New Inn Long Buckby Wharf in Daventry

An empty pub has little atmosphere. The meal was disappointing. My wife's fish was tasteless and dry. The batter was good though. The garden peas were overcooked. Chips were delicious but far too many. Not a great celebration of our 54th wedding anniversary!

Enjoyed a lunch here recently for my birthday as a treat - absolutely delicious food and had a great oldy worldy pub feel. Very reasonably priced. Will be back next week!

Bought a boat from Whilton Marina, and passed the pub en route. Decided to stop for one drink and ended up staying a few hours and having food. They had a really good selection of drinks and the lady who served us was amazing. She was really friendly and after a few drinks remembered exactly how we wanted our drinks to be served (ice/no ice/mixer to the top etc) We then decided to order food. They let us order before the kitchen opened so that out food would be cooked straight away. It was generous portions and fresh food for the price. I would definitely come back.

Very friendly staff who forgot to mention you need to order at bar. Food only adequate. Wonderful place for restaurant but potential not used. Will not return.

This used to be a great pub where you could sit in one end of the restaurant with your dog but no more. You can sit outside but on a chilly evening that would be no fun

We stopped off for dinner on a Saturday night having moored up 5 mins walk away. Excellent pub grub and a really friendly welcome from all of the staff. Great value and well worth dropping by if boating along the Grand Union Canal. We even had a game of Northampton skittles which was great fun!

Will not be going back, we ordered a roast dinner which normally has a large dish of cauliflower cheese only to be told if you haven't booked you don't get it !! Firstly we had booked and secondly its part of the dinner. Strange how all the other tables got it around us. Not going back.

Really good beers and the food is lovely and wholesome and great prices and portion sizes. Staff are friendly and on the ball , just would be nice to see the fire roaring and a bit of background music.

Limited menu choice. Servers unable to answer simple questions. Everything had to be done at the bar but few staff on duty. Ran out of time at our booking so no facility to have dessert or coffee at our table.

We have discovered how relaxing it is to complete a long journey but stop one hour before our destination for a rewarding break. We did that today for a traditional Sunday lunch. Typical fare of full roast. We both had pork. OAPs can order special modest portions.

Tried this pub for dinner after a family member bumped into someone when waking along the canal who recommended the food. Although the menu looked basic the food was delicious and portions were extremely generous. The fish and chips was absolutely lovely! Ham and eggs and hunters chicken also lovely. Staff were friendly and also interacted nice with other guests who were clearly regulars. The décor is traditional and decorated with lots of items and displays. Lighting is dim and this makes it feel very cosy. One area of improvement: I was sat in the room opposite the bar (road side), with my seat directly next to the display cabinet which was lit up with a jug in it. This cabinet was actually full of spiders webs and spiders, so it felt like I was sat next to a zoo attraction and wondering if I was about to have a spider crawl out. If you have the cabinet and display lit up, it would be nice to keep this looking tidy and free of cob-webs/insects

Very nice venue. Right next to the canal. Very nice atmosphere andlovely food. Would definetly visit again

I hadn't been to the new Inn for quite a few years, but will be back soon for sure! Friendly attentive staff who bent over backwards to make it a great experience and really well cooked food using top quality ingredients. When we arrived the beer garden was full, so we plumped for a table indoors. At the bar we were asked inside or out? I said we'd love outside but it's full and ordered using our inside table number. Shortly after I'd done so, one of the staff came to our table to say she'd just been out and there was now a table free. She moved us and changed our table number on the order with no fuss. The food arrived quickly, and was perfect. My scampi was large wholetails, and plenty of them. Would recommend it to anyone.

