The Olde Coach House in Daventry

It has been many months since i visited this pub with my wife and relatives and it has taken sometime to get over what could be the worst dining experience in my life. We chose the al la carte menu, minimum of four people, to get to the point the food was horrible, absolutely disgusting and a pathetic amateur attempt at providing a prestige service. I did take this up with the manager, after a very heated discussion when he failed to accept the blame, he went on the defensive and eventually tried to manipulate the situation to his advantage by accusing me of making threats against him. The Olde Coach House has never been a great pub and even after a refurb it still looks and feels dank, I felt sorry for my mother in law and her sister who paid the £180 bill, they were robbed, we all were.

For the price we paid for the room and food in the pub I can only say it was fantastic value for money . All staff members were polite and focused on making the stay welcoming and comforting . Bravo to all involved in running this quaint village pub . We'll worth a visit and would not hesitate to stay again if we came down this way in the future.

This place is in a beautiful setting, the surround area and village are stunning. The accommodation, bar, and rooms are first rate. The staff are very polite and always at hand to take feedback. If this place made some small changes it could be amazing! However, when my colleague and myself stayed there for 2 nights small silly things they should have had in place often annoyed you or spoilt your stay. Such as: no towels; windows handles that were broken meant the window didn’t close properly; TV remote controls not working, and food that arrived 40 minutes to arrive. These are small things that could be resolved by employing a maintenance man, and a competent kitchen manager. There is clearly a disconnect somewhere 🤷🏼‍♂️ It seems clear however, the enthusiastic well mannered staff do not have the support required. They should not be running out of towels! I had zero. If you are the owner running this place, I strongly suggest you support your staff with all they need to take bad reviews to excellent ones. You could turn this hotel around in days and those reviews would mean more quality reviews for food and accommodation. You are selling yourself short and this will demoralise staff and create a bad reputation that will stick. When things are in place at this pub it’s a brilliant place to stay and eat. The food was lovely when it eventually arrived. Come on… pull your socks up and invest.

Miserable and dark bar area, not welcoming at all. Menu not very exciting either. Could do with a complete overhaul. Called in for a quick drink, won't be returning any time soon.

From the exterior, the Olde Coach House seems impressive, but on entry into the bar and particularly the stairs to our room above, the air was faisty and our twin room had an unpleasant smell too. Apart from a nice view, one mattress had protruding springs, a wall plug had its cover hanging off, the shower room extractor hardly worked and was extremely noisy, and the washbasin light didn't work, and no bedside tables After an uncomfortable night with much door slamming we attempted to go down stairs for breakfast, the door would not unlock, we had to hail a passing member of the public to go to our aid to summon a staff member. On the final morning , they had no eggs for breakfast. No compensation or room transfers were offered.

It was sometime ago when I took my Mother In Law and her sister for a meal at this pub. They are both in their late seventies, they chose the Ala Carte menu. We all had to have this menu, minimum of 4 people? The food was terrible, absolutely horrible, oh, by the way I have as a touring musician eaten in some of the best restaurants around the world, this was by far the worst I have ever had, it was vile, no words could describe the disappointment or the experience. The manager should remember me, we had a long argument over the phone, he threatened to call the police when I told him I would beat him up on Trip Advisor! by the way I enjoyed listening to the abusive phone message you left me, you could of offered some sort of compensation but instead you abused me. NOBODY gets away with these low standards.

Friday evening visit for food. No atmosphere, cold, dark and fairly empty. 3 staff standing at the bar having a chat. Had to interrupt to ask for a table and we were told to sit anywhere. Had to ask for someone to take our drink order. Then had to ask again for menus and again ask for our order to be taken. Took our order then came back to advise there was a wait, but couldn’t say how long. Asked for a more precise wait time, and after a wait (!) was told this would be at least 25 minutes. All a bit weird given the place was empty! We left at that point, having wasted an hour. This pub has been very inconsistent for many years, right now it’s clearly bottom of the curve.

Such a nice friendly place. Enjoyed the best ribs and chicken wings I think I have ever had. Great service. Worth a visit if you have never been.

My partner and I tried to eat here on a Friday lunch. That should not have been overly ambitious, right? There were some cars in the parking lot, which looked disheveled. We walked into the bar area-no lights on and nobody in attendance. Was it maybe closed after all? A few minutes later the manager walked in. She flipped on some of the lights and said we could eat anywhere. No attempt was made to show us “anywhere” and much of the restaurant was still dark. We went outside. One other table was occupied. After some time, we got service for drinks and food, The drinks came after a wait. Then we waited and waited. And hour for hamburgers? The manager, after my husband went in, said our orders were next out. I didn’t realize that the kitchen wasn’t capable of more than one order at a time. Ten minutes later, after more than an hour of waiting and an appointment we were in dander of missing, we left. A shame, as it is a pretty village.

