The Old Cherry Tree in Northampton

My hubby and I went to sample the new menu, we were not disappointed Hubby had game faggots - what a feast as a starter Mains I had the venison sausages, accompanied by mash kale & a delicious Rich blackberry gravy ‘ ‘stunning’ Hubby had the Game cassoulet - plentiful and tasty with fresh baked bread We were so full could not possibly have room for a pud this time The game and venison is locally sourced from a great supplier The Fat Pheasant Ecton The meal was cooked to perfection by Michelle and beautifully presented - well Done , will defo go back and try the rest on the menu

Spotted the curry night on their facebook page, gave them a call and I was booked in. The pub is set just outside of Northampton in a quiet village and is well out of the way attracting quite a local crowd together with people in the know of how good a place it is. The curry didn't disappoint. Whilst service was a bit slow, they acknowledged the fact, so I'd assume that it was an exception. All in all a great experience - the food was good and very well priced.

We arrived at this quaint looking little pub and had to wait for a while before anyone noticed us, that is apart from the chef who almost bumped into us on her way out. It was early, so only 2 or 3 tables were occupied. We’ve been here many times but sadly we’ve found it a little hit n miss for a while now. Sadly, we were a little disappointed with the food once again. I had scampi which was lovely to be fair, so too was the chunky tartar sauce. The scampi didn’t taste as if it was ‘the frozen stuff’ that you get at the supermarket which pubs often seem to serve, it was more succulent and the pieces were larger, however I found the ‘hand cut’ chips too overcooked for my liking once again, although the taste was quite nice. Also I would liked to have been asked if I wanted chunky chips or fries as ‘hand cut’ chips didn’t describe the size. I prefer skinny chips! The pea shoot salad had very little or no dressing. In fact the pea-shoots were very ‘stalky’ with next to no leaves. The green pea purée was tasteless and non de script. When eating out, I always hope the food is as good as/better than I can cook at home. Otherwise, why would I want to pay the money? Tonight, it wasn’t I’m sorry to say. I much prefer to leave a glowing review when deserved. My husband ordered a burger which he described as ‘just ok’. His skinny chips were nice but the whole meal was small! He has a small appetite but even he wasn’t full after this meal. Our friends would leave hungry, if they’d been there, I believe. My husband ordered a ‘flat white’ coffee after his food, as I’m a slow eater and was still eating, when he’d finished. However the flat white was basically a black coffee with froth! As for the music, rather than ‘easy listening’ type of music which might suit a more wider ‘audience’, we had The Wombats, The Kooks, The Killers and other similar, unsuitable music. Not the sort of relaxing atmosphere we were hoping for. So we decided to skip dessert! I do have to say that the owner works hard and is always rushing around serving and is helpful. It’s just that for us, the food wasn’t quite up to our expectations and I feel that some of the prices are a little on the steep side ie fillet steak £37, Gammon, egg and pineapple £24 Tarragon chicken £26 Smoked haddock £29 While the burger and pub Classics at £14 and the pizzas, at £14/£16 were more reasonably priced. So although I would like to give this old English pub a higher mark, I’m afraid on this occasion it’s gonna have to be a three at best!!!

Beer at over £7 a pint. You must be joking. How can they justify such a ripoff. Is this little London. Never again. Once bitten.

Lovely ‘quickie’ lunch at The Old Cherry Tree. I had the gammon and my pal had the chicken pie, proper pub food! Great value as they have a 20% off deal at lunchtime. This could be a regular thing….🤣

Called in for lunch on Tuesday I chose the scampi and my wife the burger,normal everyday pub lunch menu items but these were well above normal everyday dishes ,delicious food promptly served in lovely surroundings ,by friendly efficient staff,well above anything we have had recently.

I booked The Old Cherry Tree for a business dinner as we were hosting some guests from America. They absolutely loved it as the venue is typically English and I'm so pleased I chose this place to take them. The food was top notch, a great selection of ales, and a wonderful old building.

