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Brampton Halt
Brampton Halt
Brampton Halt
3+ YEARS IN TBR
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BRAMPTON HALT

(5.0 Score)
Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, Northampton NN6 8BA, UK Directions

Since 1859

Specialities:

✓Cuvée Des Vignerons Blanc ✓Da Luca Pinot Grigio ✓Don Jacobo Rioja Tempranillo Blanco ✓Gerard Bertrand Heritage Picpoul White ✓Tekena Sauvignon Blanc ✓Yealands Estate Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc ✓Sancerre ✓Kleine Zalze Cellar Selection Bush Vines Chenin Blanc ✓Berri Estates Unoaked Chardonnay ✓Rare Vineyards Marsanne-Viognier ✓Pulpo ✓Gavi Di Gavi ✓Icauna Chablis Premier Cru ✓Da Luca Nero d’Avola ✓Albariño Pagos del Rey ✓Esporão Alandra Branco ✓Tekena Merlot ✓The Guv’nor ✓Berri Estates Shiraz ✓Zuccardi Serie A Malbec ✓St Hallett Gamekeeper’s Shiraz-Grenache-Touriga

“Brampton Halt is passionate about their culinary creations and beverages. The menu features many wines, ales, and a diverse selection of delectable dishes. Brampton Halt includes their award-winning Sunday lunch. Their menu encompasses desserts, a children's choice, and breakfast and lunch options. Brampton Halt provides a private marquee, delectable cuisine and irresistible beverages. The pub is a place for special occasions such as weddings and team meetings. Brampton Halt offers outdoor seating, live performances, table reservations and serves food at the bar.

2025 Highlights: They combine this with outstanding traditional service, creating a formula that draws customers from far and wide. The Brampton Halt has been carefully restored to provide all the advantages of a modern pub while perfectly preserving the stunning views of the lake and surrounding countryside.”

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Northamptonshire Business Awards (NBA) in 2019

Menu:

Sharers
Rosemary & Garlic Baked Camembert £19
Homemade Cajun Nachos £12
Add Chicken £5
Add Pulled Beef £7
Add Pulled Pork £6
Artisan Bread Selection £15
Starters
Oyster Mushroom Scallops £9
Roasted Sweet Potato & Cranberry Salad £9
Pulled Beef Focaccia £12
Seafood Ramen £10
Crispy Chicken Wings £10
Salmon, Spring Onion & Dill Fish Cake £10
Mains
Slow Cooked Pork Belly £22
Braised Beef Rib £25
Chicken Supreme £21
Butcher's Sausage & Mash £18
Monkfish Coconut Curry £20
Steak & Guinness Pie £19
Crispy Beer Battered Hake £18.50
Mushroom, Spinach & White Truffle Pie £19
Add Curry Sauce £1
Chilli Garlic Tagliatelle £13
Korean Vegetable Stir-Fry £13
Add Chicken, King Prawns or Vegan Fillet £6
Mediterranean Couscous Salad £15
Pan-Seared Sea Bass £23
Burgers
Bacon Cheese Burger £18.50
Crispy Katsu Chicken Burger £18.50
Vegan 'Cheese & Ba

Contact:

01604 842676

Mon-Thu: 10am - 11pm
Fri & Sat: 10am - 12am
Sun: 10am - 10pm

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The Old Bank
The Old Bank
The Old Bank
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THE OLD BANK

(4.9 Score)
4-5 St Giles Square, Northampton NN1 1DA, UK Directions

Specialities:

✓Pinot Grigio ✓Inzuzo ✓Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc ✓Pecorino ✓Chardonnay ✓Bacchus ✓Picpoul de Pinet ✓Sancerre ✓La Ronde Organic Chilean Merlo ✓Don Leocadio ✓Pinot Noir ✓Douro DOC ✓Baron de Ley Reserva Rioja ✓Création Provence Rosé ✓Pinot Grigio Blush ✓Chapel Down English Rosé ✓Prosecco DOC ✓Pink Prosecco DOC ✓Lanson Le Black Label Champagne ✓A Touch of Sparkle by Chapel Down ✓Margarita ✓Mojito ✓Mango Picante ✓Cherry Bakewell ✓Vodka Red Bull ✓Aperol Spritz ✓Lillet Rosé Spritz ✓St Germain Hugo Spritz