My friend and I booked for lunch at the Olde Coach House, because it was convenient for our visit to the wonderful historic church in Ashby St Ledgers, a pretty village with strong Gunpowder Plot connections. We were made very welcome with a choice of restaurant seating that’s spread over a series of rooms, one with a working fireplace. There’s a garden too, and dogs are welcomed both inside and out. For me that’s a big plus, as a potential venue for wider family gatherings. There's ample parking and it’s located just a few minutes drive from the A361 Daventry road. There’s also the option of accommodation, so it ticks a lot of boxes. In my opinion the food alone makes it well worth a visit. It’s a small menu that changes regularly (website gives examples) and in my opinion that’s usually a sign of freshly cooked seasonal food. We had a sweet potato and chick pea curry, steamed rice and onion bhaji, which was delicious and very reasonably priced. Drinks choice was very good, with a decent selection of beers and non alcoholic choices as well (eg Days Lager 0%, Fentimans Rose Lemonade). I understand this Charles Wells brewery pub changed management recently, and currently the website looks like it’s under reconstruction. On this basis alone it would be easy to overlook what this pub offers so I hope this is prioritised soon. I’ve no hesitation in recommending it and look forward to returning.

Have visited a couple of times a month for a while now over lunch as is in a great location to meet for a working lunch. We visited again 2 weeks ago for a quick working lunch, complete waste of time! The place was a mess and the car park was disgusting! It was completely derelict and closed! Looked abandoned! No signs up or anything so my colleague suggested to try again the following day so he booked a table online, he loved there steak sandwich! And again, abandoned! Closed with no warning or sign to explain what’s going on even though a table was booked! I’m guessing it’s changed hands or something, the mess and bin bags everywhere suggested that, never answering the phone and online bookings are pointless as they allow you to make bookings but are closed. Wont be bothering again, found a great spot in the next village along for lunch so will be going there for lunch meetings instead now!

My colleague and I had just finished a marathon 4 events over the Easter bank holiday weekend. We arrived at 9pm and we're welcomed by the most helpful and accommodating staff we've met in our years of traveling. They truly turned our frowns upside down with superb food, ale and perfect rooms. They shared conversation with us and we had a great laugh. I couldn't praise the whole experience any more highly! Breakfast continued this trend and had us setting off to our next meeting feeling fully cared for, valued, rested and fed.

Book a last minute room for a meeting i had a dirft, arrive to a warm welcome, great food and drink. I explained i woulnd be down for breakfast as hat to leave early in morning. Molly then organised me a takeaway breakfast, I really appreciated it. will be back

We live in the village, and it’s quite clear curtain previous team members didn’t want to be there and didn’t care. But what a change! Since the new people have arrived it’s so much better! Just shows you what can be achieved if you care

We had a fabulous Sunday lunch in this lovely hotel, I really enjoyed the roast beef , and the Yorkshire puddings were massive, in the area visiting family, will definitely be back

This pub is sadly neglected. Although the service, food and drink were of an acceptable standard the whole site reeks of neglect, untidiness and lack of care. A most depressing experience, the vases of dead daffodils on the tables sum it up.

We used to love visiting this place, but it has now definitely gone downhill. I booked a table online for 4.15 pm, received an email confirmation, then about an hour later received a phone call telling me the kitchen was closed between 3 and 5...

We stayed for two nights, check in was slow staff member on the phone no one else available to assist ..staff member was friendly and advised us us it was a relaxed place not many staff but anything we wanted just ask.. There is a...

Picture the scene: you want a quick lunchtime drink, you walk in, place is empty. You are asked have you booked a table. No. Sorry it looks empty now but we have no tables. Maybe if you’d bothered to check if we were eating, asked...

I've been visiting this place since 1996. It's changed a lot over the years but we came back again recently as it's a great stop off point on our way north. A mid week stay, 3 other tables in the restaurant and we waited at...

Before booking I read the reviews and almost changed my mind about going here, I'm so glad I didn't ! table booked for 6;15, arrived to a friendly, warm welcome, shown our table and ordered drinks, these came in around 5 minutes. After perusing the...

We've been here quite a few times and at one point the food and service was excellent. We booked for a valentine's meal and ended up disappointed, our booking was at 6.30 we left around 8.30 , every course took ages to come and the...

Awful place! Great looking inside but the menu you're given bears no resemblance to the website. Waited 30 minutes for starters to arrive, soup and mushrooms, had to send bread back as it was stale. Waited another 30 minutes for mains but nothing arrived! We...

Having booked a table with friends for 7.30 we finally got our food at 9.10 my pork tenderloin was cold and rubbery and the vegetables were undercooked I ate it as by that time I was starving I informed the waitress when she came to...

Visited with friends earlier in the month, the waitresses were so friendly and energetic, the fires were lit in a couple of rooms and a lovely atmosphere. The pre booked Christmas meals were fantastic, so tasty. Already planning our return visit!

From the views of horses in the fields to the warm welcome in the pub, such a lovely find with fantastic food! Well worth a visit!

Stayed for 2 nights, comfy warm room. Excellent breakfast and dinner. Attentive staff, eager to please.

I've never written a negative review before but I feel like I have to write one for the Olde Coach House because it's such a shame to see what was once a great restaurant become so awful. I'd prefer to provide this feedback to management...

This used to be a great place to go but something has gone badly wrong. We arrived at 12 'clock and were one of only two tables of people at that time so it wasn't busy. Our food took over an hour to come and...

Actually we were saved by their archaic poor system. We arrived on time for our pre-booked table. Going through the rooms to our table it was clear things were not good, only saw two groups of people at height of lunchtime in festive season. We...

Went for a catch up with friends. Food was ok, massive portions. But staff were miserable, making us feel like we were an inconvenience and didn't bring cutlery until after the food. It was also freezing cold (2 degrees outside!) When we asked why the...

