The Sun Inn in Northampton

Lovely beer garden in the sun, and friendly staff. Wait times were long and the drinks were expensive

We enjoyed eating from the Mother’s Day menu on Sunday. The Brixworth pate starter was very tasty and a good sized portion. The lamb was delicious and cooked perfectly. Service was good and the atmosphere was great. Thank you

I would like to thank all the staff for helping make my dads 80th birthday so special. We booked the function room for 20 people. The room was laid out perfectly. Staff were very attentive and the food was to notch. We made some last minute changes (sorry!) and it was handled brilliantly. I would thoroughly recommend The Sun Inn and again would like to thank all the staff.

Traditional pub serving traditional pub food. Was there for midweek lunch and it was very quiet so not much atmosphere. We were a large group and were cramped into two tables when three were needed so looses a star for service. Especially when every table was empty. Food was delicious though, and good portions. Braised ox cheeks pulled apart with just the fork. Would definitely return.

I had the best Sunday roast here yesterday, the best roast I’ve had out for a very long time……and the chocolate bread and butter pudding, well simply to die for. The atmosphere and service was 5*, the waitresses very friendly and accomodating. I will definitely be going back soon. The pub is also dog friendly 👍🏼

Great place went with my grandchild Dylan , my daughter Shelly lovely night.

Staff was really nice but they probably need more staffs as we had to look for someone to take our order after 20 minutes of us being told that she will come back and take our order. We never see that waitress for the rest of the night

Good food, service in a nice comfortable atmosphere.

We were a party of 7 plus our massive dog for Sunday lunch. The staff were fantastic… they could not have been more helpful and have perfected the art of being attentive without being invasive. They happily rearranged things to accommodate the fact our pup can get a bit anxious around people. The food is absolutely delicious and the roast is the best in Northampton in my opinion. We had a selection of different meats… all cooked to perfection and the Yorkshire puds are exceptional! Extra gravy as standard which is a really nice touch and the horseradish sauce is amazing. Food for all seven of us arrived at the same time plus pork crackling and pigs in blankets for the hound (everyone agreed the pork crackling was superb). The kitchen is very efficient and well able to cope with a larger group alongside the regular customers. Great selection of beers and a beautiful garden (for warmer days). An absolutely brilliant lunch for my boyfriend’s birthday and really well priced. The pub is lovely, open fire and cosy and welcoming whether you are dining or just popping in for a pint. Cannot recommend enough 🥰

Little mistake on the order. My fault really for not enquiring. No problem, issue amended with a smile. Can't complain.

Great food and drinks. Staff are amazing

Food is excellent and service from the staff was also very friendly and efficient. We were a large table of 9 and we were very well looked after. Everyone remarked how much the enjoyed their food and will return again

Lovely meal in a great atmosphere as usual, thankyou for fulfilling my special request!

Lovely Sunday lunch, welcoming staff assisted with elderly parents. Fab roast dinners to cheer up a grey cold day.

We have been to the Sun several times for meals etc and never had any issues , this time however was not the best , the service was not great , had to wait atleast 15 mins to order drinks at our table and that was because we had to go find the server , food was OK? the food has always been amazing here ,but this time was mediocre ,not piping hot , had to send desert back as it was awful the whole meal was a bit disappointing , we came with visiting family so was expecting the normal standard, we have always had , we will come again purely because the meals we have had before have been lovely , but a shame it wasn't this time especially as we bought our guests

The Sun is a lovely village pub that we enjoy regularly for family gatherings, it's very handy being a local. Last Sunday we went for lunch and the food standard was extremely poor. The menu description suggests something amazing. Duck fat roasted potatoes, honey roasted root vegetables, 21 day aged roast beef. But Alas All the quality details were missing, especially the "roast" part. We were the second table in early 12.30 lunch and I would expect the roast option to be exquisite and fresh. We were presented White potatoes, white parsnips, white cauliflower cheese all looking like the food had been roasted on a radiator. With nothing seasoned and everything tasted reheated. (Hospital roast) it was consistently awful throughout every item in the plate. My beef was certainly not a quality 21day aged piece of beef, and the reheated method suggested it had been grilled to within an inch of its life didn't help. Same story for my wife pork.(pork cracking and Yorkies were the best thing) My father in-law was taking us out and picking up the bill so I was reluctant to make a scene and embarrass him. I mentioned the lack of any "roast" details in all our meals to my young server,. Sadly the manager didn't follow up what I would think was a worrying complaint. Our bill gave us a "managers £3 discount" I would suggest a 50% food discount would still have represented poor value for money. I don't believe we will be going back. .

