South Northamptonshire
Crown Inn

Crown Inn

2 Helmdon Rd, NN12 8PX, South Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Soup • Steak • Coffee • Salads


"Decided on the day, that we fancied a Sunday Roast. The regular places we knew were fully booked. Googled this lovely place and thought we would give it a try. Gave them a call and booked a table. From the moment we stepped in, we were greeted with a warm welcome and a happy smile, I think he was the owner (I'm not too sure). He took our drinks order and only waited a few moments before we were seated at our table. We were positioned next to a very large table of guests and the staff took our order. We didn't have to wait too long before the food arrived. Hubby and son had a starter, I was saving myself for pudding! Starters were served hot and well presented. We all ordered the Sunday Roast, a good variety of choice to choose from, the waitress gave us recommendation's of what was the most popular and was helpful and attentive. Main meal was served and looked delicious. Couldn't wait to tuck in! Well we wasn't disappointed. All the meats on our plates, melted in the mouth and was very tasty. I couldn't eat all of mine as I wanted to save a space for pudding, the staff kindly gave me a box to take home my half eaten meal. For dessert, I had the Sticky toffee pudding with salted caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream. Mmmmmmmmmmmmm! haha was flippin' gorgeous! Thank you to all the staff for looking after us and and providing a gorgeous meal. Only one negative, (not their fault) but the large table we were seated next to, become louder and louder (with more alcohol) to a point where I had to raise my voice to speak to my hubby who was sitting just across from me. Would absolutely recommend eating at The Crown Inn."

The Star Inn

The Star Inn

Manor Road, South Northamptonshire, United Kingdom, OX17 2SA

Pubs • Full • Steak • Lunch


"Heard there was a new chef so was excited to try out. Was welcomed by a very friendly lady, offered drinks and was shown to our table in a very nice area of the pub. Had been to the pub before under the old landlords so it was a nice surprise to see all of the changes! Was well looked after by a lovely young lady. Was made awear when order was taken that there would be a wait due to a large party that was about to served, but didn’t realise this would be 40 minutes for starters. When the pate arrived it was runny and more of a cream consistency, was very disappointed. Apologies were made and was told the chef was awear, confused as to why it was served? Mains were the same waiting time, if not longer. Mains were okay but could’ve done better myself. Was offered desserts but after looking at the menu didn’t think the price was justified for the waiting time. In my opinion, the size of them compared to the price was very unreasonable we happened to see a few that came out and weren’t impressed. It was highly advertised about the new chef, but it was obvious that he couldn’t cope with the amount of people and the standard of food. It was quite clear to see that the three members of staff were under a lot of stress but they still remained professional and we’re all very attentive to everyone. May return in a couple of months when the chef is in the swing of things."