Overstone Arms in Kettering

Went on Saturday evening our only regret was why did we not find this place sooner, fantastic atmosphere great service by a friendly and attentive team of people who clearly enjoy their job. We had a table of six there were other groups booked for Christmas dinner so was not expecting a fast service but it was very reasonable, portions were generous and food was cooked exactly how we like it and even gluten free alternatives to most options on the menu. Thank you for a pleasurable experience we will definitely be back and certainly recommend you.

Had a great meal here recently, thoroughly recommend, plenty of food of a good quality while serving a large group, which is no easy task. I’d come back again tomorrow 😍 Also serve Master’s pedigree and Timothy Taylor landlord. Thank you.

Wanted to try the Monday Club menu so booked for 5 p.m, this was our first visit and we found food to be extremely delicious and well presented by friendly attentive staff, everything was served at the correct temperature and dishes were of a generous size so my compliments go to the chef... we will be back!

We had a lovely Sunday lunch and ate in the bar as we had our dog. dog friendly. Large restaurant and gardens. Great pub stopover

Stopped over for one night in our motorhome. Very friendly management that just can't do enough. Very dog friendly. Great pint. We didn't eat but the food smelt amazing. If we were ever travelling this way again it would be a definite stopover. Many thanks.

Such fantastic and amazing food, staff and hospitality 10/10 the home made pizza tastes soooo good

We were a party of 6. The pub area is very nice however our eating experience was not Several items were sold out, we ordered 4 of the days special "stew" the waitress returned to advise only one portion left She had to return several times to change the order. The manager/owner also came out to the table, obviously a heavy smoker as he smelt stronglyn of tobacco. Not nice at the dining table. The scampi was very dry, as were the chips,three people had chicken & mash as the special was sold out.The portions were very small.Only thing I would recommend was the pudding.Won't be returning.

Lovely little gem 3mins off the A14. Owner/landlords are great and are happy for customers with campervans to stay over. One of the few left. Fantastic secret garden and safe area for kids to roam too. Definitely worth a visit

This was our first time visiting The Overstone Arms. We called ahead as we wanted to confirm we could stay overnight in our camper (no problem at all - park at the end of the carpark where its flatter and we used one leveller to be sure). I spoke to Philip on the phone - who was so helpful and lovely. He advised about the camping overnight being free if you eat in the pub, which we did. and we were v impressed with the food. They had multiple vegan and vegetarian dishes which was wonderful - to actually have choice in a village pub! Our small dog was welcome as well as our table was in the delightful bar area. The staff were so attentive (without being overbearing). They were very friendly and you could tell there was thoughtful consideration put into customer service, it made our evening even better because any questions we had etc were answers promptly and we didn't feel a burden. Philip put out a ramp for us to get into the pub as I use a wheelchair, and that worked fine. There isn't a disabled toilet, due to it being a historic building (though he advised us he had looked into it previously, but alas due to the nature of the building it wasn't possible). But as we had the van set up to our requirements nearby it wasn't a problem. We would 100 per cent recommend and we look forward to coming back again one day. Oh I must add the lentil soup was the best ever!!! I would come back simply for a bucket of that. Thank you Philip and the great team.

One of the best pubs in the area and I cannot recommend it enough! It is always my first suggestion to any family or friends when in the area and I always look forward to dining here. Hospitality- The minute you enter this pub you are greeted by the staff with a smile. They are friendly, attentive and always add to the pleasant experience here. I am never waiting more than a few minutes for a pint and the restaurant service is no different! When attending with a friend who had an allergy, the chef personally approached the table to discuss food options he had and how best he could accommodate her, even offering to substitute food and swap around items so she would still be able to purchase within there deals e.g would include a different dish within the lunch deal that would accommodate her allergy! He stressed that it would be no hassle to do this and made my friend feel so comfortable to dine here, something she has rarely witnessed prior. Food- When they say hand cooked they mean it and I would not even be surprised if there wasn’t a microwave in the building! The mozzarella sticks as a starter are my favourite and the batter and the cheese are so fresh! The sweet chilli dip which accompanies it is amazing and is not your usual bottle dip but rather crafted to accompany the starter perfectly. The burgers are to die for, the meat is always so fresh and tender and the casserole is full of flavour. Every dish feels like it is made with love and care Drinks: The service is always quick and the atmosphere at the bar is always joyous and friendly. The pints are perfect and this is improved by the beautiful landscape the beer garden has to offer! Price: there is not one part of the pricing that I would go against and if anything, I defiantly think they could charge more! The lunchtime deal is £14 for starter and a main and is practically a full dinner and always leaves me and others full. You can enjoy amazing, flavourful food in an amazing atmosphere without breaking the bank and is amazing for families on a budget who still want to enjoy a dinner out! Monday club!: Every Monday they do a Monday Club deal and this is a menu made by the chef to ensure all produce that hasn’t been used through the week is not wasted! An amazing idea to prevent food waste! This menu has starters, mains and desert all for a staggering £12 at most, and it’s availability declines over the evening as the produce is used so make sure you are there early as they run out fast!

