The Stags Head in Wellingborough

Polite and friendly service, and the food is GOOD—though sometimes it arrives a bit too cold for my taste. Chips are not great.

Service was excellent. Food was a little disappointing as fish and chips were greasy and pie was almost burnt. Will definitely come back again for a drink but possibly not food.

Food was tasty and piping hot when served. The pub is really nice and has different spaces that provide environmental variations and moods. When we visited for lunch it wasn't busy but the service was quite slow, likely due to insufficient staff. Nonetheless, we will return.

We went today for a very long awaited reunion and it was just lovely. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the food was delicious. Quite a good range of English pub food, and I easily could have chosen anything- the pork belly caught my attention and didn’t disappoint. Book ahead to avoid missing out.

Visited around 21:00 following a recommendation, a really nice country place to enjoy a drink. The bar also served 0% alcohol beverages / low alcohol drinks. The restaurant wasn’t very busy and we didn’t dine in, some of the staff seemed in a chaotic state even though there was very little people present, think they had an event on the next evening. It is a nice place to go just would have felt more relaxed if they weren’t moving furniture during our visit. Will go back to try the food recommendations as it was clean despite some other reviews.

Popped in for lunch as was in the area, didn't expect such a varied and well thought out menu, staff lovely

First time eating at the Stags Head in Great Doddington. Had a lovely meal with great service. Many thanks to Demi and all her staff.

My husband and I have just eaten here, normally food is lovely, but not tonight, I opted for belly pork, very dry and overcooked, the crackling was soggy, not nice at all could not eat it, I did mention this to the waitress, but think it fell on deaf ears. Lovely place for a drink but won't be eating in there any time soon.

Would have been 5 stars for everything if food had been hot rather than luke warm. Staff, Ruby especially, wonderful

Lovely staff and great food. Reccommended.

Delicious Sunday lunch last week with the in laws. We didn’t like the table we were initially sat at (there was a low wall/shelf that we thought could be risky) so we asked to move and we were sat at a very light, open table near the bar which was preferred. I had the salt and pepper squid for starter, and it was light and tasty, not greasy at all. The pork belly bits were not a favorite of the group, but Cauliflower bang bang was a nice alternative. We all chose the Steak and ale pie for main - winner!! This is the best pie I’ve had in a long while. Not a brakes special, this was a thick slice of a pie, and it was top to bottom full of steak 🤤 To finish the meal, Affogato was on the menu which I hadn’t tried before, but love coffee, so went for it. I wasn’t disappointed. I don’t usually like ice cream but it was different and I enjoyed it. The brownie looked scrumptious - I had a bit of food envy! Walt was our server: he was really friendly and made sure that we had everything we needed. Most importantly, he put up with our banter and engaged with us - harder to find that you think! Will certainly return for Sunday lunch again 😊👌🏻

Fantastic pub, staff so friendly, gorgeous food!

First time here, outstanding! Very child friendly also. Thank you.

Called in on a Saturday lunchtime, extremely pleasant staff, clean establishment, unfortunately food score low,not our choice of food.

Simply amazing. A must see, must taste, must experience, a hidden gem of traditional bur evolved pub. Food choice and menu was simply mind-blowing. Love the silver stags pins on staff, such premium service 😍

Had a curried chicken sandwich £8.50. Rubbish bread and the filling taste like nothing. Had better meal deals from tesco. Chips weren't great either. Disappointed

Onli ate here once but the food was lovely visited 3 times now and always greeted with a smile and happiness. Staff are welcoming and friendly and know how to have a laugh with customers

Great place to wine and dine....... Friendly atmosphere....

Really good food, worth a visit for anyone if you're in the area

5 star all day long, been here a few times now. Really nice place

Food was OK and service was OK. A couple of people in our party thought they were a little rude at times.

Roast dinner was OK . Beef overcooked, leeks were a little gritty when eating . £19 not great value

Amazing food, fantastic staff, highly recommend

I held my husband’s wake here and the service they provided was fantastic. They were warm sympathetic and arranged everything for me so I’ll had to do was turn up! The buffet was lovely with a great selection and the atmosphere was great too. I thoroughly recommend.

Arranged a funeral "celebration" here, excellent help from Demi, totally understanding and helpful. Nice food supplied.

Lovely old pub come eating place with plenty of room for meetings and family do,s

Best Sunday roast we've ever had. Just lovely. Totally recommended.