Room good. Food ok. Staff hopeless. Staff took absolutely no notice of anything you requested from them. Shown to wrong room. Wrong food order. Wrong breakfast order. Ignored at check in. AVOID.

I don’t usually write or post negative reviews, but… we had terrible service, staff not performing as a team, table booked for 7:30, waited for 40 minutes for drinks to arrive and ordering food. Main course arrived at 9:15. Food was really disappointing - two meals very over salted, which was raised with staff, who just said “oh”, and walked away. Two other nearby tables also complained about poor food. Ambience was non-existence. If I could give a zero rating I would. Will not be returning - AVOID.

We arrived at the Olde Coach House from Portsmouth to spend a few days with friends travelling from Sunderland - a convenient half-way point. Having stayed there some years ago we were all looking forward to our holiday experience, but oh, the disappointment! The catalogue of things that went wrong is endless. There was no warm welcome for us, not only because the few staff around seemed preoccupied and disinterested, but also because there were problems with the heating. We gathered the engineers were working on it but, in the meantime, fires had been lit in the bar and the restaurant. Unfortunately, not enough logs had been purchased and we had not been there long before the staff were resorting to trying to keep the fires burning with torn-up cardboard - a useless exercise. We shivered through dinner on the first night with mediocre service and food that was almost cold. Our rooms, fortunately, were clean, warm and very comfortable, although we had a broken shower door which was not attended to whilst we were there.We were unable to bear the cold in the restaurant for our first breakfast, so we were given a table in the bar near a fire, which again went out very soon through lack of wood. The waitress was visibly annoyed at having to carry our breakfast a greater distance, we received one small tea pot for three people, two of our breakfasts were not as we had ordered and we had a long wait following any request.We asked to see someone in charge, to be told the manager would be there at 12, which was inconvenient as we were hoping to spend a day exploring the area. We went out for coffee and returned at 12, to be told the manager had gone out again and wouldn't be around for another hour. At this point we took matters into our own hands and booked into a Holiday Inn down the road, where we were welcomed like royalty and had a wonderful stay.

Stayed here as an alternative to a chain hotel and it was a mistake with this hotel. On the first night the tv didn’t work properly , the shower didn’t drain and mobile coverage was very poor. Spoke to reception the next morning to get the tv and drainage fixed, but the receptionist was totally indifferent and did not pass the message on. The Duty Manager was much more attentive and tried to make an effort to resolve the problems when she knew about them. When you get a good independent hotel then it’s a joy, this one wasn’t. Food was good in the bar hence 2 stars rather than 0. Rooms are small even for a “luxury Room” and the carpet was frayed. Won’t be staying there again for which I’m sure the staff will be grateful. Take the risk if you want to.

My partner and I stopped in for lunch as we were passing by and it turned out to be one of the best meals we have had in a long while. We ordered three dishes and they were all equally exceptional. The food was so fresh and full of flavour, the type of meal that leaves your soul singing. The barstaff lady was very friendly and wonderful to chat to. The pub itself is gorgeous, large and set in a beautiful country spot with a mix of modern and period features. They had a good music playlist on which just made the whole experience. An absolute must if you are looking for a quality meal in a beautiful pub. My partner and I will be going out of our way to get back there.

To start , when we arrived and sat down , menu we were given was not the menu advertised online. Hardly any choice and when the food came , it was very poor quality. The couple on a table near us left most of theirs as it was so bad . It was cold in there, no atmosphere and hardly anyone in there and I can see why . Also no check back on food . Drinks being carried to tables rather than on trays . Would never go there again and waste our money !

Table for 10 booked for 1..00pm on Sunday. On arrival at 12.45 could not sit in bar as table occuplied by staff with paperwork. Was told to wait standing while they checked if table was ready!! place cold and unwelcoming.No wine list at all. Asked what we wanted, there was only a half bottle of sauvignon available with chardonnay or pinot grigio (sorry this is supposed to be a restaurant). Menu of website both inaccurate as to price and incomplete.Lunch was horrible, belly port, all crackling and no meat, crab and prawn linguine very little or no crab and bland with no flavour, garlic crouton with no garlic. Turkey arrived with no stuffing. T bone steak with no steak knife. Glass of rioja took forever because couldn't get cork out!!Only one waitress allocated to a table of 10 so first food was cold by time everyone was served. In any event roast potatoes were like bullets with again no flavour and greens, cabbage and broccoli was so overcooked it was limp and flabby and stone cold.Be warned avoid this place like the plague!! Staff (except for th e one waitress trying her best) were rude, surly and unnhelpful.

Sunday Lunch I booked well in advance for my family x 10 persons.I had visited the pub on the Thursday before to confirm booking and also advising the staff that it was a special occasion. We arrived and there was no one to serve us at the bar but eventually we did have attention. We were not greeted in a friendly way and to be quite honest this had a negative effect at the beginning. We all had a few issues with the standard of the food and drinks . There were however a couple of waitresses who were very efficient but generally from some their attitude was much to be desired. We shall not be drinking or dining at this place again. Overall we did have a nice time with our family but would have preferred a balanced running of the pub in general.

Here is a place that’s hard to review. On the one hand a lot of basics went wrong, a few things were shambolic and our meal was poor. On the other our room was nice and it was clear that one or two senior people had just abandoned them. A plus though we’re the staff who were uniformly cheerful and did their best to help. But THE saving grace was the person we took to be the acting manager who more than went out of her way. First person I’ve encountered for a while that I would offer a job to on the spot. Singlehandedly made a very poor stay an acceptable one. Whoever owns the place she deserves a pay rise and senior involvement. We believe her name is Molly. Avoid the place for now but only until it gets back on its feet. Likeable but not yet charming.

