The Wharf in South Northamptonshire

We visit The Wharf fairly regularly but our last visit was sadly under par. Food was only just warm, Yorkshires cold and over cooked. Service was dreadful - had to go to bar to ask staff to clear table, order desserts & coffee because they’d forgotten to come back to take order. Coffee served in cup (no saucers) and asked for sugar which never arrived. Unlikely to visit again; shame because it was one of our favourites for Sunday lunch

A popular pub with a pleasant view of the canal, and there is plenty of seating available. The staff seem nice. The building itself looks a little tired, especially in the toilets, but it's clean; however, there is often litter in the garden that seems to go unnoticed. Drinks are extremely expensive — I paid nearly £9 for 1 pint of larger and a small bottle of sparkling water (and that was during happy hour)! Overall, it's a nice enough place to chill out with a drink on a pleasant day if you are feeling frivolous with your cash.

Lively place to watch the sunset or gongoozle passing narrowboats

We enjoyed having a round table as a group of friends, and thoroughly enjoyed the relaxed meal, although decor inside was a bit dark and dated. Too hot that evening to sit outside but the canal side setting is attractive. The service was acceptable, we didn't have to wait very long for the food and they were helpful. It was a shame they didn't have more GF and DF options. we were a little disappointed that one of our guests couldn't get a salad without raw onion (and all salad options were the same 'salad' bits), and actually, the salad part was a little unimaginative, having only 3 events to it including the onion! However, the Rump Steak salad was cooked exactly to liking with just the right amount of Stilton with the salad. Would have welcomed more of the crispy onions which were hard to find (it was listed on the menu as 'with stilton and crispy onions'). The ice cream dessert was elevated by the addition of chocolate sauce and honeycomb.

Popped in for a spot of lunch wasn't disappointed haven't eaten here for a while but will be back

We recently had a wonderful meal at The Wharf, and I must say it was a fantastic experience! We tried both the wharf classic burger and the linguini, and they were absolutely delicious. The quality of the food was top-notch, and the portions were just right. The staff was friendly and attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. If you're in the area, this place is worth a visit. We’ll be coming back for sure!

Food was served cold Steak was awefull Worst £80 spent never again Sadly meal was for family celebration but I wish now I had gone some where else Was such a shame as on previous visits never been a problem

Stopped here for the night to have drinks but never again. It’s a lovely place so hard to understand why you allow the behaviour of the locals to continue. 16-19 year olds shouting swearing vaping constantly, not one of them bought a drink or spent a penny. More locals pulling up and coming in, with cans of beer, no one said anything. People sat outside the door with cans and bottles they have brought with them. Didn’t spend a penny, again no one said anything. Wild dogs running around the pub while the owners of it could barely stand up they was so drunk, why keep serving them? Again more shouting and swearing. It was constant!

We have visited twice , once on way south on our canal boat and then on the way back. I , being snobby , have an aversion to place out like this but how wrong was I with The Wharf. First off the service at the bar was excellent end of. The prices were good too . We then ordered a platter to share for the three of us , from blue cheese to humus and soft brea etc . We were were amazed how well presented it was when it arrived and the taste was just absolutely lovely, lije you’ ve always wanted from a pub. The lay out of the place really works as well with plenty of room. There s a really nice space by the pool table . We could enjoy our lunch and have a pot to when we wanted . All very relaxed . Five stars from us . 👍👍👍👍👍

Sitting by the canal, having drink on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, was lovely.

Great spot by the canal. Food is great!

First time visit, will definitely return. Sunday roast are fantastic.

Awful experience. The food was cold. My husband sent his back as it was so cold. When replaced he could only eat a little of it as the burger was all connective tissue and gristle. YUCK! I had the pasta with asparagus and capers. I had so many capers it was obscene! Capers are supposed to be a seasoning not a vegetable! We would never ever go back!

Good food plenty of parking for boats and cars. Country pub atmosphere. Good service and some great local beers. Bell Ringer rings a bell.

Food is OK and nicely presented, staff and service are very good.

Fantastic place, food was gorgeous and friendly staff. Well definitely be back 🍻

Highly recommended for good food & service. Booked a table for 8 people but were on a narrow boat and delayed. Staff held the reservation for us and the chef stayed on to take orders for sweet /puddings.