Went to the St. Patrick's themed evening on Friday 15th March. Opted for the special three course 'Irish Feast' for £30.00 per head. The meal was fabulous and having a traditional Irish band playing in the background made the evening.

Fantastic Sunday lunch great menu choice, we had 3 courses and they were all delicious. Staff were very attentive, would highly recommend.

2nd time visiting last night for 3 course meal (well 2.5 each as the portions were so huge we had to share dessert!) Food and pub is amazing! Thoroughly recommend for a lovely dinner out.

Went to the Old Cherry Tree to celebrate Burns night on 25th January. The Northampton Piper (Rod) piped the haggis into the dining room. He then said the Selkirk Grace followed by him addressing the haggis, it was fantastic! We then enjoyed a fabulous 7 course taster menu with a paired flight of wine and whisky. It was sublime.......

We live in town and took the opportunity to walk out along the trails to Great Houghton and back for Sunday lunch. We were not disappointed and enjoyed some superb roast dinners with all the trimmings, washed down with a couple of good beers and a nice red. The food in The Cherry Tree is a cut above the options in town.

Fantastic meal great service from Poppy and Paul Meal cooked to perfection, started pheasant pate delicious and blade of beef melt in your

We visited to meet up with family for a post-Christmas lunch. A warm welcome, excellent food and table service in a clean and comfortable English pub. Definitely worth a visit and a step up from typical pub fare that you have to order at the bar.

Popped into the Old Cherry tree for a catch-up with some friends over lunch. We were warmly welcomed by Paul, the manager who took time to explain the origins and taste of the beers they were serving. The food that we ordered was delivered by the serving staff who went out of their way to ensure we had an enjoyable lunch. The food was delicious. We left feeling very full and satisfied with our day. It's a great pub, run by friendly staff, serving superb food.

Had a lovely Friday night dinner with my wife and a friend of ours. Food and service were first class. Thanks so much!

We celebrated a birthday at The Old Cherry Tree, and 6 of us had a fantastic meal on a Thursday evening. The thought and detail in each dish was superb. We all went for something with a game twist, and enjoyed wood pigeon and venison, all sourced locally. The Old Cherry Tree team are clearly passionate about where their food is sourced from and how it is prepared, and this could not be more evident in how it is presented. We could not fault it. The pub is tucked away, but every effort should be made to find this absolute gem! A brilliant pub and an attentive team. A must visit for all!

Had a great meal 14/09/23 with my wife at the pubs 'Steak Night'. Fillet steak and all the trimmings to die for. Emily our young waitress was fantastic, very attentive. Couldn't fault it, will defo be there for the next one.

Food was good service was pretty poor I even got up and got my drinks myself ? If that doesn't tell you at the bar there is something not right well I don't know ? Gave an excellent review last time but I don't know what's happened since? Staff need to be more attentive not congregating at the the bar chatting ,

Just had the most amazing Sunday lunch at this amazing cozy pub Staff very attentive and friendly Food very good great size portions Would definitely visit again when visiting friends

Had an amazing mackerel pate for starter and a fantastic roast beef lunch with all the trimmings Service was great

Arrived for lunch to an empty restaurant and ordered soft drinks whilst browsing menu. Menu was a bit fancy for lunch and steak had recently been removed as a lunch option. Didn’t really fancy anything else on the menu so asked if steak was available…employee...

Came to The Old Cherry Tree on Sunday afternoon and had such an amazing meal with Family. Amazing portions, beautiful atmosphere and a gorgeous setting in a lovely village. Food was incredible as always, a great range of cocktails and tasty gins too! Would always...

Absolutely fantastic food and service. Booked for a 60th birthday surprise for my husband for a group 13 people and the staffs organisation was flawless from start to finish. Food was amazing - tasty, well cooked and plenty of it - all meals came up...

This place needs to decide whether it’s a pub or a restaurant. Yes you can be both, but the clientele need to be separated. I didn’t appreciate sitting down to a meal with four lager-louts on the next table. This is just not acceptable, particularly...