Stopped in for a lovely Sunday roast, and got to say we were impressed. Good quality food, good portion sizes, friendly staff.

All food cooked to perfection and excellent service from all staff. Definitely recommend. And also like the outdoor area.

Had a lovely roast dinner today. Good choice of meat. Lovely staff. Great atmosphere.

Had sunday roast today , there was 3 of us , 1 had roast pork the other 2 had roast beef . The roast beef was very chewy with no flavour at all , I only had 2 roast potatoes on my plate and they tasted and looked like they had hardly been roasted long enough. You get carrots, broccoli, cauliflower cheese and a potato croquette and again all the vegetables on every plate had no flavour to them . One small jug of gravy between 3 people was not enough and had to ask for more also the gravy is a one gravy does all with no flavour . The yorkshire puddings came out and they were as flat as pancakes, would have expected a lot more flavour to the whole meal as each meal is £17.50 so overall a quite expensive plate of food.

Had the Rump steak and Salmon was amazing and cooked to perfection. Such a lovely atmosphere and so friendly, all staff thank you, you were lovely. Great outdoor kitchen and garden area. Lovely chatting to Phil, you have done amazing and deserve all the best. Thank you to all for a fantastic meal and evening.

What a little find. Visiting pub en route to travels in motorhome ( parked overnight in quiet car park). The food was simply outstanding, made even better by the warm welcome and friendly staff. I suppose the special (free dessert Wednesday helped). But seriously, the acid test is would I visit again? Without a doubt. Well done the whole team.

As kind of lost french people, we've been warmly welcomed and had a really good and healthy meal ! Ciders and beers were all good. Baby guiness is the go to Shot !

Place was very nice had Sunday dinner,the dinner was very nice ,was not enough vegetables,you got 3 roast potatoes 2 pieces broccoli 1piece coliflower and a Yorkshire pudding then your meat ,for a man you needed more veg ,quit dear for what you got .

The 2 of us enjoyed lovely tender and tasty fillet steaks at the Overstone Arms tonight. Attentive service. Even better it was Thursday steak night with 20% off! Can't wait to go back for another one.

Amazing food and atmosphere. Welcoming environment to everyone

Amazing food, service and atmosphere.

A lovely dog friendly pub/restaurant run by nice people. Lots of menu choices. Sadly prices seem to have risen quite a bit since we were last there. My parents chose the sausage & mash and my partner had the veggie version. When their meals arrived they looked like kids meals, very small. I luckily chose a jacket potato which was a good size and came with a salad. So for the price the meals should have been a lot larger and the price of the desserts was steep too. Apparently the food tasted average, so sadly I don't think we will be going back, which is such a shame as it is a lovely place.

Made very welcome when we arrived Excellent food,freshly prepared with good service. A couple of hand pulled beers Marston's and Tim Taylors and also come really lovely cider. Family friendly , dogs allowed in bar and outside. Big garden with children's play area. Best to reserve a table. Last food order 8pm . Will go again.

Great food, good beer and friendly staff.

Always love it here. Something for everyone. Adults and children alike.

Everything you expect from a village pub! Great food, absolutely amazing service and good prices! P.S. The steak and peppercorn sauce was brilliant!

This was the first time at this pub. We sat in the garden with our dogs. Very good menu, had a lovely lunch. Will definitely be returning.

Thankyou once again from NVLSC for allowing us to meet there and thankyou for the curry and chips see you soon

4 of us went to sample the Monday club menu. It did not disappoint. Lovely food and great service .We will definitely return.

Lovely overnightstop. Great food and very friendly staff

I cannot say a bad word about the overstone arms. We held a gathering for my partner for her birthday and they accommodated for it in the best possible way. The pub was perfect, the staff were second to none, faultless. 100% recommend Many thanks

Food was excellent, but the service left a lot to be desired. The chef cannot count. I was supposed to have 7 spicy chicken but only got 6 and when mentioned it? Nothing was done.

