The kingfisher cafe in East Northamptonshire

Terrible experience. Coffee is watery machine standard coffee served in takeaway cups (after asking to sit in). Sausages in the sausage bap were crunchy (no exaggeration) and the tuna panini was tasteless. Would avoid purchasing food here at all costs. Ruined what was otherwise a very enjoyable country park walk

Fab local cafe, great environment, friendly staff. I’m a vegan but that’s no issue with their cakes! They also have the best coffee in the area, and very cute dogs visiting all the time

Situated just off the carpark past the visitor centre, this is a lovely little cafe. Prices were reasonable we had a latte and bacon roll. The Bacon Roll was in a large bap and filled with three rashers of bacon, very good value for £4.95. They do basic fare with jacket pototes, paninis, cakes etc. We sat outside on the decking overlooking one of the lakes, but there is inside seating and by the entrance picnic tables and a playground for children if you are visiting with them. Lots of dogwalkers calling in for a post wander coffee, nice atmosphere, friendly staff.

Nice and unique cakes- we shared a caramel and apple. There was plenty of options including gluten free ones. The ambience is relaxing and calm, especially outside overlooking he pond: perfect time for cake on a Sunday afternoon. The interior was very pleasant and the chairs were comfy.

A pretty Little café with a nice selection of light bites and cakes. It’s ideally suited for a cuppa after a short walk round the park and excellent for snacks after the kids have been in the play park. The only thing recently is that we’ve turned up before 4pm and it’s been shut… have the opening hours changed?

We needed a relaxed break and some lunch after attending a close friend's funeral. We knew she loved walking in the park and having a good coffee and snack on the cafe terrace, so it was the obvious place for us to go. . It was a shame that the only veggy options on the menu at the moment are a jacket potato or a cheese and onion pasty (as I cannot eat potato) but we had a warm welcome and the member of staff was very helpful, which we appreciated. My husband had the jacket potato with cheese and coleslaw which was excellent and very tasty, with a generous and fresh salad garnish. I much enjoyed my lunch too and the coffees were great. We are not local, but hope to visit again when we are in the area.... and look forward to a wider menu....it's a lovely relaxing place to spend some time by the water, we had a very enjoyable visit.

stopped here before heading for a walk around the country park, served by a very pleasant lady working on her own at the time, we had coffee and cake which was really nice and they offered a variety of food and snacks. Covid track n trace system in place and hand sanitiser. I would definitely recommend here for refreshments if visiting the country park. One way system in and out too.

Had coffee and cake after a visit to the Barnwell Country park. Sat outside on the terrace. Everywhere covid aware. Friendly young lady serving, prices not too bad.

This is such a quaint little cafe in an amazingly beautiful setting of the country park. It has the option to sit inside, or out on a small deck space which overlooks the most gorgeous scene of water, reeds and wildlife.The drinks are decent, as is the food. However, despite being very friendly, it was felt that the staff didn't really listen well to your orders and got easily flustered with any order made with more than 3 items. In fact, one coffee wasn't made, one was made wrong and the sandwiches we ordered had one missing as well.If you have time to wait and don't mind repeating yourself a few times to be sure your order is correct, the food and drinks are worth the wait and the setting more than makes up for any little errors made.

Set in the lovely Barnwell Country Park this has a terrace overlooking one of the lakes. Decent choice of soft drinks and good coffee. Recommended just for the views ,

This cafe is an ideal meet up point in Barnwell Country Park.The setting is good overlooking the lake. The drinks and cakes were OK as was the service from friendly staff.

Enjoyed my brunch and catch-up. Lovely gardens. Enjoyed browsing on the way out too through the garden and gift wares/homewares sections.

The coffee was good as was the tea, the cakes where ok and did gluten free which I am told was a nice cake chocolate and orange. However, they seem to allow dogs all over the place including the tables. If you are a dog walker that may be acceptable, but to allow the inside the main café uncontrolled is not acceptable. We sat outside overlooking the lake which was quite pleasant but would not go back due to the strange smell in the café and the dogs everywhere.

We often walk in the park and the cafe always provides a warm friendly place to get a cup of coffee and a cake or snack. Great BLT! Dog friendly.

I went in after a long morning walk and all I needed was a coffee to perk me up. Unfortunately I had to wait a very long time for it to be made and there was a lack of customer service. However the coffee was delicious and the scenery from the outside seating is beautiful.

