Carpenters Arms in Wellingborough

Bar staff brilliant apart from one. Young woman who apparently thinks she is a manager is extremely rude and talks to customers like they are dirt.

After visiting family felt like a Sunday roast. Quaint pub with a separate restaurant. Food was very nice, good portion

Travelling from Oxford to Lincolnshire we were both getting hungry but didn't want the services fast food. I asked my car to find a restaurant and this pub came up first so we went off the dual carriageway and followed directions. Despite not having a booking we were still greeted with a warm, friendly welcome. They checked to see if there was enough Sunday roast available to accommodate 2 more which there was. Two roasts, 2 drinks, 2 desserts £33. Excellent food and service. Thank you

My self and girlfriend arived for a meal which we have been there before meal as been good prior how ever week end. The the meal was very poor of which most people there also complaining about there food items one the table which was served the order was taken much later on arrival very poor excuses given about chips which were fry’s and not steak chips the as on the menu the steak had to go back as it was in edable Over all on this visit very very poor meal and service

Sam and Ben are fantastic , love the banter boy's We attended as a group of 7 ladies for a meal and catch up Table was already for us , meal served promptly fresh and hot , apple pie was amazing Thankyou for the wine 🍷 👍 We all had a great night , booked to go back so we can do it all again .

We went along for Thursday steak and chips for £10:00 to include a drink. To be honest, we were not expecting much at that price. Well how wrong can you be? Great service. The food was very tasty, cooked to our liking, presented well and was fantastic value. I do love my custard so when I asked for ‘oodles’ of custard, that is exactly what I got. The manager, chef and bar staff were very attentive and all had lovely persona’s. We will most certainly be going back there.

Lovely meal today for 24 people, roast dinner and sweet. Well served, hot and well presented and everyone enjoyed it.

We booked for lunch but unfortunately the chef was ill. They apologized and stood us a round of drinks for our trouble. These things happen, l should have left as contact number. The place looked we'll set up to manage COVID. The beer (Timothy Taylor) was a good pint.

Sorry, I have to be honest. I was very disappointed with the sunday roast. The beef was nice but the roast potatoes (all 4 of them) were obviously of the frozen variety. The Yorkshire pudding resembled a flat saucer and was tasteless. The cauliflower cheese which you pay extra for was dry and stuck to the dish it was served in. Overall a very disappointing way to spend over a tenner for a meal. Wouldn't return.

Only 4 stars but could be 5: The place smells of whatever cleaning fluid they use. It is horrible and not conducive to eating or drinking. The smell of bleach is quite off-putting. Luckily it was a nice day so we ate outside but sadly all of the benches had filthy ash-trays on them and also fag ends were evident all over the place including between the slats of the benches. They don't seem to bother cleaning the outside area. And the ladies toilet was dirty. The food was good though, and reasonably priced. If they sort out the cleaning issues then we will become regulars.

It started well but went downhill rapidly. The ale was a tad on the warm side and was stale. When the food arrived it was good, although my partner's meal arrived without the trimmings as stated on the menu. The desserts were the best part of an average meal. What spoilt the experience was the slow service and couldn't care less attitude of the server.

What a great meal! I came here for the Sunday roast - absolutely superb. My mum is a fussy bugger but was delighted with what came out. Really good value for money too. Well done Matt and Alex!

Went for Sunday lunch today. Staff friendly enough. Food absolutely terrible. This place used to be very good. Avoid. Left over food pictures attached. Still got charged over £100 (this with 20% off as we complained)

Good atmosphere, great service and excellent Sunday roast family dinner - very reasonably priced. Also dog friendly.

Visited with friends and family after finding it has been taken over. Good COVID measures in place with separate entrance and exit and tables well spaced out. Good choice on menu for Sunday lunch with two size options. It was a lovely surprise to have all items home cooked, unusual these days, although herbs on roast potatoes a little overpowering. One of us had the home made vegan tart which she said was lovely. The meat was a little tough but otherwise it was very nice. Owner extremely friendly and chatty. It did seem early days for the new owners so hopefully things can only improve. We will definitely be back.