First visit here since the establishment re-opened after being closed for some time. I really like the "secret garden" addition. It really compliments the pub and provides extra seating capacity. The menu looks great and I had no trouble choosing something lunch. Good quality and friendly personable service. Well done 🙂

This restaurant never changes its high quality of food and service, we always enjoy

Last minute decision. Lovely table by the garden door on a warm, sunny day. Good roast lunch, excellent service, sensible price.

Great village pub. Friendly staff and good food. Beautiful garden and great service. Loved it there. Unfortunately, driving, so couldn't have a beer! We will return.

A local pub with great variety of drinks and food locally sourced. Atmosphere is great.

Absolutely first class birthday meal. Staff very attentive and friendly. Will definitely be going back very soon

Had a lovely family meal here. Friendly staff and nice food. Thank you!

Great pub, good selection of beers.

Was made to feel really welcome when we arrived. We have parked up in the canpervan for the night. Food was delicious we highly recommend as a pub stop over.

Found this treasure of a pub after searching the internet for somewhere for family members to meet up for lunch but within an hour travel from 2 directions. Easy access from A14, well worth a visit.from the minute we walked through the door we were greeted with a lovely smile from Amy who has brilliant customer skills and a sense of humour. We were not disapointed with fabulous food from the mouthwatering mains to delicious desserts. Immaculate cleanliness and decor. Initially sat on comfy sofas in bar then dined in restaurant at a lovely table in the bay window. Outside great parking. Good area with tables on grassed area. Secret garden was a delightful surprise. Thank you Phil, you deserve credit for your venture. We will certainly be back.

First time here not disappointed. Lunch was good. Attentive friendly staff.

Absolutely spot on! Lovely atmosphere, great food, lovely staff. Just perfect. A great way to start my birthday celebrations. Everywhere is clean and nothing is ever a bother to the staff. We were able to take our time and felt comfortable and safe. I very much look forward to coming back soon.

Nice lunch with friends in a good old-style pub. Second time here and will hopefully be back again, they do good tasty food with ample portions and nice flavours

Lovely Good Friday family birthday lunch, lovely staff and lovely atmosphere. Food was lovely and will definitely revisit.

We visited for the first time today and will definitely return. Food is amazing, well presented, generous portions and tasted really good. Everyone really friendly and welcoming. Thankyou.

I can't see how any other restaurant could be better that this. Phil the chef is passionate about the food he cooks and the ingredients he uses, that being very apparent when he came and spoke to us. Food was perfect, service was friendly, everywhere was clean including the toilets, a nice old pub with garden and parking, looking forward to going back.

Lovely meal from the lunchtime special menu. Staff really friendly and helpful. Really enjoyable stop on our journey.

We had lunch yesterday and choose the carvery. No faults whatsoever. Thanks for another good visit.

First time visit to this place even though we’re fairly local. Lovely atmosphere for mid-afternoon on a Saturday. Food was lovely. Nice and hot, excellent portions. I had the sea bass which was amazing and cooked to perfection. My husband had the ribeye and was very impressed with it. Starters were also excellent. The blonde lady behind the bar and in the dining room was lovely and extremely attentive and clearly keen to ensure everything was to our liking. In summary, a great place for a few beers watching some rugby and just as good for some delicious grub 😀 We will be back

It was a lunchtime and a little empty. So atmosphere was a little quiet. Good was ok and the service good.

Delicious food, attentive service.

Excellent food went for mums birthday really happy overall excellent

We met up at the Overstone Arms, with some family members after attending the Motorhome show.at the NEC. It’s the first time that we had visited the pub. There was a good size car park, and we stayed over in our Campervan after a lovely meal and drinks. Everyone was very welcoming, and the food was delicious. A lovely pint of Pedigree and a well stocked bar all made for a very enjoyable evening. We will certainly call in again when next in the area.

The meals were both poor in quality and cooking wise burnt lasagne and luke warm chips with canned soup. The wsitress was pleasant. But would not go there again

What a fabulous pub for food or just a drink. The bar is dog friendly too. Food was amazing and so tasty. Varied mrnu choice and such good value.

Stayed overnight in my camper in their car park. The staff were excellent and cooked me dinner (yummy beef casserole) on Sunday evening, even though the restaurant was closed at the time. After I had set up my camper after dinner I returned to the bar and enjoyed a quiet nightcap and chat with the landlord. I was made to feel very welcome, the food was good and the whisky selection was marvellous!

