Kings Head in East Northamptonshire

Visited the Kings Head last month and had a superb Sunday lunch, so decided to rebook for a friends birthday today, well it couldn't have more disappointing.... they had run out of orange juice, the pate clearly wasn't chicken liver parfit, the cottage pie I asked my friend to try who is also a home cook of 50 yrs plus and her reaction was " school dinner " as it was so bland. Certainly not the experience of the month before. The party of 4 agreed we will not be returning.

Amazing service. Brilliant atmosphere. Nothing was too much trouble. The food was gorgeous. Dined in the igloo. Wonderful. Highly recommend. Thank you so much. Will definitely return soon.

We had a wonderful Christmas lunch and the The King's Head. The service was so attentive, the food was delicious and portions exceptionally generous. The whole experience was memorable. Thank you so much.

After flagging with the waitress that a member of our party was very allergic to mustard, we found a menu item which we were assured was mustard-free, Said person was then the dish with a large amount of the ingredient and was subsequently very unwell.

We were treated to an evening meal by friends in one of the pods and it was fantastic. Great food superb service and a lovely warm pod. In fact it was so good that we decided to return for Sunday lunch and again booked a pod. Despite it absolutely pouring down the service was just as good and the food was once again excellent. Portions are large, everything we tried was tasty and well seasoned. The Sunday roasts are really wonderful. Thanks to all the staff for making both our visits so enjoyable and we shall certainly return.

Brilliant place. Lovely food- always fresh and delicious. Great staff, really friendly and helpful. Lovely garden down to the river, and pods fir private dining if it’s too chilly to sit outside. Dogs welcomed, and children have room to run about on the grass. Great offers during the week, pizza evenings, tapas evenings and the normal great menu. Love this place, if in the area do visit.

We got a warm greeting from the lovely hostess who was extremely accommodating throughout our stay. The sandwiches were very fresh and contained quality fillings. The scone was humongous and crumbly. The cakes were proper old fashion squares of home-cooked treats (there were a couple of macaroons too). Nothing not to like ... a great place for afternoon tea if you are that way ...

A friend and I visited last Thursday for lunch and drinks and after being served at the bar, decided to hire out a pod at a cost of £10. We frowned at each other as we have sat in these previously for no cost however they now have heating in them and a lady brought us out a gadget enabling us to listen to music via our phones.... I don't understand technology! Service was excellent and both food and drinks were enjoyed. The highlight of the King's head is undoubtedly the riverside garden..... Beautiful surroundings and I am always genuinely surprised that this pub, which is situated on the long distance Nene way walking path as well as the River nene, is always so quiet. There is no signage telling people that the best pub in the county is there! Oh well.... We had it to ourselves. Excellent. Visited 18th October 2023

Had a lovely afternoon tea, the food was delicious, plenty of sandwiches and cakes which were all very nice, tea was replenished as soon as we asked and the two young ladies working there were very friendly. Lovely visit.

Stopped off at this pub today which has character and beautiful gardens. Nearly empty apart from 4 other dining. Went to the bar and was totally ingnored by the person behind the bar who was more intent being on social media and speaking to a solitary female barside. She looked up at me no greeting and returned to her phone and chat! 100% ignored. I returned to my partner outside and said we will go elsewhere! What awful service! If that's the standard I for sure will never return and suggest others do the same!

We decided on a last minute drive out on a beautiful evening for dinner and visited for the first time. The setting is beautiful and there was a good vibe on the terraces. We seated on the lower terrace to be near to the river. A friendly waitress said she’d be back to take drinks orders and bring a menu. After waiting 15 minutes she returned with an apology saying they were busy … only because the next table was being served did we prompt the need for Henie’s. We placed our drinks order. We waited and waited in the hope of placing a food order and eventually had to draw the attention of another male staff member .. he didn’t have his note pad.. was going to fetch it but said he’d remember the order and would get it in for us. We enjoyed the setting and there was a lot of activity on the water making it an enjoyable experience. However … after 40 minutes of waiting we were concerned our order had been forgotten. The upper terraces seemed to be receiving their food more quickly and we were concerned we had been forgotten. On 2 further occasions we asked staff if the food was on its way who apologised saying it would arrive ‘soon’. In the end we had waited an hour and the food finally arrived. We were very hungry by this point. Again the staff apologised. It was such a shame the delay tarnished the evening as the setting is beautiful. It would have been nice to have had our expectations managed from the outset but this didn’t happen. There was no checking-in with us at any point … we had to keep asking … menu, drink order, food order and looking for staff. Even during and after the meal we weren’t asked if we wanted to order another drink or desert. Such a shame as the friendliness of staff is there but the ‘customer service’ approach needs attention … maybe it is because we sat on the lower terrace?

