Brasserie 23 at The Kings Head in Daventry

I've been here once for lunch and once for a party in the private function room in the past couple of weeks. Both times, the food, service and atmosphere has been fabulous. Great value, great beer and a proper country pub.

As pub menus go, this was in a different league. Ate there 2 days in a row! Superb value for money - food absolutely delicious and worthy of a top class restaurant (compliments to the new chef!), but the place has a relaxed “pub vibe” too. Best of all worlds! Highly recommend if you’re looking for cosy pub lunch at an affordable price, but with wow factor.

An absolutely delicious meal - try the gnocchi - it takes an Italian staple to new heights and the red mullet and mussel special was fantastic. Top marks to the chef and team - thank you

Just been here for lunch with our dog and a friend. We had read very mixed reviews so we were not sure what to expect. It was a very relaxing, lovely lunch. The place is relaxed, welcoming and friendly. The staff are lovely, friendly and efficient. The lunch menu was good and my husband who is a vegetarian was delighted with his veggie pie! My friend and I had the fish and chips which was great and the desserts were different and delicious. We will return.

Lovely to have the village pub back up and running, welcoming drinkers.

Has a really lovely Sunday Linch today. We were a party of 10, adults & children. Every Course was lovely, service was excellent .

We called in for a late Sunday lunch... friendly and helpful staff served us up an excellent meal... lovely, tender meat and freshly cooked vegetables. Highly recommended

We had a fabulous meal with the family last night. Food was first class and the service was spot on. Extensive menu, lovely atmosphere

The most amazing Sunday lunch I have had for years! Beautiful, tender, beef, the freshest vegetables, Yorkshire pudding is home made. Thoroughly recommend. The chef here is fantastic. I will be returning for dinner soon.

Lovely warm welcome and great food! It was Sunday so they were serving a BBQ menu. It was delicious! Cooked to perfection and looked great on the plate. They were very accommodating of our late arrival and various dietary requirements. Would happily visit again, especially as they have recently launched a new menu!

Lovely warm welcome and great food! It was Sunday so they were serving a BBQ menu. It was delicious! Cooked to perfection and looked great on the plate. They were very accommodating of our late arrival and various dietary requirements. Would happily visit again, especially as they have recently launched a new menu!

Turned up find it is not Brassarie 23 anymore. Not fine dining.

We visited today and tried the new BBQ menu, food was very tasty and flavoursome. New chef came and asked if everything was ok which was very nice. Nice music outside just a shame the sun wasn't shining.

absolutely wonderful food and service

Went here today for Sunday lunch, it was our first time since the new owners took over. Oh dear, what a shame. The place was empty, and the quality of the food has deteriorated. It’s definitely not fine dining now.

Visited on a bit of a whim staying in a nearby hotel the food was great had a lovely venison dish off the specials bar staff friendly wait staff friendly just genuinely really nice highly recommend a visit to anyone.

Lovely lunch here today, a bit quiet but it was Monday lunchtime. Nice staff although the food took a long time coming it was excellent. The barmaid fed our 3 dogs lots of treats. A nice place, I would recommend.

We went on Sat 6th July and tried the new burgers they were both amazing, the pub was hosting the football and there was a good crowd watching, The staff were very attentive. We shall definitely return.

Unfortunately this place is definitely not what it used to be. We used to travel here from Leicester for the excellent food, wonderful hospitality and perfect ambiance…. Today we met up with family and friends for lunch without realising that the pub had changed hands… and unfortunately it’s now more like a green king menu than excellent pub food. The food was mediocre, the lunch menu is dire, unless you want fish & chips or a burger, and the deserts seem to be thrown together without much care (the rhubarb tasted like it was tinned not poached, and was so sour!). The waiting staff were okay, the “vibe” for want of a better work, was more like Wetherspoons with sport on in the background and lads watching football in the restaurant area. Very disappointed with the food and the service wasn’t anything to shout about, we definitely won’t return again, Such a shame as it was such a wonderful place before.

Excellent family Sunday lunch: friendly staff, very good food, good value, nice place all round. Would very happily go back.