Brilliant food, friendly staff and pub! Super dog friendly was a massive plus. Service could have been a little more attentive, but a great pub overall.

Lovely warm fire going, super friendly welcome. Relaxed atmosphere. Menu choice excellent. Food tasted as good as well.

We booked the barn for a 40th dinner and it was everything and more! The food was wonderful and Dani and the team really went above and beyond for us. My nephew struggles with certain foods and despite the order being wrong on my part, Dani didn’t hesitate to resolve the matter in seconds by swapping his main for him. It really was so special and faultless!!!

An amazing pub and staff are so helpful and friendly . The roast dinners are the best we've had in a long time and the portions were plenty. The banana cake was the best I've ever tried and will definitely be back soon. The atmosphere was so chilled just what you need after a long week working

We decided to go out fit lunch last minute and called to try and book a table by the fire, sadly there was no answer but to our surprise they called us back and luckily had space by the fire. The food was lovely and the staff were very friendly with a great service.

First visit based on a facebook post for there lunch offers. Lovely pie lunch. Alice was a very good host. Thank you for attention.

Had a great dinner, with desert and a couple of drinks.. nice warm and friendly local. Nice chill vibes for a weekday.!!!

Celebrated my sons engagement here in November The staff were so helpful in doing the decorations for me whilst it was a surprise to the happy couple for when we got there The music (reggae singer) was also brilliant as well as the food and the overall service I highly recommend and We will definitely be returning soon Thank you all

A group of us visited for the first time and had a beautiful meal with good attentive staff. Just one point though, investing in a new coffee machine as we order two, the first was stone cold and the other didnt have any coffee in it.

We went Christmas Day and brought our dog and it was perfect! The staff really made our experience special. The food was faultless, great value for money and no long wait times! Would definitely recommend for anyone wanting to dine out for Christmas, see you again next year!

Went on Christmas Day, food was excellent and nothing was too much trouble for the staff. Would definitely go back for Christmas Day dinner again!

Had Xmas lunch with office colleagues. Fantastic food and atmosphere. The only difficulty I found was on street parking. Luckily I was able to find one spot 😁. Highly recommended.

Love The Sun, staff so friendly, lovely food, great service brilliant atmosphere definitely worth a visit

Food, service and the location of where our group of 21 sat was just perfect. Food was very good quality and no one had any complaints. Staff were very friendly and quick. Overall a lovely memorable evening in a positive way.

We enjoyed some lovely drinks, nibbles and desserts at the Sun Inn. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and the food and drink came out quickly. The vibes were nice and cosy, music wasn't too loud so we could have a good chat.

What a lovely evening!! We were made really welcome, and were looked after by Grace who was attentive to all of our needs. A massive thank you to her for doing a great job, with lovely food and lots of drinks!! Clive, Alan, Richard and Mick

Had a family party was well arranged and looked after we'll. The food was great very tasty and enjoyable.

Fantastic service from all staff members, especially Alice! Food was good!

Lovely pub beautifully decorated for Christmas. I had a veggie sweet potato and spinach burger with fries and coleslaw which was delicious - one of the best veggie burgers I've ever had at a pub. The service was really friendly and attentive and everyone that served us was helpful and welcoming. The pub itself is a very pretty building. Would love to come back. Made a family meal special. We parked round the corner near the post office.

A great village pub with superb atmosphere and very good food. Highly recommended.