“2025 Highlights: The Old Bank is a great place to relax, enjoy tasty food, and spend time with friends. They offer a menu of classic pub dishes and a fully stocked bar. Their classic pub is perfect for enjoying a meal with family or friends, or having a few drinks while watching the latest live sports on Sky Sports and TNT Sports. The Old Bank features a well-stocked bar with your favourite premium beers or expertly made cocktails. Their menu is full of tasty, high-quality dishes at reasonable prices, so you can enjoy classic pub favourites without overspending. Their beer garden is the perfect place to enjoy a sunny day with friends and family. The Old Bank also offers free Wi-Fi, accessible facilities, and a function room for events and celebrations.”

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Menu:

Small Plates
Karaage Sticky Chicken £5.95
Crispy Battered Cod Goujons £5.45
Plant-based Nuggets (VE) £6.75
Battered Halloumi (V) £5.95
Crispy Squid £5.95
Harissa Houmous & Flatbread (VE) £5.75
Jerk Chicken Dumplings £6.75
Crispy Smashed Potatoes (V) £5.95
Crispy Smashed Potatoes (VE) £5.95
Pulled Beef Croquettes £5.75
Honey & Mustard Sausages £5.45
Sharers
Nachos (V) £7.95
Chicken Wings £8.95
Trio of Fries (V) £7.95
Burgers
Cheese & Bacon Burger £11.45
Beyond Meat® Burger (VE) £10.95
Katsu Chicken Burger £11.75
Pub Classics
Steak & Ale Pie £11.95
Fish & Chips £12.75
Pulled Mushroom Chilli (VE) £12.95
Flat Iron Steak £14.25
Wholetail Whitby Scampi £10.45
Mac & Three Cheese (V) £9.45
Fresh Garden Salad (VE) £9.25
Fresh Garden Salad with Grilled Chicken £11.75
Fresh Garden Salad with Grilled Halloumi (V) £11.75
Sandwiches
Steak Sandwich

Contact:

01604 239 534

Mon-Thu & Sun: 12pm - 11pm
Fri & Sat: 12pm - 2am

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The Wig & Pen
The Wig & Pen
The Wig & Pen
3+ YEARS IN TBR
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THE WIG & PEN

(4.8 Score)
19 St Giles' Street, Northampton NN1 1JA, UK Directions

Specialities:

✓Galanti Prosecco Rose ✓Galanti Prosecco Spumante Doc Extra Dry ✓Moet and Chandon Brut Impérial ✓Santa Rita 8km Sauvignon Blanc ✓Parini Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie ✓Wicked Lady White Zinfandel Rose ✓D' Vine Cabernet Sauvignon ✓Between Thorns Shiraz ✓Alma Mora Malbec ✓B52 ✓Jam Doughnut ✓Flat Liner ✓Slippery Nipple ✓Baby Guinness ✓Barbie B ✓Squashed Frog ✓Black Dream ✓Central Monte Chardonnay ✓Pinot Grigio Primi Soli ✓La Colombe Sauvignon Blanc ✓Waddling Duck Sauvignon Blanc ✓La Colombe Merlot ✓Writer’s Block Shiraz ✓Club De Campo Malbec ✓Painted Ladies White Zinfandel ✓Pinot Grigio Rosé Primi Soli

“The Wig & Pen has an extensive selection of beverages, including wine, ales, and shots. The pub hosts Live Music events and creates an enjoyable weekend night out. The Wig & Pen's dedicated chef and their team consistently deliver high-quality dishes made from fresh ingredients. You can also try their variety of dishes, Sunday menu, sides, beer bites and desserts. The Wig & Pen has a welcoming atmosphere and is the perfect locale for various celebratory events. The pub even provides junior menus to cater to younger diners. The Wig & Pen offers outdoor seating, table reservations and live music.