OMG had the butternut squash & Amaretto crumb ravioli as a starter - out of this world, tasty well cooked delicate flavours what a surprise, as a cook I recognised that was a lot of work to prepare and present and it was sublime defo...

Excellent Sunday Roast & Deserts are top quality. The whole dining experience was Way above the norm. Staff are very willing and helpful and the surroundings are quaint. Thoroughly enjoyed it and will be back again very soon. Thanks for a great day!

OMG Just had a most superior meal tonight Fabulous starter wafer thin beef with a most delicious dressing for starters Followed by a divinely cooked fillet beef surf and turf and oyster tempura with out of this world truffle and Parmesan dressing , superbly cooked...

We hadn’t been to this great little pub for quite some time but then heard it has changed ownership, so we booked our table to go with friends. We enjoyed a lovely meal. I had a fish curry, which was very nice. The others really...

Another lovely lunch at The Old Cherry Tree, our favourite pub in Northamptonshire. The food is always amazing, the staff are friendly and helpful and to top it off the pub is dog friendly!

My husband and I attended the Burns night supper for the second year running at The Old Cherry Tree. This year they did a 7 course taster menu, which we decided to add the wine flight to at a little extra cost. Well we were...

Lovely meal, with great service at The Old Cherry Tree Venison Loin & Fish & Chips lovely red glass of wine recommend by Andy to go with the Venison 👍 followed by a lovely Sticky Toffee Pudding with butterscotch sauce 5*

We thoroughly enjoyed our New Year's Eve lunch with our family at this beautiful cosy and historic gastro pub. Lovely staff, professional and welcoming with the most stunning food, high end cooking and totally delicious. Sitting next to the log fire in tbe low beamed...

this is the first time i have ever left a revew 14 of us went for a christmas celibration it was FANTASTIC food and staff was top notch will definatly be returning in the new year a great big well done

Consistently good. We arrived to a warm and friendly welcome. No rush or pressure to order our food, therefore we were able to enjoy a pre-dinner drink. I enjoyed scallops to start, sea bass fillet and chocolate orange brownie for dessert (which was served warm)....

Fabulous Sunday lunch roast beef with all the veggies (fabulous) everything was so hot.The best Sunday lunch I’ve had in a long time.

Excellent Steak and Ale Pie; tasty Chicken Supreme; beautiful crème brûlée. All round great meal, service and ambience

Delicious lunch today with friend. It is a lovely old pub, hidden away in a lovely village and the food is excellent. We had the Red Snapper which was beautifully cooked and which came with a Greek salad, really lovely. The coffee was good too....

Dropped in by accident after a car trip to Castle Ashby. This pub is a short drive away and its well worth finding it! There is a triple hopped ale, tastes great and the food was special as well. Had the beef rib, nice!. Will...

Delicious family lunch Today. Food including Mackerel, Crispy Duck Egg, Short Rib of Beef and Gammon Steaks all cooked to perfection! Kids well looked after and great to be able to pre food to save them waiting so stress free arrival for us all !...

Friday night special meal with the family. 10 of us sat down to eat in the lovely setting of the Cherry Tree pub. We have eaten there a few times before but the food served on Friday from the new menu was exceptional, and every...

This was my second visit for Sunday Roast since it's been in new hands and it hasn't disappointed. Excellent portions, great quality meats and produce and plenty of everything. We went straight for the mains and did feel that the wait was quite long -...

Limited summer menu. Food quality was variable. Staff seemed inexperienced and not particularly friendly. Sadly based on this experience we wouldn’t rush bad. Was considerably better pre Covid.

Wonderful Pub ..Great menu .visiting friends from Gt Billing .. meal was really good ..however service was so very slow ..from ordering meal took 50 minutes to arrive ..far to long ...

We ate here last year and had another good meal this time. The Duck & chicken liver parfait was excellent, with an extremely good chutney. My wife`s beetroot tart was OK, but not so interesting. Mains of Chowder & Sea Bass were high quality. Service...

