The Stags Head

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  Bob Robinson

  ·2 weeks ago

  “No longer sell food although menus on website. So wasted journey”

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  Judith Earl

  ·3 months ago

  “Extremely loud music. Most certainly not suitable for a village location”

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  Pauline Thomasson

  ·3 years ago

  “Booked as a venue for a wake. Emma and team did an amazing job. Couldn't have been more helpful and accommodating with special diets - there was plenty of food and it was all really tasty. So welcoming and friendly. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this pub.”

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  Andrew S

  ·3 years ago

  “UPDATE August 2023. Such a shame. This pub is closed again after issues with the lease agreement between landlord and tenant. After a renovation and and enthusiastic land lady injecting some life and soul into the pub , we are once again closed!!! PREVIOUSLY. This pub has been transformed from a very run down pub to a very pleasant and friendly place to come and drink .The landlady has invested in the essentials to turn this place around. The next step is introducing food back , which I look forward to. The Halloween night was great with music in the back and we thoroughly enjoyed the musicians playing a few weeks ago. A great asset right on our doorstep. It just needs us all to support it .”

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  Aneta Zych

  ·3 years ago

  “We dined there to celebrate one of our friend's birthday. Apart from the pub, they have a restaurant section too. Very simple looking but we were the only party at that time and that was all we needed. As they noticed bday party we got complimentary prosecco which was a very nice gesture. The food was good, portions were ok. The only letdown was the heating, it was very cold. Clearly, the restaurant section is not used often and heaters were turned off. It didn't get any warmer with time and we left earlier than expected.”

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  Alex Bruce

  ·3 years ago

  “To think this used to be one of my locals, young lady behind the bar was pleasant and polite, I couldn't stop noticing the bright LED lights around bar area? , what used to be the snug seams to have gone . The lounge area now seems to be a cross between lounge and bar , it's lost that village cosy open fire appeal Nothing really matches, It clearly needs an injection of funding to make the lounge area more attractive for new clientele. Outside looks the same perfect for sunny days .”

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  Chester Cheeto

  ·5 years ago

  “Atmosphere was good, drinks cheaper than the other pub.....however the Sunday roast was a bit mneh, felt like the beef was boil in bag meat and the roasters. Well if Aunt Bessie lived and worked in this pub then they were home made. Positive note the dessert was really good. Shall visit again but not for food.”

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  Scott Cousland

  ·7 years ago

  “Great friendly atmosphere, and a nice big garden for the kids to run around. unfortunatly not serving food at the moment as there is no chef which is a big shame because it was excellent. Front of the pub is a bit cramped and dark but plenty of seating, this place comes into its own in the summer being the only one in the village with a decent sized carpark and garden for the kids.”

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  Nick Gent

  ·7 years ago

  “We 'popped' in for a quick beer. What a nice pub. Really genuine friendly service. Good real ales. I like American pale ales but the Charles Wells bombardier was excellent. They have dining in a separate dining facility which we didn't try but judging by the general ambiance and great service I would be keen to try.”

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  caroline0199 sky

  ·7 years ago

  “My Wife, Daughter and I had a late Sunday lunch here. Normally they finish at 16.00 hours, but because they had not been too busy so there was food left on the carvery and we were able to get a table at 16.30 without booking. The carvery had a choice of 3 meats; Beef, Turkey and Gammon. I had a mix of the Beef and Turkey, which were both nice, although my Wife who had the Turkey didn't enjoy hers. I think her taste buds had been damaged from doing Veganuary. My Daughter who is Vegan had a roasted Mediterranean vegetable tart, which she enjoyed. There was a good selection of vegetables in heated trays that you could help yourself to, plus stuffing, Yorkshire pudding, gravy (vegan & normal) and sauces. The price for the Carvery and was £10.95, including the Vegan option, for one course or £14.95 for two courses. There was no Vegan desert, so only my Wife and I went for two courses. We had the individual lemon meringue pie with ice cream. These were nice, but a common problem was that the meringue was soft and not crispy. Not a problem for my Wife as she only has this desert for the bottom part (the lemon). The pub had 3 real ales available. Two from Charles Wells, as this is one of their pubs, plus a guest beer. I went for the latter as I am not a fan of Bombardier or Eagle IPA. This was served in good condition, but it was a brand new barrel they had just put on. We all had one drink each and my Daughter a tea instead of the desert. The total bill was just under £50, so good value. The service was good and staff very friendly. We have been coming to Earls Barton for over 23 years and this was our first visit to the Old White Hart. We only came this time because the Old Swan was booked and they recommended the food here and we were not disappointed. I must admit that my first impressions of the front bar area wasn't great (it looks a bit tired), but glad we looked at the restaurant, which is very nice. I would recommend this pub for the Carvery, but best to book so that you don't risk being disappointed. I would like to try their normal menu, including the steaks which are good prices. By the way dogs are welcome in the pub, but not in the restaurant. You can eat your food in the bar. We decided to leave our two dogs in the car as the restaurant was too nice to miss, but they got a nice treat of lots of turkey from my Wife and a little beer from my plate! By the way there is a nice large car park at the rear of the pub.”

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