Called in on the off chance on Tuesday and managed to get a table! Two of us had steak which was cooked to absolute perfection, and the peppercorn sauce was to die for. My good lady had sea bass which again perfect! It’s been a while since we’ve been but they have obviously had a change of chef, it was ok last time but this was something else. Staff were great, beer and wine was great and we will be back especially for the food!

It's been a few years since I visited here. Had a lovely meal before and it was again a lovely meal. Great friendly service. Very good menu and all the dishes that came out were all so tasty. Recommended!

Went for lunch today. Service was fabulous, people kind and helpful. Great menu and when the food came it was delicious, nothing to fault and great accompanied with a glass of chilled Sauvignon Blanc. Too satisfied after two courses for dessert. Will definitely return, love it here!

I visited the Kings Head for dinner with my friend in one of the Pod's, the food was excellent and the staff were very friendly. i would definitely recommend and will be returning.

Came here for a birthday. We booked one of the pods and the lovely staff had decorated it with some birthday banners and party poppers before we arrived. The service was excellent, the staff were kind and the attention to detail was great. We had...

As six of us arranged to meet here for dinner, we thought it might be a good idea to book one of the outside igloos. It turned out to be a brilliant idea as we could all gather around the table and have a good...

Fantastic food and attentive service went on my birthday with my daughter , the bar manager came over to make sure everything was ok and obviously found out it was my birthday...... they put happy birthday on the plate in chocolate sauce for my desert...

We had a lovely afternoon tea in the barn Kings head today The restaurant was nicely decorated, the cakes and sandwiches were lovely and there was a really nice selection The girl that served us was very nice and professional we could not fault it....

Arrived without a booking as a party of 10 after spending the day out on a Friday evening. Asked if we could be accommodated for food and the staff made it happen! Fantastic location, food superb, wanted to introduce the American family members to traditional...

Could not fault our visit at all. Booked a table of 6 for my father’s birthday meal and the staff went above and beyond to be accommodating. From decorating the igloo with balloons and banners to a complimentary dessert. Two members of staff also insisted...

After a day at the Cricket in Northampton we came here to celebrate my birthday. Balloons and banners adorned the igloo and Nicky, we were soon to discover, was a brilliant host,. Nothing was too much trouble and she helped my mother in and out...

Unlike most pubs where if you turn up at 7pm you can get booked in, this one unilaterally decided to stop taking orders at 7pm. They verbally said ( but not on their website) policy is that people should book ahead on busy evenings, most...

Disgusted to find half way through my meal, maggots crawling out the burger! safe to say we will not be returning.

Dropped in to the tearoom for morning coffee last Sunday. The coffee was excellent. The friendly waiter persuaded us to have a selection of mini cakes which were delicious & good value. We didn't have it but the full English breakfast was being eaten very...

We visited for lunch on the 3rd of July our daughters 29th birthday. Upon arriving there was a delivery van outside which I waited for a short while for it to move. I didn’t sound my horn, or make any gesture, this was a narrow...

Excellent service, amazing location and a fantastic country setting, good local walks too. Highly recommended for a quick pint, lunch or special occasion.

This is my 2nd visit at the kings head, and unfortunately it still did not live up to expectations. Both times we came for breakfast, and both times I ordered the kings breakfast. The first visit only some of the breakfast items were served, I...

Best afternoon tea on a wonderful terrace🤩 A lovely range of cakes and sandwiches and were fantastic at with dietary requirements ☺️ The vegan options are fantastic 😍 Staff were also wonderful, thank you for a lovely afternoon ☺️

Visited the Kings head a few times now, the location is absolutely stunning next to the river, the staff were all very friendly, helpful and polite, however I have to comment on the pricing. I completely get the cost of everything is going up and...