Had an enjoyable dinner last week at the restaurant. Excellent high-class cooking and attentive service. We both enjoyed the sea bass, the pork belly, and the desserts. However, the wine list is disappointing: a very limited selection of inexpensive and underwhelming wines that fail to match up to the level of the food.

We had an excellent dinner at The Olde Coach House restaurant. Imaginative food with interesting twists and beautifully presented. By far the best meal we have had in the area. Chicken parfait starter and mains of pork belly and sea bass were delicious.The only let-down is the wine list. This standard of cooking deserves at least a couple of bottles of white and red which are not just the usual pub offerings. Many restaurants use a corovin which means that better wines could be offered by the glass as well as the bottle.

Stopped by yesterday at our (Local) Pub) for a drink. Upon arrival could here people at the top end of the Garden with at least 5 Benches not taken. Decided to sit at the covered area in the front Garden (Zero People) only to be informed by a nice young lady that we could not stay for a drink as there was a wedding going on.Pathetic.

Muted welcome. Not notified of changes to menu. Mediterranean medly of veg and mozzarella undercooked veg and mozzarella. All round quite a poor experience. I appreciate it's difficult for everyone given current restrictions but it could have been so much better. Not great to contradict 'foodie' customers. Such a lovely setting. I'm sure it will improve. Looking forward to seeing better reviews in the next few months. You can do it!!!

Tried sunday dinner takeaway for first time . Wasnt disappointed. 5* quality , food top quality all round and very important food arrived piping hot . Will definitely be ordering again !

The Olde coachhouse are doing takeaway food since the lockdown. The food is fantastic and extremely good value. The portion size is also huge. We’ve ordered from there twice and will certainly be ordering again.

Warm welcome. Covid rules in place and followed. Told we had a ‘great‘ table and it was ok, nothing special. Asked if we could have a candle because lights were bright. Candle was given, but went out after a minute due to no oil in the bottom. No staff noticed this. One of our guests found another and we sorted it ourselves. Glassware really lacked class and was chunky and cheap. It wasn’t pleasant to drink good quality wines from. We wanted to order 4 beef wellingtons and a fish dish. All these being the most expensive. When we ordered we were told the wellington was off the menu. Finished main at 9.15 and we were informed no desserts because the kitchen was shut. We queried this and waitress said the kitchen had ‘agreed‘ to make us dessert. Staff need menu training, although our waitress was friendly. The experience was underwhelming and we were disappointed. The food was good and hot. It’s mid range in price and there are places around that offer a better more refined experience. I think they need to decide what their identity is. Provide guests with high quality ‘pub’ food and better attention to detail front of house. Ie menus, glassware, lighting etc We appreciate with lockdown looming it must be a struggle and stress for all staff and maybe tensions were high with such uncertainty. However, we won’t be in a rush to return and we have had a better experience there in the past.

This is my local and maybe I am biased, but the roast we had, with two of our friends, were perfect. I had the lamb shank, cooked to perfection, my wife and friends had the roast Turkey, thickly cut and super tender, not the usual transparency thinness you can get elsewhere. Vegetables were cooked as they should be and not boiled within an inch of their life. Roast potatoes, parsnips, Yorkshire pudding, pig in blanket and stuffing complemented the rest of the meal. Everyone was friendly and the newly decorated restaurant area was clean and safe.

I returned to the och having had several lovely meals before, and was not disappointed. My sister and l , plus adult children, enjoyed a varied menu, which was more than enough for us. Each of us has decided to return soon to try one of the other meals in the party- they all looked so good.

I booked for my husband's birthday celebration but unfortunately we were left disappointed. Upon being seated we were advised that there was only a limited menu in fact they were only offering Sunday Lunch or pizza.. very disappointed as we had studied the menu before, being so much choice was one of the reasons for booking.Starters were being served but again 3 of those were unavailable. We did manage to find some starters but at £7 / £8 each they are just far too expensive for what was served.Unfortunately it was very cold inside the pub / restaurant and not a warm, welcoming atmosphere.I ordered the chicken and it was only a passing comment from the waitress that we discovered the roast chicken was actually stuffed with garlic and wrapped in bacon..not quite a dish that goes with Yorkshire pudding or maybe that's just me..good job we found this out as I am allergic to garlic and so quickly changed to turkeyThe roast was actually delicious and the Turkey was so moist and tasty and so have no complaints about the roast dinner.Upon ordering coffee, we were then advised that the coffee machine was not working either which just seemed yet another disappointment.I did comment by saying that I was really disappointed with such a limited menu and said that as we had booked they should have contacted us to be told, the response was that they were probably going to he limiting the menu going forward, not really an explanation or reason, If there had been a valid reason and explanation, these things happen and I would have maybe been a little more understanding.They did remove the cost of a childs roast for which we appreciate however unfortunately the Birthday lunch wasn't what we were expecting and it is such a shame I am afraid we will not be going back.

Sunday lunch with the family was very disappointing. 12.30 lunch the pub was cold. The turkey and beef were very thick slices and the veg not properly cooked. We like crunchy veg but these were just hard! It took over 15 minutes to pay the bill once we requested it. When we left we were freezing as it had not got warmer at all. Shan’t hurry back. Shame as it has been done up very nicely.