We booked last minute for Sunday lunch & it didn't disappoint, I had the beef which was excellent and plenty of it accompanied with lovely potatoes and seasonal veg. My husband had the pork which he said was outstanding. Great job all round

Absolutely lovely BBQ food in the Kings Head last night, great choice, freshly made food, good atmosphere and service. Thank you

Sat down at 7:15pm. Had starters. Got main course at 9pm. I think that they had problems in the kitchen.

Don’t think l have ever experienced all courses to be a such a disaster. This cannot be a qualified, chef food was not edible as all courses were burnt and dried out from start to finish. Shame as the staff are really friendly. Definitely won’t be going back Mac Donald’s would have earned 5 stars after tonight’s experience. Don’t waste your money!!

Recently taken over, found is good, prices are reasonable,

Pea risotto was inedible mush, and the chicken was anaemic. I complained to the waitress who said she understood after looking at it and would pass on the feedback to the chef. Charged the full amount for it as well. Won’t be back

We’ve been coming to the Kings Head for years and were excited for a Sunday dinner. It used to be one of the only places in Northamptonshire serving high quality food with excellent customer service. What a disappointment- new owners have taken over and food is now very unpleasant, both presentation and taste. Although we didn’t get charged after complaining, we won’t be returning. What a shame.

The only positive thing I can say is that the food was adequate. There was an indistinguisable smell in the room that wasn't exactly pleasant. The standard of cleanliness was okay but found quite a few things that they could have improved on. It's a lovely location but there are plenty of other B&Bs to choose from for an undoubtedly better experience. I'd rate it a generous 2 out of 5.

Amazing since been taken over by current landlord and lady... Been in a few times for drinks and great atmosphere and made to feel very welcome. Tonight, we had dinner and couldn't fault it, service was great and food was incredible and reasonably priced. Well done Kings head!! Would recommend to anyone! 😊

The food here is fantastic. The chef is an authentic trained Michelin professional. I know friends that travel a fair way to eat here. I have looked at a couple of reviews here, and I don't know what they are talking about. The chef must have been on holiday

Great service, food and drinks, plus, a nice atmosphere.

Visited here for dinner with friends and family, can’t believe how much this place has changed! Absolutely beautiful interior and the staff were so polite and efficient. We were made to feel very welcome! Food was also marvellous and we were offered a wide selection due to the mix of different menu's! Will definitely be coming back. New management keep it up 👍🏻

The pub interior is gorgeous however staff looked like they wanted to be anywhere but work. Ordered pizza and arancini, pizza looked like it was from Morrisons frozen section, despite saying ‘homemade’ on the menu. However the arancini was passable. We weren’t asked once if our food was okay and had to go to the bar to ask for condiments. Sticky toffee pudding for dessert and was offered a knife and fork to eat it with… however tasted good.

Very quiet! Limited menu. No beer on hand pumps! Pea risotto was mediocre, ciabatta, pork dish and ham egg & chips okay. Chips actually were good. Sticky toffee pudding was cold!? Nobody came back to our table to enquire if everything was okay. So, we decided not to have hot drinks at end of meal. We have been here many times and never had this experience. Unfortunately it has lost its appeal. Hope the new management can turn this around.

My husband and I used to be big fans of The King's Head but it's recently changed hands - and the quality of food has suffered. The staff are very young, not very attentive, and don't seem to know what they are doing. Overall, disappointing experience. We're unlikely to return.

Very lacklustre Sunday lunch. The new management has ruined what was until recently one of the best local restaurants. There were more staff than customers, and I can see why. For pity's sake, bring back the previous chef. Galling.

