Falcon in East Northamptonshire

Amazing food! My husband and I were so impressed with our dinners. We both had different starters and mains and all were delicious. We bought a loaf of their homemade bread because it was so good. A warm slice with homemade butter was given as a complimentary item before our starters came out. An added bonus was that the two young ladies serving were lovely. Highly recommended!

We always heard really good things regarding the falcon at Fotheringhay New owners and 2 rosette level food so thought it would be nice to take the staff to the falcon for our little Christmas party on a Friday night We arrived a little late due to local roads being flooded On arrival the staff very friendly and felt welcome We ordered the food very excited for the menu as I used to work 2 Rossette level food However the food seem to take forever to get served to us. the restaurant had a few tables in and the small bar area had a few tables In The starters were nice but unfortunately the mussels weren't the hottest and the duck pate with hard butter my colleague struggled to eat however said this was also nice The mains yet again took a age to get to us infact I had to ask of this was coming all nice accept the undercooked chips and underseasoned food Almost like the chef was either behind This was first day of trading after a short Christmas break so wasn't fussed I remember those days Desserts my brulee was delicious And the soufflé was also said it was delicious However the sticky toffee was not sticky toffee pudding whole dates through it a thin toffee sauce and this was left All in all a nice night soo thankyou But unfortunately as we had to wait along time for the food which made it a little dissapointing

Stopped for lunch at 'The Falcon' Inn, Fotheringay. What a wonderfully warm welcome we received from the Barman. We were offered the option of sitting in the bar by a beautiful fire or a lovely bright Conservatory. We chose the log fire. The starters of Scallops and Heritage Tomato with cheese were both sublime. We were provided with the most outstanding Guiness Homemade Bread and Whipped Butter which was to die for! We had the Roast Lamb and the Venison, both were fabulous. The wine was beautiful. We enjoyed the Guiness Bread so much we obtained a Takeaway all beautifully wrapped. The Owner is so welcoming and lovely and made us feel so much at home. we will be visiting again very soon. Do not hesitate to visit this establishment! Happy New Year! John and Kate.

Phenomenal food, personable staff and lovely atmosphere. I had the lamb duo off the seasonal menu and my date had the trendalls sausages and mash. Both dishes were delicious and the lamb hotpot was especially tasty.

Random day off yesterday and decided to treat myself to lunch at The Falcoln Inn. Was delighted to hear some background music when I walked in which I found very welcoming alongside the warmth of the open fires. I decided to sit in the bar area due to being on my own and I must say the fellow customers were very chatty. I ordered the duck liver parfait which was dressed with plums and looked very pretty. Presentation was lovely…. It was delicious served alongside home made breads and homemade sea salt butter. I then ordered the stuffed ginea fowl with dauphinois potatoes with seasonal veg. The ginea fowl was stuffed with the softest mouse and the sauce it came with left my tastebuds having a party. All rounded off with an americano coffee. I cannot wait to revisit this delightful establishment again and next time will definitely take a co diner. Thank you to the bar staff and waiting staff, you made me feel very welcome. To the chefs, thank you for an amazing meal. You certainly work very hard with your menus and quality of dishes

I came here with my family last night, and it was fantastic. We live locally, but hadn’t been for a while. The wine was fantastic, the staff were all knowledgeable and friendly. I’m vegan and they went out of their way to produce a fantastic starter and main for me. The cauliflower steak is highly recommended, even if you’re a meat eater! It was quick and a comfortable environment. It’s not cheap, but worth every penny. Thank you!

Our favourite place to visit for dinner, as well as a fantastic wedding venue! Very friendly staff, what's not to like :)

Another enjoyable evening thanks to everyone at The Falcon. It was very busy. We visited in the evening when the view of St Mary and All Saints tower from the dining room is spectacular. Although it’s been a while since our last review following a visit to The Falcon the standard remains consistently high. From the moment of making the reservation we were made to feel valued. One of the things we enjoy most about eating here are the people. Smiling faces and humour make all make for a positive experience. The dining room was very clean and comfortable. Our food was beautifully presented and very well cooked, portion sizes were just right. We look forward to visiting The Falcon again and would highly recommend it.