The Prix Fixe menuCalled in to our local, the Coach tonight, had a few drinks and ordered from the fixed price menu for dinner We both chose the 2 course option ,I had pate followed by the 6 oz steak, both of which superb Thank you to Lee & team for creating a fresh vibrant pub, and we can see you are working very hard to making this beautiful pub GREAT AGAIN.

I have to say this is the worst accommodation that i have stay in for a very long time . It was totally worst then Fawlty Towers from the start to the end of our visit The rooms were very smallThe staff were all over the place they did not seam to know what to do The food in the restaurant was awful plus we had to wait over a hour to receive our food . Then i even had to send my meal back Belly Pork it was tough and under cook i then had the meal replaced with a beef burgher which was ok. They did offer drinks to say sorry but that is not the point. We wanted the meal right in the first place.Then the fun started again at Breakfast it was again a complete shambles to many problems to mention,We were just placed to leave the place and not to return

Visited on a Thursday for food and drinks having heard about the refurb and the changes that had been made since the new managers arrived. Wow, what a difference to the place, it was always a little ‘tired’ and in desperate need of TLC, it’s now very cosy with a fantastic atmosphere and lovely mood lighting. We had prawn cocktails and shared calamari....the prawn cocktails were one of the finest I have ever eaten, loads of prawns and fantastic value for money. Calamari was out of this world, crispy and very tasty. Service was great and Covid measures were in place. This pub has really been turned around since being taken over and is definitely a place I will be coming back too, try it, you’ll love it!!

Just returned from a 2 night stay here and feel compelled to review as I was very impressed with 2 aspects in particular. The food was fantastic and the staff were friendly and did everything they could to meet our needs and make our stay pleasant. Our room was comfortable with ample refreshments, parking spaces were plentiful and Ashby St Ledgers is a delightful setting. Would definitely stay here again.

I recently ate at the Olde Coach House with a group of friends - the third time since the pub opened again. The food was delicious and plentiful, and the service attentive and polite. The waitress knew the menu well and was able to accommodate our tweaks without a problem, as well as recommend her favourites. We will be returning.

We arrived to a terrible smell of rotting garbage in the car park, so our experience was already poor. There were rat traps everywhere,.My first pint of beer was off. The food was mediocre, although the traditional prawn cocktail was excellent. Otherwise the steak I had was slightly overcooked but pleasant enough but there were far too many chips on the plate. My wife had a pie which was only mediocre - broccoli in a pie doesn't work. Also, we couldn't have coffee as their machine was broken and they don't have a kettle! The staff, however, were excellent and looked after us very well.

Nice food let down by inexperienced staff. We waited ages to order and I had to go and find a staff member in the end as we were hungry! The staff were doing laps of the restaurant with plated food trying to find out which table the order belonged to. We could hear the chef from the kitchen shouting at the waitress. Maybe poor service would be more understandable if the restaurant was busy but it wasn’t. We won’t be returning.

We had a lovely evening here today! The food was fresh and delicious and really enjoyable (highly recommend and also a fantastic and varied offering for veggies/vegans which is rare!) Staff were absolutely lovely and very helpful - Indie was extremely helpful and really looked after us throughout the evening! With everything the industry and the rest of the world is going through, the pub went above and beyond to make sure the experience was safe, enjoyable and they did not compromise on the food or service at all! We will be back again soon! Thank you!

We have just finished having lunch, food was average but the service was pretty awful. Some very inexperienced staff, although some were pleasant enough, certain members were very rude and serving us seemed to be an inconvenience. They were very unorganised, when we arrived only having two menus printed off. You’d think with us booking in advance they may have been prepared. Also were briefing staff in front of us, again you’d think that would be done in private at the start of the day. Just a disappointing experience to be honest. Everything seemed a little grubby and unloved. Such a shame as used to be a really lovely pub in a beautiful village with excellent customer service and food. Wouldn’t recommend and won’t be returning

The experience we had was so different from some other reviewers that it’s almost as if we were staying somewhere different! Check in was fine. Our room (Willoughby) was small but comfortable. Comfy bed. Good bed linen. Nice bathroom. Carpet needed replacing. But overall very good value for money. We had pre-dinner drinks in a small bar and we were on our own. It was good to chat to the friendly staff and find out more about the village, which is stunning by the way. We decided to eat dinner in splendid isolation. Our meal arrived promptly and was delicious. Lamb shank and fillet steak, both cooked to perfection and compliments to the chef. Chips to die for!, We followed with a shared brûlée. Again the cost of the meal was good value. We slept well. Still full from dinner and lack of exercise, we opted for poached eggs and toast for breakfast, both cooked well. The full English looked massive. We really enjoyed our whole experience at the Coach House and would not hesitate to book again. It has recently changed hands and a programme of renovation is being undertaken. We wish them well..

We arrived at 7 o’clock and were served our drinks at 7:10 it then took another 10 minutes to get hold of some menus and another 20 minutes to get the attention of the waitress to take our order. At 8 o’clock we questioned where our starters were and were told they would be another 10 minutes, at which time we left. When attempting to pay for our drinks the lady apologised and offered them free of charge; which was some consolation. They were obviously understaffed and one of the waiters just wandered around aimlessly not being of any help at all. The decor has been changed since we last went before lockdown, and it’s a pleasant place to be, however due to the bad service I am unable to comment on the meals. Perhaps service will improve after lockdown.

