Foxton Locks Inn in Harborough

Lovely pub, friendly staff, great atmosphere. Sat in the conservatory area, lighting very pretty and heaters available in Winter. Homemade Chicken and leek pie was very tasty and so reasonably priced, added veg with it. Meal with 2 drinks was only £16. Would recommend and will return.

What a lovely place to have a Sunday carvery, everything was amazing, the delicious food,the lovely helpful staff that make you feel so welcome and it's also dog friendly. We even bought a couple of bottles of Hawkstone beer for all you Clarksons farm fans. Will definitely be returning.

Beautiful location by the canal with some nice walks nearby. We visit most weeks and have the Sunday carvery and a canalside stroll. Always a pleasant relaxing experience. The carvery is not expensive and is generally tasty and good value. Surprised to read the negative reviews about the staff and food because that has certainly not been our experience - we love it here and look forward to our weekly visits.

The place is very nice, and we did not expect ultimate food. The fish and chips were exactly how they should be. We had a nice table with a window view so all was excellent. Service was ok but a little bit more focus on the customer could have improved the experience.

Went on a lovely sunny Lunchtime for a bit of Alfresco Dining, but unfortunately the food was not in the same league as the weather. First impressions on walking into the property, seems to be looking very tired, dirty and smelling a little greasy. Before ordering I wish we had read previous reviews as my wife went and ordered the very criticised Roast of the Day Baguette which was Turkey. The Sour Dough Baguette was stale, turkey had no taste and was very dry. I ordered the Jumbo Hot Dog with additionally priced Caramelised Onions and a side portion of Chunky Chips. On arrival the onions were stone cold, so I mentioned this to the waitress who took it away. Two minutes later reappeared after the whole thing had obviously been pinged in the microwave as the bread roll was also very hot and as it cooled started to go hard. The sausage was burned as shown, and the overcooked and fatty tasting chips were on my plate whilst I thought as a side portion they would have been served in a separate dish so we could have shared them. Now on reflection I should have taken it all back and told them this was not acceptable for the quite overpriced bar snacks. However like the table next to us who also were not very complimentary with their cold Pizzas, we choose to just walk away without making a fuss with my Wife saying this was the worst meal out she could remember for a very long time and we dine out quite regularly.

Lovely spot, restaurant recommended by a local. We arrived 15 mins before they started serving, so plenty of time to read the menu. When waitress came to take the order, my husband chose their homemade pie but was told 'we didn't have any at lunch' and after checking with the kitchen, still didn't have any at 4 pm (pet hate of mine - tell diners what's not available when you give out menus) Three of us had the loaded mac n cheese but we all agreed it was creamy but not cheesy. Staff were readily available, one young lad was lovely but the female staff not so much. I asked for the bill as I was going to the ladies and the girl snapped at me. I'm afraid we would not return, bit of an add experience overall.

Beautiful setting with comfortable seating facing the canal basin. Disabled friendly.. Welcoming and helpful reception. Menu choice was extensive. Service was very good with servers passing by every 20 seconds! Fish and chip meal was excellent, hot and nice presented. "Home made" chicken and leek pie was a major disappointment. Presentation was good, food was not! Shame... Chicken was pulled, stringy and tasteless. Filling was underwhelming. Pie was close to impossible to cut open, needing excessive force, as though the pastry was incorrectly prepared. It was very thick, neither puff, nor shortcrust. This was mentioned to the server and reponse was a "sorry about that"

Moored close to the Foxton Locks Inn on a Friday evening and decided to have a meal. Despite it being busy we were able to get a table outside overlooking the basin. This has a great location and is a nice pub. The staff were excellent. We both had fish and chips, we didn’t have too long a wait and it was lovely. I had a pint of Beavertown Neck Oil and it was great. Would definitely come again as long as it’s not too full of gongoozlers.

After my volunteer stint at the locks ,finished it off with a Sunday carvery which was really enjoyable . Friendly Staff view of the canal , if booking ensure to add your dog as not allowed in Restaurant, but in designated area.