The pork belly and chicken burger was absolutely delish. Consistently good food and friendly service.

Lovely food and great service from the staff

Had the greek salad this time, very nice. As ever, service is good and relaxed.

This is one of those reviews you almost don't want to write because you don't want to find a restaurant booked up when you want to go. Bottom line, The Stags Head is excellent. The food is good, the service is good, and it's a nice place.. What more could you ask for?

I was there for a funeral buffet, food was delicious, owners/workers were friendly, service was good, atmosphere was friendly and inviting and the decor was cosy, clean and well kept.

Nice place but super expensive £19 for a roast beef dinner,3 thin slices of beef, not much veg on the plate either,not recommended if your quite hungry better off going to a carvery for more food for less money

Delicious food, well seasoned and imaginative.

Friendly staff and good service. The meal and dessert were very good everyone in are group enjoy the meal and service 👍

An excellent venue to meet friends for an evening meal.

The food and menu choice is excellent, we were given a warm welcome on arrival and I love the decor and layout, the photos do not do it justice. The prawn starter was a star of the show and for main’s the 4 of us all ordered something different and it was all very enjoyable, I would say the duck being the best dish with the meat cooked to perfection. A couple of small elements stopped this being a 5 star, the first being the toilets both the ladies and gents were not the cleanest and had leaks and smells you do not want to experience. The second was some of the service was excellent (letting us take our time ordering, the timing of the food coming out) but some was not so great like dropping things when clearing the plate and asking us if we want desserts after the starter. We still had an excellent evening and I would recommend coming to this pub for an evening with friends for sure.

Very nice interior. English pub, but with a hint of personality. Delicious food. Welcoming staff. Would definitely come back there.

Went for lunch. Welcomed warmly. Seated quickly with a smile. Drinks taken and menu explained. Allergy requirements asked about. So far, so good. Ordered the famous steak and Ale pie x2. Well it's as good as it has been on previous visits. Tasty with plenty of meat, succulent chunks. Served with chips and peas. Service quick and very pleasing. The drink was Black Sheep, and others are available. So will I visit again? Yes. Guess what I'll order.

Visited in a Sunday, it was very busy , with some large parties of people eating. Which put pressure on the waiting staff , so there was some small delays in getting food. Also one order was wrong, however the food was outstanding and the atmosphere was good. The pub is larger than it looks and sprawls off in many direction as does the car park. We'll worth a visit

Fantastic roast Sunday lunch. Very popular, so make sure you book ahead.

Fantastic restaurant, manager very good at creating a welcoming atmosphere, food was spectacular

Had a wake here not so long ago and thought what a lovely place. So decided to go back and have a meal there, 4 of us. 2 of us had pheasant and 2 opted for the pork...all enjoyed the food. Beer was different though, I really enjoyed the "Neck Oil" and brother in law enjoyed his "black sheep". We sat in what they called the cellar, really nice set up. Staff pleasant and attentive, price overall ok. All had afters, thoroughly enjoyed. Sorry no pics

We booked Sunday lunch. Staff friendly but I did not think the main course was up to much. Brocoli looked as if it had been cooked several days earlier the roast potatoes were tough on the outside and in general the food was not very warm. It will be a long time before we visit again.

Really enjoyed our meals here and there's plenty of parking. The swordfish was excellent and there are a wide variety of beers on tap. Will definitely be back!

Great menu, lovely interior with really friendly staff!

Really pleased we found this place and we immediately booked again for next week. Food was beautifully presented and delicious! Lovely and prompt service in a friendly atmosphere - definitely recommend and looking forward to our next visit 😊

Didn't order food this time, but it looked good

Popped in for lunch after a dog walk. Staff were lovely. I thought the food was nice but a little overpriced. Nice pub overall though.

A nice country pub - service a bit slow - but it is a decent place

Good food. Good service. Good choice of beer. Prices a little high but so is everywhere else.

Food was good bit pricey , trying to be bit gourmet instead of a good plateful of food but was nice I had fish and chips

A beautiful old pub in an attractive village that serves really good food but on this occasion a friend and I visited for drinks. The place has a lovely atmosphere and very friendly staff... Our previous visit to this was a few weeks before and the food was excellent. Overall very impressed.

Dog friendly and awesome staff. Had a lovely Sunday lunch and catch up with family.

Great staff. Good food . Friendly kind welcoming not too costly and very dog friendly.