Visited spontaneously after driving on the A5. Glad we turned off and found this place. Friendly staff and a beer garden next to the canal. Great place to sit and watch the narrow boats passing by.

About 20 of us went on a hired canal boat to sedately sail up to The Wharf for a pre-booked lunch. The food and drink were excellent and the staff efficient and friendly.

Nice pub, waitress was lovely, very helpful, think her name was Pheobe.

Good service which these can be rear, lovely food, nice beer garden next to grand unoin canal

Excellent outdoor music event with quality musicians. Good food and friendly staff. Will definitely visit again.

Went to this excellent pub for the first time on a visit to friend who just moved to Bugbrooke. What a gorgeous pub in a lovely canal-side garden setting. Food was just fantastic, (great portion of chips!) and the staff were perfect....friendly, smiling, caring and efficient. Loved it, recommend it highly.

This establishment is run by a super lady by the name of Lisa and her staff. So please go and visit as it sits by the canal

Great pub and restaurant. Very attentive staff. The foodcwas fabulous, huge portions. Lovely decor throughout. Would definetly return

Sat in their lovely garden on a beautiful day beside the canal.

Our recent dining experience was disappointing. The starters were significantly delayed considering that they were not busy and they were served cold. The fish and chips contained hard chips, and the burger meals were inconveniently put into a basket with no room to eat it. The katsu curry had an odd taste. Moreover, the toilet facilities were unsatisfactory, lacking toilet paper and with water spilled across the floor. Spending £107 on this disappointing meal was definitely not worth it. As well as this, the tables around us sent back food due to it being cold or completely the wrong meal.

Well. I'm getting to know canal restaurants well. The walf. The excuse that a releaf chef was in for the day off. Onion in batter good. Ordered the tortilla chips jalapeño salsa guacamole and sour cream. And onion rings. Tortillas turned up with jalapeños and cheese. None of the rest. It was some 5mibs before after, asking for the acomplments for to turn up. By now the food is cold Guacamole was mayonnaise based, tasteless with a white colour to it, a hard piece of avilocard in covered in mayonnaise. The salsa, tomato base with a salsa flavour more tomato like sauce.. Another experience of pants food.

We went to the Wharf yesterday with our daughter for something to eat at around 7pm. After ordering food from the friendly and welcoming staff and sitting at one of the designated food tables we were then treated to the vile and intimidating behaviour of the regulars. Loud shouted discussions on subjects such as Paedophilia, and Mutual Masturbation, obviously using less technical descriptions with every other word beginning with F. One highlight was one of the group shouting Bye you old C.... to an older gentleman leaving the bar area. I realise this is not the fault of the establishment but shows the challenge these pubs have. How much money do they lose from these experiences and word of mouth. I would strongly advise anyone with kids to avoid this pub.

Stopped for a pint at lunchtime off the canal. Absolutely scrummy chips! Friendly staff and a lovely pint. Will be back 😁

Came and sat in the garden, when I approached the bar I was served very quickly. The weather was very good so the experience reflected this.

Great food, great place and good service

Stopped here for a drink. Nice atmosphere, tables in the garden. Recommend.

Had a lovely and tasteful dinner here. People are friendly and helpful.

It has a very nice canal side beer garden. Cosy inside albeit with a newish feel.

£13 .30 for a pint of cider(inches) and a single vodka (smirnoff) and coke need, I say anymore. The average for the area is between £7 -£9

Great little country pub. The lamb burger was delicious, and the chunky chips were great.

The allergen menu is 5 years out of date, and staff struggled to explain what was gluten free (starter only the hallumi, mains steak or gammon - or, possibly fish - no, I was not told what kind of fish it was). I strongly suggest this place is avoided if you have a picky eater or vegetarian who is gluten free in your party, or if you have a serious allergy as I would not trust the server to reliably ask and tell you if something was safe for you or not.

Food was great.Only thing the portion of Sticky Toffee was so small and not value for money.

Wonderful Christmas dinner deal. So much food. Very good service.

The whole experience of eating at the Wharf pub in Bugbrooke was awful. We were a party of 4 adults and a baby in a high chair, the service was ok and we didn’t wait too long for the food but when the chicken burger came out it taste really strange. My daughter in law left hers but I sent mine back. Another came and it was just the same so I left it. As we were eating a cat came into the restaurant and was walking on all the set tables then came over to us and was trying to get up the high chair it was awful! Whoever ate off those tables I feel sorry for. A young waitress came and carried the cat away. We weren’t taken seriously with our complaint and the bill was £98 A complete waste of money and dreadful experience Will never set foot in there again.