The service, drinks and food were all fantastic. We had the Sunday carvery. There was a decent amount of meat and as much vegetables as your plate can hold and all for a decent price.

Food took forever to arrive. It was definitely not worth the wait. The staff were helpful after observing the fact that we had waited over an hour

Very limited menu! Over priced food, very basic and overcooked. Food arrived and had items missing that was listing in the menu description. Had a ploughman's platter for 2 - no butter for the bread, missing chutney, stale baguettes and not enough for two! My daughter had scampi and chips, the chips were so hard, they were more like pork scratching!!!! With enough mushy peas to bearly fill a tablespoon! And the burger was the most driest and uninspiring thing I've ever seen. Very disappointed. Beautiful location, nice staff, just wouldn't eat there again.

Mother’s Day Sunday Lunch We are regular customers for Sunday Lunch. It is convenient and quick. Never brilliant, but easy. Sadly, Mothers Day lunch was disappointing - Carvey with choice of 3 meats, very tender. The accompaniments, were very over cooked, carrots would suit being puréed, if they had been peeled, cauli cheese soggy and tasteless. The potatoes, are huge and not at all crispy. The setting is perfect, especially in the summer, but really guys, sort out your food!!!

Following a weekend away as a couple, we decided to visit Foxton Locks on our way home. It was a fairly chilly day so decided to enjoy Sunday lunch at the Inn too. Carvery was being served (although I think other options were available too). The staff were very friendly and despite not making a reservation, were able to fit us in. Table service offered for food and drink orders, with waiting staff very attentive. The carvery was very good offering a nice selection of meats, and the vegetables were hot but not over cooked. During the time we were eating I noticed that the vegetables were replenished twice, so fresh was always available. Value for money, only criticism would be that the restaurant was very hot, although it was cold outside and the carvery grill had been on for a few hours so this could explain this.

Carvery ok, the cauliflower/broccoli cheese was tasteless and the mash potato is definitely “smash” but the gravy was tasty so I smothered it in that so it all tasted nice in the end. Staff friendly enough, however when we tried to order the roast dinner sandwiches we were told they hadn’t got any. But they allowed us to order normal sandwiches plus carveries!? So I asked how come you have carveries and you have sandwiches but we can’t have a meat sandwich with roasties as advertised on your menu and the waitress just said good question but I’ve no idea that’s just what I’ve been told! Take it off your menu then

Bit of a mid lunch really. I had the fish and chips which was pretty nice. Nothing overly difficult there at all really. Put it in a fryer and wait. My Son had the chicken nuggets and chips with peas and the peas were awful. Others had similar orders and they said the same. Decent enough food but nothing special. The Jazz band was pretty awesome and made a cool atmopshere, however made ordering difficult and there was some mistakes with our order. It really screams of a chef that's not being challenged or held to account with their food. Not a big fan of dogs being allowed in the eating area, especially ones that are not being looked after properly.

Drove out to Foxton locks for a lunchtime bite to eat. Great setting and very helpful service. Food was great and served quickly. Friendly service and with a live jazz band playing, it was a great experience. Will definitely return.

There were about 25 of us for our annual Xmas meal. The veg came out first and 3 huge platters consisting of loads of carrots a little broccoli and cauliflower were placed in the centre of the table. The plates were cold. So by the time our main course arrived (also on stone cold plates) the veg were completely cold. We had to ask for them to be microwaved to heat them up. 2 small slices of turkey. Awful gravy I think it was called ‘cranberry jus.’ The potato’s were good. Someone paid £3 extra for rump steak which was tough. Everyone left most of the meal. The manager asked if everything was ok when he came to help clear the plates. He only had to look at the amount left to see that it wasn’t. Who puts food on stone cold plates!! The desserts were good. Although 2 very small slices of Xmas pud was a bit mean. For around £25 a head it was very very poor. The staff were apologetic and nice. We did get a 25% discount by was of an apology.