Booked a table for myself and friends. On arrival told we could have a drink in the garden as we arrived early, but then we seemed to be rushed to our table as the wait for food would be long even though it seemed empty.We had the feeling they wanted us in and out ASAP.It’s a shame. Used to be lovely local staff.Won’t return under current management.

Arrived at 13:20 and although given a welcome, wasn’t what I would say customer service focused. Unfortunately no chef cooking meant the area manager was the replacement. Belly Pork run out at 13:30, so had to order the mixed grill. Should have just gone to the local chippy. Only 6 other customers in at the time. Mixed grill- over cooked meat, mushrooms and tomato not cooked. Left half of the food for the many flies who had also booked in for lunch!!No interest from the staff as only there part time but having to work more than full time. Nothing from the area manager to apologise for the poor food, service and awful cleaning standards. Access to the garden covered in cigarette ends, leafs all over the walkway and general rubbish. Won’t be heading back that’s for sure.

Perhaps it would advantageous to place on website. That booking as required evening in the empty Garden area. On arrival I asked could we eat. A rude lady said, have you booked. I said I am in the garden area. She said we are fully booked and you can’t eat. Nice greeting. Won’t be visiting again. Rude, unprofessional, unhelpful. I thought the Eat out yo help out was to promote the trade. This pud doesn’t and shouldn’t be included in the scheme Shame, it use to be a very nice pub with the previous owners/ management.

Decided to try for a lunchtime drink/snack as we were aware this establishment had reopened under new management. Efficient Covid precaution with social distancing but the first question we were asked was had we booked and as we hadn't they were fully booked but could possibly manage olives/ a light bite from the top section of the menu as they were busy. Soft drink selection was good (Thanks Rishi) and the menu was varied if not on offer as we hadn't booked. I also agree with previous comments-the outdoor seating is in dire need of some TLC/paint to ensure proper cleaning is possible. A local couple advised they had completely redone the kitchens whilst in lockdown, pity they didn't have time to paint the benches whilst adding lots of wooden posts, or replace the plastic flower baskets. A lovely spot for shade/cool dining when its hot, but a pity the previous landlords approach to "no booking = limited/ no meal continues....." Two more cars arrived in the two hours we were there so still empty when we left well after lunchtime.-flexibility for walk in/cyclists not improved which is a real shame.

Lovely inside, during lockdown you would have thought someone could have tidied up outside, swept up and trimmed a few trees. Tables also very scruffy. Beer not cheap either.

I booked a table for 4 with 3 of my friends, our first lunch together since going into lock down back in March. We were the only ones in there which was nice. Very disappointed that their menus weren't disposal. Our table was booked for 12.15 our food arrived at 1.30! Good job my friends can take longer lunch hours from work otherwise we would have had to walk out. The food was good but don't bother checking the menu online before you go as they didnt have half the stuff thats on there. I know they have only just been able to re-open again but if you want to keep your business you should pay attention to detail. There are lots of other places fighting for the business right now.

Had a takeaway Sunday roast for two today. Absolutely superb , could not be faulted. Generous portions. They now deliver.

Well the "OCH" has finally reopened, what a relief, out favourite local but now with a very good internal makeover, restuarant area upsatirs stunning, visited three times since but only for drinks at the moment. The staff are very good including the "old" girls Hanna & Abi but all the staff are good. Have not had any meals yet but they do look good.

Just visited for lunch, first time since the refurbishment. It was excellent. They have made a fantastic job, given the old pud some cosy character. Food was great and at a good price. Will certainly be back.

Fantastic Gastro menu with a twist on old classics, interior has been modernised and refurbished to an excellent standard whilst keeping key historic parts of the building intact. Friendly, smart and knowledgeable staff it will do well and what is needed in the area

This pub is living from "hand to mouth". No bitter, no Guiness, No phone, No crisps, no stock; they operate on a cash only basis frequently. The beer and food is expensive - they cannot continue like that. Not so much a pub as a morgue. Bailiffs have been in several times. Skips of waste/rubbish in the car park because the waste company have not been paid. A magnificent country hotel and pub down the drain by incompetance

Booked a room on Booking.com as I was working local to the hotel the next day and got what I thought was a great deal of £56 for a Deluxe Double Room including breakfast

I went there to suss it out ahead of a possible business meal there. It has a wonderful reputation as a pub for its food.I'm glad that I did try it first and I'm sorry that I didn't read the other recent reviews on here before I did.The food was appalling and in an empty pub on a Saturday lunchtimeI cant be bothered to list all of the food's failings. It was truly one of the most awful meals that I have had in recent years served on stone cold plates by a silent unsmiling waitress. It was cold, burnt, rubberised and basically utter garbage. The beer was also not of a good standard.Interesting that of all the other bad reviews, the management couldn't be bothered to get off its backside and respond on Tripadvisor.It's very sad, This used to be a lovely pub with fantastic food. It's now a shadow of it's former self and my recommendation to anyone is: stay home or go elsewhere. It is quite clear that the chef, if there is one, has no idea what they're doing and the management, if there is one, couldn't care less and also has no idea what they're doing.Would I go here again? No. Nor until the current management has failed and been replaced

As previous reviewers have found, whether it's a change of ownership or some other reason, The OCH is not what it used to be. The quality of the food and a more limited choice experienced at lunch last week was so disappointing. In the car park, an overloaded skip smells and paving slabs on the entrance steps have cracked and are unsafe (pointed out to staff on a previous visit). Having eaten there regularly over the last couple of years, sadly, we won't be patrons any more.