Had a lovely meal here tonight. Great value, delicious food and outstanding service. Whitebait was amazing, burger and chips and cod and chips absolutely delicious. Hosts were very welcoming and attentive. Will be back.

A choice of meats served with a selection of vegetables (no choice here). Food was well presented but broccoli was hard and under cooked. Portions were adequate for the price. There was a good range of puddings but there was no custard available, although it was offered with the vast majority of puddings.The restaurant seating area was quite chilly I believe the pub is under new management so, hopefully, things will improve. Our first family outing to this pub. May give it another try in the spring.

Found this place the day before and was really glad we did it's a cracking pub, really friendly staff food was excellent and the room spotlessly clean and really nice and comfortable. It's a bit out of the way but well worth the effort. Would thoroughly recommend.

Have had our share of roast dinners in restaurants at home or away. Quite frankly, it's the best roast dinner we've had thus far. Apart from the stuffing (it never was my cup of tea), it was pretty much the only thing I left on the plate. The meal consisted of nice, large home-made yorkshire pudding, lovely-tasting gravy, a good set of portions of meat, crispy roasted potatoes (not much of a potato-lover, but I ate them all!)Along with the aforementioned foods, there was a generous set of vegetables, consisting of broccoli, carrots, cabbage, peas & sweetcorn, along with cauliflower cheese & (I believe) Dauphinoise potatoes. I absolutely LOVE vegetables, so I made full use of what I could pile on my plate, still picking from the serving dishes when we pleased, until we were so full, we didn't even ask for the dessert menu (& that is normally a firm fixture of a meal - particularly a roast dinner - out! The food was served & empty plates taken away by a young friendly & polite member of staff. We have stated that this pub is a new favourite, of which we think we could hopefully come back to again (we live about 30-40 mins drive away), but would most certainly think it worth our while to take a trip out & come back. We wouldMany thanks to all involved in this business. It was & is a great find!

Went to The Carpenters on Thursday Night, and have to say had a great meal.Food was brilliant, portions was great, price was brilliant and service was great, you couldn't have asked for more.Going to try the Sunday dinners very soon. I would definitely recommend a visit you won't be disappointed.

Visited twice now under the new management team. Didn’t leave a review the first time as was undecided but on a second visit thoroughly enjoyed it! Homemade Yorkshire’s (on the second visit),good portions and very tasty. Service was great both times. The only thing is all they do on a Sunday is a roast which may not appeal to everyone. There was a choice of three meats and a vegetarian option. Good range of desserts and all for a very good price. Would recommend and will be back.

I popped in for a pint one weekday lunchtime and discovered that they sell Black sheep bitter , have been back a couple of times since, haven’t eaten but the new owners seem keen and the staff are friendly, nice pub, great beer!Tripadvisor lists it as in Wellingborough though, which is daft as it’s Irchester village, just off the A45.

Been here a few times but last visit a couple of days ago was a disappointment not sure if there has been a change of ownership but the food was not as good, had beef bourguignon which was very tough and fatty and the sauce was nothing like the usual. The staff were brilliant and couldn’t fault them very friendly so hope this is a blip

Called in by chance 16 June 2019 and had the most amazing carvery. Proper home cooked crunchy roast potatoes, fresh veg, massive yorkies and wonderful gravy. Everything was cooked to order and very hot so worth the short wait. Staff were friendly, helpful and polite. Couldn't eat all of the large dinner I ordered so the chef boxed it up into containers ready to reheat. Will defiantly be going again. Great value for money.

First visit here with friends, lovely village pub. Choice of light snacks, and a carvery on a Sunday. Well proved e, friendly, efficient service. Will definitely be back.

After a group of us walked in Irchester Country Park, we had lunch at the Carpenters Arms. There was a long wait for being served, but the food was very good and the price reasonable. Would go there again

Awful food, silly girls working, very dirty. Beef was terrible, and was the only option. Drink orders were wrong, would not reccomed at all

First time visit with a friend and her dog. We'd booked for lunch in the bar area and were made most welcome on arrival. Service was great - speedy and helpful. Lots of lovely choices on the menu - we both chose the mushroom stroganoff which was delicious - hot and tasty. Somehow we both found room for pud - Malteaser sundae's - lush!!! Will definitely visit again.