Después de haber disfrutado de un agradable paseo por el parque paramos aquí para tomar café y tarta. Era un bonito día, así que nos sentamos en la terraza con una hermosa vista del lago. Nos trataron con una fugaz visión de un martín pescador. Un lugar muy agradable para un café decente, pasteles, además de una selección de comida razonable. Personal agradable y un lugar encantador para pasar una hora o así para una comida ligera o un café/té.

L han visitado este pequeño y encantador café varias veces y ha cambiado de manos y ahora ofrece variedades aún más deliciosa de café y deliciosos pasteles caseros. Ofrecen pasteles gratis sin gluten. Probar la tarta de chocolate de Jaffa, o algunos de los locales hizo helados, mi pequeño tenía un sabor tarta de manzana, sabroso. También sirven una variedad de comida caliente, mi marido elija un tocino y queso panini que estaba bien presentado con ensalada y gran ayuda del fresco. Se puede comer dentro de flores en las mesas withfresh o sentarse en una terraza grande y agradable que se encuentra sobre un lago. El personal ha sido siempre amable y acogedor, incluso bajo presión (fuimos Mothering Sunday l nunca han visto el parque lleno de tanta gente) el café estaba inundado. Esta semana el café se va de Pascua manualidades para niños, mi hija tenía mucho divertido hacer tarjetas que quiere volver a encontrar la caja de Dinero conejito de Pascua y la pintura.Es un gran lugar para ir después de un paseo o tome los niños o simplemente para reunirse con los amigos.Se admiten perros.

Situado detrás del centro de visitantes en Barnwell Country Park, el café tiene un interior luminoso y espacioso, con una magnífica plataforma al aire libre sobre el agua. En un soleado sábado de marzo tuvimos que hacer cola para colocar nuestra orden, y algunas personas detrás de nosotros, pero su paciencia es recompensada. Teníamos paninis, y eran muy buenos, se sirve con patatas fritas y ensalada. Otras opciones incluidas sándwiches, patatas y chaqueta, y empanadas. Volvimos para pastel, que era excelente.El café acepta perros y niños, amable, como sería de esperar en un Country Park. No olvide que, si vas en coche al parque, el aparcamiento es de pago y pantalla.

Visitamos el café en 4 de febrero y nos quedamos agradablemente sorprendidos con la comida y la presentación. Sin duda el personal diferente de mis anteriores visitas. Tuvimos sándwiches y fueron excepcionales, se sirve con una ensalada fresca y papas fritas. lado Las chicas eran muy amable - no recuerdo nuestros personal de hacerme sentir bienvenido.

Tenía muchas ganas de un café después de mi paseo por el parque y nos dirigimos hacia la cafetería kingfisher. Fuera estaban tres personas con dos perros de pie en la suciedad y la húmeda y como me acerqué a ellos en el café antes de mí. Pedí mi café y me senté. Me horroricé de ver a los propietarios de los dos perros sentados en una mesa con uno de los perros con sus patas en la mesa y su cabeza, mientras permanecía en un plato de chuparse. Un momento en el que el más pequeño de los dos perros subió en sus propietarios de entrenamiento y luego pusieron sus patas frente a la mesa. Los propietarios no hizo nada para desalentar esta, de hecho, los perros eran recompensados con regalos. Cuando la izquierda no vi ningún intento por el personal de la mesa deje incluso limpiar solo, ya que exfoliante debería haber sido. Esto es totalmente inaceptable y contra normas de higiene. No debe utilizar este café de nuevo. Hay asientos en el exterior donde los dueños de perros pueden ir con sus perros. También he sido propietario de perro, pero nunca dejes de mis perros dentro de cualquier establecimiento, olvídate de las mesas.

After a good family walk around some or all of Barnwell Park, this cosy little cafe is great to warm yourself within. The hot chocolate is a favourite (with or without the cream and sprinkles) and the cakes are scrummy

Entorno encantador, la comida estaba bien, café agradable. El servicio era muy lento, pero que estaban ocupados. Realmente necesitan más personal como despejar la mesa antes de que te puedes sentar en pone.

Tomamos el té y pastel después de un día fuera con los niños. No es el más barato, pero no está mal en relación calidad-precio. Bien equipada para el final del día.

I have visited here several times now so My review is based on all visits not just today's. The staff in the cafe need some serious training in customer service. Everytime I have found them rude and abrupt. Upon one visit with family and visiting grandparents we waited nearly an hr for sandwiches. When asked we were simply told 'they are being made' today hubby askedwere sugar etc was for tea the person serving just pointed! I won't be using the cafe again.