Lovely pretty pub in beautiful setting. The meal was delicious and the evening was enhanced with some super live jazz. Great friendly service from the staff made for a perfect evening. We will be returning for sure.

I cannot fault the food & service you receive from this pub/restaurant. We had a lovely sea bass Sunday lunch with vegetables followed by apple crumble with custard. Always look forward to visiting there.

The rudest customer service I have ever received from female manager. Not a very positive role model for her staff.

Andrea and her team are outstanding . She literally cannot do enough to accommodate you . Nothing is too much trouble . We came in on the boat And moored overnight . Lovely atmosphere. The afternoon tea with all you can drink gin is superb....

The staff were really friendly here and the food was good too. We had a really nice time and didn’t feel rushed even though we were late arriving. Sticky toffee pudding was especially lovely!

One of the best pubs in the area. Great location, friendly welcome, excellent food. Has fast developed into our local whether just for a drink or a meal out. The consistent friendly atmosphere from both locals and staff have us returning. Best place to relax...

Was in the village for some work and popped down to grab some lunch with the wife. Lovely looking pub, with a great riverside location. Service and food were terrible though. Had a burnt panini with a lump of ham in it and a c...

Went for afternoon tea. Was seated in the bar area because there was a wedding reception in the tea room. However this wasn’t explained to us and no apology. Not very nice in the bar, dull and dreary. No tablecloth or flowers etc. Apparently there...

ordered lasagne - it totally inedible, the meat was dry with no sauce in evidence and the pasta sheets were like plotting paper.

Fantastic little pub with amazing food and fabulous service. We had the most tasty Sunday lunch and the desserts were to die for. I would highly recommend booking the pods, the views over the river were outstanding. We will be back!

I frequent this building regularly and have reviewed it a fair few times leaving glowing reviews but today was not one of the better days unfortunately. The staff and the landlady are fantastic but the food today was bordering awful. My daughter had the bacon...

Thoroughly recommend this establishment to all. Had pre booked afternoon tea for my wife and myself. Arrived 5minutes early, was greeted warmly and shown our table. Waitress established whether there were any allergies, my wife is a vegetarian and cannot eat onions. Yes and sandwiches...

We went with friends today for coffee at 11am and lunch at 12. It has been at least 4yrs since we last went. Didn't realise they have a separate coffee shop now with homemade cakes, scones all looked scrumptious. We had booked to be in...

By far the best steak I have ever eaten. A friends gathering in one of the pods. The staff were welcoming and attentive. What a great night thank you everyone. Highly recommend, family friends and business.

We have just been here today for lunch with our Brother, Sister in Law and sons. The food was stunning, the service was faultless, the atmosphere, relaxing, friendly and so welcoming. Thank you so much. We will be back.

Absolutely outstanding in every way. Food, hospitality, staff, service, ambience everything! Came here in the summer, and it was outstanding. Great to see nothing has changed. Will definitely be back, and as my wife said, "challenge acceted" for your Prossecco afternoon tea 👍🤣❤️👍

We booked the pods to celebrate Christmas as we were all working Christmas Day. The food was absolutely outstanding, beautiful starters. Amazing roast beef and fabulous vegetables. We were all too full to do dessert! All of the staff are amazing, very welcoming and nothing...

Four good friends enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea on a cold December day. Two of us had been to the Kings Head a couple of times before following a recommendation. The other pair were pleasantly surprised with the location and setting, and what this establishment...

After having had a voucher bought for my birthday we decided to book and go to the kings head as it was nearest to us. I ohoned and booked for sunday 23rd Oct they asked when making the booking if there was an allergies. I...

This was the best afternoon tea I can recall ever having! From the moment we arrived the staff were on hand to take good care of us and our drinks swiftly arrived. The cosy atmosphere inside the pub and its surroundings are lovely, which even...

We had a amazing Sunday roast dinner , great selection on delicious vegetables and beautifully Cooked beef Hands down the best roast we have ever had

We had a voucher last year 2021 for an afternoon tea for two, we looked at the possible locations and found the Kings Head. I phoned up the day before and they managed to book us in. When we arrived at the tea room we...

One dinner served 15min before the other 3 meals no veg for 1st meal stone cold and we all ate separately sad end to what was supposed to be a lovely family experience

We had Sunday lunch to celebrate 2 family birthdays, in one of the delightful pods overlooking the paddock. The service was superb and the quality of the food was outstanding. We all left thinking that we had eaten the best Sunday roast we have ever...