Some great nights and good inexpensive food options. Good staff and good surroundings makes for a good social evening.

10 of us had the carvery on Sunday. One chicken and 9 beef. No one finished their meal as it was just awful. Nothing was cooked from fresh. The beef was sandwich beef and the chicken turned out to be nuggets. The rest of the food on the plate was cooked from frozen...frozen veg, potatoes and Yorkshire pudding. Gravy was Bisto and hot water I think.

Went to try the food here, as have only had a drink before, we had a sharing platter to start with, between two of us, and had ordered cheese and bacon paninis and chips as a main course, not knowing how much food you get, well it was more than enough. Food was cooked beautifully, piping hot, the chicken strips on the platter were especially lovely. Drinks are on a par price wise with any local pub, will definitely be eating there again.

Pleasant but not exciting. The staff were friendly but we were the only people dining on a mid week lunchtime. The food was a good average. The other guests comprised 3 guys discussing the football.

i went here on a Tues night for a committee meeting dinner there was a group of 16/17 of us and all with different choice of meals which we had chosen beforehand. My meal was cooked to perfection, lovely and hot and plenty of it. everyone was very impressed with the service We were all looked after well with drinks etc. I would highly recommend giving this a try. I will definitely be going back again

The greeting was very warm the table was clean and well laid out and not damp as so many are .The menu was limited although plenty we thought 3 meats and a vegetarian option well cooked and hot we found we could eat the vegetables as they were soft enough to eat [most times they are too hard we find]. We found out there are NEW OWNERS here and they have certainly improved it this time .

Decent pub grub and the chips are proper thick chips, 2 for £15 On selected meals on wednesdays and Thursdays nights is even a bigger bonus. Sunday carvery is a big hit with 3 meat options at a reasonable price. Very friendly place with a family feel to it. Can't wait for my next visit

We had the Sunday carvery and to be honest it was not one of the best. The beef was over cooked and the cauliflower cheese was just mush. The choice of veg was very limited. The overall feeling we got was not very friendly which was a shame because we were looking forward to this meal.

A group of us, must have been more than 40 in total, held a School Reunion at The Carpenters Arms last Saturday. It was the ideal location and we were provided with excellent service and hospitality by Kylie and her team. We couldn't fault it. An 80s Disco, a Buffet, a varied selection of drinks behind the bar all delivered in a professional manner and with a smile. The pub itself is full of character and warm and inviting. It was the perfect venue for our get-together and we'd recommend it to anybody else considering something similar. I hear the Sunday Roast is a winner too so I'll be back!

A group of 10 from a local organisation ate here for a pre-Christmas Friday -night dinner recently with mains ordered in advance. Noticed a decent selection of beers at the bar. Whilst our meal was acceptable with no major complaints , I felt a degree of lack of professionalism was present. If you are going to employ young - persons as waiters , Saturday- kids almost , it would be good if you could educate them in some sort of finesse in their presentation. Perhaps I could suggest a Carpenters - logo-ed T-shirt with matching trousers / slacks & not too expensive to kit-out Really couldn't understand either why this party of 10 were squashed into such a tight area when there were no other diners present in the restaurant, as there was little room on the table for plates of vegetables ,sauces etc.

Couldn't fault anything a most enjoyable evening the atmosphere was good and the service was good very friendly the food was fantastic plenty of it would recommend the carpenters arms

1st time visit really lovely atmosphere and great food, husband wanted crispy roasts and he got them..... would recommend Sunday carvery

Husband and I had a Sunday lunch carvery. It was lovely. A great selection of meats and veg. We managed a dessert too which was also yummy. The service was friendly and atmosphere comfortable. Would highly recommend and would go again.

Kylie has started Saturday morning breakfast. All cooked fresh. Excellent value. A must to try. Open 9-12 for breakfast Satuday only .