Used to live in Kingscliffe so were regulars, and haven't been back to this lovely pub for over 10 years. Called in yesterday on the off-chance we could have lunch before heading back to London. Sat in the cosy bar area, just like the old days although the restaurant is light and sunny. As it happens the kitchen were launching their new menu that day too. My mother had haddock fish and chips off the bar menu and I had the Deene Park venison wellington, pommes puree, blackberries, coffee jus, cep off the a la carte and let me tell you both dishes were OUT OF THIS WORLD! Thank you.

This is a great place for dinner amongst friends. The relaxed service suited us just fine. Food was lovely. Some of the recent reviews seem unfair. Very friendly. Reasonable value for money. I would go again.

Madison and Jen helped us arrange a truly superb celebration lunch for us with family and friends. Nothing was too much trouble and the team set out the orangery and patio beautifully for us. Zak and his team produced mouth-watering canapés and a delicious 3-course lunch. Chloe and the team looked after us with amazing, friendly and unobtrusive service. Everyone had a wonderful time including the children who also enjoyed the garden. Madison & Zak clearly work extremely hard because results such as we experienced takes enormous amounts of effort & diligence. We’ll be back!

We visited the Falcon based on the 5 star reviews. However, apart from friendly service, everything else was exceedingly poor. The limited Menu (we were told that one starter and one main course were no longer available despite there only being one other table occupied ! ) looked interesting enough but we found the dishes such as the Hake Wellington and the Gazpacho to be insipid and unappetizing! The white asparagus with the hake and the cherries with the duck were non-existent and the seasonal green-leaf vegetable was rather boring! When we visited, it was certainly not a five-star experience and was very poor value for money!

Service appalling although friendly enough. Waited ages. Ordered a spritzer - arrived with only a dash of soda. No lemon in the elderflower despite asking. Food finally arrived approx 1 hour after our arrival. Asked for salt/pepper and tomato ketchup. Eventually arrived after reminding twice - but only as we were finishing our food. Overall the food was just about OK- although very mediocre. Chips best part. Everything else only one or two stars. Not worth the money and certainly did not live up to earlier reviews. Very disappointed

We've been dining here for over 50 years, but never again. Brocoli like wood, fish cakes hard and no taste, brownie SO hard the knife would hardly cut through it ( at £8.50 a disgrace!). Sausages and mash was OK but the burgers were dull and served luke warm.It's not good value and although the waitresses were brilliant, the cooking was not! One sad lady here!

Good menu choices, the food was delicious. I had the most perfectly cooked steak. The staff are lovely. Highly recommend.

This was our second visit to The Falcon Inn and we were not disappointed. The tables in the bar were all occupied so we were seated in the conservatory area with a view of the wood fired pizza oven. The team were excellent and the food delicious

We had been recommended this restaurant and was not disappointed. The food is superb and the staff are professional, warm and friendly without being over familiar. I had the hake wellington for main, this was divine and plentiful. For dessert I chose the lemon & blueberry tart, the filling was sharp and it had lovely thick pasty. Overall the food was pretty perfect but the only critique, the broccoli we were served was cold?

This was chosen as a beautiful location for our wedding reception but sadly the Assistant manager 'Jen' made it the worst possible day of my life. From taking my nonrefundable £500 deposit and lying about what service they could provide in terms of deco, music etc. On the day she told my kids entertainers that they were being too loud. I was promised music for my 20 guests upon arrival. There was non, no apology or willingness from Jen to resolve. She blamed us for breaking the speakers saying that we moved them from the kitchen to outside. When it was the internet /wifi issue. However the night before we had tested the falcon inn speakers and they worked fine. I would have appreciated her letting me know to bring a backup as an option. Jen was rude and my guests felt uncomfortable as a result and so did I. My guests enjoyed most of the food apart from the chicken. Would I go back? Not if I have to deal with Jen and her superiority complex. Her service delivery is appalling. My husband and I went back to collect our bit and pieces after the event including finalising monies owed to us. She told my husband, I want nothing to do with you or your wife!! She's fortunate her manager gives her the lee way to behave in such a manner to customers who have paid over a thousand pounds for a simple reception lunch. Don't worry we won't be back again.

