Rowell Charter Inn. — Restaurant in England

Rowell Charter Inn, Rothwell: No Lattes, No Fuss, Just a Proper Pub 🍻🍷🏆

If you’re after a quinoa salad and an oat milk cortado, keep walking. But if what you really want is a good pint, a friendly chat, and a seat that feels like it’s got your name on it, then the Rowell Charter Inn in Rothwell is calling your name in a well-worn Northamptonshire accent.

The Vibe: Old-School and Proud of It

This is a proper pub—the kind where the bar staff remember your order, the locals know your dog’s name, and there’s no need for apps, QR codes or foam art. You’ll find a dartboard, a jukebox, and the comforting scent of well-aged wood and freshly pulled ale.

It’s unfussy, it’s friendly, and it’s a sanctuary for anyone tired of “gastropub nonsense” and neon cocktails served in watering cans.

The Drinks: Beer, Wine, and None of Your Fancy Business

No skinny soya lattes or beetroot matcha here—just well-kept real ales, cold lagers, and wine that comes in proper glasses and doesn’t cost half your weekly shop. Whether you’re a pint-of-best kind of person or just after a cheeky glass of red, you’ll find your match without needing to study a drinks menu the size of War and Peace.

The Crowd: Everyone’s Welcome

There’s no velvet rope or “book your barstool” here. It’s walk in, sit down, enjoy yourself. Locals, regulars, newbies, and pub quiz warriors—all are welcome. Just don’t ask for a frappe and you’ll be fine.

The Verdict: Five Stars for Staying True to Itself ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

In a world of over-complicated pubs trying to be everything to everyone, the Rowell Charter Inn proudly remains what a pub is supposed to be: a place to unwind, enjoy a drink, and catch up with real people.

Five stars—plus a silent toast to every pub that still knows how to pull a perfect pint without needing a barista qualification. Long live...

Visited this pub on a off chance. It was very clean and tidy. The tables were clean and did not see an empty glass. Staff was very friendly, and the real ale is top-notch, a lovely tasting cold pint. The glasses were like new clearly they know how to run a pub to the highest standard. I really would give this public house a ten out of ten. Staff have a smile. The toilets were clean and did not have an unpleasant smell, unlike most public houses about in the gentleman's toilet facilities. Prices are reasonable, and they accept cash or card at the bar. I have a very high sensitive reaction to perfumes and found this to be a safe zone for me. Clearly they take cleaning very...

It's definitely in my top 5 pubs of all time. It's fairly diverse, they welcome the young and the old. They put on live music once a week and there is a very small car park. They have a decent sized beer garden which I'm never out of in the summer months. They have a fantastic selection of ales, larger and wine. Not your usual mainstream brands so it's nice to to try something new or just different to what other pubs have. However you do pay a little more but I think it's worth paying that extra for one of the best places in the area for a good old socialise. I almost forgot to mention that it's a very old...