Really nice food, just had a couple of ploughman type lunches which were delicious. Service really good, Friendly & helpful staff and most welcoming. Good variety of beers, ales and spirits Garden tables overlooking Norton Junction locks. Some traffic noise but otherwise quite lovely

Went for Mothers Day meal here as a group of 10 they accommodated us easily “we booked the day before” The food was outstanding we all had a roast the gravy was to die for Crispy roasters, really tasty cauliflower cheese and loads of veg The deserts were equally as good Really friendly staff and great service Thank you we will be back soon

Girl said they weren’t serving food. So we had a beer, ordered a takeout and asked if we could eat there as we would order more drinks, she said no and then called last orders at 7:45, there were at least 15 people. Why reduce your income and reputation ? All I can think is the young girl wanted to get out on a Saturday night rather than do her job!

Prefect Sunday afternoon at the new inn, spontaneous stop off while passing and we was not disappointed the staff were absolutely amazing so friendly and welcoming and the Sunday roast was so tasty I wish we lived closer

Go nowhere else for Sunday lunch, you will be disappointed, I doubt you will better anywhere else !!!

Just wanted to say I love the history and the gallery on your website. I cannot wait to visit. just reading it and looking at the pictures made me want to come and have a drink and a meal. really good history.

Rather disappointed after being out cruising for 4 months to come across this pub that doesn’t allow dogs inside!! It’s not even like it’s a nice place or just a restaurant. Don’t recommend at all and the management should realise that a lot of there customers are boaters and have dogs, especially now the winter months are fast approaching Won’t be visiting again as more welcoming establishments just up the canal

It's a shame to see since the re-opening of Sunday lunches we are no longer allowed to take our dog in. Previously well-behaved dogs were excepted. Unfortunately, this means for us we can no longer enjoy the lovely Sunday lunches that the New Inn are known for and such lovely staff. It's Different in the Summer when you can sit outside. But soon that won't possible. Very disappointed.

Such a lovely little pub/restaurant Friendly staff fantastic food Highly recommend for any occasion Will definitely visit again

I had not been here for a few months and it was very busy as always ,but we managed to grab a table outside luckily in the shade . We got drinks and ordered straight away.. the food came quickly and was delicious. My fish was cooked perfectly with soft crispy batter and the chips was plenty with very tasty homemade mushy peas and plenty of tartare sauce ! I recommend this canal side experience all year round. It’s one the local gems that needs supporting.

I can't rate this place high enough. All too often proper canal side pubs are disappearing. Here they are alive and well. No fancy "water side eatery" decent, well priced food and beer. Please keep it up.

The eggs with the gammon were completely solid. When the lady came and asked if everything was OK, I said that it would be nice to have a bit of soft yolk in the eggs. She said that she would tell the chef but that...

Very busy which is a good sign Great service from minute 1 . Got served immediately shown to a great table with views of the canal . Sunday roast one of the best I’ve ever had .Drinks not expensive a lovey afternoon thank you will...

We visited one evening while on a canal trip. It was busy, but the service was good. The fish and chips meal was excellent - lovely crisp batter and moist fish, and large chips cooked to perfection. The Hunter Chicken was good too. Young staff...

Fantastic busy and friendly pub. The food was glorious, and very reasonably priced. My wife had the beef and pork roast, which she said was lovely. I had the Mediterranean lasagne, which was the nicest I've ever had, and would definately be back for more.

After a day on our first canal boat adventure arriving at The New Inn was just what we needed. We are a family of 5 and from arrival we could see the character, the warmth and the charm of this great Inn. We sat inside...

Fabulous it could not get much more perfect, decent pub food at astonishingly good value, amazingly good real ale fantastic staff who can’t do too much for the customer. Simply consistently perfect, this was my third visit and still no fault found at all.........amazing, other...

We visit this pub for Sunday Lunch very often. The Service is brilliant, Phil and staff make conversation, nothing is to much trouble for them to help, through Covid were very well organised and explained all on arrival. The pub is very clean. The food...

We visited this pub around 5 years ago and it was absolutely awfull. The new owners have transformed this pub into 1 of the best on this stetch of canal, great real ale, food so reasonbly priced and good welcome from the staff, service exeptional,...

Called today for lunch, service was fantastic, food was great, nothing was too much trouble. A fan was found for my 12wk old grandson as he was too hot, we didnt even have to ask, great value for money too but the best was we...