Called in after a walk for a very late lunch. Very pleasant garden and a very nice and airy restaurant area. We were sitting in the garden where there are plenty of tables. There is also a pizza oven that at 4.30pm was being prepared...

Our daughter and now son-in-law had their wedding reception at the Falcon on 22/7/23. It was the most amazing venue for a reception. The ambience was beautiful and the food and service from Maddie, Zak and the team were outstanding. Every guest said how lovely...

Wow oh wow! What a fantastic venue, with fabulous staff. We celebrated my mum’s (BIG) birthday here last weekend and we had such a gorgeous afternoon. The food, staff and venue were just perfect. Not only did all the staff come together to organise this...

Delicious food, friendly staff and lovely surroundings. That’s all you need! A couple of things not available on the menu but i don’t mind that, it encourages me to try something new and leads me to believe this is a kitchen that isn’t wasteful with...

We were a walk in , we were seated and given menus and a drink order taken. The drinks came but no one came to take our order. On asking we were informed they weren’t taking any more orders for 30 mins. This was at...

A wonderful pub staff excellent atmosphere very good the food was wonderful all homemade never been anywhere where the food and service was as awesome ( this is from somebody who’s worker in the catering business in the past) well done to all the staff...

Just wanted to say a massive thank you for making such a wonderful afternoon for our dear friend’s 50th birthday! Liza absolutely adored it and it was such a beautiful venue and the fact that you turned it all around in a week and put...

Wow, wow, wow. Madison and Jack the partnership that now run the Falcon, should be very proud of Jen and the team. We celebrated my wife’s 50th birthday on Saturday 15th July lunch time with a group of 50 people. The parking is easy, Fotheringhay...

Friendly village pub - welcoming staff and great food our visit was as part of a large party and nothing was to much trouble for the team looking forward to our next visit

The staff and location were excellent, so helpful and considerate. Went for a friends birthday and cannot praise them more highly for the care and attention that gave, from the chef’s buffet with specific catering needs.

I was lucky enough to have the Falcon inn as my baby shower venue. Oh my goodness what amazing food. Vegan options were to die for and the most delicious desserts. Thank you so much x

Great Food, Great Service. Myself and my wife went for Lunch a few months ago and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal it was excellent in fact. Service was also excellent. There where a few things not available but more than understandable giving the fluctuations in...

Didn't enjoy very disappointing when we arrived there was no roast options left. Should have told us if we booked for 2.45 that would be the case. All four dinners were not good the cauliflower steak was NOT a cauliflower steak which I've had many...

Such a shame…my husband and I thought we treat ourselves to dinner out after a tough week. We thought we were going somewhere a little bit more special than our usual dinner out. Sadly we were disappointed. The food we ate was genuinely really nice...

A lovely meal to start the week off. What we would definitely recommend is the rhubarb pudding it was like little explosions of rhubarb exploding in your mouth coupled with a lovely custard mousse and cubes of ginger cake. Lovely drive out in the country

We met some friends here for a lovely meal in full view of the church as the pub has a large conservatory with opening bi-folding doors so you felt like you were sitting in the garden while looking out at the beautiful Fotheringhay Church just...

Spent £30 on a taxi there and back really looking forward to a lovely meal. If I was driving I would have left straight away, no staff and unfortunately totally unwelcoming. Waited at the bar for ages for a drink and then offered a table...

Again hats off to a super friendly expirence here. Food excellent Madi - the owner - has again made us very welcome. We will continue to bring our friends and family here and continue to build fabulous memories. Thank you once again Team Falcon!

The Falcon is in a great location in the historic village of Fotheringhay. From here there was a fantastic view of the church just a short distance away. This was a casual night out for dinner with friends. We had made a reservation in advance...

I am struggling to convey how bad lunch was. The restaurant and loo were filthy - dirt all over floors and on seats, overflowing bins and grime. The waitress was completely out of it - said she wouldn’t find any pepper (we don’t have much)...

