The best restaurants in Daventry East Midlands

I had booked a table and paid a deposit a week before for a secrete birthday party. We turned up to a full restaurant. Clearly no table available. They did try to make up a table just inside the door so every time the door opened we would have got a cold blast. I did express my displeasure. I was in two minds whether to just walk but I particularly wanted to be there. Luckily a table of 4 left and we asked to have that table so squeezed 5 on that table. The staff were apologetic but marred the visit. However I took a deep breath and we enjoyed the rest of the time there. The food was very good. Service was slow but we were in no hurry so fine. We did get free shots after - since my son jumped in and agreed to them. Following our main course we lost all waiting attention loosing the restaurant 2 sweets, 2 cocktails and a coffee. On paying the bill they forgot the deposit I had paid so I had to pull out the recite to prove it. The food was good and the staff were apologetic and polite so I still added a tip despite everything. Later we got a call advising us we had left a mobile phone there. We hand not. I assume it was from the table that was suppose to have been ours! There was no mention of any compensation (unless that was what the shots were suppose to be). This was my 3rd visit. Will I return… Probably, but not too often. I only dropped 1 star for this which I think was generous… as was the tip.

Afternoon tea celebration. Would highly recommend - food was absolutely best afternoon tea we have ever had. Lovely presentation - tasty - served by friendly staff. Will be paying another visit for definite.

Incredibly rude elderly landlord, will not support this pub again. Have been with friends for drinks previously but also found bar staff quite bizarre when we were sat outside .. they were ssshing each table?

The best coffee in the area - superb views - friendly staff, great bacon rolls too! I am a fairly regular visitor to this lovely venue, long may it continue as an independent. Its so nice that it is not a chain nor a bland offering as is usually found at similar settings.

Phoned ahead to make sure that the pub was wheelchair accessible, and could also accommodate a mobility scooter. Was assured on the phone that the pub was accessible with a ramp at the rear of the pub. On arrival we found that the accessible entrance wasn't as it first appeared. The ramp was fine, but the the actual entrance into the pub had what can only be described as a metal bar at the bottom of the doorframe in the entrance. This was to high for my electric wheelchair to safely drive over without causing damage to the chair. Equally the mobility scooter would have the same problem. The two members of staff that happened to be outside at the time were very blasé about the issue. Is the purple pound not good enough for this establishment? Such a shame, because it actually looked like a nice pub! Yet again, another business that has an archaic attitude towards disabled customers.

Friendly atmosphere, good service and food reasonably priced.

Only got a coffee, I would never eat anything

Very disappointing service, food , and atmosphere, I paid for a meal. very disappointing service. I expected some improvement however they haven’t improved much and wouldn’t recommend buying food there .

With a menu like that it will either be something rather special or a pretentious novice. It was the latter - the food was poor quality, interesting flavours that just didn't work. The cauliflower that came with the duck was grey mush. The steak was OK but the sauce and uncooked haloumi spoilt it. The chicken in the pie was grisley. The veg was either frozen or over cooked and smothered in a butter-like substance to mask the lack of freshness. The eating area was empty when we arrived yet it took over an hour to bring us any food. The staff getting drinks orders was equally slow and inattentive.

Very good meal - the new menu is excellent. Also there are quite a few gluten free options. Both our waitresses were very efficient and attentive, especially Jessica, who made us feel very welcome! We certainly be returning to this pleasant, friendly canal-side hostelry.

Fantastic 60th Birthday lunch We arranged a surprise lunch for my wife’s 60th at the Swan. From the word go they were so helpful , where other local pubs would not accommodate us, wanted an expensive set menu or wouldn’t cater for children, the Swan couldn’t have been more accommodating. The food was fantastic as was the service and drinks. Thank you so much for making my wife’s birthday so special.

Great food .. was fresh and definitely go again .. Regular bag of chips Scallop role Halloumi chips Under £10 Definitely recommend my local chippy

Had a lovely lunch, food was great although I felt that the childs Piza was exspensive as it was just 3 pieces of pizza and was £10 and £6 for his pudding. Drinks were also expensive. However tge Italian brunch was £15 per head and very nice although desert was an additional £8 if you didn't like tiramasu

I visited with family for Saturday lunch. One of our party is diabetic and the staff adjusted dishes to ensure she had a lovely time with no prior warning. Great service and food as always

This was a two night stay gift from a family member. Peaceful location. The owner was a very friendly and helpful person. The rooms had all you need. We had dinner included on the first night which was lovely. We had a cooked breakfast both mornings which were great. Decent amount of gluten free options on the menu. Friendly feedback: some sort of note in the rooms with the wifi password would be helpful to guests. The hairdryer could do with an update as it was not very effective. The shower door/glass panel could do with sealing due to leakage of the water from the shower.