The service is great I do like this pub. I was hoping for the food to improve since I last came here. Unfortunately not I had pork belly expecting it to melt in your mouth experience, but unfortunately it was two triangle wedges that were obviously taken out the freezer and maybe microwaved. The Brampton Halt is such a better experience with food, but none of this felt fresh. my partner asked for mayonnaise for her chips and the little pot. It came out and had that yellow tinge off being in there fridge in the pot. There was seven of us it cost £240.

I hired the function room (The Barn) for my wife's 40th Suprise Party. Meghan and Daniella took me through the options and made the process really easy. They also recommended an event styling company of whom they had worked with before, and she was amazing too. The place looked absolutely fab and the party guests all commented positively. I opted for the BBQ package and the food was delicious. They also cated for some of our Vegan and Vegetarian guest. The one and only very small issue and my reason for the reduced star on the service side, was that on a number of occassions, we had to go into the main bar to get someones attention to serve our guests in the funtion room bar. Maybe they were short staffed that night and busy, but they were all still very nice and pleasant. All in all, I would highly recommend the Sun Inn if you need somewhere to have a party/wedding in lovely surroundings.

Hidden gem in the heart of hardingstone. Amazing staff and drink selection..highly recommended

Food always great and service first class. Lovely pub and atmosphere. Christmas menu looks fabulous and will be back to try it.

The food was absolutely delicious, full of flavour cooked to perfection. The service was excellent and the staff was very polite and attentive.

Lovely restaurant and pub, excellent food, steak was to die for with the blue cheese sauce. The assistant manager Alice was lovely as always 😊 thank you, and see you soon!

Alice was a great hostess with a smile on her face all evening, the curry night was very delicious, with a great atmosphere.

We come here so often after work and it’s always such a wonderful time. We were served by Alice today and she was the sweetest ever! Wonderful dinner as usual :)

Absolutely lovely, will definitely go again

Lovely pub with fantastic service and food 👌👌👌 Highly recommend 🙂

Was there on bonfire night and was very busy, staff did amazing considering. Food was absolutely amazing there was a live band on and then an DJ

Fabulous food, friendly staff and a really lovely village pub

From booking the Barn for a party to the actual day everything was exceptional. The staff are friendly and the buffet was prepared fresh. Excellent. I would highly recommend.

Traditional village pub that has been successfully modernised. Quiet difficult to park the night we were there. Interesting menu and cheerful service.

Lovely sunday lunch in pleasant surroundings. I would recommend The Sun Inn to friends and family.

Went for lunch with my wife. Food and service are excellent.

Our Sunday Lunch was OK but not exceptional, My lamb-based meal was well cooked but not that hot though the cauliflower cheese presented separately was scalding. My wife had fish and chips as there was no roast chicken on the menu but it did offer chicken supreme. Like the Sun we go there often but this lunch was not quite what we expected.

I recently visited The Sun Inn in Hardingstone, Northampton, and had a wonderful experience! The atmosphere was warm and inviting, with friendly staff and excellent service. The food was delicious, with a great selection of traditional pub dishes and a well-stocked bar. It’s the perfect spot for a relaxing meal or a casual drink with friends. Highly recommend!

Great pub, although I was once told “We are not a chicken wing kind of place”. I truly believe you can judge a place on there chicken wings and Halloumi fries…

The food here is absolutely amazing, from the chorizo, rustic bread and mac n cheese bites options on the nibbles section to the gammon and rump steak which was equally as incredible paired with the béarnaise or peppercorn sauce! The drink selections here are great. The service was brilliant the staff were attentive with check backs and even took a lovely photo of us. If the drinks were run a little faster it would have been perfect. Overall a super night! Shall be returning.

Attended wake separate room out back ok for this occasion sandwich fresh but unlabelled being vegetarian unaware of ingredients

Chill vibes and amazing staff. Food and drinks were served to perfection. Would recommend if looking for somewhere nice to go.

Great spot for ladys, boys and everything in between! Danni and the team always provide a great service. Food is amazing and cooked from scratch which is rare for pubs! The pub always has specials on and the chefs make them perfectly. Come to this pub I couldn’t recommend enough

Amazing food. Lovely location. Calming atmosphere. Wonderful outdoor space. Family friendly. Friendly helpful staff. Amazing manager Dani couldn’t do enough to make our experience the best possible.

