The Cross Tree in Daventry

I thought I would try this pub one more time seeing as it's the only one in the village yet again the nasty individual thatworks/runs this sespit was at it again. This time it was a lone man. Absolute disgusting behaviour. Why is the brewery employing someone who knows nothing about hospitality or village live. Time to boycott till the brewery steps in.

Seamed a nice pub, not a lot of people in there, but there was a female who appeared to be very rude to some people and nice to others, who then started shouting at someone who was sat drinking in the corner with some others for no apparent reason, from what she was saying she might have been the owner, either way it was embarrassing and she was really nasty , wont be going there again.

We popped in for lunch on our way home. Nice food, friendly staff, decent pub. Does exactly what it says on the tin. Would recommend.

Had Sunday lunch here that was good and the football was on the telly so you can't go wrong. Bar staff quick and efficient 👍

Visited to watch the football. Had some nibbles which were lovely. Good sized pub with darts and pool as well. My team won also which finished off a top day and night.

Just passing by and called in to the pub for breakfast on a Sunday morning (11am). Ordered an English breakfast at the bar, and sat outside. Apparently the pub kitchen is closed these days and the food is served by Falafel Bakfar - a separate business which operates on the same site - not that it mattered to me. The food was great, as was the service and I felt welcome. Good value, too.

Why does this pub never improve?!? Why can't the brewery focus on the basics, serve good beer and proper pub grub with welcoming staff? But no, they now run a kebab-type shop from a wooden shed (when they used to have a fully functioning kitchen in the pub), the beer was served lukewarm with a head on it (it is supposed to be served at cellar temperature) by an unwelcoming man behind the bar, and now a "farm shop" from an outbuilding when there is a good farm shop already in the village. I have no idea how this pub keeps going when apparently all the local villagers are forced to go to properly run pubs in the surrounding villages to have a decent pint and bite to eat. Keep it simple and focus on the basics!

Bad decor. Awful food. Bad selection of beers. Tried this for a second time to see if anything had improved. It hadn't. Last time I was at the cross tree was for a former landlady's funeral wake. One of the bar staff started a fight. Keep clear of this god foresaken dump.

Very unwelcoming only village pub i have experienced that in. Funny looks by locals. Also quite run down. Not the best selection of lagers either

The bars are quite austere but it is still the only pub in the Village so being critical is somewhat self destructive. Bar meals are very good - and the right prices - try the ham and eggs - best in the area. You get what you pay for - I think Glynis does a great job - wish her pub was in my Village.

This is the only pub in the village of Byfield, which is a pity since it's a blot on an otherwise very attractive place. It has terrible decor (lighting too bright and a miserable carpet) in the 'lounge' area. In the main bar, there's an ugly Sky Sports screen, industrial looking seats and unattractive slot machines. It's a pity that the pub chain (Marstons) doesn't do something to improve it. It could be done quite simply - overhaul the decor to make it more tasteful and traditional as well as upscale the food and drink.

we popped in from visiting the reservoir for a drink. Very friendly staff and we sat outside with our dog. Very good menu which we shall try sometime

Our daughter- in- law booked a table for eight people on Mothers Day lunch. The roast menu varied from beef,turkey and ham with a variety of vegetables all well cooked and greatly presented in enormous portions. The beer and drinks are well kept and everything is reasonably priced. Everyone enjoyed the experience especially the mothers whom each were presented with a bunch of flowers from the landlady, "what a lovely gesture" especially on Mothers day. This village pub may look basic in appearance especially on the outside, but it has a clean and a friendly atmosphere once inside and used a lot by the village locals." Never judge a book by its cover " is often said. Well worth a try:

Well kept ales and lunches are to die for. Excellent value for money. Plenty of food for very reasonable prices.

Poor atmosphere, mediocre food. More like a town pub than a village inn. The locals are not very welcoming towards people passing through. Will not be returning. Needs a major overhaul.

We had a fantastic meal at The Cross Tree Pub in the quaint village of Byfield. The pub has a very laid back atmosphere and a fairly good selection of drinks. The pub has a great selection of meals with large portions and very tasty food. In addition the food was very reasonable priced.

A simply laid out pub Open and bright It has some cool old items ,photos and benches But also an old skittles table, regular used by the locals still They have a decent selection of beers ,six on tap ,including two house ales,one being a local one Very tasty I ordered the sirloin steak I did not want chips,so got a great side dish of salad Very generous portion ,well presented The bar lady was helpful cherry and as the night I was there (the reason) I went was the champions league semi final was on,so it was a real good showing from all the locals Good pub,worth a visit Good atmosphere

We stopped in to the Cross Tree as we were on our way through Byfield. We find the pub to be unassuming once we got in, and the menu was much the same. We got a very warm welcome from the waitress who had a bit of a joke with us about their unpretentious food: "Would you like peas with that, Sir?" "What's the alternative?" "Without peas." The service was excellent, including a spotless high chair (which isn't always the case!) The ale is kept very well indeed. We were warned that that the portions were generous, but we didn't believe it until we our food arrived! In short: fantastic value for money, generous portions, good beer, a warm welcome, and tasty, unpretentious food in a classic village pub.

Always a warm welcome serving good beer and generous portions of home cooked food. Pool, darts & sports shown on a big screen. Occasionally they have live music, mainly in the summer months. A favourite place anglers wanting a hot breakfast before going on to fish at Boddington Resevoir, must be booked in advance though.

We have visited this pub over many years - probably twelve or more - and have received outstanding service every time we have visited. The tender steaks are highly recommended, and at half the price you might be charged at a restaurant. Visit their Carols Day on 28th December every year - a splendid break in the holiday season singing carols from a bygone pre-Victorian era!

The menu is basic but good value for money nothing to much trouble the sirloin steak good size chips peas Tom and mushrooms and onion rings with pepper sauce £11.50 and 3 lamb chops all the trimmings at £9 true value for money !!!!

We were a party of 7 for Sunday night supper and the ladies serving us were very friendly and helpful. We all had a different meal and mine was Scampi with 1/2 portion of salad and chips. Also had Spotty Dick and custard - which i had not had for about 40 years and the whole meal was excellent. It was lovely having the place to ourselves as we were quite rowdy.

We have been past this pub hundreds of times and never thought to call in before, but on a wet , miserable day decided to stop for lunch .

The Cross Tree is an unpretentious village pub, which serves the best quality ale you will find. You might find equal quality further North but highly unlikely that your'll find anything better, anywhere!

It is a country pub located in this Northamptonshire village (Byfield) along the A361; that is why my wife and I discovered it only by accident. We were looking for a place to stop for dinner and picked this pub. It was definitely a good pick. Since then we stopped at this place once more and we were just as happy as the first time.