While some of these were brand new additions, others moved to different locations and left behind where they previously traded in the town.
Supporting Northampton’s businesses has never been more important and we should all continue to do so in 2025 – especially to keep these newbies going strong.
If you have opened a Northampton-based business during 2024 and it is not on this list, email [email protected].
21. Oodles – June 2024
Oodles, an Indo Chinese inspired fusion chain with around 50 stores across the UK, opened in Wellingborough Road at the start of June. The chain prides itself on being 100 percent halal, with a variety of vegetarian options. Some of its most popular dishes include crispy chicken and beef stir fry. Photo: Oodles
22. GF 9JA Cuisine – June 2024
GF 9JA Cuisine is run by Favour Ayodeji, and her parents Anthony and Risikatu. With more than a decade of experience in the food industry, the next step for the family was to open a Nigerian restaurant in Harborough Road. The family serves traditional Nigerian foods and flavours, using authentic ingredients that are not easily bought in supermarkets. Photo: GF 9JA Cuisine
23. Cartel – June 2024
New fine dining establishment Cartel opened its doors in mid-June at the site of the former Old White Hart pub in Far Cotton. The Ali family, who have 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry, renovated the building in Cotton End for six months in preparation for the grand opening of the restaurant and cocktail bar. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds
24. Bewiched Coffee – June 2024
Bewiched Coffee relocated from the first floor of the Grosvenor Centre to a bigger and easier-to-access unit on the ground floor, which opened towards the end of June. The coffee shop’s upstairs unit closed at the start of that month after seven years in the spot, in preparation for the new opening. Photo: Dan Owens