We came for a baby shower here and afternoon tea was served. After the host spent weeks planning and a lot of time and money, the host decided to enquire at the Falcon where originally was supposed to be at the William Cecil, it was...

I was looking for an ideal venue to host a large party to have a Sunday lunch and wanted to find quality at a reasonable price...(Has proved difficult during this cost-of-living crisis). Eventually I stumbled upon The Falcon Inn, a pub/ restaurant in the quiet...

We ate dinner with a large group of friends in the function room. The overall experience was very disappointing. We were all crammed around a few trestle tables that had been pushed together & had to ask for extra tables so we could space out...

I don’t usually leave reviews but this was so nice The Falcon merits the effort of doing so. Though a little way from home for us we travelled out for an evening meal treat. It was really worth the journey. Between the three of us...

Decided on lunch at Falcon before our walk. We ordered Sunday lunch coffee and water . We had to ask for salt and pepper on the table and the water , also had to ask for apple sauce for Pork . The main meal was...

Should have been five stars. The good: what an amazing pub. Driving past you wouldn’t even know it was a pub/restaurant… off the beaten track and definitely a hidden gem. All the staff were wonderful, friendly and made the most of our experience. Special shout...

This is the second time we have visited The Falcon Inn, this time we opted for Sunday dinner...it did not disappoint! The beef brisket was the best brisket we have ever had, literally melted away as soon as the knife touched it and the taste...

Must say before the bad review the 2 young girls on service where really helpful and polite and very good at there job. We have been to the falcon a few times over the years and sad to say it’s gone down hill, Alarm bells...

I was here with a good friend of mine (David) and we had the sharing plates of starters; Korean Chicken and Onion Bhajis (excuse poor spelling). The dishes were superb and packed in so much flavour, and we an only thank both Madie and Chloe...

We dined here on Saturday evening as an early valentine treat to my wife. From making our reservation to settling the Bill, we were given an excellent personal experience. I have a health condition that Maddy and her team dealt with amazingly and made us...

Another year of booking our Christmas meal hamper with The Falcon Inn or ‘Foth’ as we like to call it - it did not disappoint. After a very turbulent and difficult year we needed a stress-free Christmas day without compromising on food quality and taste....

Last stopped here about five years ago on a trip from West Midlands to Wisbech to collect some furniture and a pleasant memory of that visit prompted us to stop by again on our way back from Peterborough. We weren't disappointed; a warm welcome with...

After an enjoyable hike locally , we experienced fair fayre at the Falcon Inn with steak & sea bass. Amazed no one at the bar on arrival & no bell to ring , I ventured around back & located young bar man chatting to kitchen...

We have used the Falcon as a half way meeting post with our family for a few years, and it had always been great. We returned today and were disappointed by the slow service, menus with a number of item's not available and the food...

Excellent food!! Fantastic menu including lots of game. All the staff are very friendly, lovely venue and restaurant.

We stopped off at this beautiful old english pub and a what a delight! Despite sub zero temperatures outside we could not have received a warmer welcome. Greeted by Maddy the owner and a roaring open fire we were shown to a quiet table near...

Would highly recommend staying here for a lovely meal and a pint; I had the Falcon Inn double stacked burger which was so flavoursome with a Neck Oil Beer. I normally drink lagers such as 1664, Heineken etc but this caught my eye and has...

Very disappointing! My partner and I decided to revisit The Falcon a few weeks back, (we had been here several times under the old management, and everyone meal was spot on). We had an OK meal and service, when we visited 1st time, so decided...

Came in for a family meal as have been disappointed by other establishments in the area of late, however the falcon did not! From the moment we walk in the front of house staff were welcoming and attentive to mine and my family’s needs. After...

Not only was the service terrible but the chef sorry cook should hold his head in shame, Never have we had such a bad meal as this in a long time, and they tried to blame a large group, the venison wellington was just terrible...