Thoroughly enjoyed my visit to the Sun yesterday with friends the food was good and the young lady who served us was lovely friendly

What a lovely place in a lovely village to meet up with family. Visited twice over 1 week, both times we were warmly welcomed and looked after throughout our stay. The food was freshly cooked and served promptly, and was delicious!! The staff were very friendly and attentive. Just a note there is no parking facility and was very busy surrounding the Inn with parked cars, so we parked a street away. Not a problem to us. Won't hesitate to visit again. Thank you

Food was excellent, service was good and the price was decent. We had a very good Sunday lunch and I can recommend it.

We have been to this pub many times before but after this visit we can conclude it has gone massively downhill. Went for Sunday lunch and well the main course was actually very good but the service was appaling. There were two servers in the inside restaurant and when we had finished our main course one of them actually looked at the table twice and saw we had finished and ignored it. It actually took then half an hour and a prompt from my wife to get the table cleared. We then had dessert but one of them a sticky toffee pudding had a black hair inside it so obviously the way they are made needs to be looked at. The manager did apologise and refund the deserts but the damage had already been done so unfortunately i will never be returning again.

Lovely place for family and friends, we were with family and we all had a fab time 😄 we highly recommend the sun inn , the service was second to none 😀

We booked the private room for an event with a buffet. It was all well organised, service was friendly and efficient, food was delicious We would definitely book this again for another occasion.

Very poor on the 'nibbles' section. We ordered garlic mushrooms as part of a selection of three and the mushrooms were slimy and stone cold. Disgusting, we didn't eat any but the first one. Someone else on our table had the same experience. The fish and chips was disappointing with the fish being all batter and hardly any fish. Lots of people on our table left food. The chunky chips were the best part of the meal. Very poor quality for expensive prices.

Hosted my 50th birthday party in The Barn - fantastic venue - room beautiful, staff fabulous and attended to every need, and food scrumptious. Thankyou!

Awful service won't come back. Food was ok

Sadly I was disappointed this time round. The roast dinners were unfortunately just not hot enough and the meat seemed like it had been carved and sat in gravy, so the gravy didn’t even warm the food up. Gravy used to come in a jug too, so you could add your own. I asked for mine to be warmed up and the rest of the party I was treating for Father’s Day, didn’t like to complain but since found out they thought the same. Potatoes were hard and barely been roasted at all. Service was friendly and with a smile but then tailed off towards the end of the meal. Disappointing.

I have known the Sun over many, many years and varying owners/landlords and therefore menus etc, but haven’t been for a while. From anecdotal evidence, I thought it was these days aiming for a bit of a ‘gastro pub’ image, which is consistent with the prices, ie higher than other pub food locally. I don’t know if it was because it was a Monday lunchtime and, therefore, was being staffed by people who are competent at the use of deep fat fryers and microwaves only rather than chefs, but the food quality was not up to what I thought it might be. One friend had fish and chips which she enjoyed, although the fish looked rather thin and measly! The other friend had the beef rendang which he said was tasty but did look very dry indeed: I know it is a dry curry, but this looked overly so. I chose the chicken supreme with tenderstem broccoli and dauphinois potatoes. The chicken was nothing special, but ok. The sprinkling of red onion and pomegranate didn’t add much to the taste and there wasn’t really any sauce. The broccoli was fine, but the dauphinois was extremely dry and had the flavour and consistency of potato that has been microwaved from cold, the sauce having been absorbed completely into the potato. The whole thing was extremely over-seasoned with salt. The deserts (churros and a summer crumble) were ok with the crumble being the better dessert. The staff were lovely, but the meal was disappointing overall for the price (£82), and I felt that the beef and chicken dishes were reheated leftovers from the weekend.

Really enjoyed a lovely meal ,I can recommend the spaghetti on special menu and chicken ceaser salad

I celebrated my 30th birthday here and could not have asked for more. Thank you sun inn and Danielle behind the bar who bought everything you could ask for as a host of a birthday

Old fashioned Sunday roast was good 👍 😋

Great service, shame that there was only one gluten free vegan pudding option which they'd run out of.