Anniversary trip hiring a canal boat. Looked up reviews for canal side places to enjoy while away. Sadly i wish I hadn't never taken any notice of the good reviews. Esp if you have a cat allergy like my wife! Went to he bathroom which was disgusting and flooded by the way to change me back to find my wife has been joined by a black and white cat which had jumped on the table! Not much are given by the staff. Just took the cat away hicy onk turned up again five mins later. So go here if you want to go to the loo in a sewer or have a cat ry and stew your lunch! Yukk

Stopped by on a Saturday lunchtime. My husband had the steak (often a risky choice) but he was very happy with it, I had the lasagna, it was delicious, nice and cheesy. My son had the Gammon it disappeared pretty quickly so it must have been ok. Lovely pub in a lovely location. Would definitely go back.

Wow! Can I just say what a lovely pub with amazing staff. Came in for a meal with my family and the service and food was excellent. The waitresses were kind and helpful with every need. The atmosphere in the pub was great with everyone being so sweet. Would definitely come again!!!

Absolutely amazing food, excellent friendly and prompt service and a lovely canal side pub

We stopped for a meal as we were passing by boat. The fish and chips were great and good value.

All boaters avoid this place! Boat past it! Unless you want to buy drugs, mix with under age drinkers, not being able to use the disabled toilet as it's just for coke heads to use not disabled folk like me! Only positive stopping here was the food was good. Who ever runs this place needs to clean this place up! Couldn't even go outside for a cigarette without seeing folk snorting whatever drugs and using the most foul language.

Quite expensive alcohol prices.

Disappointed with food for what it cost. I had the pork Belly and the meat was tough. I asked to not serve the parsnip puree was told it was butternut puree, yet was given Parsnips i dislike Parsnips hense thats why i asked not to serve them. The waitress didn't say much. The roast potatoes were not great and the Yorkshire pudding was flat. My partner had the rump steak. The waitress never asked how he wanted his steak. We used to love coming here as the food was very lovely. Unfortunately the last time we came we was disappointed. Sorry to sound fussy but think it's important that you are aware. I noticed that it wasn't at all busy either.

Gorgeous roast and amazing staff

Great canal side bar/restaurant. Plenty of room indoors & out. If the weather is good, drink or dine outside beside the canal. Friendly staff will help to make your visit a little more 😊

Lovely food atmosphere and service

It's nice! But very loud indoors when its busy. Food was okay and the beer was lovely- will go again.

This was reasonable but not all the food we ordered was great. The service was fine, but slow - only one chef in the kitchen. Location is excellent!

I have just enjoyed the best Sunday Lunch I have ever had and this is no exaggeration. Beautiful surroundings by the canal and food to die for what more could you want.

We went for a meal there some time ago and had a really good meal so we thought the food would be the same but No. we were greeted with an empty restaurant, a sticky table and a very poor menu, we left and went elsewhere to eat.

The management need to take a look at what their aim is. This has been a regular visit for us over the years. I am not going to give details, ok for a drink. Fully understand times are challenging, but at least try. We were not given a chance to voice our opinion on the experience. We won’t be revisiting.

Oh my goodness - £17+ for 2 pints of lager and 3 crisps. At those prices, didn’t stay for a 2nd round! Shame that prices are what they are.

Stopped in on the way home to grab a quick bite to eat. I went for a beef burger & chips, the patty was dry and pretty tough but chips were great. We were served by the lovely Kacey who was really attentive and looked after us well. Wouldn’t be rushing back here for food but the location on the canal is great and has ample parking.

