Eating Out

The business was run by husband and wife Ali and Zohreh

Smokehouse restaurant on the River Nene closes after six months in business

Turnpike Beefeater in Harpole

Closed Northampton pub set to reopen under new management

The popular Derngate pub reopened over the weekend (Friday, October 30)

In pictures: Popular Northampton town centre pub reopens under new landlady

Deep South Smoke Shack is the new American-style smokehouse restaurant, located within the long-standing Plough Hotel on Bridge Street, and is available on food delivery apps for customers to enjoy from the comfort of their homes.

I went to an undiscovered smokehouse restaurant – here’s what it has to offer

Asia Tandoori

Popular curry house nominated for Best Indian Restaurant in the East Midlands

Allanah Swain opened Something Blue Bakery at the heart of Long Buckby at the end of May, having taken over and transformed the former Eleven Cafe & Bakery in just a week.

Meet the baker who has gone from running a cake shed to an award-winning bakery

The award-winning Kings Head in Spratton has been run by partners Nick Bonner and Ren Aveiro since December 2025, offering a warm and friendly welcome to the village and surrounding areas.

Family-run venue named best gastro pub less than a year after takeover

Donny and Sula Mazrreku run Truva Lounge Cocktail Bar at the heart of Towcester in White Horse Yard, which opened to the public in February 2022.

Market town venue delighted to be named county’s best world cuisine restaurant

Secret Supper Club is the newest offering from Northants Life, an independent online publication well-renowned for the annual NL Awards which spotlight the best of Northamptonshire. Photo: Tom Jullings (onefoursix).

New secret supper club: Everything to know, with venue revealed 48 hours before

Northampton & County Club’s venue George’s, located in a Grade II listed building on George Row, invited customers back on Tuesday (October 20) after a revamp paid for by one of the generous club members. Photos: CORA Social Media.

Fresh welcome to hidden gem town centre venue which has reopened after refurb

Tom McManus, who was named F&B Achiever, joined the 56-year-old family-run McManus Pub Co. in 2019 and has held his post as operations director for the past 18 months.

Family pub business director with 18 venues scoops top spot at esteemed awards

The business’ latest success is that their ‘Houghton Made Without Nitrates Ham’ earned them the title of Healthy Food and Wellbeing Producer of the year at the Weetabix Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards 2026/27.

Family-run food producer of more than 40 years adds award to growing collection

The latest success for Millie’s Bakery is that the business’ rustic sourdough was named the best ‘Vegetarian/Vegan Product of the Year’ at the Weetabix Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards 2026/27.

Bakery business owner, 22, scoops top spot for flavoursome sourdough

Chronicle & Echo photographer Kirsty Edmonds takes a first look inside the new M&S Foodhall at Riverside Retail Park, Northampton, ahead of its opening on Wednesday, October 21.

Take a sneak peek inside the brand-new M&S Foodhall opening

The countdown was over last Thursday (October 15) when the Weetabix Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards returned to the Royal & Derngate for their eighteenth year and we met the newly-crowned gold winners. Photo: Photocall Events.

I went to my fifth Food & Drink Awards – what’s it really like to attend?

Delapré Abbey’s Hibiscus Fine Dining was named ‘Restaurant of the Year’ last Thursday (October 15) at the Weetabix Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards 2026/27, which aims to celebrate and recognise culinary excellence.

‘Honour’ for fine dining restaurant at iconic landmark to be named joint-best
A fine dining restaurant at an iconic Northampton landmark was named the joint-best in the county at the Weetabix Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards 2026/27.
Katie Wheatley

Supreena Patel is the founder of Supreme Cakes and she specialises in buttercream floral cakes and cupcakes, all hand-piped and presented in boxes, bouquets and letter trays.

Innovative cake baker has hit the ground running with unique hand-piped designs

Aramintas, on Wellingborough Road, was named East Midlands Restaurant of the Year at the prestigious Asian Restaurant and Takeaway Awards (ARTA) 2026

'I tried the best Indian restaurant about – it’s easy to see why it won award'

The awards continue to shine a spotlight on local culinary excellence by recognising and celebrating the county’s brilliant people, places and producers.

Meet the gold WINNERS at the Weetabix Northamptonshire Food & Drink Awards 2026

The chicken restaurant chain wants to make changes to the former Harvester restaurant in Riverside Retail Park, next door to KFC.

Nando’s submits plans to open new 'high-quality' restaurant at busy retail park

From black forest hot chocolate to french toast latte, there are autumn specialty drinks for everyone – and walking around the autumnal gardens with a warming beverage is encouraged.

Halloween afternoon tea available at landmark for one week only – don’t miss out

OpenTable's rankings for September 2026 have been revealed...

The eight most booked restaurants during September 2026, according to OpenTable

Ryan Grigg runs Pat-a-Cake Man from Pineham, which specialises in bespoke celebration cakes for every occasion including birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and corporate events.

Award-winning baker shares popular recipe ‘perfect for this time of year’

The countdown is over as the county’s esteemed Weetabix Food & Drink Awards are returning this Thursday (October 15) for the eighteenth year. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds.

REVEALED: Finalists have just days to go to learn fate at Food & Drink Awards

Towcester Mill Brewery

Brewery makes Good Beer Guide for 13th year running

The Lamplighter is a popular traditional pub hosting local events

The 10 pubs added to the CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2027

The Phipps on Wellingborough Road, formerly known as Sir Pickering Phipps pub, was redesigned, renamed and relaunched in December 2025 after a two-month refurbishment.