Lovely little place by the canal. Our first eating out experience since 2019. Well worth the wait. Extremely friendly staff. Covid rules followed so felt safe. Excellent food with big portions. Couldn't managed a pudding, which doesn't ever happen! 😁 Value for money too. Thank...

We stopped here on a boating holiday. Situated directly next to the canal we had prompt service and an excellent 'ploughmans' lunch (renamed 'Boatmans' at this establishment. The portion sizes were excellent. The only comment I would make is that dogs are not allowed withing...

Occasional visitor as have family nearby. Was in yesterday just before lockdown kicks in again. Sticking to all the rules, felt safe, beer kept well. Hopefully the team there will get through the next period of lockdown. They deserve a bit of support when we’re...

Nice you can go back in time in this pub yet order on your phone to keep staff and yourself to minimal contact. that is very responsible. food is lovely.

I was really impressed with the New APP you have put in place and the speed of service from your staff delivering the drinks and food. Was very impressive. we have taken on board your operation and will be using it our self we also...

Superb pub and very efficient. Like going back in time yet had a really cool APP for ordering. This has to be one of the only places you can get a superb ploughman’s.

We (4 adults) ate here two nights running whilst on a boating holiday. It's not the best meal out you are going to have however the food is well presented, piping hot, hearty portion sizes and fantastic value for money. Staff were efficient and attentive.

Lovely canal side pub. Bar staff are lovely, all Covid precautions are being taken. Horrible unexpected weather today but the lovely barman rushed parasols out to all us poor people outside in the rain with dogs. Clean loos (very important). Never anything to complain about.

Excellent pub food and great value (main courses from about £8). Four of us ate here and we each just had a main course. We all highly rated the food and the helpings were very generous. The pub is in a great location, particularly if, like us, you are travelling on the Grand Union canal. Pleasant and prompt service. Very impressed overall.

Just had the most fantastic roast dinner, the food was delicious and the service was spot on. We will be going back soon.

There were various meals catered for, vegetarian are welcomed, and the food portions were huge and the service was very fast the drinks were varied and reasonable

Canal side pub always great for a quick drink food is very much pub grub and I love it Being by the canal it would be nicer if the welcomed well behaved dogs

We booked as it was busy on Sunday. Food was good and reasonably priced. Good place to stop when walking along the canals

Food was awful was cold and chicken was fatty! I do not believe these are proper chefs This pub is run by children! young girl brought our food out and did not even ask us if we needed anything else and did not come over to check everything was okay!! They all stand in the kitchen chatting away and not working as they should be!The only good thing about this pub is the young guy with dark hair behind the bar he was so polite and friendly did an job excellent! I had to take my food to the bar guy as no waitresses came to check everything was okay, the young lad was amazing with the way he handled my understandably annoyed boyfriend! Could not of asked more from him!

Basic food offering which has got smaller since new owners who can’t even offer steak as the chef can’t cook it I was told ! Was a traditional family favourite with good wholesome meals and bargain prices but no more.

I came here for a well deserved drink and rest after my bike ride. Very friendly staff, made to feel at home. Quite busy and a varied menu. Worth a visit

I have visited the New Inn for some years as a result of how poor it used to be. Today I was returning from Northampton and fancied something to eat. I stopped at the New Inn and was soon struck by how friendly and pleasant the staff were. Add to that an excellent selection of real ales and I felt very comfortable. It was only about 4.30 but they were doing food. The menu is full of classic pub dishes plus some excellent winter specials and the prices are all reasonable.. I chose the ham egg and chips. It was very soon delivered to the table and I was very impressed with the food. I know it is a simple dish but everything was excellent. The waitress service was very polite and efficient.The atmosphere of the pub was busy and pleasant to sit in so I stayed for a coffee and watched other dishes being served. They all looked fresh and appetising.I have always felt that the specific dining area is one of the most pleasant eating places in the area as it reflects the history of this canalside pub.I will certainly return and have no hesitation in recommending the New Inn

I was recommended this place by my son who does the tech stuff here. I only live a few villages away. Took my sister to for a lunch meal. was very nice. Lovely and cosy. The Bar staff were nice and friendly.