Having purchased several takeaways during lockdown that were incredible, my wife and thought we'd return to the Kings Head for her birthday and our 12 wedding anniversary meal. Although the menu was limited there were a few options that looked good, but the choice for vegetarians is limited. I chose the crispy pork belly to start and my wife the whipped goats cheese. The belly pork was small thin (1 cm by 10 cm) strip that was tough and not crispy at all and a little bland. It was more like an canapé than a starter. My wife's goats cheese was simple but nice. Her white wine arrived and was warm which showed inexperience in the bar/waiting staff. The main courses came out a few minutes after the starters were cleared away, so it all felt rushed. My wife chose the pea risotto which was very over cooked, soft rice and lacking texture, she was very disappointed. My venison was cooked well but the crispy celeriac was not crispy and the puree was lacking in quantity and to fondant potato was dry and not like a good fondant. Deserts were the weakest course. The lemon tart was lacking filling, the pastry was too dry and the compote was inedible. My wife's panacota was in cubes and was heavy, not light and wobbly as it should be, there was lots of unnecessary crumbs over the plate, but the milk iced cream was ok. We left in less than an hour very disappointed, £80 poorer. My advice to the management, think about your menu, cook to food to order and think about providing better value as your menu is expensive, which is ok if the food is excellent, but our meal last night was far from that level. Try and give more choice for vegetarians also, you're behind the times. Not sure we will return sadly.

We visited The King’s Head after hearing it had changed hands recently. Still a pleasant atmosphere with friendly staff and good food, albeit not quite as good as before. The only reason for 4 star not 5 is because we didn’t feel the waiting staff were as attentive as they could have been. We had to ask to place a drinks order, both times during our visit, despite sitting right next to the bar. It was a bit frustrating to sit with empty glasses whilst staff leant on the bar talking. Other than that, everyone was kind, polite and friendly. Facilities were clean and well kept.

Just about the best pub in the area, the new manager and his team are doing a great job, excellent food, top service levels and all reasonably priced!

The 1 star reflects my dissapointment in the fact that the menu, staff and quality have completely changed since we have last been here. (New management too?) This was one of my favourite restaurants with unique food beautifully presented and a bit pricey. The pricey stayed, but the food quality is now just average. And the food options are reduced to usual pub food. On top of that we have waited 80 min in a moderately busy period for a fish&chips and a sausage. The staff is nice, but you can see the chaos and inexperience hindering performance.

This spot was a great place for a special meal out. The food was really delicous and plenty of choice from a really varied menu - not just the pub classics - and at a fair price too.

Very disappointed. The business has changed hands and so has the quality of ambience, service and quality of food. They will need to raise their game and learn fast if they want to remain in business. It all starts from the top and the standards they have and the direction they give

Really enjoyed going back to the Kings Head as it’s been a while. I read some very strange negative reviews on TP about the new management and food. Not sure the old management got it right anyway as they thought it was perfectly fine to charge £35 for a steak ….oh and then another fiver for some veg with the steak then expensive average wine plus 10% service on top! Well it’s not fine unless it’s brilliant food and a special night out which clearly too many people thought it wasn’t so give these guys a break. We loved the more “family feel” pub transformation which is NOT trying to be a high end restaurant. Hopefully it will be supported, the food is decent, staff are young and sparky and my wallet is still intact as it was good value. Some better selection of wines would be welcome but I am sure they will get better fortunately the beers are good and the staff were smiling and fun.

Very pleasant experience and surprise. Lovely food at reasonable prices, and it was good to see locals enjoying a drink together. Very welcoming atmosphere and staff were great.

Sunday lunch very nice we both enjoyed it good veggie option which the previous management did not offer , good food good atmosphere

I’ve eaten in the Kingshead a few times now under the new management. Very impressed with the food and a great atmosphere. In fact, I’m taking seven people there for lunch today.

We went to the Kings Head recently for an evening meal with a group of friends. We had an excellent meal, I had the chicken Burger and it was absolutely superb, but everyone around the table said their food was equally good. The service was great and we all felt very welcomed by the staff. We will definitely be heading back soon.

I recently went with a group of friends to try the menu on offer from the new landlord. The food and ambiance have always been superb at the King’s Head but the new menu caught my eye as it looked fresh and great value. The first thing I noticed when walking in was the place was busy and full of people standing around, or seated, just having a drink along with other groups eating. This beautiful old building has regained that buzz of a great village pub that also serves food rather than just a restaurant, so now feels more inclusive and is a destination whether you want to just have a drink, or go for a great meal out. The new landlord made us feel so welcome, the bar staff were great and the food was lovely, we had Steak, Burger (with a choice of four different toppings), fish and Chips, and three other main dishes as they all sounded so delicious we wanted to try the lot. We went with some extra onion rings as well. We also had starters to share between the six of us and I can say the wings were amazing. We had a great time and will be visiting far more regularly as it’s now a great pub that you can simply have a drink and a packet of crisps in, have a drink and a light snack, or go the whole hog and sit down for an amazing three course meal without breaking the bank. Highly recommended

Visited the Kings Head with a group of friends recently. We were made to feel very welcome by the Landlord and his team. There was a great atmosphere with a mixture of people drinking and dining. My meal (steak) was excellent and could not be faulted. Overall a very enjoyable experience at an affordable price. I would strongly recommend this venue for either a drink or dining.