We were absolutely over the moon with our reception and we couldn’t have asked for a better day at the Kings Head. We know a large part of this was from the fantastic efforts of the team and we couldn’t fault the service. All of...

Really great sandwiches and cakes for a lovely afternoon tea treat. The service was prompt and very friendly

We took my parents for the afternoon tea. We were expecting the same quality of food and the staff as we experienced in the Old Barn which was moved to the Kings Head. We could not be more disappointed. We booked a table but upon...

Good location, great for access to the river but parking is an issue and £4.50 for a slice of chocolate cake is eye watering (although it was nice)

Whilst the pub and food are great DO NOT park in the car park down the road if the pub car park is full. I did on the assurance that I did not have to pay if dining at the pub and got hit for...

if you want the smell of drugs instead of food then this is the place to go, we visited struggled to park and then was confronted in the paddock with the smell of drugs that were clearly being smoked, stay clear of this pub

Friendly staff and excellent food made our visit to this village pub very enjoyable. I very rarely experience a meal this good.

I booked here for my husbands 40th for afternoon tea a few months prior and then a week before I got a call to say they had a wedding and that ours had “accidentally” been booked in. I should have realised from this it was...

We were give a buy a gift voucher for afternoon tea and we choose the barn , we call to book a table and was asked if we had any dietary requirements which we did , we book our time and on arrival they were...

We stopped for breakfast yesterday as well as drinks. We have had breakfast at The Kings Head a few months before but this one was much better. We had a chat with the excellent landlady who works extremely hard and was very friendly too. She...

We had afternoon tea in a pod. Food was lovely. Service was great. Very lucky with the weather too so we coukd sit by the canal. Perfect 🥰

Beautiful place but £2 for a pack of salted peanuts!!! Seems extortionate. Well kept local ale. Will definitely be back. Just not for nuts.

We visited here to have lunch in one of the igloos. It was a lovely sunny day. We arrived but the igloo had not had the air con on so we were essentially sat in a greenhouse for 10/15 mins so not very comfortable. Air...

We rolled up at this café on a sunny Sunday morning and were greeted with a smile and array of cakes. There’s plenty of seating outside, where you can enjoy the sun and the river view. Prices are reasonable and you get a smile from...

an idyllic place spoiled by poor management allowing a free for all in the riverside paddock, i hate to think what the locals have to go through with the noise coming from this place, overall poor food, poor service and the parking needs sorting

The menu on line is not the menu offered at this pub. I ordered a vegetarian meal, mushroom pie served with chips but it arrived with mashed potatoes and a meat gravy! The staff don't know what they're doing, service was terrible. Customers weren't impressed...

Visited this stunning pub yesterday evening, although the pub was clearly very busy this did not spoil from a fantastic evening. Great food, good service, what more is to be said!

We went twice in May. The first time was to use an afternoon tea voucher and because we liked it so much we came again a week later for a meal to celebrate a birthday. Firstly the cakes were amazing! All home made for the...

A beautiful pub in an idyllic setting. It’s a shame the middle aged man and woman who seemed to be running the pub were seemingly incapable of offering even a basic level of human interaction, let alone customer service. Very strange experience and a real...

We've been visiting The Kings Head for a year now having moved to a nearby village. We are always made to feel very welcome and over the course of the year have enjoyed dinners in the pods, drinks and meals on the terraces or by...

We had a Groupon voucher for The Old Barn Wadenhoe for a Full English breakfast and beverage. Wow - breakfast was delicious and v large. The waitress was v friendly and food was delivered promptly and on a nice hot plate. Myself and my husband...

We had a Red Letter voucher for Afternoon Tea as a present and there was nothing in the immediate area that we liked so we looked further afield and decided to take a chance on The King's Head in Wadenhoe. What an inspired choice! We...

Local who has been attending the kings head for over 15 years. I believe the issue with this place to be the management currently. The experience you receive is extremely variable depending on the day you come, sometimes the food and staff is amazing, and...

Stunning location for our bike ride stop today. Great selection of cakes and the usual tea and coffee offerings. Stunning views over the countryside alongside the river Nene.