Dine alongside the canal at the New Inn. Phenomenal lunch with amazing views and fascinating history of the Buckby Can! Drink cask ales and have some pie for an amazing break from cruising the Grand Union.

Stopped here to do business on a tuesday lunch. The wifi is free and easy to use like it should be. Food was nice and on the day I visited it was raining but felt so cosy inside. I guess it's the history and the way the building is designed showing its true history that really does it. Will visit again.

I love the cosiness of this place and the history. I can see this getting very busy in the future as it has all the right attributes. I much prefer independant than going to the crossroads in weedon where I normally have my meetings. I think allot of people are starting to think the same.

Nice place next to the top lock at Long Buckby. Quick service and good food, very generous portions, the pie was very filling and tasty. Some staff could be a little more welcoming but on the whole a good place to eat, have a pint and watch the world go by.

Such a lovely place” real nice hearty food. A one of a kind this Side of town. Friendly staff and real cosy pub.

The history of this place is amazing. Really adds to the visit. The food was very nice and staff friendly. Will be back soon.

Not a good pub, don't allow dogs so we had to have our drinks outside in the cold. Outside heaters don't work and we had to ask 3 times to have the lights put on as it was very dark. Asked if I could purchase 4 yorkshire puddings to take away and they wanted £4, they looked small like aunt Bessies! Will not return and do not recommend this pub.

We were just up the canal in our narrow boat so the pub was very convenient. Visited on a Monday evening so quiet, however pleased that it was open as other local restaurants were closed Monday's.

Sunday 27th, fryers have been switched off at 5pm.

Been in there a few time now, when we have been on the canal boat . The pies are amazing most definitely worth a visit there . Thank you so much . Carla x

Went here yesterday for Family catch up as we had heard that the Roast Dinner is a must have. Well, we were in no way dissappointed. We had pre booked and upon arrival it was very busy (which to me is a very good sign) We were given our table and were served very promptly and they do a Tab system where they take your debit card and you have a key which you present each time you order drinks/food. I had Prawn Cocktail to start and Beef Roast Dinner which was all home cooked, piping hot and very tasty! Fantastic value for money and no Aunt Bessies here , real Roast potatoes and Yorkshires!!!!!!! Will definitly be back!!!!!! Well done Guys!

We stopped here on a narrowboat holiday and moored up above the lock. We walked back to the pub for dinner.Two hearty meals later we had had a good meal at sensible prices, not cheap but good value for the money. I will definitely be returning, either by car or by boat. Thanks to the staff for a very pleasant meal.

To not allow dogs into your business as a country canal side pub is totally beyond ridiculous! In fact it’s appalling! You could have a section of your business that allows for them and a section that doesn’t! I understand that not everyone likes dogs but you are going to loose SOOOOO much trade and I’m sure you can’t afford to loose any! Rethink your policy or miss out! Very poor!!!!

I meet up with a friend to have lunch and a drink at 12 noon food was good and girls serving was very efficient and pleasant

Called without a reservation for a Sunday roast. It was ok, nothing flash. Piping hot & pleasantly presented. And to be fair, pricing is very reasonable. Service was speedy & friendly enough, you order at the bar. It’s an old fashioned, no frills pub close to the canal. Surprisingly decent wine by the glass.

Sat outside with our dog made very welcome with drinking bowls and watched lovely sunset Had house salads with a jacket potato very substantial Can recommend will be back

Right on the edge of the Grand Union Canal, this was ideal for an evening meal when on a boating holiday. It's not the classiest looking pub, keeping a lot of 'old charm'. But the staff were all very friendly and you certainly can't fault the value for money. We all had starters which were very enjoyable, the mains were simple, good, hearty meals that we couldn't fault (except maybe they were a bit big for some of us).

Visited New Inn over many years, when passing on boat.

