Quintessential, well used, English village pub in the heart of beautiful Abthorpe. My wife and I were staying locally for a couple of nights and booked ourselves in for evening meals., The warmth of welcome by Linda, the staff and the regulars was lovely, especially towards our woofer, Millie. The choice of Hook Norton Ales were right up my street and the wine selection superb. What we weren't expecting was the choice and quality of the food served. Absolutely outstanding, the portions are large but that didn't detract from the flavour and freshness of the ingredients used. Worth noting that weekly trips are made to Billingsgate market (orders taken for the local community), so varied seafood features on the menu. First night we shared an asparagus starter followed by Short Rib of Beef and my wife had the Billingsgate Mussels Mariniere, followed by gorgeous homemade Tiramisu. Second night. Scallop starter, Chicken Ham & Leek Pie and my wife enjoyed the mussels so much the first time around that she had them again. Very, very happy. No wonder this pub won the award for Midlands in 2019.
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Read moreThe New Inn is a lovely pub, tucked away in the village of Abthorpe near Towcester. We were recommended this venue by some local friends we were visiting and to say we weren't disappointed was an understatement. We had a very warm welcome from not only the staff but also the customers! There wasn't that moment of silence when you enter a strange pub and everyone turns to look at the new arrivals! The bar had a great selection of well kept Hook Norton real ales plus the usual lagers etc. The food was fabulous - large portions of well cooked traditional pub fare, served in good time to all of our party of 6. The building itself is obviously very old and does look like it could do with a little TLC but that in no way detracts from the great, warm pub experience. In fact it added to the charm and makes a nice change from bland chain establishments. A great pub that it well worth...
Read moreThis pub is just amazing, I live in a local village and am a regular at the new inn. we hosted our village xmas party sunday 19th december and i have to say food and service was amazing Every member of staff WORKEDD fast , efficient, hard working , polite and the food from Matt the chef was just top draw, a great restaurant team
Also the real ales available on tap are just first class , forget 5 star hotels etc , this is a 5 star pub
I highly recommend this lovely , easy going pub , Rob the owner is fantastic , the whole team are so warming , attentive , polite and provide excellent...
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