Good food. We arrived at the restaurant and I could see it was a reasonably priced menu. We ordered a ploughman’s and a jacket potato. Good service and good size portions

I asked Kettering Facebook page where to go for a nice lunch with my Mum, this place was mentioned, I took my Mum for lunch, it wasn't very busy, I can`t understand why as it was really good, we were welcomed and seated, presented with menus and ordered drinks, there are various special deals on different days and also a full menu with lots of choices, we both opted for the Lentil soup with melba toast, a nice option as we would have been too full with a roll, the soup was obviously homemade, piping hot and very tasty, only one pat of better with the melba toast but I`m sure had I asked I would have been given more, I am a bit of a butter pig so one little pat was not really enough for me but that's the only criticism, then I had Ham egg and chips and Mum had sausage and mash, the ham was excellent and obviously cook in house, served warm with a perfectly cooked fried egg, I know an egg is an egg but not everyone gets it perfect, I like a runny yolk, my Mum loved her sausages (So did the dog with the one she smuggled away in a napkin) We declined deserts, and requested the bill, it was very reasonably priced and we could not fault anything we had. It wasn't very busy, I don't know why because everything was really good, service, price, food quality, oh! and hot plates! I am so fed up with going to managed chain places who quite honestly don't care if yo are there or not, its so nice to see a small privately run establishment trying hard to please and succeeding. You should do the same! We will be back to this one! Thank you.

Lovely villiage pub serving tasty food at reasonable prices.

Excellent superbly cooked steak at the Overstone Arms Monday Club. Great value. lovely restaurant, friendly staff

We used to visit Phil at Bells Kitchen in Finedon. Still regularly visit now he has the overstone arms. Him and his team work tirelessly to provide a warm and friendly atmosphere, amazing food and great drinks. We visited today - 8 adults and 2 young children, for our family Christmas get together with the various generations of our family. The food was amazing - no one had a single complaint. The service was top notch and the staff can’t do enough to help you. It doesn’t matter if it’s a quick drink, bar snack, light lunch or a full on family meal, Phil and his team will make your visit perfect

Just popped in... They had good sandwiches and the bar service was great.

Thankyou to all yesterday for a fantastic meal. Great experience 👍

Wonderful atmosphere, great staff and management. Friendly pub and amazing food. The steak at the overstone is one of the best I have ever had always amazingly cooked using great produce highly recommend

The place was wow the service the food was fantastic congratulations to Phil the proprietor and the staff the bill for me and my companion was very reasonable I will go back with my friend without hesitation 5 stars from us both well done to you all at the Overstone Arms fantastic

Enjoyed a lovely brunch today with friends. The service and quality of food was top class!

A nice friendly pub which has just been recently refurbished and updated. A good choice of drinks and a refreshed food menu

Absolutely marvelous all round. Had Sunday roast and the gammon was amazing,all home cooked. Lovely atmosphere and each and every staff member was cheery and polite. Can't wait to go back very soon.

First visit here for lunch. Was very impressed with the selection of food on offer. Lunchtime special £13 for two courses. I had a jacket potatoes with chilli side salad and home made coleslaw. It was excellent. The staff were very and very efficient. The surroundings were lovely. Will definitely be returning.

Lovely place, good food, great friendly service, sat by the log fire.

Owners have done a good job of a lovely old pub the up grade is a eye opener 😮

Arrive 7:25pm for a table booked for half 7. And closed. Ridiculous, why even accept our booking?? Doors locked.

Unfortunately we seem a minority according to these reviews but I had to leave an honest one. We just went for Sunday lunch as a group of 4, 2 had soup for starters, completely over seasoned and just tasted of salt. Another had pate served with a blob of coleslaw which seemed very strange, a chutney would have been more in place 🤷🏻‍♀️. Main dinners were ordered, 2 Roast Beef, 1 Gammon and 1 vegetarian Tart. Apparently the vegetarian tart was quite nice, sadly this is where the positives end. The beef which is supposed to be ‘medium rare’ was definitely well done! I wish I taken a picture and was very tough! Vegetables had little or no seasoning in our option and the Yorkshire pudding resembled a pancake, the three carrot coins per plate were ok-ish! Roast potatoes tasted ‘chewy’ and not fresh. The cauliflower had something on it but I couldn’t tell you what, I don’t think it was cauliflower cheese but all 4 of us could be wrong. The plates were cold meaning food was cold pretty quickly. We paid the bill and left, there is a man walking around who says little to nothing to customers who could at a guess be the manager, again could be wrong but his body language didn’t seem approachable, he had already been short with one of the serving girls on our way in as to where other diners could wait. All in all very disappointing lunch and sadly won’t be returning.