Lovely meal at the Falcon can’t recommend highly enough. Great choice of food and service was excellent… Really nice ambience and the chef lived up to his reputation

Fantastic new Autumn menu so couldn't wait to try. Couldn't resist the Venison Wellington it certainly lived up to my expectations, portion size was perfect allowing room for my Creme Brule. Hubby went for the Beef Bourguignon but to be honest we were absolutely spoilt...

We popped in at the end of a lunchtime walk with the dog for a drink & packet of crisps and found a lovely old bar with a good number of people enjoying lunch. They only sell home-made crisps which was a first experience for...

It is hardly surprising they are looking for new staff, as your existing male staff are utterly useless and the “Award wining chef”, must have been off duty! We booked for an evening meal for family and were sorely disappointed. The female waitress was lovely,...

Visited on an evening, while visiting from wales to see family, What more can I say food was excellent, very well presented, and was how I expected, I had the Miso & sake salmon starter, Pollock supreme for main which was cooked to perfection, excellent...

Came in for a pizza with some friends. Super helpful staff, very friendly, man like Josh was helpful and sorted out table service outside for us all. Knew the menus and gave good drink suggestions. Will be coming back again when we next visit. Judge...

Incredible. What a dinner. As a vegetarian, it is hard to find a great meal, but this was amazing. The starter of tempura cauliflower was delicious, the celeriac was delicious and the sticky toffee moved me. Susan claimed that I was over the top in...

Booked a works evening meal here and it was outstanding! the freshly made pizzas out of the pizza oven were fantastic and a must-try for anyone that is visiting. The service was fantastic, friendly and efficient with not long to wait for drinks and food....

I've visited the Falcon Inn on a few occasions, and every single time has been amazing. Friendly and welcoming staff, fast service and the food has been incredible every single time. My most recent visit was to try their new wood-fired pizzas with some friends,...

We visited the pub after work for some drinks and pizzas and had a lovely experience. We sat in the garden in the sun and had some drinks and were given the option to stay where we were to eat or sit inside which was...

We have eaten here occasionally over the last 30 years and have had some excellent experiences , mostly some time ago - I think that there have been changes of ownership/management. In spite of locals saying that The Falcon is not in one of its...

We went there just for a drink today. Waited 20 minutes to be served. There were three people in front of us at the bar waiting to be served by one man, who was super slow. The customers were commenting between each other about the...

Only called in for a drink…. Sat in garden for 25 minutes, thought hubby had been abducted! So did lady on next table!! Lad behind bar incredibly slow! Couldn’t even buy crisps at bar?? What??? It’s a pub??? Waitress wandering round garden with a tray...

The location and setting at the Falcon in Fotheringhay is just perfect. We visited spontaneously on a beautiful summers evening to a buzzing atmosphere in their garden. We ordered drinks at the bar and found a table in the sunshine. The staff were extremely friendly...

Really enjoyed my trip to the Falcon inn. Vegan pizza and home made rhubarb sorbet were delicious. Beautiful setting and the staff were really friendly. Looking forward to returning. Thank you 😊

No welcome on arrival, about 15 mins before anyone spoke to us. Felt abandoned for most of the time at table. Very slow service - it was an hour and half between sitting down and having mains served. Pork was lukewarm not hot so obviously...

Not one for writing reviews but felt compelled to as I had fond memories of this pub and hadn’t been here for a few years. I thought I’d bring my kids here as I was in the area. The bar menu has some great affordable...

First the plus points: atmospheric little venue, great local ales, pleasant service. But it was let down by the food. I ordered cauliflower tempura, which were a bit too mushy and greasy, and pie of the day, which was actually decent but came with a...

I have telephoned and left two messages requesting a reservation for this evening but no-one has called or answered the phone. I have visited previously over a number of years and enjoyed the experience but in the end this time i made a reservation at...

Pulled into this pub for light bites. Greeted by pleasant young bar staff though there was a lot of banter and nattering behind the bar . Ordered a fish n chip butty and the wrap . Wrap was sad flat little thing missing most of...

We had a party of 9 booked in for a Friday evening meal, the setting was great, the staff was very friendly, but 7 of the 9 meal was disappointing, all meals served on cold plates and food was cold, meat pies had little to...

