Admiral Nelson in Daventry

First visited a while ago and was blown away by this place, hence the return. Still looks lovely, but the food was less than impressive. Steak tough, stringy & certainly not of previous quality. Oven baked jacket potato had thin sallow skin with watery only just cooked fleshand although the topping was tasty, it was conspicuous by its virtual absence. My expectation of an oven baked jacket is a crispy skin, fluffy interior pulled with a reasonably generous helping of filling - this just did not hit the brief. A shout out to the vegetable soup though, that was delicious! Staff member that served us - efficient, if a little abrupt. Good choice of drinks and dog friendly.

AMAZING Sunday roast!! Lovely staff too

Took my son out for lunch, the waitress gave us a great big smiley welcome and seated us in the dog friendly area. She also found us the allergens menu as my son can’t have sesame. We had the chicken burger and chips, fish and chips, and a side of onion rings which we soon demolished. Very, very good. We will definitely return.

Had a wonderful evening with my partner. Aesthetics of the place is lovely. I will be looking forward to spending time here in the summer next to the canal. I had the Camembert (starter) as a main as I love cheese. My partner had the risotto. Also shared sides of king prawns and green beans!! Superb! 👌

Family gathering in a room at one end of the pub. Good beer & wine. Everyone enjoyed their meal, the steak looked particularly good. Nice atmosphere. Would be nice to go back in the summer.

Beautiful pub restaurant x food delicious x I think our waitress was learning her trad x well worth a visit x

We went for Sunday dinner. We had beef and ordered the pigs in blanket and cauliflower cheese. The main meal was lacking veg, a couple of carrots & parsnips I feel was poor for a Sunday dinner. The beef was ok I like pink meat. The gravy was very thin needed more body. We had deserts the cheesecake was very good the Chocolate & Caramel fondant cake was dry and no caramel ousing out.

Booked a table for 6 as the Sunday dinner was served later than normal pubs. 4 of us had the Sunday dinner, other 2 had steak. The service was fantastic and the dinners were absolutely superb. The pork belly was still soft and the beef was full of flavour. Great value for money. Certainly be going back very soon. Thank you. Waiting staff couldn’t do enough.

Stunning pub/restaurant highly recommend

Great pub for a family meal. Service was excellent and very friendly. Good food and drinks. Highly recommended 👍

We were taken to this canal side pub by our BIl & sil whilst on a visit locally to them, a warm welcome from staff & prompt drinks order taken, then the food. all choices were excellent. my steak was a picante cut ( not had before) but would certainly order again. A very pleasant lunch & afterwards watching the goings on of the lock keeper and the boats, sham about the weather.

Lovely pub alongside the canal and a lock. Great food and service, really pleased there was a gluten free/vegan option for desert.

Highly recommend this pub. The food was great and the service was impeccable! They really made us feel welcome from the minute we got to the door where we were warmly greeted by a young lady who then offered to take a photo of us on the bridge. (She obviously saw us oldies struggling to take a selfie). We were then tended to the minute we stepped in the door, shown to our table etc. The attentiveness of the staff was faultless.

Very nice pub with friendly staff.

Always good , staff , beer and food.

Love visiting this pub whenever we visit Braunston.

We were on our first night of a week of canal cruising and the Admiral Nelson had been recommended to us by several people including the staff at Calcutt Boats. We had a bit of a wet walk in the rain but arrived at the pub and posed for a picture on the bridge. On approach to the side door we met Amy who gave us a friendly welcome and offered to take a picture of the 3 of us. She was a delight. The bar staff were equally friendly and helpful with a special mention to Danny and Molly and a good selection of cask ales were available. We had a drink before dinner and were offered the chance to peruse the menu in the bar area. One of the party ordered scampi which was enjoyed whilst two of us had the Sunday roast. Crispy roasties, thick sliced beef, veg and loads of gravy. Cauliflower and broccoli cheese as an extra. What a wonderful experience. The atmosphere is lovely, the food fabulous but the staff are without doubt the best attribute to the Admiral Nelson. Thanks for a great night.

Fantastic pub. Went for dinner and drinks three nights in a row as part of a large group - we were very well looked after every time, and the food was great. Would definitely go back again.

Great food, great service, great atmosphere, great location, dog friendly, canal view.