Very good pub with very good food.Nice inside and outside.Recommended for a small party as well as they have a separate room.Nice and friendly staff.

Very busy lots of dogs. Lovely atmosphere with long garden.

Having eaten there just four days early when we had a fantastic meal, we expected our Sunday lunch to be a very similar affair, sadly not. When we arrived the table was dirty and we had to get the waiter to clean it before we could sit down. Ordering was ok with a good selection on offer, my wife and I had the Brixworth Pate which was very tasty. Unfortunately there were only three small slices of baguette with it and ran out of bread very quickly. The main course came soon, and thisd was the most disappointing of all, the vegetables were beyond al dente, the carrots and potatoes were barely cooked. On to the meat, we had chicken beef and pork between us, the chicken was tough and chewy, and the beer quite tasteless. The pork crackling was excellent however. Overall a very disappointing experience given the great meal we had just a few days earlier.

Have a had a few meals now and have never had a bad meal. Went with my partner on Sunday 28/04/24, and we both had the trio of meats Sunday roast, and my only critique would be is that the roast potatoes were a little hard. Other than that, no complaints

I went to a 70 th Birthday Party and was very impressed with the food .Staff were excellent .We were in the Barn .I had the beef Rendang ,after a dish of mussels wonderful .

We got a very warm welcome and excellent pub food at the Sun on a wet weekday lunchtime. We lingered over three courses and they were all good, but the sticky toffee pudding was wonderful.

A superb evening with amazing food & drink. Lovely atmosphere, no rush. Just a lovely experience full stop. We were served by Chantelle who clearly loves her job, an incredibly engaging person who puts her guests at the heart of everything she does. A huge call-out goes out to the "unsung heroes" in the Kitchen for preparing & serving some outstanding food. Well worth the visit, & I will most certainly be back Many thanks to all the team at the Sun Inn, Hardingstone

Lovely pub all round staff there happy and fun to talk to will be back there soon will try food next time

Great Sunday roast, best we've had in a while, the veg & potatoes were lovely, although the lamb came already cut up and burger shape like a Patty, still tasty and nice.

Tl;Dr - Delightful village pub with terrific food at a very reasonable price for the quality. Parking is challenging, if an on-street walk of 2 minutes is 'excessive'. Arriving on a weekday evening (18:45~), it was easy to park directly outside the pub, and no reservation was needed. After umming and arring, I went for the Steak and Ale pie, with garlic mushrooms & pork crackling for a side. The whole menu shouts: 'Good food, good flavours'. I wasn't disappointed. I'm no pie guru, but I've had my fair share of pie & mash over the years. Genuinely, this might be one of the best standalone pie & mash dishes I've ever had. Let's start with the Steak and Ale pie: Perfectly cooked, golden brown shortcrust pastry with a deep filling of rich, quality, tender steak pieces and a hearty ale (no grisly or fatty offcuts here). Nestled on top on a herby, incredibly well seasoned, creamy mash with the perfect 'stiff peak' texture and the seldom (small) lump that lets you know it's been balanced and mashed by a real person. Supported by 'just over' al dente seasonal veg and a rich, savoury gravy (no awkward 'more gravy please' requests needed) that complements the pie filling well. Why more people don't deliver herby mash is a question I've never really considered before! But it's a real reminder on how simple additions can elevate a side to so much more than the sum of its parts. The seasoning of the whole dish was absolutely spot on, as was the portion size. The overall combination of flavours worked incredibly well, the richness of the pie filling was perfectly balanced by the relative 'sweetness' of the greens, and the gravy was the perfect taste, 'depth', and consistency (not watery, nice and 'meaty', with no skin). I don't feel I can really do it justice here. The dish was terrific, truly satisfying! The garlic mushrooms were terrific, with a perfect 'bite' texture (without being undercooked). The mixture of different (wild) mushroom types, supported by rough cut garlic and a smattering of herbs created a deep earthy flavour that really complemented the main dish. The garlic isn't overpowering, but I wouldn't be getting intimate with any vampires shortly after eating; the rough cut (very small pieces) pack an excellent punch! A great accompaniment to the steak and ale pie, and greens, without overwhelming the dish. Finally, the pork crackling. Fresh, 'hot', crispy, and crunchy, with the characteristically uniform thin layer of fat that still 'melts' a bit when you bite into a fresh piece. Cut into satisfying 'strips', they might well have been the best post-meal 'savoury snack' I've come across, but I personally would have like a bit more sea salt flakes on them. That said, I feel like I'm really picking hairs at this point (not literally in this case). Service was terrific, quick, and attentive. In summary, I was recommended to come here by a local friend, and I'm glad they did. I hope I have the chance to come back, and I'll be sure to recommend it to anyone else in the meantime. 9.5/10, a great meal experience. Some might say it's expensive, but having spent my fair share of time in pubs next to Premier Inns, I'd pay the extra £4-5 quid for a pie and mash here any day of the week. It's absolutely worth it!