So very disappointed, this used to be our go to place for a special meal, a bit pricey but so worth it and the food was amazing! Sadly this place is under new ownership and was pretty much deserted on a Saturday night! The menu is a tenth the size it used to be and very pricey, the starters arrived cold (ham and cheese croquettes) the tomato chutney was literally tinned chopped tomatoes. The mains were bland, tasteless and microwaved, we couldn't even eat half of it, and we were really hungry! I have given 2 stars and this is because our waitress was lovely and reduced our bill because of the poor standard of food. So we will not be returning and this is no longer our special place for a treat, which makes me very sad, I loved this place.

We had a lovely meal, not cheap but actually worth the money. Lovely atmosphere and the staff were great. Definitely going again.

Disappointed, it was supposed to be a treat. We had been there before some years ago and thought how lovely it was but I don't know what has happened in the mean time but it was not the same by any stretch of the imagination. It lacked a little atmosphere, but it was a week day - we were tucked away in a little booth which was pleasant enough. Waitress was ok, nothing to grumble about. The food however had quite a limited choice. I thought this was because each dish was going to be beautifully done, favours considered etc. This was not the case, I could have made the food at home and made them much nicer and I'm not a chef. The price point was far to high for the meal that was served. I would expect a much more elevated meal and as such it made it hugely disappointing. Unfortunately the special day we were celebrating was spoilt by a mediocre meal.

The lunch menu was limited but what we were served was a inferior variation of what was on the menu. Cajun chicken appeared to be tasteless, chicken slices and the vegetarian pizza was loaded mainly with peppers not the artichokes stated on the menu. As we waited for over 1/2 hour we eat some of the food and left . We won’t be going back .

Pretty dreadful from start to finish.. arrived for lunch with the family and sat outside because we have a dog. Got drinks and looked at the menu which was limited, but there seemed to be something everyone would eat. Unfortunately the food was dreadful.. I ordered the Cajun chicken.. Not only did the chicken not have any type of flavor, but it was quite clearly packaged, ready cooked chicken that someone had heated up. (I know this because I buy the exact same chicken at home for sandwiches, but to be served it in a restaurant.... come on!?) This meant it was basically flavorless and incredibly dry.. Thankfully I ordered chips (oven chips, like you could buy at any supermarket) so I did at least have something to eat! One person ordered pizza with certain toppings.. half the toppings arrived, half were missing and replaced with whatever was laying around in the kitchen at that time. Service was poor at best. Having finally received our ‘meal’ we were told that we should have collected our cutlery from inside.. something we were not informed about, or for that matter seems appropriate for a restaurant... needless to say we won’t be returning!

Totally indifferent welcome,roasts took a good 30 minutes to come out, cauliflower cheese arrived a good 10 minutes later, complained about the first roast chicken dinner being pink, photo is of the replacement . Meal was rightly taken off the bill without us asking. £13 for a roast dinner with brought in Yorkshire puddings and a distinctly yellow/orange (cheese sauce granules) sauce on the cauliflower cheese. Queued at the bar for more drinks after and pretty much ignored for 5 minutes while the 3 or 4 staff on duty had a chat. Total rip off for drinks, £7 odd for a large Pinot and food that seemed to be mainly brought in. Will not return.

Having been to the pub over the years and each time we have always said it should be ours last time we give it one more try.

I had business meetings and needed a place to stay. I booked online on bookings.com and they wanted to secure my booking with card details but did not take payment. I though ok, I'll pay when I check out. However, I came to the hotel after a long day and within 10 seconds I was asked to pay. There was no hello, hows your journey etc. While I was paying the lady dealing with me was talking to people across me at the bar like I was not there and not important. 10 minutes later, I had paid for my room been ignored and got my key. Further to this, I was not direct to where my room was. So I had to find it on my own in another building outside. The rooms was ok, very clean bathroom which I loved. However, there was a bright green light above the door that could not be turned off in the dark. Breakfast was very simple. When I arrived it was almost like I got in the way of them finishing there morning shift. There was 1 mug and no plates to collect croissants etc. There was also no bowls to get cereals. Was very basic selection, I would rate this poor. Overall, the location Is great and pub is cute. I did not use this however. Plenty of on site parking, but there was a skip in the car park full of black bags that looked disgusting and smelt. It was a good place t rest my head

Maybe we were unfortunate as we were with a group of 12 and the restaurant just couldn't cope and we were seated for 2 hours before the main courses arrived, and even then the first 3 were cold. ! Some of the food was quite good - eg the potted crab and shrimp for starters, but generally nothing special. The sirloin steak was good, and the shallots excellent but the green peppercorn sauce appalling.My wife's burger was burnt - fortunately she was OK with that. I think when service (which was friendly and apologetic) is so slow it is difficult to enthuse about the food. Wine list limited. Can't say I would be rushing back. (I have reviewed the hotel separately)

You would think that this place was in the middle of nowhere but actually it’s very convenient if you have meetings in Rugby, Leamington or Northampton. Very reasonable prices. And knocks spots off a boring chain hotel. 4 of us ate and drank for £175.

Visited for the first time in a while. We love the pub and the ambience of the place but today were really disappointed.