Lovely setting by the canal. Excellent steaks. Made all the better by the staff, all of whom were helpful, friendly and attentive.

Lovely setting by the canal. Excellent steaks. Made all the better by the staff, all of whom were helpful, friendly and attentive.

Brilliant place Steak was perfect defo recommend and defo guna go back here 😀 👍 😋 delicious food and beer 🍺 😋

Brilliant place Steak was perfect defo recommend and defo guna go back here 😀 👍 😋 delicious food and beer 🍺 😋

Lovely pub next to the canal. Outside a big terrace with views on the canal. Inside there is a dining area and a pub area. Nice and good food. Friendly people

Great location, great food and great service. Very busy canalside pub. Enjoyed Saturday lunch there, went back for a Saturday evening meal and then again for Sunday lunch. Must be good. We'll be back.

Lovely food and drinks sat out by the canal. Friendly and attentive staff, cleared the table quickly. Benches could be comfier though!

Food good food 😋 good service Best to book

Only had drinks but won't be returning Been visiting for 8-10 years and always enjoyed it. Especially the food. However today the staff seemed to be having a bad day 👎 Felt patronised at the bar. My husband didn't have a problem but when I went to the bar, I felt I shouldn't be in a pub. I was spoken to as if I didn't understand pubs, beers or how changing a barrel works. I worked in pubs for 20 years so I understand the workings behind the scene and I know the difference between good and bad customer service. My experience wasn't great, hence why we moved on and won't be back.

Lovely location,lock side Good choice of beer & food was spot on

Had Sunday lunch here today. Awesome. Think we’ve found our new favourite dog friendly canalside spot. The food and service were top notch.

Ok but the woman Serving Drinks wad a bit grumpy but other staff was nice

Amazing place, food was bang on, right next to the cannel

Had this place recommended so we gave it a go . Food was inedible the Sunday lunch beef was dry & tough , my wife ordered medium steak & it came very well done so they took it back and changed it only the second attempt it was half the size and even more well done I took it back into the bar only to be told a load of excuses “ we don’t have a proper manger “ “ we’re really busy “ anyway was given a refund and we won’t be returning,

Amazing food, beautiful location, excellent service. 100% recommend coming here! Been twice now and the steak has been cooked to perfection both times

Had a fantastic steak board with three different steaks, onion rings, x2 fries, coleslaw and king prawn skewers. Definitely go back again 👌😋

Great position by the canal. Friendly staff. Good food, although limited for vegetarians.

What a lovely place for lunch, excellent beer and the steak frites was fabulous. Really nice staff and great service

Great place , super food , I ate the blue cheese hamburger and even if they buy their patties , it was juicy . Very friendly smiling staff , the location at the canal is idyllic for this typical countryside English pub.

Always wanted to stop here on on canal cruise so this time finally made it and the place itself did not disappoint. Lovely atmosphere, food is delicious and great staff . Would I stop again . Most definitely yes . Haven’t had a meal like it for a long time

Just back from a Sunday lunch with friends and all 8 can say is what an improvement since last time we were there. The new owners have improved it enormously. We had the roast pork, roast beef and 'Nelson' roast which is a bit of both. Portions were generous to put it mildly! Suffice to say I'm not bothering with an evening meal. Food was well presented and delicious. The decor has also been redone and feels very homely and comfortable with nice touches in the decorations dotted about the place. For those who want a challenge they do an 80 oz (yes eighty ounce!) steak which if you can finish the whole meal you get for free. Staff are friendly, efficient and courteous. Location is right next to the canal and in summer it's an incredibly pleasant place to sit and watch narrow boats going up and down the canal through the lock. All in all top marks! Just been back tonight and we both had the 12oz rump steak. Have to say it was the equal of any steak I've had anywhere. Superb.

This place is in a really beautiful spot, right by the canal. It's a great place to chill and watch the world go by. The food was a bit meh, though. My fish was overcooked, and there weren't many chips. But the staff were friendly and the service was good. I'd go back for drinks, but not for food.

Great place in a lovely canalside location. Met up with my siblings for lunch. Top notch.

Good public house catering for eaters as well as drinkers. Varied menu at reasonable prices. Food & drink served by attentive staff. Well recommended by myself.