Turned up at 6.30 to be told sharply that dogs not allowed in pub but no sign to say.

Reference a review from Julie S4808. We were sitting in the bar tonight and saw how the barman reacted to a dog. It was appalling. Telling someone dogs are not allowed need not be like that. Many customers that were looking for food were turned away before 1900. As we sat there chairs were being put on tables around us before 1930. Terrible staff.

I was on my bike ride and popped in for a drink enroute. quite busy and has an extensive menu. Very friendly staff only too happy to please

My first visit here for food since moving to Daventry recently, it certainly won’t be last. Met friends here who come regularly, we booked for a 2,30 lunch, good job we did, it was full. We all had the roast dinner (only £9) we didn’t wait to long once we’d ordered. The meat + roast potatoes came out on the plate with Yorkshire’s, then the vegetables came out separate, in 2 large bowls. There were loads of veg, the cauliflower cheese mixed with leaks was excellent, extra potatoes as well. Not a thing was left. Now some of us had puddings , the hot chocolate fudge cake was fab. Staff were great. Will be back

Four enjoyed dinner at end of a long canal-boat day. Delicious food, big portions, and friendly service. Surprised to read some earlier negative reviews: our server Charlie looked after us very well, the faggots and prawn salad dishes were particularly good and filling. The desserts were the kind you know you really shouldn't, but hey, we're on holiday! Yum!

We don`t come here often, but sometimes do to make a change from our usual haunts. Meals are always decent enough. Great to sit outside by the canal in the summer months.

A nice welcome and super Sunday roast. All home cooked, a separate dish of fresh vegetables, extra gravy if required. All making our Sundays very pleasurable! Booking almost essential.

We have stopped here several times on our narrowboat, great canal side pub for food or drink, always happy staff.

My family and I visited this pub for an evening meal whilst on a canal boat holiday, we choose several different meals between the 7 of us, most of us were not happy with the food as the chicken in the homemade chicken curry was extremely dry, the eggs on the ham, egg and chips were cold, the vegetarian burger was just about passable, the garlic bread with the lasagna was cold, the only good thing was the hunters chicken. And to top it all off no dogs are allowed inside the pub so you have to sit outside and your food goes cold very quickly, I would suggest you choose elsewhere.

Popped in for a meal before a long car journey.

Really poor menu always used to go there for mixed Grill but no more changed menu no steaks or mixed grill !why change

Upon arriving, the car park is extremely small, and hard to park. However, I would highly suggest parking at the lay by next to the pub, especially if you are not a confident driver.

Me and my friends visited the new inn on Wednesday 24th July, we ordered our food at 6.20 and it didn’t come out til 7.30. We got a table outside which had dirty glasses and dishes from the people before and they didn’t clean up the glasses until we went in and asked for someone to clean it. We saw several other groups of people come and go and got there food before us. When we asked the establishment why it taken so long and we got vague unhelpful answers. They didn’t care about service. When the food finally arrived, one person cancelled their order as it took so long, another paid extra for crispy bacon which came out uncooked and told my friend what they wanted us to do about the bacon. They had lowest customer care and customer service I have ever experienced at a pub restaurant and I would not visit here.

On a lovely summer’s evening what nicer way to spend it than by the canal. Great setting by the lock. Excellent food and plenty of it. Very friendly service.

We stopped here for dinner while on a canal holiday. Staff were friendly and helpful. The menu included all the pub classics and the portions were really enormous. For me, I would prefer less quantity and more quality but it is a nice pub

Visited with friend who lives locally and eats here often. Very pleasant surroundings and well priced good pub food. Cannot be faulted. Staff encountered pleasant too. Car park was a bit tricky!!

We stopped here after the Crick boat show as a family of 4.

I came for a welcome pint after cycling in the area. Quite busy with people eating. Only had a drink but will try a meal sometime.