Thought we’d try somewhere different to our normal places but were really disappointed. Service was polite and prompt however starter and main were poor , didn’t finish either. Wondered if it was just me unlucky but other tables plates not finished going back . Might have been an off day for chef but food was way off the quality of our usual pubs/restaurants

Lovely food. Very attentive staff. Two steaks and a bottle of wine deal was excellent value and wonderfully cooked. We stayed here in a motorhome over night and were made to feel very welcome . Will definitely come again.

Really enjoyed lunch here today with friends - the beef casserole was superb, tender beef really well cooked & tasty. Salad with paté starter was crisp & fresh, the coleslaw could well have been home made too. Apple crumble/custard dessert was really top class. The place was really busy with a large group but service was still good & friendly. Would happily go again if we lived closer!!

Quick Sunday Lunch with a mate, food was exceptional, service spot on. Can't really comment too much on the atmosphere as it was early doors

Wonderful food,great menus! Lovely front of house,staff. Polite,friendly, and efficient! We had two,Ribeyes. Which were cooked to,perfection 🍳 👏😊 Excellent selection of ales as,well? Head chef,knows his stuff! And we will definitely return, again!! 😋👍

Great home cooked food with fresh ingredients. Service was great.

Love this place, excellent meal yesterday will return as local now.

My friends and I were looking for somewhere to go and enjoy a meal but also have time to sit and chat without time restrictions. We certainly were not disappointed with this beautiful little pub. Literally on our doorstep and what a gem!! The decor was lovely, the ambience of the pub was excellent. The service was superb!! Oh and the food, what can I say but WOW!! Sadly I didn't take any photos due to the food looking so good I just wanted to tuck in. I most certainly will be going here again. Only tiny downside was that it was a little pricey and more than I would normally pay for a meal in the week with friends, but it was really good. Well done to all of the staff, 10/10

An absolutely lovely place with wonderfully friendly staff, brilliant and tasty food, good coffee and lovely atmosphere! If you’re in the area, definitely pop I !

We visited on a Thursday evening as a group of four. We were welcomed warmly to the inn, ordered our drinks from the well stocked bar and were shown to our table overlooking the garden. The menu choices were pretty good, with something for everyone. We ordered the sea bass, the chicken and chips, the Overstone burger and a rack of ribs. The food wasn’t long in coming, but long enough for us to chat and catch up. We were served some Melba toasts whilst waiting for our main courses. The food was excellent. The rack of ribs looked beautiful, the burger was really good and the other two dishes were equally as good according to their consumers! Having dispensed with the mains, three of us had desserts, all of which were scrumptious! All in all, we had a really pleasant evening at the Overstone Arms, made even more pleasant by the friendly and really efficient staff who served us. All four of us would recommend this establishment without reserve.

A big thank you to the staff at the Overstone Arms who laid on a fabulous buffet this week for my mother's wake. The food was incredible and nothing was too much trouble. This was my first visit to this lovely pub in its delightful setting but it won't be my last.

Wonderful quiz night raising money for Parkinson UK!

We stopped over in our campervan and had a great meal and the staff were all very good, nice and friendly. We will return. Excellent food also with special offers like free dessert etc, so it is good value.

Really nice garden and food was fine, nothing wrong with it. Service was slow and disorganised.

6 minutes from the A14. We'll worth the drive to the village of Pytchley. Today was our first visit. The Secret garden was lovely and relaxing. ( not so secret). Staff were friendly and helpful. Restaurant well set out, nice decor and very clean. Food excellent quality. What beats all this? Exceptional value. Will return.

Best place in England food is beautiful..It’s on par with the Ship Inn In Irvine Best place in Scotland…

Just came for a drink. Lovely pub. Friendly staff.

Decent pub grub, not majorly special. The garden is lovely, very peaceful with wonderful views. Very dog friendly and lovely friendly staff and owner !

This place is a little gem couldn't fault it have all ready recommended to friends and family

Really nice meal, good friendly service, will certainly be back

Food is amazing and excellent views. Really nice pub. Bar staff and management are really friendly. Couldn't recommend it enough.

Fantastic garden. Phil went above and beyond for kids. Meals were lovely. Can't recommend highly enough

Definitely worth a visit , food was top notch and great service

The outside area is fabulous but unfortunately the food is very poor. Enquired as to whether local produce was used and received a vague answer rather than a definitive one. The food was totally uninspiring.

We hired the Secret Garden event space for a 60th party and could not have got a better place. The space is fantastic with outside bar and plenty of seating and general space. The food was amazing and staff were more than helpfully with everything. The weather wasn't the best but the staff made sure we had plenty of cover and parasols. There was enough space for our band for the evening plus dancing area. Can only praise the Overstone Arms and staff for helping to create an amazing day & evening.