We moored up on the canal and visited the Admiral Nelson initially for a drink but decided to stay for a meal having seen the menu. Being vegetarian it was good to see a variety of choices. The food was great, well presented, very tasty, good portion sizes and definitely value for money. Compliments to the chef. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. It’s also dog friendly!

Great canal side pub, lovely setting and great staff. Spent an hour sat next to the canal, great Guinness and good range of snacks. Well worth watching the boats pass by and enjoying an afternoon in the quiet countryside. Will be visiting again soon to enjoy the restaurant.

Good food and drink good prices

We only stopped for a drink but everyone was very friendly and it's a lovely spot right by the lock. Would return.

Great selection of beers. Superb food

Absolutely beautiful place and great food and a reasonable price

We visited here in June 2023. Then it was a great pub, friendly staff, comfortable and great Everard's Ales, but with an underwhelming menu. Today the menu was much improved and the quality was excellent. Great sea bass, superb (and large) sticky toffee pudding with real custard (the latter a rarity nowadays). Remains a lovely pub. Great real ales. Was extremely busy (we booked for a Friday at 6.30 pm) and staff were working really hard but remained cheerful, friendly and helpful. Service was prompt but at no time did we feel rushed.

Family dinner on a sunny sunday. First time here and won't be the last. Lovely pub right next to a canal lock, from the moment we walked in, all of the staff were really polite, helpful and welcoming. The tables were immaculate and the staff were somehow able to perfectly time clearing up empty plates during our meal at just the right moments to not interfere with our conversation. The food (two roast beef sunday dinners, cod and chips, and a chicken burger) was all really nicely cooked, Nicely presented and served to all of us at the same time. The roast beef was lovely and tender, the veg was fresh and perfectly cooked. The other meals got the thumbs up as well. Puds were good too, especially the vegan berry cheesecake apparently.

Walked from Barby on a lovely hot weekend, lovely place to have a drink and a bite to eat by the canal. Menu looks brilliant - we will be back!!

Lovely pub to drop into after or before a walk down the lock/canal. Great day out with family and friends. Food was well presented and hot, staff extremely helpful and efficient. Really friendly atmosphere and dogs welcomed. Definitely back again during the summer

Great pub, great location and great food

Great place for a sunny day, delicious food and the service was incredible, really great friendly staff. We had food in the restaurant then found a table outside to sit and have a drink watching the boats go by. Lovely!

Charming “traditional” pub with incredibly good food and a wide range of excellent cask beers. Lovely staff

A stopping place as part of a towpath walk. It has the feel of a real canal side pub. Comfortable friendly excellent beers and in the fascinating centre of English canals. Also very tolerant of our muddy boots and muddy dogs!

Good food, good service for a reasonable price. Lovely view of the lock and dog friendly ✔️

We picked a stop for a light lunch, what a luck the weather was kind to us today and food and service great. Thanks

Really improved after last visit few years ago. I was worried that the long menu was going to be difficult to keep the quality up, but the red pepper arabca, kiftad and stick toffee pudding was excellent. Good selection of real ale, great atmosphere both inside and out . I really recommend this place

Excellent pub lunch. Great quality steaks cooked beautifully. Table service perfect. Baked Camembert and chutney lovely. Superb srinks selection. Lovely pub. 10/10.

Always good food and good service here

One of my favourite places to visit,when l travel by boat to Braunston, it’s situated next to a lock, so after you’ve done the Braunston tunnel and the locks leading to the Admiral Nelson, you’ll be just about ready for a hot meal and beer. It’s a dog friendly bar inside, and a separate restaurant area for table service. Very friendly people on both sides of the bar, and not forgetting the free dog biscuits for your furry friend, my little dog Magic, loves it !.

Food was really good. A well kept local find.

Great food, friendly staff and in a really beautiful spot by the canal. Me and dog had a lovely time, will be back

Over the last few months as I've cruised back and forth in my narrowboat, I've popped into the Admiral Nelson for either a pint, a meal, or indeed both, a number of times and so feel confident to sing its praises. The food has always been excellent, the atmosphere friendly, the staff full of smiles and the location just perfect. Craig has gone above and beyond to provide a quality service - thanks Craig. I'm sure that my boat is now unable to pass by without stopping for at least 2 nights to enjoy the hospitality of the Admiral Nelson.

Great canalside pub! Good for walking along towpath. Well run and prompt service! Thoroughly enjoyable!