Great pub, always down there with my mates or family, love the staff so much as they are very polite and welcoming, yes people use some strong language but its a village pub what do you actually expect it to be like and to make it clear they do not go around screaming these words around, you would only here the occasional “strong language” rarely. Also since the new Chef the food has been brilliant so ignore all the bad reviews about the food. They are dog friendly, lots of places for the dog to run around in the garden, theres some carpet inside but thats about it. Lots of seating areas inside: the bar, the restaurant, around the pub, and outside: sheltered, or on the grass. People will obviously be going on and off their boat if they have one and yes other people will as well if its their boat or not. They have a pool table and two fruit machines all on on side of the pub and then on the other side you have a restaurant. They have Ladies, Mens and Disabled toilets. Loads of different variety of drinks and just overall a great pub. If u still have a problem with anything I’ve just listed the bakers is just a street and a half away 🥱xxx

Delicious Roast Dinner. Stunning Carrot Pureè , Roast Potatoes & Stunning Sausage Meat Stuffing. My Pork Belly was juicy & just the right amount of fat. Would highly recommend.

Fantastic service and excellently cooked meat. We had the meat platter for 2 people for £30 with very reasonably priced drinks. Thanks to the team.

Nice food, but a little expensive.

Fabulous meat platter as the special, lovely service.

Excellent food and service. So friendly as you walk in. Great prices for food and drink. Dogs welcome too in the bar area and outside. We had the special meat platter to share for two £30. Oh my goodness! Brilliantly cooked and so tasty 🤩Highly recommended to all 🎉🎉

Excellent service but the food not, chicken could only be cut with a steak knife, limited choice of ordinary meals. The staff were very nice and helpful.

Steak inedible to tough to chew pasta bland very disappointed no one came to ask how meal was and paid up front so just left

This pub restaurant has a Beautiful garden and a lovely setting, I found the staff very helpful.. Our food was served hot but came out quicker than expected as i was going to have another drink, the waitress very kindly offered to bring my drink out to the garden where we were sitting, really appreciated her kindness.. so at least I could get on with eating my meal while it was hot.. and didn't have to go to the bar.. THUMBS UP THERE!!! PERFECT!!! I had ordered the chicken goujons and my sister had the scampi we were so SHOCKED the meals came out like a dogs dinner ....??? the meals were plastered with sauce which i thought would of came in a seperate bowl.. The chip/fries tasted like they had been deep fried 4/5 times... the breaded scampi wasn't that bad ... but the so called chicken Goujons were absolutely awful I don't know what they were? but they sure as hell weren't chicken goujons????? I really do think whoever is in charge of this BEAUTIFUL PLACE needs to have a RETHINK on finding a chef that cares and who wants to be more creative as the menu is really limited.... please don't take this review as negative!!!!! because when you drive into the car park you can see how much hard work goes into this place as they make it look Amazing... I have taken my time to write this review and would really appreciate some sort of feedback from The Wharf.. What the hell has gone wrong? The food here use to be fantastic..... Best Regards The Lutonian..

A friendly pub with great food, it was Friday so it was Fish & Chips for us! The Pinot was fair and cold, the beer was struggling in the heat but we would definitely visit again!

OK! So! Mixed feelings about this place. Four of us visited for a pre booked 1230 table. We actually arrived about 1215 and were happy to have a drink at the bar but were told we could go straight to our table by a very friendly member of staff. Being a weekday it was quiet and there were a couple of other people in the beer garden but we didn't see anyone else inside. Drinks and meals were ordered about 1225. A few minutes later we were told that they were out of the local Brixworth Pate, my visiting brother in law had ordered on our recommendation. A little annoying as they should have known it was off the menu and told him when he ordered it. Additionally, given that we were probably the first people to order that day they clearly have some issues with maintaining supplies. Overall the food was filling, fairly tasty, no better than average and we all felt a little over priced for what we had, however we didn't leave hungry. Probably the most negative thing about it was that given it was so quiet, we didn't actually get our starters until 1255, which we felt was rather a long wait. I'd be concerned about going there when it was busy. Perhaps, given the location they are trying to maintain the slow sedate canal vibe. I would't go so far as to say this was a bad dining experience but I certainly wouldn't eat there again or recommend it.

Called in for some lunch told by the bar person we have finished taking orders the time was 2.40 when the lunch time's are till 3 pm won't be going there again so rude

Nice canalside pub in a great location. Unfortunately there was no chef on the day we wanted to eat so can't comment on the food, menu looked good with competitive prices

Great loaded fries, had 'The hangover' and would happily order again. Nice location along the canal, plenty of outside seating for those that have kids or pets.

Currently the only pub open in Bugbrooke so that must count for something. It's pricey but the garden is lovely in the summer.

