloth and place settings. Overall maybe a 4 rating...is more appropriate than 5 as being told we would be charged £140 if we don't turn up, or don't give 24 hours notice of cancellation, didn't feel very welcoming. Don't disagree with the principle, but the amount seems excessive! They tried to do dairy free for one guest but it was not successful & she found her food was very bland. They only had alcohol free gin and larger. No mocktails to make it a bit special. They came up trumps with the vegan chocolate tart though. Lovely atmosphere, attentive waiter but a long wait at times.More

Date of visit: June 2023
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Robert Jackson, Owner at The Folly, responded to this reviewResponded 26 October 2023

Hello and thank you very much indeed for your great feedback. I am pleased that overall you were impressed with the experience. £20 cancellation charge excessive? That's around half of the average dinner spend so even in the RARE case of it being applied, we...More

Reviewed 23 October 2023

Sunday lunch for 4. Food and drink excellent. Service - top quality. A real gem! We'll be back!

Date of visit: October 2023
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Robert Jackson, Owner at The Folly, responded to this reviewResponded 26 October 2023

Thank you so much Steve for your stunning review. We look forward to seeing you on your next visit. Best wishes, Robert & team Folly

Reviewed 22 October 2023

We were down to visit Silverstone and my partner booked dinner here for the two of us and our 9month old baby. Really nicely decorated, a warm welcome and all the food was delicious (I’m a veggie and it was all really tasty) we had...starters and mains and would have been tempted for dessert but we wanted to get going as our baby was getting a bit fussy. The staff were all super lovely and really accommodating, and really nice with our baby as well. Would def recommend and would go back if we’re ever in the area again.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 19 October 2023 via mobile

This is a little gem. Friendly staff, excellent food, and locally brewed beer. Dining area is small, so booking ahead is recommended. We keep coming back.......

Date of visit: October 2023
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Robert Jackson, Owner at The Folly, responded to this reviewResponded 20 October 2023

Hello Sandie and thank you once again for posting another lovely review. We very much look forward to seeing you both again soon. Very best wishes, Robert & team Folly

Reviewed 17 October 2023

We called in on spec last Sunday not expecting to be able to eat but happy to have a drink in the bar - which we did - with our little dog. Delicious Shiraz! Very impressed with the smartness and friendliness, of the staff. We...were then asked if we would like the roast as there were some to spare. We had the beef and the pork, both absolutely delicious. We will be back!More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Robert Jackson, Owner at The Folly, responded to this reviewResponded 20 October 2023

Thank you so much for your excellent review. I am so pleased that we were able to fit you in and that you enjoyed your Sunday raasts. We very much look forward to seeing you again. Best wishes, Robert & team Folly

Reviewed 15 October 2023

Came in for Sunday roast today, the food was absolutely delicious, one of the best roast beef dinners I have ever eaten, my husband had the pork and said it was amazing too. It’s a real shame the abysmal service let it down. We had...to wait 50mins for our mains (which were pre ordered as the guy phoned to ask), I had to ask where they were, no apology, no offer of another drink, no one asked if our meal was OK. Absolutely terrible service, one of the worst I have ever received. The Chef creates outstanding food, but the service gave me a sour taste!!!More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Robert Jackson, Owner at The Folly, responded to this reviewResponded 16 October 2023

Hello Emma, and thank you for your feedback. I am so pleased that you were impressed with the quality of the food. I am disappointed to hear that the service let you down. You arrived at our peak afternoon time of 4.30 to 5.30pm. At...More

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I didn’t, see any dogs in the restaurant. I would advise you ring before going
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There are alternatives but the roasts look good.
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We are around 4 miles away - still close enough to hear the roar of the engines on race days!
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