A great location, and amazing building, equally upstanding food. Sadly, not for the first time, we experienced a manager/owner being unnecessarily critical of his staff and overheard him badmouthing customers. Everyone is new to a job at some point, don’t mock or ridicule, demonstrate and...

Booked The Old Cherry Tree for a funeral buffet and found the food to be good quality and plentiful. The staff were very helpful and accommodating and the service on the day was excellent. The room we used was very pleasant and light and had...

We came here for our wedding anniversary and I am glad we did this is a hidden gem tucked away in a lovely village. The food was perfect and the service was excellent. We will definitely be back again soon

I haven’t been to the OCT for Sunday lunch for a while, so was looking very much forward being out with my hubby and another couple, we each ordered a starters, one was a special of the day salmon with a sorbet which according to...

What a delight ! Beautiful village pub! We all had beef or lamb Sunday roast about £17 . Plenty of veg , freshly cooked , big Yorkshire, gravy and very tasty meat . Highly recommend ! Dessert - Gelato large choice including ginger , coffee...

Very cosy and welcoming as always. Sunday lunch was amazing, the only thing we were a little surprised was recent price increase. £22 for a roast is a lot!

Popped into the Old Cherry Tree having not been in for a couple of years, and on the recommendation of my son. Well what a lovely greeting, superb service and what a tasty fresh and plentiful lunch we enjoyed. The menu was varied had a...

I had just visited the old cherry tree on my way home and I was delighted with the desert I had although the rest of the meal was very good I just have to point out that the desert was beautiful the Roche was one...

OMG had a fantastic meal at the old cherry tree on burns night ! the food was first class, cooked to perfection and the service from the delightful staff excellent The atmosphere was very authentic they had a piper in full regalia, playing his pipes...

I'm all for giving a restaurant another chance, and after leaving a disappointing review for the Old Cherry Tree a few years ago I thought we would give it another go. I'm afraid to say after last nights experience I shall not be returning again....

What a beautiful pub so cosy and relaxing. The Sunday lunch here was amazing, one of the best I've ever had. The portion was a good size and such a variety of vegetables. The staff are very pleasant and very helpful. I've been here previously...

The tastiest Sunday lunch by a country mile. The home made gravy is delicious and the portions are perfect. Will definitely book again very soon.

We visited for a late anniversary dinner. Our table was booked for early evening and although there were few people in the restaurant it had a lovely atmosphere. We had the sharing platter to start and the beef bourguignon and the pork belly for mains....

Oh my god, the food was outstanding!!! The camanbert was one of the best ive had. I also had the duck and the cherry kirsch reduction was just beautiful. The best food i have had in YEARS!!!! The staff were incredible too, so welcoming and...

I won a competition for a £50 voucher and this restaurant did not disappoint! We had steak and duck and my partner had visited Miller and Carter three days ago and said this steak beat them easily and was perfectly delivered to his request !!!...

Family of 5 for Sunday lunch. Given a take for 4 with an extra seat on the end which couldn't actually be sat at because of the wide table legs. We asked to move to another table and we were given an identical one in...

Second review, several months later, three visits later and at least one menu change later. It is possible the standard has increased. The food has really been top drawer. The specials run out, which is a good sign in my view (they really are specials)...

Had a great experience here for a Sunday Lunch at the end of October 21. The pub is charming, there is plenty of room for diners, and the food and drink was great. We had a large party (10+) with a mix of children and...

Excellent food and service 👌attentive from start to finish of meal,lovely village pub deserves a bit of a praise and the standard use it or lose it !! Well done team cherry tree definitely a yes from us

I dined at The Old Cherry Tree last night with eight others. We are a dining club that meets monthly and have been doing so within Northamptonshire for over 30 years. All of us were agreed that the locally sourced meal served by Andy and...

The food here is delicious. The nut roast in particular was amazing. My only niggle was that the kids menu didn't have any healthy option and only 1 veggie option, my daughter's fish and chips was (nicely fresh but) so so oily. She struggled to...