A very nice experience at the Kingfisher Cafe, very good coffee and perhaps the best cake I've ever had. The patio overlooking the water is very nice on a warm day. We will be back.

very helpful coffee good with excellent choice also a tea pot the sandwiches were tasty with crisps and garnish the service was very good and also their was a choice of sweets and cakes with chairs foe children

Visited late in the day as we were in the area on business. A great place to sit and watch the wildlife whilst having a coffee and a snack. Two lovely friendly ladies were very welcoming. Will go again.

Lovely little find by my partner. The deck area nice on summers day. The food was a little pricey but fine facilities and homely feel.

What a lovely cafe in a great location. We had a walk around the park which we were lucky enough to chance upon, it has a great kids play park and sculptures dotted around. We rounded it off with lunch at the kingfisher cafe on the decking. Even though it was a bit chilly it was nice to sit and watch the wildlife outside, very relaxing! The staff were busy but friendly and our paninis were delicious. The coffee is worth a mention too. They also do kids lunch boxes which are great. Definitely worthy of a morning / afternoon out.

This is a super little cafe, delicious food in a beautiful setting. Family friendly and always a warm welcome. My little boy loves to visit and sit out by the lake.

What a lovely cafe. The location is perfect, we sat on the terrace watching swans chasing each other on the nearby pond ;) Food was good but service a little slow. Overall we liked the place and will definitely go back in the near future.

Nice food but pricey. Didn't appreciate being overcharged, either, until we pointed it out. Put it down to them being busy on the Bank Holiday but next time we'll bring a picnic!

Sat outside in the sunshine and enjoyed sandwiches and tea and coffee. Friendly staff and sufficient range of choices for a small park cafe, highly recommend for after a walk around the lake.

the forecast being good we headed for Barnwell Park as we know the little ones love the extensive play area. This was the first time we've been since the new cafe had opened,so we had a look. Very disappointed. Little choice,slow service and overpriced.no basics here,just pannini's & baguettes (sold out of jacket potatoes before 12pm!),and expensive slices of cake. I ordered 2 pannini's (small size) & a can of (multipack!!!) coke..........£13.50 !!!!Lovely cafe and outdoor seating area but way too expensive. Bring your own picnic !

Lovely to sit out on the decking overlooking the lake while having coffee and cake. Seems a bit over priced but the setting is great and the staff are friendly.

WOW.. what a great location for a Cafe.. certainly puts many high street ones to shame. Very nicely decorated, lots of seats and even a 3 piece suite! Dog friendly with a large range of drinks, cakes and snacks. Run by two very friendly ladies who certainly made us welcome after a chilly walk around the parks.Plenty of things for children.Lovely verranda overlooking the lake, will be back in the warmer weather :-)

Visited today with family, ordered jacket with beans, sandwich, 2 sausage rolls and 2 cans of coke for a total of £18.30. Whilst ordering the girl behind the counter took a box of frozen Mccains jacket potatoes out and proceeded to pop in the microwave. Felt disappointed as soon as I witnessed this and didn't hold much hope, food arrived, jacket was ok, a little cold and just couple of spoons of beans, not worth the money and I would expect jacket potatoes to be freshly cooked, not frozen! The setting is lovely, food was average, small portions and over priced. Would only visit again for drinks.

A lovely little coffee shop but on the day that I visited with a friend the service was particularly slow. There were two staff on and they were both dealing with one customer who couldn't decide which coffee beans they wanted to buy. The lady behind me had two small children with her and their ice lollies were beginning to melt. I did have to ask the staff to serve us and again the service was extremely slow. My friend was waiting outside on the decking area and she timed that it took 22 minutes to get two filter coffees. I do hope that this was just due to the place being new and everyone finding their feet as the setting itself is lovely

What a great cafe...delicious food, lovely friendly and professional staff, perfect setting over looking the lake. The decking area is spacious and contemporary whilst being watched variety of friendly and fascinated water fowl. Scrumptious hot chocolate, excellent 'real' coffee and fantastic cakes and superb sandwiches. I would thoroughly recommend a trip the the Kingfisher...you won't be disappointed!

Fantastic to sit out in the sun, admiring the view, after a long walk. Delicious pretzel cake, considerably tastier than it sounds! Staff are lovely, very relaxed. Not sure why I am telling you this, love the peace and tranquility!

Barnwell is a lovely peaceful park and has always been lacking a coffee shop. The new cafe is perfect with a lovely outside seating area. My 15 year old son said it was the best cheese sandwich he had ever had! It was mixed with mayo and spring onion and looked tasty, I had ham and wholegrain mustard mayo and this was tasty too with a well presented side salad and kettle chips all for £4.95. The cakes looked lovely but we opted for ice creams.