Award-winning pub hopes to develop community feel a year on from £350k revamp
An award-winning Northampton pub hopes to continue developing its community feel and culture almost a year on from reopening following its major £350,000 transformation.
Katie Wheatley

Early bird tickets are now on sale for the pumpkin hunt at Castle Ashby Gardens, taking place from October 24 to November 1.

Looking for a family day out? Look no further than Castle Ashby pumpkin hunt

Fawsley Hall

Restaurant earns place in Michelin Guide after achieving three AA Rosettes

Library picture (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

Bakehouse receives top marks in latest food hygiene inspection

The Red Lion at Cranford has been named Britain's Best Country Pub 2026 /Greedy Gordons

'Hidden gem' in Northamptonshire wins Britain’s Best Country Pub 2026

Library picture (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images)

Inspectors give takeaway highest possible food hygiene score

The Flavour Trailer was set up in April 2018 by husband and wife duo Mario Shephard and Charley Cummings, and has since become well-established across the county – which included opening a restaurant in Brixworth in March 2024.

Flavour Trailer to host second edition of hugely successful event for car lovers

James Ingram founded The Smoke Pit and Hops and Chops alongside his late brother Matt, and they also launched chicken restaurant Mission Chicken in the former Buddies USA site in Dychurch Lane.

The Smoke Pit fans can now get their fix at all Saints home rugby matches

The finalists have been unveiled for the Asian Restaurant & Takeaway Awards (ARTA) 2026, one of the UK’s most prestigious celebrations of Asian hospitality, ahead of the ceremony on October 12.

Impressive four restaurant and takeaway finalists at ‘curry industry Oscars’

Noir, a new independent wine and vinyl bar on George Row, opened its doors on Friday, September 11.

Meet the new owner of a ‘sexy’ new bar in Northampton town centre

Signs reveal popular market town coffee shop and bakery is expanding next door

Billi Oblakivic and Felicity Sohal are the founders of Friends and Babies Play Cafe, opening to the public on September 20 on St James Mill Road.

Friends join forces to launch welcoming family play cafe with a difference

The event attracts the best street food traders for miles and pairs good food with great drinks and cool tunes, which visitors enjoyed last Friday, Saturday and Sunday (September 11, 12 and 13).

IN PICTURES: All smiles as street food pop-up returned to popular garden centre

The Vault Cocktail Lounge opened on Watling Street East in Towcester in September 2025, with the aim of becoming a relaxing haven where every detail is carefully considered.

Cocktail lounge on market town high street to host ‘autumn cocktails and crafts’

Duston Village Bakery on Main Road is adored by loyal customers and impressively celebrated its centenary anniversary in June 2025, when the community arrived in their hundreds. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds.

Looking to support local? Popular village bakery market is happening this week

Bite Street NN returned to Bell Plantation Garden Centre on Watling Street, Towcester in August for the first time this summer and will continue its residency for the rest of the season until the end of September.

Don’t miss street food pop-up at popular garden centre for three days this week

Matchbox Cafe, located in Wellington House, Abington Street, was founded by Bing Wan in April 2018.

Award-winning cafe owner to sell up after eight years with asking price of £70k

Lasaan, located on Whitehills Crescent, is run by Jay Miah and Enam Haque who have remained dedicated to keeping their family legacies going.

Multi-award-winning Indian venue scoops title for East Midlands’ best restaurant

Ryan Grigg runs Pat-a-Cake Man from Pineham, which specialises in bespoke celebration cakes for every occasion including birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and corporate events.

From golf to gold: How baking changed the life of this award-winning founder

The Old Bakery has continued to evolve to meet demand, which included bringing açai bowls to Towcester last month after the love they have been shown at the sister shop in Brackley.

Viral açai bowls arrive at market town coffee shop and bakery founded by chef

Spread in Adnitt Road was left with structural damage after a stolen car hit another vehicle which ploughed into the building. This hit and run incident took place late on December 22 last year.

Business sees ‘light’ as builders go ‘full steam ahead’ after hit and run

The Vault Cocktail Lounge opened on Watling Street East in Towcester in September 2025, with the aim of becoming a relaxing haven where every detail is carefully considered.

Cocktail lounge celebrates first year of filling gap on market town high street

Alexandru and Liene Savu are the founders of Mr & Mrs Smoke, which originally launched under the name of Laura’s Kitchen back in 2016.

Duo rebrand street food business to add traditional live-fire cooking and BBQ

Multi-award-winning Aramintas, located on Wellingborough Road, opened as a restaurant in 2022 after operating as only a takeaway since they were established in 1999.

Decorated curry house scoops ‘outstanding award’ in chef of the year category

The sausage roll giant has now revealed it’s just a matter weeks before its latest opening at the Morrisons petrol station in Kettering Road.

Greggs set to open in a matter of weeks at new location in Northampton

TED Alpine Bakehouse opened at 134a Watling Street at the heart of Towcester last Friday (August 14), in the hope of becoming a new local favourite with warm coffee, homemade bakes and good vibes.

Meet the woman behind alpine-inspired market town high street bakehouse NOW OPEN

Akasaka has announced the closure of its Wolverton restaurant on August 22, after what the company describes as '14 wonderful years'

Milton Keynes restaurant announces closure of branch after ’14 wonderful years’

The classic edition of Bite Street NN returned to Bell Plantation Garden Centre on Watling Street, Towcester last month for the first time this summer. Photo: Kirsty Edmonds.

Hottest street food pop-up is back at popular garden centre this weekend

The signage on August 12

'Coming soon': Advertising hoardings go up around new Marks & Spencer Foodhall

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