Popped into our "regular" on Saturday lunchtime for a quick drink. Now under new management and WOW what a difference, immediately noticed real flowers and plants on all of the tables, nice cushions on the chairs and benches. Newspapers & Good Magazines, introduced to Clair & Quentin a lovely couple.

I visited the OCH for Sunday lunch. Staff very pleasant. I chose the roast beef. There was plenty on the plate but the meat was quite fatty and very chewy. Most of it went uneaten. For dessert, I decided on raspberry creme brûlée. It was very thick and stodgy and had a strong taste of amaretto which was not mentioned on the menu and is a flavour I hate. I would’ve chosen differently had it said this. Most of that went uneaten too. Won’t be rushing back

On a random car adventure we arrived at the OCH for the evening. We were instantly greeted by happy and kind staff. Taken to our room, even offered to carry our bags. A real personal feel that put us at ease instantly.

My wonderful significant other were actually planning on a visit to ‘The george’ but to our astonishment, it had closed down. So We decided to visit this wonderful locale.

We dropped in without a booking , it was my wife’s birthday yesterday and we had gone to the George which seemed to be closed so we drove to the coach house , upon arrival the staff were friendly and warmly welcomed us , I ordered a pint of pedigree and my wife a glass of a nice wine , the beer was lovely and well kept , we sat down and ordered a mezze type starter , which was lovely, the mozzarella was the best I have tasted anywhere in the world, some whitebait , olives. For main I had seafood pizza and my wife had tuna Niçoise salad , it was just lovely. We know good food as we are well traveled, this place is a hidden gem.

Have been for meals here before and have always enjoyed. Went a couple of weeks ago, fair to say service was not great all evening with the exception of 1 guy. I spilt my drink everywhere we cleaned up but no offer of moving table as floor was wet or even clean cutlery / napkins. Waiting staff not that helpful when asking about gluten free options, one of the meals was over cooked and too hard to cut let alone eat. We pointed this out when the waiter came to collect our plates as over half the dish had been left. and he agreed and said he would let the chef know. No apology, not even an offer to deduct from the bill. Went to pay for the bill and the waiting staff couldn't even serve the customers at the bar in the correct order of when customers arrived at the bar. There were 2 of us! I've mailed them twice to raise these issues but haven't heard back from the, at all. Very disappointing. Will not be going back again.

Have eaten here many times in previous years and always had a very good experience.

Arrived having visited last year. Room tiny weenie. Really tiny. Booked double for two days. Fell into the room no warming of the step. Tripped into the teeny bathroom with cam ceiling ( we are staying in the roof space). Husband 6 ft and I’m 5 8. Bumped our head after falling down a second step. Husband had to sit as standing wasn’t an option. One towel one robe. This is obviously for a single tiny person. We could not leave as it was too late to find accommodation anywhere else having driven for 5 1/2 hours to get here.

Good food and good ales. It was a winters night and the open fire and the chatter of the locals made you feel relaxed and at home. Very good breakfast as well.

Over the years my husband and I have savoured our date evenings at OCH. We always knew what to expect, nice surroundings and staff plus a great selection of food on the menu.

Our group had eaten here before a couple of years back and it was one of the best restautrants around Daventry - so naturally we were keen to return this January.

We've visited the OCH many times over the years, most recently twice over the Christmas period (once for a drink, once for a meal). To be honest, the food has been variable, mostly excellent, but occasionally dreadful, but the varied menu was very good and the sandwiches offered at lunchtimes were always excellent. This time we were surprised, and a little disappointed to find that the new owner has introduced a new menu offering considerably less choice. That said, the starters were excellent and my wife and daughter really enjoyed their mains (hence the 3 star rating). My main (fish and chips) wasn't great to be honest, the chips weren't as good as they have been in the past, the fish was quite tasteless, and the peas were cold. Given this I didn't consider the £80+ cost good value for money. Of greater concern though was that on both recent visits the place seemed much less welcoming than it used to be. The roaring log fire, which was one of the main attractions during winter, was a single just about glowing ember on our first recent visit and was out on our second. The service was efficient and polite but lacked the previous personal touch, and the general atmosphere was somewhat lacking, due primarily I think to the fact that there were very few customers in despite this being a normally busy time of year. So we were more than a little disappointed. We would expect a new owner to have the enthusiasm to make some positive changes to enhance the customer's experience, offer more choice, an improved ambience and maybe to spruce the place up a bit, it's looking rather tired. Instead it seems that cutting costs seems to be the highest priority, and given the few customers in on our two recent visits it seems that people are voting with their feet. I hope it's just that it's early days and that there are plans to make some changes moving forward. Because we love visiting the village we will continue to call in for a drink from time to time to see how things are going, but we won't eat there again until we see things improving, a warmer welcome, a good log fire in the winter, and a more varied menu. Until then we wouldn't recommend the OCH to anyone.

Unfortunately after high expectations we did not have a good experience. Things did not start well when we found the specific table we had booked had been given to someone else. The service was very slow with almost an hour between courses people were leaving and missing their coffee because it was quicker to go home for coffee. The main problem though was we sat there like many other tables with our coat on because it was so cold only to be advised it’s not their fault the heating was playing up I asked to see the manager to give them some feed back Thinking in the interests of customer service they may say have the wine on us but this was not the case. The meal was okay but not the fine dining we had been expecting overall their customer service was appalling and we will not be returning