Mi padre celebró en las leyes despierte funeral hoy aquí, nos hicieron sentir muy bienvenidos y nada era demasiado problema. Excelente selección de comida para todos los gustos, desde Turquía y asado de ternera, ensalada de col y casero la lista es interminable. Hizo un...

No hemos estado aquí antes, pero decidimos darle una oportunidad basada en comentarios anteriores, no sabiendo en el momento los actuales propietarios sólo hubiese sido allí por 8 semanas. Sin embargo, este hecho no cambia. El personal era muy amable y servicial. Yo tenía una pregunta la dieta cuando reserva, que fue contestada de inmediato. El carvery era excelente y todas las verduras frescas y caseras. La única decepción que tuve era que la junta chalk mostró vacuno como una de las carnes, que yo estaba deseando, pero que se había acabado, y hubiera sido muy fácil apagar la junta 2.56! Había otros tres carnes para elegir que eran excelentes, así que no hay problema. Aunque no son locales sin duda volveremos.

Mi esposa, hijos y me animé a ir a las carpas de haber oído que había cambiado de manos recientemente. Teníamos una preciosa asados los domingos, buena selección de carnes y un servicio amable.

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I've been eating at the Carps for over 30 years on and off, and it is a reliably good Sunday carvery whenever you drop in. They have a good wine selection, and Sundays there have a good hospitable atmosphere, without fail. A good place to take Mum for Mothers Day or taking family visitors over a Bank Holiday weekend, and very much value for money.

Booked table for 5 for Sunday carvery. Food was great, hot plates and choice of three meats. The pub and dinning area are traditional with an authentic feel. We felt welcomed and looked after by the staff. Thanks

Visited today with family and were not disappointed excellent food lovely friendly staff could not fault our visit would certainly recommend we are looking forward to our next visit in the new year

We attended here for Sunday lunch & both my father & I had the carvery. It offered choice of three meats with the full trimmings. The califlower cheese is fabulous & highly recommended.The pub itself is a family run business, where good service is at their heart.Highly recommended & will definately be returning.

We were a group of about 16 and sat at small tables of 4-6 people in the small pleasant restaurant. The menu was not extensive, which I think is a good sign - the less is offered, perhaps the better each dish? The waiters were young and probably not very experienced (unable to answer questions without consulting boss), but pleasant and helpful. The carvery food was better than average - good enough to want to return - and good value. It was a nice room and we were not subjected to intrusive music so could chat comfortably.

Not our first choice but it was available late Sunday afternoon (pre theatre)The setting was charming, we were given a large table under the front window, jus the right size for the four of us.We decided on the seafood and meat sharing platters £36 for starters. The whitebait, served in a steel basket were soggy.. The sausages were tough skinned and over cooked. The piccalilli was white not yellow? it had a good vinegar bite to it. Cold smoked mussels were to nobody's taste.On to the mains, Gammon steak, over cooked on an extremely hot plate, How long had it been on the pass? My three sausages, like the ones that came on the meat platter were tough and over cooked. My other two friends who did not share their mains to the table had Cullen Skink, more than half remained at the end of the meal and the other had gnocci again most was let at the end but they both said they enjoyed it. When I went to the bar to pay the bill £122.55, I was asked how much more I would like to add to the bill. HorrifiedOur meal included a bottle of red and a £8.50 250ml of white wineIf you fancy fillet steak, it will cost £125 per Kilogram, thats without veg or sauce

The Carpenters Arms is a delightful little pub found a couple of minutes off the A45 between Rushden and Wellingborough.We have eaten here in the past and the food was very good however our visit on this occasion was for drinks....service was exceptional,friendly staff members who served us quite rapidly considering the pub was littered with locals,they seemed to look after us rather well.We want to return within the next couple of weeks and have the Sunday carvery.Car parking is situated at the rear of the pub....not a huge car park however we have always found a space.Visited August 2016

Had a week day lunch which was both filling and tasty. Staff were delightful and provided great service. Can recommend and will be returning myself.