Great lovely place. Beautiful interior of this pub. Great food and staff very polite and efficient. Great for just a catch up with friends or a lovely family meal

Had a fantastic meal, service was great. The changes that have been made to the pub, in my opinion, are for the better and the new management team are lovely

Had a fantastic experience at The Kings Head, great food, staff are wonderful and went out of their way. Lovely to see the pub back to being a perfect village pub. Will definitely be back

Both myself and my wife thoroughly enjoyed our food. The staff were very attentive. Would definitely return and recommend to friends.

We came to the pub to see the place under new management to see what the atmosphere was like after an off experience there last year, for a well earned sunday lunch. We had the pork belly and beef roast, and my 4 year old son had a beef burger on the kids menu. The service was wonderful, getting taken to our table by the lovely Sophie. I was recommended the violet gin by Lorraine, which was so good! It feels so much more welcoming and comfortable, being able to sit at the bar and feel more like a relaxed village pub, unlike before. We are already planning our next trip back to watch the rugby, and for more of that gin. See you again soon!

Under new ownership and a step back in the quality of food and service. You shouldn’t go and expect anything like the dining experience offered by the previous team. We both had the “hand battered haddock” it was a slab of previously frozen fish in a batter coating and if it was hand battered (it wouldn’t have survived the battering anyway) I would be very surprised! Very ordinary, greasy with a bowl of peas and an underwhelming tartar sauce. Not bad chips though! Not a patch on the cod loin on the menu previously. Appreciate this is early in the new ownership but they need to pick up their game.

I can’t believe the changes gone on in what used to be such a wonderful place to eat. Jo, Lily and the team used to make it the experience amazing and the 10/10 food just topped it off! This has now gone down hill turning into a tacky pub with workers vaping behind the bar, very distasteful in my opinion. I shall no longer be returning which is a shame as I had introduced family members and friends to this pub as i loved it very much.

What a shambles on last Sunday,s lunch Waited over an hour for mains then put on table and taken off and given To someone else. Food just ok after it came. Asked if we wanted desert, no one came back to see if we wanted anything, so we left. What has gone wrong it was so very good to eat hear We will think very hard about returning.

If you have been a regular customer of this excellent, fine dining restaurant please be aware that it is now under new management and can longer claim to provide 'fine dining' and the menu currently on the website no longer applies (certainly so far as...

Very busy nice local pub with good beers

Love this pub good food, pleasant staff

Lovely food if a bit on the expensive side, with good service in pleasant surroundings. The menu was pretty ambitious by local standards! Very tasty desserts which were the highlight for me. It was a bit on the quiet side so could have had a more bustling atmosphere, maybe we were unlucky with our timing.

We hadn't eaten at the Kings Head for a while and thought it was time for another visit and we weren't disappointed. We both had the Cod with Panko king prawn which was cooked perfectly and was delicious. We shall not leave it so long...

Everything is great about this place

A memorable meal, the presentation of food and flavours are 5 *, service fantastic, will be back

Have not had such a good dining experience since a Michelin star in Oban. Exquisite menu, chef showing some real talent. I’m not normally a fish man but the lemon sole was to die for. I’ve seen many cheese boards and the cheese was good but the biscuits were a wow - really unusual I know but please try it. Have no hesitation in recommending this with a decent wine list what’s not to love. Food of this quality is worthy of support.

WOW, this is so different to your run of the mill food pub The chef clearly has a major talent Service was fantastic The quality of the food was amazing

You will not find a better place for food quality. Every time I eat here, I feel as though the food gets better and better - which at this point seems impossible but last night I was proved wrong yet again. Lovely service too with...