Great place, right on the canal, great for boaters and gongoozlers. Great value grub, quick friendly service. Zero alcohol beer on tap.

Served by a lovely cheerful barmaid. Ordered Sunday Roast for two which was served with humongous Yorkshire puddings as we sat outside by the same barmaid. Again, cheerful and made to feel welcome. Lunch was great too, served with local NBC beer ! Will come...

Friendly welcoming service, 10-15 minute before our piping hot food arrived. Staff friendly and courteous. Enjoy !!!

Very nice chicken and bacon ciabatta. Good beer

Lovely place, nice welcome good service and great food.

#Buddyfriendlypubs #Roobysvillagetour Ok so. As much as I dislike to give a bad review, as the staff were really friendly and welcoming on arrival. Inside the pub was nice, very “pubby” lol this place is dog friendly, everywhere except for where there is carpet(the restaurant) The outside seating is very good. And it’s a great place to sit beside the canal in the summer. We ordered the Caesar salad and from the chalkboard cheese and ham, Panini. After a while we got told that there wasn’t any ham. So they subbed it for chicken for me. When it arrived, it didn’t look like a Panini it look like a toasted ciabatta… The Caesar salad was pretty disappointing, alone it was £9.99 and to add chicken was an extra £3.99 which seemed really expensive if you just had to pay £9.99 for some salad and some cheese and some dressing? Unfortunately the salad leaves that were served where ready for the bin . When a staff member asked how is your food? We did complain about the quality of the lettuce leaves. She said sorry, when I went up to order two more drinks the staff member took a couple of pound off as compensation - which was better than nothing, but I did expect a little bit more compo…I can see why the place was really quiet which is such a shame. Definitely not a rovers return.

Sticky tables and not much atmosphere

It’s a nice enough pub, great in summer outside but very expensive on the grand scheme of things. £8.50 for a small bottle of Prosecco?? Most pubs are a few quid cheaper. Needs refurbishing too.

Nice for a quick drink beside a canal

Called in at the Wharf this evening on our return leg on the canal, ideally located next to the canal, lovely beer garden looking out across the canal .. We were told on arrival that there was only a cut down menu due to being short staffed.. basically consisted fish n chips, burgers, and loaded fries, along with starters... Would have liked a bigger choice, however the food was great and filled a gap! Quite a big gap, as large portions!... Was a Saturday evening, and you can tell it's a warm friendly pub, quite busy with locals / tourists & as the summer months come the beer garden would be a great place to relax in the evening 😊

Avoid. The first pint I had smelled like vinegar. My burger was dry as anything and tasted like horse.

Had a really, really, really delicious roast dinner at a reasonable price and the staff were lovely. Vastly improved since the last visit!

Great pub. Lovely location. Friendly staff.

This is normally our “go to” pub when walking the dog; today, however, no food was available with no explanation as to why. Found the woman behind the bar not at all helpful.

I attended this pub with my mum, my partner and our children. As we entered the Wharf, the bar staff were incredibly rude to my children and myself. We let that pass as we thought maybe she was having a bad day. We ordered some...

Nice pub for a pint next to the river, warm and welcoming atmosphere inside

Popped in for a beer on Friday, I thought things were on the up but no< another local gave up trying to get served while pub staff who in fairness were not working socialised at the bar, and the so called manager (only person on)...

Spot on - food was good, service was excellent. Loved the decorations and fantastic staff- loved the welcome as we arrived.

We went on Christmas Day , a table of nine. The food was amazing , the best Christmas dinner I’ve ever had. The service was brilliant , the staff couldn’t do enough for you. Would highly recommend ! Well done all thanks for a lovely Christmas meal and warm welcome.

Overpriced witch is a shame as it's my local pub

Excellent Christmas Day meal, food was lovely and the staff were excellent. Would recommend to all my friends👍

Excellent food and service nice location

Last Tuesday we visited here for a late lunch. We received a very warm welcome and made our selection from the menu. All was freshly cooked. My husband was asked or he would like a side dish of home made onion rings to go with...

A great place to eat out. Close to the canal.

A group of 9 of us had our annual Christmas lunch at the Wharf today. What an enjoyable experience. The food was good, hot and none of us had to wait. The young man who served us was efficient, helpful and worked really hard and...

Friendly bar with pleasant, helpful staff, friendly locals, good food and a warm welcoming vibe 😀