Called in for lunch. Very helpful and positive service. food was well presented and tasty. good value. Would go again even though car park is expensive

Lovely warm home cooked food fast professional service and waiting staff and nice friendly guy on carvery will visit again 10/10. Nice puddings too

Always had excellent service here even when there busy the staff make you welcome and the service has always been very good the staff are very capable and conscientious your not a number you matter.

Not the best meal. Service was extremely slow. Calamari was returned only to be replaced with not much better.

4 of us ordered the carvery All of us could not chew on the roast beef and left it! All of use left the undercooked Brussels Sprouts, too tough Roast potatoes looked nice but were not crisp and chewy, left behind! Waitress upon payment said thank you she will inform the chef as that is important. I replied I would be surprised if the chef does not know already what is being served. Was not offered a reduction of the price albeit the price is not expensive! I would only cater for customers that visit ad-hoc and will not return with this dis-appointing food. I certainly will not eat there again, am local and will share my experience with my friends!

Poor attitude, seabass (the potatoes looked left over from last week) fish cakes - dull, fish and chips (mushy peas yuk). Captive audience = lazy chef. Salt pot was filthy.

We booked a table for 12 people weeks ago for my daughter's birthday lunch. Starter came out fine and they were decent quality. Then after we had been there for an hour they broke it to us the had ran out of Beef only Turkey available. My daughtef doesnt eat Turkey so thats her birthday lunch ruined We went along with it but the whole thing was a disaster the veg was diabolical over cooked and luke warm Somehow they managed to make the turkey tough and chewy the foast potatoes were rock hard and barely cooked! In their defence they gave us discount but that's not what we wanted ! we wanted a nice edible lunch ! Also there were 11 dogs in the restaurant why do they allow them its a food outlet nobody want barking dogs in there dining room Never again!!

Horrible coffee, made using long life milk. Undrinkable. Only called in for a drink and the coffee was foul.

Very disappointing. Cold chips, small portion. Quiche definitely not chef homemade.not value for money.

Always very busy in the summer and weekends but very good food and lots of choices would visit again

Beautifully situated in a prime position to watch barges entering the lock. Plenty outside seating area. Sadly they had no vacancies for theirSunday roast however we all had some of their lovely sandwiches big plates and some chips. Very satisfied with friendly and helpful staff. Visited after walked around the locks building up an appetite.

We decided to stop off here, for a bit of lunch, friendly welcome, great service, lovely food, lovely atmosphere, with great views. Recommended.

The staff were delightful and very efficient. The food was good, however it was like being in a dog’s home. There were four dogs in the conservatory area all of which were allowed to stray away from their tables. Their owners seemed oblivious to the fact that not everyone wants to be sniffed. I don’t understand why people have to bring their dogs with them and treat them like children, finger feeding them from their plates. it is perfectly acceptable to leave them at home or in a cool car for a couple of hours while their owners eat. When smoking was allowed in pubs there were designated areas. Now I think we need dog free zones!

This is a great place for lunch. Adjacent to Foxton Locks it's an interesting place to watch the canal boats whilst eating lunch. We had prebooked lunch for 23 people and when we arrived we were greeted by Phil, who took us to our reserved tables and quickly took our drink orders . Within 20 minutes of arrival, Phil had organised his team to serve our food and we were all tucking in to the delicious meals. Thoroughly recommend this venue, and Phil looked after our party from start to finish. Well done to all concerned

Very disappointed in this establishment. I was aware they were closed over the weekend but their website advised a decision would be made on Monday morning. I tried to contact them by phone but only got a voice message. Checked out their website and it stated they were open on Monday morning. I travelled a long way to visit the locks and to have lunch in the Inn. If you run a business, keep you website upto date or ensure your phone recording is current. Never again

On a canal boat holiday.Great traditional pub food with the most amazing chips!! 5 of us dined for a late lunch and empty plates all round. Fish and chips was especially good. Very friendly service and great views. Will be back on our return trip!

An amazing venue and the staff we all amazing, the first time we have visited by our boat, but we will 100% be back. Thank you so much for a great afternoon/evening

In for drinks,service was OK. We sat outside, the live jazz band was absolutely brilliant, therefore with the relaxing views and the music, the ambience was amazing. We could have sat there all day.