We called in for Sunday lunch and the food was excellent. Plenty of tender lamb rump slices with beautifully cooked vegetables and nice friendly service too.

A brasserie pitched and priced as Fine dinning. Elegant food, presented immaculately, but the restaurant was missing some fine dining details. Myself and three others dined a fortnight ago. I had steak, because for the price point this is the only reasonably priced item on the menu. £35 for a ‘pub’ main course is the top end for Northamptonshire. The food was served promptly, albeit by different servers, the waitresses were very polite and had answers to our questions. I had the Tikka masala scallops, which i found to be a curious combination, knowing scallops are a mild flavour they were i felt overpowered by tikka masala, but overall the dish was interesting to eat. The steak was perfectly cooked, but did come with a ‘parcel’ of vegetables (wrapped in a cabbage or similar leaf), that all appeared to have been fried and a sauce added, this was i felt an unusual way to serve vegetables with steak, an oriental style, as opposed to traditional chargrilled. I felt the restaurant lacked some aspects i would come to expect from similar at that level. The cutlery provided was the cheapest commercial cutlery, thin, lacking substance, the steak knives were cheap and basic, and the napkin was a basic cheap paper one, no plate chargers, no table dressing, cheap paper menus. The chair and table height was odd, with the table being low. These are below the standards this restaurant pitches itself at. Furthermore we could hear the kitchen radio from the table, and a dispute the servers had with the kitchen. I probably would not go again, for this price point, customer experience is unfortunately lacking.

Been here a couple of times now. Food is fantastic , not the cheapest but certainly worth it. Always beautifully presented and delicious. Staff are friendly and helpful.

Best restaurant I've visited, food is amazing

Had a great meal with my wife. She enjoyed the Aberdeen Angus steak 🥩 and l enjoyed the bream

4 of us visited on a very hot June Sunday for lunch. We all opted for roasts - 2 pork and 2 beef. The food was delicious. Fortunately, we saved room for desserts - 2 apple and 2 peanut butter. These were beautifully presented and...

Very expensive for a pub. £11.50 for 2 small scallops in a bowl. I almost laughed out loud. Food was tasty but very expensive. £34.50 for a main

We found this place by accident and were truly welcomed on a busy Saturday night on a bank holiday weekend. The menu is exciting and very well delivered. The staff are delightful! We will be back!

Delicious roast this Easter Sunday. Food, service and overall experience was faultless. Highly recommend

A brilliant little watering hole with fine ales and better food.

Nice restaurant but quite dark lighting.Was not expecting such an expensive menu.Cheapest option burger at £19.Average price for main course £28.Starters and desserts around £9/10.As the steak at £34 was not much more than the others I went for that.Reasonable size but a little undercooked...

Delicious dinner and great service. This is a real hidden gem and visited after being recommended. Being gluten free was no issue and our waitress was so helpful and ensured everything was adapted for me. Lovely setting, delicious food.

Had a really great meal for 2 on a Friday night. Could not fault anything with the food or service! Haven't been for a while and it was good to see that the food is fantastic as ever. My celeriac starter was super tasty and definitely Michelin star quality. I'm very fussy with wine and it's rare to find something on a wine list I like, but they had a fantastic Californian oaky Chardonnay, which sadly is a rare offering in most places. The nice relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff topped the evening off. Will be back very soon! Thanks ...Sarah

We went in a Sunday and both the starter and main I wanted was sold out. We went early so it was disappointing. One of us has the burger which was mediocre at best. I had the lamb pot which lacked flavour. I had the...

It had been a while since our last visit and it was lovely to see that it was still serving top quality meals. Congratulations to the chef for producing such excellent tasting dishes. Whilst it’s by no means the cheapest food around it’s certainly up...

Went for lunch on the 3rd of February 2023. The table was booked for 12-30pm. Car park was empty, and only two ladies eating lunch in the restaurant. There did not appear to be any other customers in the premises, very quiet. A sparse menu...