We had a lovely Christmas dinner here ,we go every year.. highly recommend.

Thank you Kelly and your wonderful staff in taking care of our family for our mum's wake today. Everything was absolutely perfect and lots of comments to how good and well presented your buffet was. Your staff were second to none. A brilliant job by your whole team. Thanks again, Andy Coles & family.

We had a family meal. I must say I can't fault anything. The food was delicious and the staff were very helpful, always there I'd we needed anything. We shall be going back.

A blast from the past, last visited some 30 years ago. Staff were friendly, ale was reasonably priced and the atmosphere was very seasonally focused. A great little pub in a lovely little village.

The ambiance, decor, and friendly staff create a pleasant setting with a charming beer garden and an extensive drink selection. However, my experience with the Fish & Chips left me somewhat disappointed. The dish arrived with an unusual presentation—a Jenga block of partially cooked chips—and the beer-battered cod lacked flavor. The dessert, particularly the "jug" of custard, was comical, presented in the worlds smallest jug, which was quite disappointing. In pubs, patrons typically expect hearty, rustic fare with generous portions, and I found this aspect lacking. The others seemed to enjoy their meals more than me - think I chose the short straw.

Sunday lunch. I shared the platter for two with my wife and we couldn't finish the food, but managed the brownie for dessert. Lovely, friendly staff.

I've eaten here a couple of times. Service ha always been great and the food has been superb. I would highly recommend

We've had a lovely dinner, absolutely faultless. We'll be back soon.

The Stags Head held my mothers Wake after her sad passing. They did and amazing job from start to finish very caring and empathetic, nothing was too much trouble for them thanks to Demi and Kelly on the day. Amazing job

What a wonderful pub, popped in for a lunch. Met by the most welcoming of staff, the food from a not the usual pub grub menu was delicious. I can and will recommend this as it turns a historic pub to everyone, it was so good I booked a Sunday lunch 2 days later - All I can say is Amazing!!!

Great experience very freindly staff

We walked in without a booking about 3.30pm and managed to get a seat straight away. Very friendly staff. We ordered a sharing platter of roast beef/pork and turkey. The roast spuds were to die for as was the gravy. The vegetables including the cauliflower cheese were delicious. Would definitely go again

Beer battered fish was so light and tasty. Puree pees delicious! Loved the Jenga chips! Coronation chicken sandwich very tasty with lovely soft white tiger bread. Draught Doom Bar superb! Staff very pleasant. Will be back!

Wow! After 'borrowing' a family dog today to walk around Sywell Park (and a quick Google search) we found this gem of a place. On entering, we were greeted by the very friendly and welcoming bar man. We found a table and we're given menus. Dog friendly it said - well that's an understatement. Dogs have their own menu and in turn, each of our three servers who attended our table made a fuss of our dog. He was given a bowl of water and his meal ordered along with our own selection of 6 Tappetizers. Although the service felt a little slow our food was absolutely delicious and cannot be faulted in any way. It was served hot and in good quantities. So very glad we found this place with a large car park and contemporary decor. It is clean and modern. An absolute delight. Thank you to both management and staff - we will be back soon.

We found ourselves at The Stag's Head in Great Doddington last Sunday and what a delightful experience it was. My wife and I indulged in the Sunday roasts - I savored the roast pork with crispy crackling while she enjoyed a tender roast turkey. The roasts were accompanied by a selection of fresh vegetables, homemade stuffing, gigantic Yorkshire puddings, and a bowl of rich, flavorful gravy. The kids weren’t left behind; they happily tucked into their pizzas from a kid-friendly menu. The attentive and friendly service added to the warm ambiance of this old-style, character-filled building. It's the kind of place where every corner has a story to tell. We wholeheartedly recommend The Stag’s Head to anyone in the Wellingborough, Northamptonshire area. It's a place where good food and friendly faces await. We're already looking forward to our next visit!

What a wonderful Sunday lunch experience! The staff couldn't have been more welcoming. Every single member of staff was helpful, smiley and just absolutely lovely. They were also really attentive and fun with my 8 year old daughter despite being busy with some big parties. Due to one of our party having a dairy allergy, they double checked with the chef what she could safely eat. This was greatly appreciated. The food was reasonably priced and delicious. The brownie was incredible. Thank you! It's been a long time since we had such first class service.

Went for a birthday dinner with a large group. Amazing roast dinner, lovely decor and friendly staff. Highly recommend.

