Barney Felce tells the story of The Pomfret Arm's journey from abandoned shell to thriving Northampton pub (and it's not a hipster bar)...
Back in 2013 my brother Matthew and I stood in the garden of The Pomfret or “The...
It took a while for us to get to The Smokepit in Northampton, which opened in 2015. The building had been so many things before, including the Blue Plate Diner and briefly Chilli’s Indian Buffet.
On our first visit we’d...
Anna Murby updates us on the Carlsberg Northamptonshire Food and Drink Awards...
With a greater number of entries than ever before and a wealth of new companies engaging with the competition, a fresh line-up of county producers find themselves battling...
Steve & Caroline Ward , owners of St Giles cheese bring you their choice fromage of the month.
Cobblers Nibble is very much the cheese of the moment around these parts since its 15 minutes of fame on prime time TV (Countryfile)...
Royal & Derngate has announced that Tom Hewer, in partnership with award-winning chef Lee Scott, is bringing a new dining experience to the theatre this Autumn. Restaurant Hibiscus, which will be situated in a private dining room adjacent to...
After a multi-million pound project to open its 900 year history to the public, Delapre Abbey has removed its covers and opened its cafe.
The new conservatory cafe is a beautiful reveal and the Billiard Room next door is a...
Penda has been keen to go to Ginza in Northampton for some months. And no, it’s definitely not just raw fish.
A Japanese restaurant on Wellingborough Road ticks lots of culinary boxes - a wide range of options, hot and...
Three months ago Steve Peel opened the doors of a small converted garage space in Angel Street and a glorious smell wafted out. It was the aroma of roasting coffee and Yellow Bourbon Coffee Roasters was born.
It marked the...
Steve & Caroline Ward , owners of St Giles Cheese bring you their choice fromage of the month
A fresh Ewes milk cheese made just across the county border at Valley view farm in Carlton, Bedfordshire. Steve and Bev farm...
Someone flashing their knickers at you  for two hours might sound like an ideal night out for some. But when you’re out for an anniversary meal with your beloved at The Red Lion at East Haddon, it’s a little...
After heart surgery, the writer celebrates a meal at The King’s Head in Spratton, newly awarded Gastro Pub Gold. Praising its high-quality, varied food, including a Scotch egg, smashburger, fish and chips, Beef Wellington and elegant desserts, they highlight the relaxed service and special-occasion atmosphere. They consider it excellent value and plan to return.