A really yummy Sunday lunch. Beautifully presented and the best gravy ever. Starters Em were stunning - very impressed. We will be back

Four of us had a great meal on Saturday night. Everyone chose a different dish , plaice , chicken, duck and ribeye (for me).........all beautifully cooked and delivered in a very timely way......my steak came cooked just as I ordered it. Nice Italian red montepulciano....(can...

I am in the fortunate position that through business travel (when they used to let us do that) I eat frequently in restaurants and so feel I have some perspective on the relative merit of the food I am served. The Old Cherry Tree is...

Had a very enjoyable dinner last night at The Old Cherry Tree. We tried some of the dishes from their new menu, and we were so impressed!!! Their desserts menu looked very inviting as well but after our starters and mains we were all too...

Had a wonderful meal at the Old Cherry Tree last night. It was our first visit since it has been under new Management, and we were completely blown away. From the welcome to the waiting staff, the food and the atmosphere, everything was superb and...

I have visited on multiple occasions since new management took over. The food is great, good value for money and the management are extremely friendly and accommodating. They have a great pub garden and the interior is cosy and welcoming. Food wise, I would recommend...

Fantastic experience at this gastropub with a brand new chef team, the whole tail scampi was fantastic and the chocolate torte was lovely. My partner and I were well looked after by the wait staff, cannot wait to visit again!

I went to the old cherry tree today 13th July 2021and was blown away from the moment I arrived. I went with a friend of mine and we both enjoyed a fantastic meal she had the caprese salad for starter and whole roasted plaice for...

We both had the same starters and mains : tempura squid, followed by an unusual (to us) fish curry, which was very good. I`m not usually a beer drinker, but I did enjoy the DNA bitter. Service was friendly and efficient.

Fabulous food, the mushrooms on toast starter and brixworth pate are both delicious! Not a large menu, but they also have specials. We couldn't finish our mains because of the large portions. Very attentive and friendly staff. Nothing seemed too much trouble.

We often go to The Cherry Tree on a sunny evening to enjoy dinner or drinks in the garden, and wanted to share some love for our local with all the challenges faced throughout the pandemic. The team are always really welcoming, especially the young...

Popped back to our old local as haven't been in ages since covid and the place had new management. We were quite disappointed with the food very slow service we waited almost an hour for four meals seen as though we were the only table...

This was our second visit in the space of 10 months and we have yet again come away feeling thoroughly disappointed. An hours wait for our mediocre food in a quiet garden is unacceptable. Ham, egg and chips with minted peas - easy one would...

Not only is this a lovely old pub (c1700's) but the service is great, the drinks selection is good and the food is really top quality. Highly recommended. 👍

We arrived at 18:20 for our 18:30 booking, showed us to out seats. Eerily close to others given the on going pandemic. The young girl who served us was lovely but clearly stressed. We waited over an hour for our starters and it was 20:00...

Popped down to this lovely village pub on Friday. Bit of a last minute decision but was looked after very well. The Beers and food was lovely. Very accommodating, friendly and will certainly be coming back.

Well it’s safe to say the first Friday they were open after the lockdown from hell (3rd one), we were there, lovely welcome from Andy and the new staff, very friendly. Only had drinks, as I don’t like eating outside when it’s not nice and warm out lol. I think we’ve been every Friday since. Such a beautiful place and Covid wise absolutely perfect. You really must try this place but remember to book for the moment to avoid disappointment.

Tried this pub which is under new ownership. We were not disappointed.Had to eat outside of course but there was a canopy with heater.The food was excellent and we have booked again for the weekend.May just be our go to venue now as all our other locals have crashed.Well worth a visit, not least for the history (and service).

I have been here so often since I have discovered it! A little gem. Food, Drink & staff are Amazing!

We picked here as a "meet-in-the-middle" meeting point for myself and some friends and this place didn't disappoint. Delicious food and friendly & accomodating staff. I had a delicious pork belly with mash and a cherry bakewell tart to finish. All stunning food with clean plates all round. We will definitely be back!