Returned to Carpenters Arms for Sunday Lunch after an absence and found it to be under new managementWe were made very welcome with excellent service....The Carvery was excellent although not as much choice as some others but more than adequate and very good and tasty food....recommended

We heard the carvery was good, so we went on a weekday. big mistake. Reservations of party of 8 With 2 children and a baby. One hour wait for starters. 105 Minute wait for mains (they rushed them to the table as we are walking out the door). Starters were under-cooked, soggy food - disgusting. Multiples forgotten drinks orders never brought to the table. A horrific excuse for a ploughmans. All this with 5 tables filled in entire restaurant. A mess. Gave the appearance of a restaurant with no leader. Gordon Ramsey should visit - would be a great episode.

Took my 87 year old mother to the Carpenters Arms for Sunday carvary. Although I have lived in Irchester for 16 years I have never been here before. Will certainly be going again as the food was fantastic. Mother wants to go next weekend !!!

We visited the carvery on Fathers Day. The food was perfectly cooked with a good variety of vegetables, and nice choice and quality of desserts.We mentioned on booking that one of our party was vegan and they were very accommodating. Will definitely call again- excellent value for money.

We knew we might not arrive before the end of lunch service so we telephoned and explained our problem. We were told not to worry, they would keep the kitchen open. We arrived just after 2.00pm the food was cooked fresh and of excellent quality. All the staff were lovely. Would call again if in the area. Very Good.

My partner and I visited this pub last Saturday evening for a pub meal. The meal was great. I had the Sea bass at £13.95 while my other half has the traditional fish and chips at £11.95. Both meals were delicious, pudding followed which was equally good and good value for money; all downed with a fruit cider. The staff were very friendly, didn't have to wait long for our meal to arrive. The decor of the pub is good, far better than it was from the previous owners - it has a homely atmosphere. Will certainly come again. Well worth the visit.

Although it doesn't have an extensive menu, what they do offer is tasty, well cooked and portion size generous. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The restaurant can be a little cramped if full on a busy night. But worth trying.

Hadnt been to this place for a number of years and had been advised that there was a new landlady in place. Decided to give it a try and so glad we did.Staff very accommodating, and adapted dishes for us. The food was just lovely. Can recommend Prawn and Red Pepper skewers with sweet chilli for a starter, there was so much of it, it could have been a main course, delicious. Nice atmosphere in the pub, Good selection of real ales. Service very good and will definitely visit again.

Garlic mushrooms were nice but presentation was messy. The mushrooms were overcooked and the 'swirls' of balsamic dressing were unnecessary and too sweet to compliment the dish. Mixed grill - gammon extremely salty and staff didn't ask how sea was to be cooked. Sausage and mash - sausages overdone. Garlic bread far too salty as we're the very thin fries. BBQ wings starter was messy and the sauce was too spicy. Menu is pricey for the overall quality and somewhat over-seasoned food on most counts.

Fancied a meal out, and booked here for a Sunday carvery, choice of pork, turkey and beef, great selection of veg, roasties and yorkies, excellent meal and value for money. Highly recommended

This week we rolled up at the Carpenters Arms in Irchester - hadn't been here for many a long year! It was quite busy, and there was a lot of happy chit chatter and laughter going on in the lounge.We went into the dining room for our meal - its a bit drap and tight on space in there, (the only reason for my lower overall score) but the lady serving was lovely - if somewhat fraught as her waitress was off! The menu is extensive, although I was in "one of those moods" when nothing short of spectacular was going to tempt me. However, a fellow diner said that the surf and turf was lovely, so we both plumped for that.GOOD CHOICE - it was delicious, and the homemade chips were great - and reminded me of the ones my Dad used to make for us!Col was also happy cos they have Doombar on the pumps - a particular favourite beer of his!Lovely staff and nicely cooked food - well worth another visit.There is quite an extensive

Had a lovely lunch here today, the food was perfect , very tasty and freshly cooked, side salad was gorgeous . We were served by the Mangeress who was very attentive and helpful . Good value for money as well .Best pub lunch in Northamptonshire, well done to Bob the chef , definitely coming back .

