Northampton
The Red Lion

The Red Lion

Main St, East Haddon NN6 8BU, NN6 8BS, Northampton, United Kingdom

Steak • British • Vegetarian • Traditional Cuisine


"Would advise that times of last food orders are made clearer as we had an unavoidable situation that meant we were 10 minutes late for our 7pm booking. When I telephoned 30 minutes prior to our booking to advise that we were going to be late I was told that the last food orders were at 7pm! We could pre order our food but I had already explained that 1 of our party was held up in traffic on the M1 so we couldn’t do that. Then I was told that the chefs had been working all day. To be frank that is not my problem as a customer why should I be made aware of that. I was annoyed it soured our evening which was a celebration of our children’s birthdays. The booking system should be explicit as to when last food orders are or not allow you to book a table at that exact time, but earlier. Then my husband’s rump steak was inedible. He sent it back was given a sirloin as a replacement which was fine. However when the waitress came back to ask if my husband would like another steak she said that the chef “agreed” that the steak was of a poor standard. What a strange thing to say! Surely you would say that the chef apologises would like to know if he/she could prepare something else for him. A disappointing evening. My husband I visited the pub in early August 2020 for our wedding anniversary the overall standard was much better at that time."

F.rocks

F.rocks

19-21 Derngate, Northampton, NN11TY, NN1 1TY, United Kingdom

Meat • Cafés • Coffee • Seafood


"the visit to the business was really surprised to find a quirky facility like this in the heart of northampton. free film tekken games in the cellar?! something that is more like a trendy escaping in shoreditch. very friendly customer service, the best experience I had in a long time. the young man who served me was polite, attentively very helpful, without being too od. they recommend 2 3 tapas per person, but personally for me the portions are generous 2 (plus a sweet tapas if they have 're part of dessert room more than enough. I went with the Korean fried chicken that was beautiful. the only other place that makes Korean fried huh so good is shackfuyu in soho, london. (and these are wings, so much chaosier pork buns were delicious had a unique smoked taste, but the rolls needed to be a little lighter a bit more moist for a more authentic bio taste. but very hearty satisfying. fish tacos delicious, very generous with the coriander that some people like, but I loved it. the diligent who touched the fish was tastefully divine. churros for dessert again generous portion, could easily be between 2. that was my favorite dish. the churros needed to dilute, made less greasy with a sweeter dough, with a topped chocolate to dive with on the side, instead of on the top drizzled. the chocolate sauce was on the square. sweet decadent, therefore I have eaten 3/4 of the generously dimensioned deep roasted dough jewelry 't regret it a bit. I think the sweet tapas options must be extended, maybe something quirky like matcha (green tee soft serve ice cream or maybe a yuzu lemon tart ... but is northampton ready for it?! recommend it to me! Yes! absolutely."

Lounge

Lounge

Welsh House 2 Newland Walk, NN1 2EW, Northampton, United Kingdom

Tapas • Coffee • Cheese • Western


"I reserved a table in November for a party of 15 people, table booked for lunch on 7th December. This was to celebrate my friend 's 40th birthday. I paid £75 deposit. I sent our chosen menu choices a week before. On arrival, we were told our table was upstairs. Nobody took us up, we went up to a 'C ' shaped table arrangement in a very cold room. The tables were dirty with crumbs and only had menus on, no cutlery, no napkins etc. A waitress then came upstairs and I said that sadly, due to illness (COVID), 3 people were not able to join us and I understood they would lose their deposit. I emailed the restaurant in the morning to inform them that 2 could not attend but I was only told about 30 mins before about the 3rd person. We the asked the waiter (who was the only helpful member of staff) if we could put the tables together as it really was not suitable and felt as though we were in a board room. We were told we could so we moved them together. The food then arrived, 2 portions at a time, with large gaps in between. Nobody could eat as there was no cutlery. As you will see from the picture, we had empty tables with menus, why would we just need a menu when we had pre ordered! We were then told they cutlery had just been in the dishwasher and was being emptied. We were not offered drinks, told to go to the bar or order on the app. Some of the meals were fine but I had the chilli which I have had before on many occasions. It was very dry and clearly overcooked in the oven to warm up. The rice was soggy and the bread was stale around the edges. The next stage was a shock. We all went downstairs to pay. I was then told that I had to stay as I had to pay for the 3 meals for the people who were poorly. I said that surely, that is why we paid a deposit. The waitress who was rude, made no eye contact and said she would speak to her manager who was siting in the restaurant and eating her lunch. She came back and said it was policy that I had to pay. I refused. The manager did not have the decency to come and talk to us, she just watched. The whole experience was awful. I have eaten here numerous times in the past and never had any issue. We paid good money for this and everyone said they would not return. Such a shame as we all ate there last Christmas and it was perfect. I am not sure if the management has changed but it really does need sorting out. It was not busy downstairs so that is not an excuse either. This happened two days ago and I am still very unhappy as it ruined a special occasion which was arranged a month ago."