Great to see this lovely pub back to its old and best ways.......serving good beer and lovely food ! We had a superb seafood linguini and a pile of lovely tapas ....calamari especially nice and great chips !!

Wow this place never disappoints great wine great pub it’s our home from home.It’s bookings only now yup even for drinks only (Big Covid safe tick ✅) sign in and sanitizer when you arrive (tick ✅) the staff show you to your table and take your drink order (tick ✅) and it’s contactless (tick ✅). The staff are lovely and friendly.Welcome back cherry tree ❤️

Can’t believe we’ve lived locally all these years and have never been to this pub! Stopped off for Sunday lunch and so glad we did! We had two courses, roast beef with all the trimmings and apple & blackberry crumble with custard to follow. It was all delicious! Cooked to perfection and good portion sizes too!Can’t believe the pub wasn’t busier for the quality of food on offer. Obviously word and mouth hasn’t reached far yet!We will be back. Thank you.

Apparently the chef hadn`t turned up, which meant that the manageress did the cooking. This SHOULD have been explained to us when we arrived, but nobody had the courtesy to let us know. Consequently, the food was average at best.........for example, the chips were cold, yet there was no waiter / waitress around for u8s to tellThe service can only be described as unattentive, incredibly slow, and inadequate. When we complained to the waiter about the quality of food and service on the night, nothing happened and the manageress did not even appear to ask us what the problemS had beenSo, all the Old Cherry Tree have achieved this evening is to upset a group of us, and none of us will ever return. Frankly, the evening was a shambles

Have eaten here a couple of lunchtimes & been impressed, so decided to try out Sunday lunch. Limited menu on a sunday of just traditional sunday roast, but what was served was really good................portions were fine, & the food was great Will definitely visit again

Just returned from having a lovely lunch for 6 and a dog at The Old Cherry Tree, service was fantastic and food was wonderful. Feedback was the best burger eaten locally in years.Dog got a treat too, keeping the whole party happy! We will be returning soon!

A reasonably priced menu and friendly staff. Simple fair that is served on chopping boards. We wanted some traditional fare but it appears most pubs now serve more casual food.

My wife and I called here for the first time in 18 months thinking this great quant pub was back with new owners .Sadly it's not … & it was quiet ,But that's where the bad news ends We had a fabulous lunch and a good beer good service lovely fresh food great chief temporary folk or not we will be back.

4 of us had a lovely lunch, interesting well priced menu, plenty to choose from and well presented. Excellent service, drinks always topped up. A pleasant Relaxed afternoon.

I have recently visited The Old Cherry Tree for the 3rd time in 3 months. The first time was under quite sad circumstances and having explained the situation to Linda (the owner), she found us the most perfect table, tucked away in a corner and was so friendly and accommodating, we could not have asked for more. The lunch of soup and a sandwich was delicious and exactly what we needed on a cold winters day. We returned again more recently for a lunch for my Mums birthday and Linda recognised us immediately and welcomed us in, gave us the same table as before and was funny, jovial and gave excellent service. On Sunday last week, we decided to nip there for Sunday lunch. Again, the welcome was fabulous and Linda found us a lovely table near the fire and we had a great lunch. I read in a previous review, that more gravy would have been good, and I agree, but excluding that, the food (again) and the welcome was fabulous. Will not hesitate to make a habit of visiting this beautiful old 'proper' pub. Thanks again Linda, for looking out for us so well.

Lovely meal with a friend. Plenty of choice and food cooked perfectly. Will be eating in the bar area next time which I think will be better as the restaurant was fairly empty due to cancellations. Would recommend .

First time here and opted for the beef sunday roast for 11.95. Nice fresh ingredients and tasty beef. Could of been bigger portions and more gravy, we left still feeling hungry.

Dropped in for lunch with my colleague as were working nearby - fantastic lunch. Food was great, lunch menu was well priced and the staff were friendly, helpful and quite funny!

Come here all the time! Had to try the food and it was really nice. cosy little pub staff are amazing and they cater for all your needs. Cant wait to go again..!!😁