A cockroach crawled out of my salad!! I feel sick. I couldn’t eat after. Establishment gave us that meal for free expecting that we could possibly eat the rest!!! Don’t eat here.

Atmosphere good as a Friday lunch and jazz on. Service not bad but lacks attentiveness. However sandwiches held up the hot food which the quiche was burnt with a limp warm salad and the sea bass was overdone rubbery, the leeks negligible and the potatoes...

Poor. Beer good but ridiculously expensive for this part of the country - they are having a laugh at £4.90 per pint. Similarly a small packet of crisps at £1.25. Food fairly expensive too -so we didn't eat there. No comfy seats. The Georgian building...

We visited on Friday lunchtime when the jazz band were playing and we had a lovely time. We hadn't booked and all the staff were incredibly helpful finding us a table with a highchair. The food was great (caeser salad & quiche) and atmosphere was...

I don't know about parking g as arrived by boat but plenty of mooring right by the pub. The food looked very good. The servicefor drinks was excellent and tables were promptly cleared. Toilets clean a s tidy. In answer out side seating and watch...

We arrived at 8.30pm and knew it closed at 9pm I have never me a ruder bar person than the woman that served us, not only rude but very condescending. Sorry but she shouldn't be in the front of house meeting customers. I bit my...

29-05-23 Popped in on a very hot day, the wife got an outside table with the dog, the que was to the door so waited about 10 mins to get served, got our drinks and sat down to enjoy it, very busy and a friendly...

Very nice setting and very nice food , attentive and friendly staff , will visit again when the area . Me and my mum thoroughly recommend Foxton Locks

Really helpful friendly staff and we liked the menu. We were very pleased with the meal and would go back again.

We went on a bank holiday, so we were very lucky to get a seat. The views are beautiful. The menu was ok, not too pricey, but not overly exciting. Lots of huge sandwiches! It took a very long time for our food to come,...

Situated in a picturesque site. 45-minute wait for food. Fishcake with spring onions disappointing, almost all potato, hardly any fish, and even less spring onion. Flat bread with hummus, ok.

Terrible food absolutely awful I chose Nachos because I thought you can’t really get that wrong but they managed to put nachos in a deep dish bowl slop on some sort of cream with bucket guacamole and some red sauce on the top just about...

We had a wonderful Sunday lunch. The carvery was amazing and the puddings were yum (although would have preferred the option of non-vegan custard) The staff were really friendly and kind. The service was top notch. We are in the area for the week so...

Very Very disappointed with the Foxton Inn this is first time I have ever written review . The pub is in need of renovation all seating needs replacing. And good clean wouldn’t go amiss. We had lasagne and fish pie. Lasagne I would rate a...

Worth a visit good food and scenic environment, the walks along the locks with your friends and family are well worth it

After enjoying a scrumptious lunch 2 weeks ago I brought my friend to this lovely place. I was urged to return having had a very enjoyable & satisfying visit last time. The Service was excellent & friendly … thanks to Emma… the food was tasty...

Four of us enjoyed the ample and tasty carvery, had a lovely window seat. Good food and drink and service, at a very reasonable price.

Took my parents for a special family meal on Sunday afternoon, it was their first visit and they travelled a long way. Food was good but felt embarrassed at the poor service. Had to hunt down a member of staff for menus, drinks order, food...

Turned up Sunday on the off chance, very busy and we were squeezed in, we had burger and chips and fish pie ,both dishes very good not too pricey, staff very good and polite . The car park is hard standing with toilets,disabled park free....

The menu was really good, with plenty of choice. The childrens menu was really good too. They were totally dog friendly which was lovely and really welcoming. The food tastes amazing and portions were really good

we had the Christmas turkey dinner and it was superb. cooked to perfection. the staff very friendly and would thoroughly recommend the inn, and as if that wasnt enough.... its dog friendly to. cant praise them enough. we have eaten at all three places and...