2025 Highlights: They also bring you a diverse range of Live Music every week of the year and a great night out at the weekends. The Wig & Pen is an ideal spot to relax, featuring a beautifully lit and landscaped raised garden terrace, a retractable roof with heaters for cooler days that brings the outdoors inside, and multiple widescreen televisions.”

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Menu:

SHARERS
Nachos £10
Add Fried Chicken £4.5
Add Beef Chilli £4
Add Three Bean Chilli £3.5
Vegetarian Platter £20
Combo Platter £22
Ploughman's £22
SMALL PLATES
Calamari £6
Halloumi Fries £7.5
Veggie Samosas £7
Chicken Liver Pâté £8.5
Sausage Roll £8
Garlic Prawns £10
MAINS
Chicken & Bacon Caesar £14.5
Prime 8oz Rump £16
Add Peppercorn Sauce £1.5
Add Scampi £3
Hot Honey & Halloumi Salad £14
Honey Roast Ham £13
Hand Battered Fish & Chips £14.5
Chicken Kebab £14
Green Pesto Tagliatelle £11.5
Add Grilled Chicken Breast £3.5
PIEMINISTER
Moo & Blue £15
Wild Shroom £15
Free Ranger £15
BURGERS
Classic Bacon Cheese Burger £15
The Wig's Grilled Chicken Burger £14
Fried Buffalo Chicken Burger £16
The Wig's "Not Chicken" Burger £14
SANDWICHES
Grilled Chicken & Bacon £9.5
Honey Roast Ham & Mature Cheddar £9
Hand B

Contact:

01604 622178

Mon-Thu: 11am - 10pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 12am
Sun: 12pm - 9pm

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BRAMPTON HALT REVIEWS

Incredible food, The steak was perfectly cooked, and the flavors were spot on. Cozy atmosphere and friendly service made it a fantastic dining experience. Highly recommend.

One of the best BBQ I have ever had. Really off site area with plenty of parking space and outdoor table and shelter. The Onions ring are giant, bigger than any other ones.

Came here because of a colleague’s recommendation and opted for lunch. I had the mixed grill and my wife had a trout salad. We were both really pleased with our choices. Finished off with a white chocolate and raspberry cheesecake and a flat white which was also a good choice. The venue itself is beautiful and well maintained, it’s obvious that the staff take pride in their jobs as they were efficient and really friendly. We will definitely be visiting again and can’t wait.

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THE OLD BANK REVIEWS

This is the best pub in town for atmosphere and customer service. The friendly staff are efficient and music on a Friday and saturday night is banging and the door men are professional and courteous to customers bit mostly the bar staff (especially calla) are professional and friendly. Smiles all around.

We had our wedding reception here yesterday after being married opposite at the Guildhall, and can highly recommend here if you are doing the same or for any special function. Denise and her team are amazing! Nothing is too much trouble for them and they went above and beyond to make sure our special day went smoothly. The buffet food was lovely, with all guests giving us very positive comments about it. Thank you to you all for an amazing experience! Xx

Incredible place in the centre of town. Plenty of options for food and drinks, i personally get texan bbq wings and a cider. The staff are always lovely and positive when i visit.

THE WIG & PEN REVIEWS

Excellent real ale at a reasonable price. Food was good and cooked to order. Staff were helpful, with two of them going above and beyond expectations. I will be back soon.

We was on a boys night out we came for drinks and sat outside in the beer garden it was so nice only had a band on the atmosphere was wicked.

Fab pub. Met my partner here 10 years ago and still together! Visited recently on a live music night and had a amazing time.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

BRAMPTON HALT Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Complete Info: 9
Acknowledgements: 10
Table Reservations: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of : 10
Extensive Menu: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

THE OLD BANK Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Social Media: 8
Reviews Accuracy of : 9
Acknowledgements: 10
Table Reservations: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

THE WIG & PEN Total Inspection Points: 116/120
Acknowledgements: 9
Complete Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Reviews Accuracy of : 9
Table Reservations: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
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