Lovely Sunday roast dinner with polite, attentive staff in a modern, clean village pub 👍🏼

Had a Sunday roast here today and the food was absolutely phenomenal. The service however, appalling, our waitress was extremely rude and impatient with us. It’s been a little while since I had seen my parents so we had a lot to catch up on, the waitress came over mid conversation and asked us if we were ready to order, we simply told her we weren’t ready to order and could we please have a little more time. The young lady then immediately took umbrage to this and proceeded to interrupt my partner and dad’s conversation to ask the same question, when they didn’t answer she rudely said “or ignore me then”. We were speechless, clearly this young lady didn’t like her job very much to speak to customers in such a rude and confrontational way. This then affected her whole attitude from that point onwards towards us, she was rude, very dismissive and when she bought the dessert menu over after eventually clearing our mains she said “you’ve got 30 minutes” before basically throwing the menus at us!!! Absolutely terrible service, in fact, I’d go as far to say it’s the WORST I have ever experienced which is a shame because it’s no reflection of the chef’s standard of food or other members of bar staff. £146 to be treated like that, absolute shambles you seriously need to think about the people you’re hiring and their attitudes.

Spratton is a small village and the King's Head punches well above it's weight. Great food, good variety and friendly staff. I'd strongly recommend

Tiny portions, we left hungry. However, service was excellent and all high quality ingredients.

I'm not easy to please when it comes to food but the hake in a mild curry sauce was brilliant.

Was excited to visit the Kings Head due to the reviews on tripadvisor but unfortunately was not impressed at all. Service was not outstanding by a long shot and food was disappointing. The steak burger tasted burnt and was not to the standard we were...

Impeccably presented culinary masterpieces served in a pleasant restaurant with polished wooden tables and floor. It appears that the evening menu changes monthly. Ours included pigeon breast, lamb rump, ox cheeks, monkfish and steak burger. The vegetarian option was charred Romanesco. I would recommend the restaurant for a celebration - the menu and food is special. It is pricier than your average fayre, but the experience is way above average! Expect to pay £30 - £50 for two courses, £10 for a dessert. A good choice of wine by the glass or bottle. Very clean throughout, all tables backed by clear Covid-screens which were present but not imposing. Attentive table service with bell (although never had need to use it). Well stocked bar and wonderful wine. Very pleasant staff. Village is located in lovely rolling countryside not far from Holdenby (house) and Brixworth (Anglo Saxon church), easy to get to from both Northampton and the A14. Car park at rear. Can't wait to return !

Have not been here for a few years but amazing food and staff. Will be coming again next month. Food was amazing for the Sunday Lunch to the deserts. Atmosphere was really relaxing and the staff where lovely.

This is a really good place to eat Friendly and helpful staff with a very good atmosphere The food was masterchef quality ---- very well executed and probably the best eaten for a number of years frank and anna

5*. The best Sunday lunch I have ever had. The beef was perfectly cooked. Could get extra veg and cauliflower cheese etc. In the party we had beef, lamb and chicken (pictures attached) all were beautiful. The restaurant itself is beautiful with such a lovely...

Last night we had the most memorable meal in a long time. On Monday we were at an event where each course was produced by a Michelin starred chef, our meal last night surpassed those four dishes. I had lobster Bisque with lobster tortellini, sublime,...

Lovely pub serving possibly the best roast pork and trimmings that I've ever had outside the home and a perfectly balanced and delicious choice of desserts. The staff are very friendly and the surrounding village is perfect for a post meal stroll. Would be five...

I would rate the food as ok nothing special and overpriced for what you get, however, the behaviour of the Manager was extremely rude. She pulled a face if you asked her for anything and argued every point. I have never been treated this way...

Truly amazing best roast ever!!’ This place never ever fails! Service , ambience and food was truly wonderful. Would highly recommend this little gem of a place

Sunday afternoon lunch ……starters mackerel and chicken parfait amazing!!! roast beef to die for!! Service amazing!! Bloody lush

The best fine dining restaurant in Northampton. If you are looking for somewhere to go for a special celebration this is the place to go!

Just returned from a fabulous lunch at The Kings Head. The food was exquisitely presented and delicious. The puddings in particular looked like little works of art. The staff were all very friendly, helpful and attentive.