Booked a meal for last night, arrived 5 mins early, waiting at doorway of restaurant for 3-4 mins not particularly a happy smiley welcome from staff - felt like we were in the way. Not a great feeling like we have inconvenienced you. Told to...

A beautiful pub in a perfect setting. Menu was excellent and we highly recommend the pizzas available from Thursday through Saturday cooked in their own wood fired oven. Lovely relaxed feel and the new owners are bringing a really positive feel to the place. Zak...

Popped in for lunch today and enjoyed our food from the bar menu. Great service. Lovely to be able to pop into the historic Church next door whilst in the village.

We have been here occasionally over several years and never been disappointed. This time it was a Saturday evening, we booked a early table [1845] having been warned they were expecting a large party at 1930. We were well looked after throughout - the only...

Went there for lunch with my wife. Service was appalling being very very slow even though there was only 9 other people in the restaurant. My wife ordered the falcon burger. I ordered the pie. The food was taking so long to arrive we did...

The menu looked ambitious for a country pub but I was celebrating the end of a bicycle tour and tackled the à la carte menu. The mackerel starter (cured & grilled, also a smoked tartare) was a warm and fatty complement to sharp gooseberry jam...

Pub was recommended by owner of the property we are renting in the area. Started well with drinks in the pleasant garden area served by friendly staff where we ordered a selection of bar snacks, fish cakes and a side of chips plus salad. Bar...

Two years of Covid and a change of ownership. Really disappointed by the contemporary Falcon. Staff distant and service incredibly slow. The menu no longer provides open sandwiches which were ideal for ‘walkers’. What was a superb local dining pub is sadly now very average.

We are so lucky to have a local Inn serving Michelin standard food (and I have eaten at a lot of them) fabulous lunch experience with a friend today. Congratulations everyone, will be returning very soon.

Would 100%recommend this venue for any occasion,we celebrated our daughters wedding here and was the best day,the staff were so welcoming and friendly throughout the whole day/evening,the food and drinks were very nice,even the pizzas made in the outside oven topped off a great day,this...

Visited for afternoon tea and this did not disappoint. Great selection of sandwiches and sweet treats which is deceptively filling. Recommend having this in The Orangery to add to the atmosphere and experience 🍊

Took my 82 year old mother out for Sunday lunch today - wasn’t sure where to go but had been meaning to come here for a long time, and neither of us were disappointed - from entering the bar & being warmly greeted by the...

Start and stop for Fotheringhay circular. Asked if could use carpark as would get lunch on return. No problems. Very lovely pub. Welcoming and polite staff. Local beers. Pint of Barnwell. Very nice. Food was on the pricey side. £16 for fish and chips but...

The falcon used to be my local when I lived in the village a while back . Thought I’d pop in with my mum for lunch . The food was fine but what has happened to the interior. It looks so tired dated and uninviting...

We returned here after several years, and we had a pleasant and relaxing lunch coupled with go and attentive service, we will return to repeat this experience, thanks very much

I’ve been to the Falcon over the years and it was place of choice by my mother to celebrate her 96th birthday today. First of all the superb service in planning for and preparation of this celebration was superb. Maddison could not have been more...

It took 9ver 90 minutes from sitting down until our meal arrived. However warm bread and vegetarian curry was tasty, although curry portion was rather small. Nice ambience but staffing levels appeared to low

Nice food and good service, however the food was lacking in portions and for what is being charged do not represent good valve. Definitely room for improvement , the scallops are 2 on a plate and a dribble of sauce, the mains consist of one...

We have been on a number of occasions now and cannot recommend this pub and restaurant highly enough. The food is excellent and extremely good value for money. There is an excellent roast on a Sunday and a clear choice of bar menu and a...

On a positive and the staff were friendly and welcoming and the setting is also quite pleasant. Generally speaking the quality of the food was OK but the portion size overall was poor. I had the venison Wellington as main with the mushroom tart as...

My partner and I went for an evening meal with my parents - we ordered a variety of meals and every one was delicious. The presentation and flavours were really special and the staff are so attentive and friendly. Would highly recommend.