The White Swan Inn - Daventry

I don't mean the food it was the place! Arrived for lunch which had been prebooked. We got asked if it wanted it in the restaurant or the gloomy bar! We were a bit taken aback and then got told it was warmer in the bar! It was not. There was a wood burner not lit, and I ended up keeping my coat on for the total meal. The lunch time menu had no starters although soup was listed with the main courses. I had the fish and chips and my friend had the eggs and gammon. My fish came out shaped very oddly as though it was going to fly off the plate. Peas were put in a small jug which was totally impractical. Would also have been good to have been offered mush peas. My friend said the gammon was the best she ever tasted. For dessert I had the apple pie which was very tart, and my friend the lemon sorbet. The venue was very gloomy with an attempt at Christmas with some tinsel thrown on a wall. Chairs were hard and did not match. No atmosphere at all even if they had put the fire on it would have added some cheer.

Sunday lunch pre booked staff pleasant ,ordered drinks at bar on arrival ,we were seated at a table next to bar which was sticky and cutlery grubby looking,it took nearly half an hr to bring 7 drinks, only two ordered starters both camembert it came with a few rocket leaves and raw carrot strips,after eating both empty boxes showed cheese was out of date. The main menu very limited with only choice of pork or beef it was served with cauli parsnips broccoli and potato all out of freezer and not even cooked to al dente level, we were halfway through meal when chef came to table and said here is the rest of your veg,..cauli cheese,,yes cauli served with cauli, we had waited nearly an hr from having starter to be served with this excuse of a meal. why we chose to wait nearly another hr for pudding is anyones guess, someone was served fudge cake with raspberry ice cream, when pointed out to waitress it should be vanilla, the response was oh its all gone so this is all we have, needless to say it was sent back far quicker than it arrivec. The final insult was having axked for an itemised bill we were presented with a total amount on a scrap of paper,and told we would have to pay cash as no working card machine,we spent half an hour then working out from a menu the cost of each persons meal as we were paying per couple and then borrowing money off each other to find the amount of cash required ,,,,,never again.

This pub is a quintessential English establishment, recently renovated and operated by a charming family. They offer a great selection of bitters on tap, including Timothy Taylor Landlord, as well as Guinness and lager. In the winter, you can cozy up by the roaring log fire, and in the summer, you can enjoy their outdoor seating area with options for shade or soaking up the sun. The locals are friendly and it's a perfect spot to unwind after a visit to Pittsford reservoir. Plus, they welcome dogs!

My wife, friends, and I visited this restaurant for the first time and were very impressed. We had heard about it for a while and we are glad we finally decided to check it out. It is conveniently located near Northampton, Rugby, and Leicester, and the menu offers a great mix of creative and traditional dishes. This combination made the experience even better. We will definitely be coming back. The food was excellent, the service was excellent, and overall, it was an excellent experience.

We enjoy stopping by this restaurant on weekends for a relaxing drink. The staff always welcomes us warmly, especially the adorable sprocker puppy named Jackson. They have a great variety of real ales that are well-maintained, and they even offer tastings if you're unsure of what to choose. In summary, it's a charming little pub that serves as a cozy hideaway for a friendly drink.