Had the best evening dining experience in one of the pubs pod’s. Smiley staff and good prices, with a lovely choice of starters mains desserts and beers! The view was beautiful overlooking the river outside whilst still having the warm comfort of the pod, aswell...

Honestly one of the best places I have been too. From the food to the service and overall atmosphere everything was delightful. 100% recommend this place to anyone and I can’t wait to go back !! X

Visited with our friends last Sunday for roast dinner for the first time and we had a great time! There were a range of options including vegan and vegetarian options which were enjoyed by my partner… Would certainly recommend.

After arranging to meet friends 21st April at 4:15 on a recommendation; we were extremely disappointed. We were served by the landladies daughter who proceeded to complain about other staff members, quoting “they are all going to be sacked and we’re going to get professionals...

Was gifted a voucher for the gin afternoon tea, and what a good choice it was too. Our table was waiting and the gins chosen (non-alcoholic one for the driver), a good selection available. Extremely fresh finger sandwiches delivered (egg mayo, ham and smoked salmon),...

We visited on Saturday for breakfast and again today for afternoon tea. Breakfast: The food was piping hot, top quality ingredients, better than we have had anywhere in Northamptonshire, good value and a lovely venue. You can eat inside or outside, they even have pods...

We have visited before, as the pub is conveniently located as a central meeting place for various family members. The outside area is very scenic and pleasant and the food has been fine. This week however was a different experience. We sat inside at a...

Stop here only because we was passing through, so glad we did as it’s absolute beautiful. The staff are so friendly and the pub is dog friendly, the setting is beautiful inside and outside. Inside is a lovely open fire and makes it feel so...

Had lunch by the river. Despite being extremely busy there was plenty of room outside to eat. I am pleased they now serve meals on the picnic tables which was stopped a few years ago. Such a fabulous setting when the weather is warm and...

Booked a table over the phone and arrived to there being no record of us. Thankfully there was room so we ordered our drinks at the bar. The drinks arrived with no ice. Some 40 minutes later our food arrived ( the adults before the...

This to be our favourite public house in the county if not the country. The garden is the show stopper here which backs onto the River Nene. The Nene way walk passes the pub so it is great for walkers too. We stopped earlier today...

The pub itself is in lovely surroundings, and inside is also really great Upon arrival we were taken to our table which was set out using Alice in Wonderland china and cutlery, which was lovely, unfortunately this didn’t continue through the tea My coffee arrived...

Thank you for helping make my birthday such a special day! We felt very Covid safe in the beautiful, warm and cosy outside pod. Spectacular scenery from the pod which is positioned so there are full panoramic views of the stunning river and country side....

Not sure how they can claim to be vegetarian friendly with only one veggie option on the menu, Back to the bad old days, take it or leave it. The veggie burger itself was delicious but didn’t make up for content or presentation. A burger...

We had a lovely night in one of the pods. Two pies, mash, gravy and veg later washed down with a couple of wines - very nice indeed! Couldn’t resist homemade pudding. Owners very friendly. Will be back.

We had a fabulous time celebrating 14 years since our first date at The Kings Head on the 2 February. We took the children with us who loved it. We were in one of the pods that are erected at the pub and they are...

A fantastic lunch with excellent food including the “best Steak & Ale pie ever” according to my sister-in-law! Fabulous desserts & excellent, friendly service. One of the best pub meals we have had in a long time😃😃😃

Booked a lunch time meal in one of the outdoor pods. Lovely view of the river from the pod. Food was excellent and the staff very helpful. The food was served promptly and was to an excellent quality. Despite the wet and cold, the pod...

A lovely village pub, all the staff where super friendly, A bar with an open fire and a restaurant further down the pub. They have pods in the garden which looked fantastic. Food was delicious 😋

We had breakfast with Santa this morning and had an absolutely wonderful time. The new “igloos” are spacious, warm, and comfortable. Santa was a delight, and the kids loved their super thoughtful gifts. Wadenhoe is a lovely village, and the patio of The Kings Arms...

Today a walking group of 36 people had the most amazing lunch. Every single choice, starter, mains or desert looked wonderful and my particular meal certainly tasted as good as it looked. The food was all presented with friendliness and efficiency. The puddings were certainly...

Beautiful Christmas lunch menu , food was perfect , staff very efficient and the whole service was amazing . Thank you .