Whilst the staff were very good, we felt the food was expensive and the portion size was not great esp with my plowman's the bulk of my plate was made up with spread out salad and 2 slices of semi toasted bread a few pickles...

Visiting Foxton locks, decided to eat at the Inn there. Wise choice, very good service and food. Had ploughman's platter - very generous portions.

The children’s pizza was inedible and very poor quality. The fish and chips greasy rather than crispy. Scampi undercooked. Vegetables were raw but warm but nowhere near al dente . However, the only redeeming feature was the beef and ale pie which was absolutely delicious....

Terrible service… no bread ! Menu rubbish, over priced Wasted £7 on the car park never to return!!!!

Took my dad for Sunday lunch treat at the beautiful setting of Foxton Locks. We both chose the have the Sunday carvery, there were 3 different meats to choose form and a vegetarian tart. The vegetable selection was very limited, only broccoli, cauliflower and carrots,...

We spent a short time here on Wed 14th Sept 22 & thought we would have a Cappuccino, so stopped at the cafeteria at the bottom of the canal after waiting ages we collected the drinks & they were disgusting, it looked like just like...

The cake shop is nice, a little pricey but everything has gone up, we ordered a soup for myself and my husband had a bap, plus a pot of tea, we drank the tea and waited for our food to arrive, and waited and waited,...

We were really disappointed with the food and the service. The food was borderline not even edible. The prime steak burger was dry and flavourless. The chips were rock hard and cold. The Caesar salad had a pungent fish smell from the anchovies it was...

What a disappointment. Booked a table for 2 on Bank Holiday Monday hoping to enjoy a nice lunch down by the canal. Got shown to a table and 15 minutes later someone came to take our order. We got our drinks a bit later and...

Sunday dinner out by the river, lovely carvery with a very nice view over looking the river. Large open glazed area with large open windows very nice on a sunny day. Food was very nice and good service, will definitely visit again.

Delicious Meal there. Good but not overbearing service. Husband and friend had the carvery. I had the Chicken Caeser Salad. Would definitely recommend.

Visited with my wife and grand daughter. I don't think I've ever had such dreadful food ever. The staff were great but let down by the kitchen clearly staffed by untrained people . Worst possible bought in cheap ingredients prepared badly. Do yourself a favour...

Have been coming here for many years and food has always been good. Not sure if we were just unlucky today, but we both ordered the ploughman's at £12 each and it was not nice at all. Cheap nasty bread looking like a mini cottage...

Food was delicious, setting was just so gorgeous, so lovely watching the baby swans while your eating . Staff were polite

Had a great meal here on Saturday with friends. Relaxed atmosphere and wonderful to sit and enjoy the business of the basin. Food was great, portions spot on with good food and service was excellent. Will definitely be back.

Had the opportunity to visit Foxton bottom lock pub today I’ve got to say it was fabulous. The service was quick and polite and the food was the usual great quality and value for money

Enjoyed a fabulous meal with friends - excellent value and service - perfect place to visit on a sunny day!

A place I have always enjoyed visiting, but today, disappointed with the meal. My chicken burger was so dry and hard, unable to even cut it with a knife. Other items OK

Visited today for lunch which we’ve done over the years , had ploughman’s platter and side of chips(these were good) Platter consisted of two small slices of ham, small piece of pork pie, small piece of cheese(not vintage Leicester as stated) with garnish and pickle...

Very disappointed with the service! Waited ages to have our order taken nobody asked how our food was, waited ages for our empty plates to be collected, told the waitress we were disappointed the broccoli and carrots were nearly raw - no response! We weren’t...

Had lunch with my son and daughter in law after a morning spent at the locks. The meal was lovely and the service was very thoughtful. After being told of my wife's dairy intolerance they were able to suggest alternatives that we had missed.

Visited for lunch, shown to a table overlooking the canal basin. A very beautiful setting. I had nachos and ploughman’s platter to eat. The food was excellent and the staff polite and friendly. I would definitely recommend visiting and hope to return.

My friends and I enjoyed a delicious lunch to day on the terrace. The staff were very helpful , and it was lovely sitting on the terrace..Look forward to returning.