Couldn't ask for better. Great choice of food. Excellent quality of food. Service good and attentive.

This was our 2nd visit. Great Sunday menu, very good value. Staff and service excellent. A lovely canal side pub in a very tucked away location. Definitely worth the one hour journey from Oxford.

Busy pub, large portions, good food. Had a very nice lunch here. Not many vegan options we noticed though.

This is one of my favourite pubs in Northamptonshire, always a friendly welcome, great beer and wonderful food!

This is one of the best pubs I have been too . I have been here on several occasions and every time they tick all the box’s . Good food good beer nice staff and a comfortable atmosphere.

Love the Admiral Nelson, great location, always nice to sit outside in the summer. Try the Thatchers Big Apple cider!

Great place polite staff excellent experience

Lovely pub, lovely food, and a great location

Popped in for Sunday lunch after visiting a NB in Braunston. Very nice.

Wow! What a hidden gem. Went here for food and an afternoon of drinking with my best friend. For food, we had the Camembert and battered pigs in blankets (don’t knock it until you try it- a delicious idea!). We shared the steak king carne. The fillet was the best I had ever tasted. Service was brilliant- attentive but left us to it. Super friendly! We then went to the bar for a few drinks and then had the sticky toffee a few hours later. Locals were welcoming and chatty. A great atmosphere. Would highly recommend and will be coming back soon to taste more off the menu!

Had yet another fabulous meal here. Food was top notch, it’s not the cheapest of pubs but you’re paying for good quality. Service was great; it’s a cosy and lovely spot by the canal. I recommend.

Nice pub, great location next to the canal. Did not eat but the food looks pretty good.

Great service and friendly staff

One of my favourite pubs in the area. Delicious food, great quality, large portions... the best chips. I've tried many meals in there including the mixed grill, fish & chips, lamb shank. I find the waitresses very efficient and friendly but the lady behind the bar could smile more...

Lovely place for Sunday lunch, great food and good service

Lovely food great real ale nice location

Just back from my 70th birthday meal. I want to thank you all for a wonderful meal, great service, lovely staff. Nothing was too much trouble. Thank you.❤️

We dropped in for a drink, the pub atmosphere and setting was great. My pint was lovely and there was a good range of ales and lagers on tap. Looking forward to coming back to try the food.

Fab food & great service, although the vegetarian options are sadly a tad limited.

Amazing roast pork belly with crispy crackling!! Hot gravy and all the trimmings .. yum!

What a great find. Really lovely place, right in the canal. Great beers and lovely food. Pichana steak was amazing.

Lovely little pub right next to the canal. Been here twice for food including a Sunday roast and both were really great! The staff as well are extremely friendly and welcoming. Would highly recommend.

A great pub with lots of atmosphere and history.

No phone signal or free WiFi, so if you're in desperate need to know sports results, but want to watch the match later, ideal place

Great pub on the canal in Braunston, great food and good service

Been past a few times before and finally visited for dinner. Shared a King Carne meal with all 3 steaks cooked to perfection. A delicious Mac Cheese and potato tots to the side meant the chips were too much to handle! Best meal I've had for a long time. A friendly atmosphere with attentive staff and good service times. Would highly recommend and would love to revisit. The fajitas looked great, but it would be hard to resist another steak. It was very busy, so be sure to book!

Great food but pricy average price for a pint

Great meal in a great atmosphere. Good value for money! Food still just as good with a good choice of real ales. The Admiral Burger has to be one of the best...excellent quality and still brilliant value for money - as are all the meals. Waiting staff cannot be faulted looking after the guests brilliantly

Can't review food as we didn't eat, but had a lovely mid walk drink in the warm late autumn sunshine.

Excellent rare beef & Stilton sandwich sitting by the canal

Nice enough pub. Not too fussed on the sofas. But that's me. That's my back. Didn't have any food. Service was fine. Atmosphere is what you make it.

Cracking canal side out. Friendly atmosphere, both children and dogs welcome . Beautiful setting

Went here for food whilst at a wedding at the nearby events field. The website doesn’t really reflect the quality of the food which surpassed our expectations. The service was a little slow (probably because several wedding guests had booked in before heading up to the wedding) but the staff dealt with it well. The braised lamb shank was very tasty and is recommended.