Super place to dine. Couldn't fault anything. Good choice of food with something for everyone. The portions are good and the prices are very reasonable. The staff are friendly and polite. Would definitely recommend this place

Lovely restaurant with good food and service

Very friendly welcome and a lovely looking pub and restaurant. The food was very good but the service was lacking a bit. Ordered wine when the mains came out and they turned up after we had finished which was disappointing Did also see someone go to the bar rather than use the waitresses. I think it needs more attentive drinks waiters bit cannot criticise the food at all,it was very good

Fab pub food excellent really friendly staff

We live in Barton , never been to the stags head , doddington . We went on a Thurs at 5.30, very quiet, just opened I believe. Lovely pub, welcoming pretty lady. Food was amazing can't wait to go back. Highly recommended. 5x ⭐

Another visit to the Stags head" in Doddington this time for my father in laws birthday. This place never disappoints me. 3 courses consumed and washed down with a couple of beers. Lovely. We will be back again x

The Pub itself is a piece of art,lovely staf, garden, street view, big car park, lovely design inside. I didn't try the food, but i heard it is delicious. Staff are very friendly and helpful . Great variety of lagers and beers, local beers, and other soft drinks . Inside on a very hot day is like an oasis in the desert, thanks to the air conditioning. Lovely pub, i will definitely go again, especially to try the food too. I will update this review with food information later on. I hope it was helpful for you. Let me know in a comment. Have a great day, and if you drive, remember the alcohol limit is there for a reason.

Beautiful restaurant and decor. Although my food was nice, my colleagues were not happy so I am rating this as a whole experience when it comes to the food

Met work colleagues lovely place to meet.Excellent food.Made to feel very welcome.

Went with friends to celebrate several special occasions and had a fantastic evening - food, drink and service excellent.

Food is amazing!! Service excellent absolutely would recommend 👌

Amazing food . We had burgers. Best one ☺️ definitely recommended this place. Lot of space . Nice garden x

Lived in the area a few years now always wanted to try this pub for a meal with my wife and we finally got around to going lovely food staff very friendly will be going back very soon highly recommend.

Lovely Sunday roast except the yorkshire pudding. Great espresso martini.

Excellent venue . Excellent quality food

We had a lovely meal here. The roast was very nice staff was very helpful and polite. Would go back when in the area 👍

Our first visit to this impressive establishment.. immaculate yet homely..Staff superb..Food is superb too... Highly recommend...

Nice pub, good drink choices. Nice dog menu.

Friends came from Glasgow to celebrate anniversary,they eat regularly in top restaurants in Glasgow and rated The Stags head as one of the best meals they have had,service was great and atmosphere good, we really enjoyed our dinner.Definitely will be back .

Lovely place, nice staff. Shall return

We stopped on the way to Huntingdon, for a light lunch. Lovely pub/restaurant. We were just after usual finishing time for lunch but one of the staff said she should be able to get the chef to feed us! We chose turkey & stuffing, and halloumi & onion chutney, both open on sourbread. Plus chips! They came beautifully presented with pea shoots and leaves, and the turkey had delicious dripping gravy to pour over. Both were superb and although "open" were easy to eat as the bread was crispy and soft - perfect! But, in addition, the chips were delicious! Home-made and probably 2 or 3 times fried. Without doubt as good as the best pub sandwiches we've ever had! The service was great, always with a smile. If the main menu is as good, it would be well worth trying! Highly recommended.

Lovely food, good service, all round a very pleasant evening

Very good food, served by friendly staff. I will be going again.

Haven't eaten here in years. Definitely won't leave it so long again! The food was delicious and the staff were warm and welcoming.

Once again returned to The Stag for delicious Sunday lunch & meet up with sisters. The staff are always welcoming,helpful,on the ball & absolutely amazing. I bought my dog 🐕 along this time they went out of their way to accommodate us & the dog. 🤩 I highly recommend a visit to this pub, each time we’ve visited it gets a 10/10 from us. See you next time 😘

We held Dad's wake at the pub recently. From the moment we made contact to book a table to the moment we left we were treated professionally and compassionately. The service was great and the food was delicious, everyone enjoyed Dad's favourite meal of fish and chips. How on earth you managed to serve 16 portions at the same time I'll never know - well done! Thank you very much for making a very difficult situation a little easier.

Food and service were excellent!

Never disappoints great meal with friends