Food was appreciably very good. On street parking. Atmosphere was nice and private when we visited and neat also . I thoroughly enjoyed my desert. Apart from not having some food that was on thier menu every thing was smooth.

Called in for lunch while out walking. Nice interior, country village pub feel and relaxing. We both had the lunch special menu ,cheese burgers with skin on fries ,salad and slaw.great burger very tasty and filling,the sticky toffee pudding was massive and I'm a big eater.At £19 for two courses not the cheapest but definitely felt full afterwards and had good service from our waitress throughout .Will use when in the area again for sure.

Great pub. Spectacular food, albeit a bit pricey. Hidden gem, as the place doesn't look too big from the street, but it's a classy English pub inside. Loads of seating and nice staff too. Well worth a visit

Lovely evening spent in the Sun Inn with friends this evening. We were served by Molly who was very helpful and considering she was new to the roll she was very confident. Anything she didn’t know she soon found out. Meals were served quickly and were very hot. Good warm atmosphere.

An excellent pub with a really friendly vibe and atmosphere. We have been using the Sun Pub quite a bit over the last few months and every time the experience is superb. The staff are attentive knowledgeable and understand the offering really well and always take good care of you.the pub itself is warm, inviting and the decor is absolutely superb Quintessential English country pub! They also have a fantastic beer garden and outdoor space including a really beautiful private dining space which we will hopefully get to use this year . Overall , highly recommended . You will not be disappointed with your experience at the Sun Inn, Hardingstone.

Visiting friends for a Christmas get together and the quizmaster convinced us to take part in the quiz. The quiz was great and like no other pub quiz we have done, it was clear much thought and time had gone in to it. The staff served drinks to our table all evening and gave us great attention too. We did not eat as we weren’t planning on staying as late as we eventually did: Overall we thought a lovely pub was extremely well run with hardworking and attentive staff but on this occasion the tongue in cheek, slightly offensive humour that came alongside a well delivered and cleverly thought out quiz really made it a night to remember. Thank you

Good food, nice atmosphere, service was a little slow.

50th Birthday Party in the Barn, great staff, nice atmosphere and will go again! Nice location in a village too!

We were recommended this place by friends from Northampton as we were meeting friends from Coventry and we are Dunstable so kinda in the middle....it's a gem of a find, we booked for 5 and a nervous doggie, they gave us the perfect table away from the main pub area and we loved it and so did our dog! Food was good, I have horrendous dietary requirements but they followed my order exactly which is rare for me to get, (be lovely if there was a pineapple with the gammon and a jacket potato option😜 instead of chips and egg! )staff were friendly. We will definitely go back and if you want a quiet table, table 8 was great! Thank you Sun Inn we'll see you again!

We had a lovely meal at The Sun Inn, the food was great and the service was excellent.

Nice village pub with good service but the food is average and well overpriced for the location

Wonderful cosy pub, a little on the expensive side maybe - and a bit tricky to find parking. Overall though, well worth it!

Realy great food ,welcoming staff. Lovely pub atmosphere. A good varied menu. Definately recommend.

Good food, nice atmosphere, cozy and and excellent selection of drinks. Brilliant service too.

Parking very poor in the village. The pub does not have any parking.