South Northamptonshire
The Star Inn

The Star Inn

Manor Road, South Northamptonshire, United Kingdom, OX17 2SA

Pubs • Full • Steak • Lunch


"Heard there was a new chef so was excited to try out. Was welcomed by a very friendly lady, offered drinks and was shown to our table in a very nice area of the pub. Had been to the pub before under the old landlords so it was a nice surprise to see all of the changes! Was well looked after by a lovely young lady. Was made awear when order was taken that there would be a wait due to a large party that was about to served, but didn’t realise this would be 40 minutes for starters. When the pate arrived it was runny and more of a cream consistency, was very disappointed. Apologies were made and was told the chef was awear, confused as to why it was served? Mains were the same waiting time, if not longer. Mains were okay but could’ve done better myself. Was offered desserts but after looking at the menu didn’t think the price was justified for the waiting time. In my opinion, the size of them compared to the price was very unreasonable we happened to see a few that came out and weren’t impressed. It was highly advertised about the new chef, but it was obvious that he couldn’t cope with the amount of people and the standard of food. It was quite clear to see that the three members of staff were under a lot of stress but they still remained professional and we’re all very attentive to everyone. May return in a couple of months when the chef is in the swing of things."

The Plough

The Plough

32 Warwick Road, NN11 6DH, South Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Pubs • Full • Steak • Drinks


"Having booked accommodation direct with them I requested an evening meal and breakfast as it would save going out to find somewhere after a very long days work. On arrival at 1900hrs, which was the time I had agreed, I was informed that the chef had gone off for the evening and that there maybe a very limited menu. I ended up with ham, egg and overly salted chips which were inedible and that was it. No choice of desert as the manager had gone out to walk her dog and the only person left was the bar person. The room was clean but I was surprised that there were no toiletries for the shower, the room door did not fit properly and that you could look between the door frame and the door. Also the sound proofing between the rooms was not far off non existent as was proved by my neighbours turning on their television late in the evening. Thankfully, I had put in a 19 hour day and was too tired to care. Breakfast was greeted by the chef wearing a Puffa jacket, most probably the same one he had on to come to work, and I ordered Full English with orange juice and coffee. The orange juice still hasn’t arrived and it is now two days since I left there. The bake beans had clearly been reheated but on the plus side the sausages and bacon were excellent. It’s was a good job that I was in a hurry as my nights accommodation was quoted at £65-00 plus extras evening meal, breakfast and 1 Pint of beer), however on rechecking the receipts it has been charged at £75-00. On the plus side the manager was very pleasant and Benny the dog very friendly. Would I stay again? Definitely Not…"