First visit here and quite surprised to see car park almost full. Warm welcome, find your own table. Looked at menu , varied choice with great prices. Ordered fish choice of peas or salad as accompaniment. Well no wonder the car park was full surpassed only by the "fullness" of the plate when quickly brought out if kitchen by pleasant staff. This place is a gem the food excellent at very reasonable prices. Will call again. Seats outside by canal if the weather had been kinder may have tried them but inside comfortable enough.

Stopped here for lunch on Good Friday A sunny day and busy, as you’d expect on a Bank Holiday However, short staffed and obviously tired barman was rude No excuse for that! Needless to say we didn’t stop!

We are first timers canal boating but that aside stopped to eat with our family including 2 children. Arrived in the pub at 8.35pm and they stopped serving at 8.30pm. We managed to order a takeaway for delivery but they were very keen to close the pub at 9.30 we were rushed out. Bar maid appeared to be very insincere and didn’t appear to care. Will not visit on return and would not recommend.

This place was shut for a few years. Stopped in our boat and had a great meal. Good beer and drinks selection. Great menu including for vegetarians which is important for us. Reasonable prices and huge portions and all piping hot.

Good food with friendly staff worked to the bone due to poor staffing ratios. Massive waits at the bar to be served spoilt the night. We were told the owners no longer work weekends omg

Just went for an evening meal not expecting too much, my meal steak pie, chips and peas for the price was good value but my wifes meal was awful. The quality of the faggots (if they were faggots?) was terrible, I questioned the landlady as to whether there was any meat in them and she admitted they were bought in (cheap, very, very cheap) I questioned whether they were stuffing balls as that is exactly what they tasted like, the landlady said they were faggots. I have never written a review before as I haven't felt the necessity, needless to say in balance my meal was good my wifes was awful don't buy the faggots.

I stopped off again from my bike ride and it was again busy as it was a lovely day. Lots of people by the canal and it was busy inside being a lunch time. It was a welcome drinkl and I like coming here when out on my bike

8 of us came for a birthday meal, we hadn’t been here before but it was a lovely traditional cosy pub with great service. The food came out quickly all very hot, everyone’s requirements were met and it was just a lovely evening. Will be visiting again.

Came for a Sunday lunch with my family and were given plenty fresh vegetables with amazing meat and LOADS of gravy!!:) The service was outstanding and very welcoming, food came out hot and everyone got what they wanted first time. Had a lovely night and would be coming again.

This is an amazing pub! Food and service amazing! Been in a few times and every single time we come in we couldn’t feel more comfortable! Tina, Paige, Bobby and Phil are all amazing staff and a credit to the pub! Recommend highly!

My Wife worked here 20+ years ago and sadly we had never eaten here since. We had heard good reports about it so decided to use it for my step daughters birthday meal. We were not disappointed, nothing was too much trouble they put out supplied table decorations and banners (done to embarrass her). Every member of staff was attentive, polite and extremely helpful, even apologising for the noise from a skittle match before the games started (we never noticed the noise) plus all the food was excellent. They obliged my wife, who was a bit off colour, with a jacket potato from the lunchtime menu, my step daughter wanted a Gammon sadly they had run out so a steak was ordered. She is a bit "funny" about how her steak is cooked but they got it to perfection even coming out of the kitchen to check is was cooked to her liking. the chips were nice chunky ones and were to die for, the salad was excellent everything so crisp and fresh in fact all 5 meals were perfection we could find nothing, absolutely nothing, that wasn't perfection. What made the evening even better was when her cake was bought out all the skittles players joined in a rousing chorus of Happy Birthday. A great night out with great food, great staff and a nice relaxing atmosphere. Thank you to everyone (including the skittle teams) for making her Birthday a bit special. Living local we will be back, Sunday lunch is next on the list to try.

We came here for my mother in laws birthday they set the table perfect with banners and decor and the food was amazing. Highly recommend to anyone great prices too. The girl behind the bar was lovely also. So thank you

Visited on several occasions whilst moored locally. The food was fresh, hot and tasty. It has a nice atmosphere. Excellent location if you are on a narrowboat. Short walk from the visitor moorings.