Four of us visited here to celebrate a special birthday and we were definitely not disappointed.Three of us had rump steaks,the best steak I have ever had,cooked to perfection and very nicely presented with a salad and homemade chips.We asked for a side order of onion rings and were given a bowl of huge,homemade,real onion rings which were extremely tasty - so much better than the mashed up ones that are usually served in pubs.Our fourth meal was ham,egg,chips and peas,another delicious meal with thick slices of ham and two eggs.The portions were such a good size that we were unable to manage a dessert although they looked very tempting.The Manageress served us and was delightful,very friendly,helpful and efficient and made our evening at the Carpenters Arms extra special.If you want a good meal in pleasant surroundings and with attentive staff,this is the place to go!

Three of us went to the Carpenter's for Sunday lunch. We booked the table but by the time I did so there was only space in the bar. The bar is next to the restaurant and the atmosphere is the same so it really didn't matter. They had some nice hand pulled beers and the house wines were very acceptable. Everything apart from the carvery is freshly cooked which is great, the downside is that some menu items can run out. We had 2 carveries and a veggie suet pudding. All the main courses come with all the veg, trimmings and sauces etc. from the carvery. Apparently the veggie dish was superb but I'd gone for the full selection of meats all of which were well cooked and delicious.The staff were friendly, polite and helpful. The service was very good. The prices were reasonable. I'd visit again.

Wife and I spent valentines night with our little daughter.Menu for the night was well priced, good menu and really well cooked and prepared.Even our little girls food was really carefully plated up. Very good starters for all of us and then a fab steak, perfectly cooked and full of flavour. My daughter had chicken nuggets but they were homemade and very tasty, will have them next time!Our desserts were gorgeous and beautifully presented.Service was superb, attentive but not intrusive. Nothing was too much trouble few extra marshmallows for the chocolate fountain and the liquor coffee topped it off brilliantly.Cant wait to go back hopefully to try the Sunday lunch. Thanks for a fab night.

We hadn't booked but they managed to fit us in, John had a Carvery and I enjoyed Vegetarian Sausage and I could help myself to vegetables and potatoes. The food was lovely, hot and cooked perfectly. Well worth another visit.

Had my first meal at Carpenters Arms after a 'Life of Crime' walk around the village last Thursday. Pre-ordered the vegetable suet pudding and wasn't disappointed. I'm not vegetarian but try to cut down on meat when I can. The meal was tasty - well cooked and presented. Will be going back soon.

Looking for a lazy lunch to celebrate our 44th anniversary, we found the perfect spot. Everything was well cooked and the staff were concerned to supply just what we wanted, vegetarian options no problem - no pretentious 'haute cuisine'. Food served on plates, not a slate or board or jus in sight! Staff Jenny and Maureen were extremely pleasant and the whole experience was brilliant, we felt welcome and comfortable. This is the place for return visits.

A convenient spot for a business meeting so arrived for an early lunch with no great expectations so was surprised by the reception. The barmaid could not have been more friendly and welcoming. The bar was far from full at any time throughout the 2 hours or so that we were there and the barmaid looked after every customer with genuine concern. The food was amazingly good and keenly priced. Try the steak & ale pie. Couldn't fault a thing.

Don't be put off by the rather tired appearance. The beer is great and the food likewise. Their double lunch offer (2 for £12.75) is superb value, and the ham eggs chips and peas are delicious.

I have eaten here a few times for lunch and also for dinner. The food is always lovely and the staff are very attentive making sure we had drinks and asking how our meal and if we were all happy. Worth a visit

A group of ten of us went to the Carpenters Arms for our annual christmas get together. I must admit that I went with some reservations. The Pub is certainly not the Ritz and does not claim to be. I was however pleasently surprised. The staff were attentive, the food was good and hot, we had lenty of vegatables and when we wanted our glasses refilled the staff were ready to wait on us. The puddings were also good and we had mince pies and coffee included in the price. We left all of us singing the carpenters praise. Yes a good night was had by all.

Good food, well presented .Friendly staff. The day I last went there was a male chef who seems more on the ball than the female chef who seems less organised.