The Old Pheasant

The Old Pheasant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Alan

   Northampton7 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My wife and I were at the OP on Friday evening for the fish buffet and it was superb. Greeted by Bernard who took us through the offerings explaining the format. He explained that in addition to the eat-as-much as you like from the buffet, the a la carte menu was also available. We chose the calamari from the a la carte followed by the buffet. On offer was fish goujons , scampi, battered sausages, beef suet pies, chunky chips, mushy peas, beans, curry sauce and gravy. Great selection with the fish coming out tops due to the tempura type batter! Delicious 😜
   

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   Peter

   London1 review

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Food was very good the host made us feel very welcome and service was good. Unfortunately the restaurant was not very well supported presumably because it was a Wednesday evening.
   

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   Alan

   Northampton7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Delicious food, great ambience, attentive staff and an enjoyable experience. First time trying this venue after the new owner took over and what a remarkable experience after the previous owners efforts. Bernard (new owner) has got it spot on with his varied and choice menus with theme nights offered weekly together with a la carte choices. Something for everybody's taste and a decent wine selection. We opted for the crispy chilli calamari starter followed by the king prawn curry with papadums and nan. The calamari was super soft with just the right amount of kick from the chillies. The curry was a welcome change from the normal pub curries and had a Mauritian slant to it in a rich tomato base with really decent size king prawns and steamed basmati. . The portions were substantial! We were offered a complimentary desert celebrating our wedding anniversary and it came in the form of apple crumble with custard and ice cream ….. the crumble being very fine and perfectly baked. I can thoroughly recommend the Old Pheasant and looking forward to the Friday night fish feast which has become a firm favourite with locals.
   

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   Marie

   Northampton1 review

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very relaxed. Staff very friendly. The food was amazing and very filling all fresh cooked
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Caribbean1 review

   4.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Excellent service and choice of food,a very enjoyable meal with friends
   

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   MICHAEL

   Northampton1 review

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food, cooked well and no issues with waiting time. Great service and friendly, we enjoyed a laugh with staff. Good beer too and relaxed in the bar area after, lovely experience overall, thanks
   

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   Sally

   Northampton1 review

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Very pleasant atmosphere. Great service and friendly staff. Food was good - well judged portions and a more than simply 'bar meals'.
   

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   Maggie

   Northampton1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 28 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a wonderful evening meal and overnight stay at the Old Pheasant. The staff was attentive and the atmosphere was friendly. We were slightly disappointed in the menu, but very happy to be told that lamb shank was the special of the evening. Naively we assumed that this would be the same price as the main courses, until we received the bill! It was a special birthday treat, so it was ok; especially as our gift from the management was a free dessert! Everything was yummy, and Kathryn (spelling?) looked after us fantastically well. The room was lovely and comfortable, and the buffet breakfast was fabulous. Bernard was very friendly and attentive - I have challenged him to a home-made marmalade contest! Thoroughly recommend the Old Pheasant. ☺️
   

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   Linda

   Northampton1 review

   4.0

   Dined on 25 February 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   First visit since new management. Welcome from the landlord was warm and friendly and we sat at a corner table in the sunshine. Food came quickly (pub not busy). Four different menu choices, all of which we enjoyed although I thought £16 for Fajitas quite expensive considering the amount of chicken served with it. Husband said the pint of Guinness first class. The only downside was that, once the sun went in, the room felt cold and not that comfortable for four oldies! The radiator behind where I was sitting was lukewarm. We will return as the overall impression was good.
   

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    Sam

    Northampton1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3

    The staff were really lovely but the roast was a bit dry and we thought it was quite expensive. However, we did have a good time. The crumble and the cheese were broad were delicious. We will come again.
    

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