Since the start of March when the Help Our Hospitality campaign was first launched, we have heard the story of a different hospitality venue each week.
Whether a business’ takings and footfall are on the up, or still tackling the perfect storm as it has been described by many, each independent venue deserves our support as much as the next.
Here are 10 venues across Northampton that have taken the time to speak out for the Help Our Hospitality campaign and deserve your support.
If your hospitality venue would like to be part of the campaign, email [email protected].
5. The Smoke Pit
The Smoke Pit, the first of two restaurants launched by brothers Matt and James Ingram, is a barbecue meat restaurant in The Ridings. The venue is well-established after having been open in the town centre since January 2015 – an impressive feat given the difficult times the hospitality industry has faced over the past eight years. Supporting family-run businesses has never been more important. Photo: The Smoke Pit
6. Hops and Chops
Hops and Chops is the second venue owned and opened by the same brother duo as The Smoke Pit. The modern meat chophouse in Kent Road, first opened in March 2018, allowed the pair to broaden their horizons and they have not looked back over the past five years. While they have plans to open ‘Mission Chicken’ in the town centre in the near future, you can continue to visit Hops and Chops in the meantime. Photo: Hops and Chops
7. The Place To Bee
The Place To Bee is a unique venue, offering vital experiences to young adults with special educational needs. Not only does the inclusive cafe sell delicious food and drink, but the team continues to give back to the community. Though the manager questioned whether they would have survived if they were a regular business without financial support, The Place To Bee knows their value among the Kingsthorpe community and urges people to continue showing their support. Photo: The Place To Bee
8. The Pytchley Inn
When talking to the Chron for their hospitality campaign story, The Pytchley shared an important and poignant message to use or lose independent venues. The long-standing and popular restaurant and pub celebrated its 50th anniversary this year, after the West Haddon gem was founded by Jim Demetri in 1973. The Pytchley has continued to evolve as the hospitality trends have changed, and has thrived for an impressive period of time. Photo: The Pytchley Inn