Such a lovely place to visit we went quite early before it got to hot Cost £3.50 to park which is about what you pay anywhere now toilets clean and the people very friendly

Great meal for six on a hot weekday lunchtime. It was relatively quiet and service was very good. Good menu, we had two kids meals, fish cakes, chicken burger and ploughman’s. All excellent

Beautiful area, the canal is gorgeous and all the customers and the bar staff were friendly and lovely. The drinks are reasonably priced, especially considering the location. We went in as a couple whilst waiting for a friend, staff were absolutely cracking, really friendly and...

Took my 95 year old father for a belated Father’s Day lunch. The service was excellent, the menu good and the quality of the food very good. There was a jazz band playing in the conservatory who were very talented and most enjoyable. We will...

Booked ahead for lunch here and they saved us a lovely table with a view of the canal. Food was unfussy and delicious. Friendly and efficient service. I’ll be back. Thank you!

My friend and I whilst out on a motorcycle ride thought we would call in to Foxton locks for some refreshment, however decided to leave right away as the cost of parking 2 motorcycles was £7.00 minimum in the short stay car park. Not worth...

The atmosphere on a Friday lunch with the jazz band is excellent. But after 30mins of waiting for our lunch to be told that there had been a problem with our lunch as it hadn’t been entered on the till and ordered was so disappointing....

Lovely Sunday lunch with family of 5. 3 of us enjoyed the carvery, others chose off the menu. Lovely friendly staff, though food service a little slow. Good value for money would go again. Just note you need coins for carpark, got in the habbit...

Lovely location overlooking water, but reception (unfriendly) and service poor. It was busy, but long wait for food which, when it arrived was underwhelming. Ordered desserts and only two of the four were brought to the table. When we enquired where the others were, we...

Came here for Boxing Day with extended family and had a fantastic time. Had two tables alongside each other as there were eleven of us, but was really easy to chat to everybody. Food was served promptly although would have preferred to serve ourselves at...

We went as a party of 13. Everyone ordered individually. I was impressed on how quick they served us. However I wasn't impressed when we were eating our main course, the staff started collecting the plates of those who had finished. I always thought it...

Lovely place right by the locks with wonderful views. Parking is in a pay and display but well worth it. We were here for a family wake and the effort put in was just fantastic. Food was lovely and such wonderful staff. Thank you very...

We couldn’t ignore the rat in the room. Slightly freaked out by this TBH and the overall experience was pretty dreadful anyway. Hot chocolate is cheap and nasty powder with hot water. No cutlery or butter arrived with soup. No milk with tea. I know...

We came here for our Sunday Lunch Club and it was amazing. We've been here before and it was just the same... They've had to change the carvery to an ordering system and it works well... Now I will say it wasn't as hot as...

The place lovely and clean . People nice and friendly. The service side was abit confusing. We got seated ,informed someone would be over waited for a while.no one came so went to bar to order then, got told to order at the your table,so...

Ideally situated on the canal and 11 locks in this picturesque area, quite highly priced but reasonably good food for mass production meals with that slightly homemade feel, unfortunately, as the venue is fully aware, they have a huge wasp problem, outside dining is very...

Lovely location, nice friendly staff but the food really isn’t worth it. I would only recommend a drink. My family’s meals were all just about adequate, however, the ploughman’s was awful. Cheap cheese which was like eating wax, stale white baguette, a mini pork pie...

Great views over the canal from the glasshouse and garden area of this huge pub. Sadly the food isn’t as good. The nachos were tasty as were the chicken wings but over cooked. I had Caesar salad with again very overcooked tough chicken and there...

I lived in Leicester for nearly 4yrs back in the late 80s. This was one of my favourite places to eat. I loved the ploughman's lunch in particular with its big chunk of Stilton and a mature Red Leicester to die for, and a gorgeous...

Three of us plus dog stopped in for lunch on Saturday mid August Sat outside and luckily had table with umbrella as a typical summers day, rainy. Gave order to the desk for outside seating with table number. Drinks served quite quickly but not food,...