10 cosy pubs in Northampton for a festive drink this Christmas break
By The Newsroom
Published 20th Dec 2018, 08:24 BST
Updated 10th Jan 2019, 10:23 BST
The holidays are the perfect chance to be with friends and family inside and away from the cold.
If you're looking for a comfortable few hours in the warm this Christmas break, here are just of 10 of Northampton's cosiest pubs to make a trip for.There might not be space on the books for Christmas dinner this close to the big day, but every pub here can offer a cosy drink inside in the run up to the 25th. Be sure to check out their websites for opening hours leading up to New Years Eve.
Come in and warm yourself by the Chronicle & Echo's top choices for a cosy drink this festive season.
A little way out of Northampton is The White Horse. This dog-friendly rustic tavern has those classic cosy hallmarks with low ceilings, wooden floors and an open brick fireplace.
The owners have added a great modern twist to The White Horse and have gone all-out in the decorating. It's half a Tudor farmhouse and half a snug restaurant in an idyllic village.
The Old Cherry Tree is the oldest pub in Northampton and carries the historic charm to boot. Grade II listed, thatched roof, log burner, wooden bar - it's got it all.
Come get cosy under the thatched roof of the Old Cherry Tree Inn. And relax - there's still wifi.
We had to have at least one pub from the town centre. The Wig and Pen is a lively old tavern with a huge line-up of ales and gins.
The Wig and Pen's is often bustling and the low-ceilings and traditional stools give it that community-pub buzz. The beer garden out back is heated in the winter too, so don't be afraid of the winter chill outside.
Another of Northampton's pubs that is steeped in history. The Cromwell Cottage was a hiding place for Oliver Cromwell and his pesky longhaired cavaliers in the 17th-century.
The Cromwell's owners have gone all-out to make a tavern full of character with unique decoration, bare-brick pillars and thick rustic oak beams. Take Oliver's lead and hideaway here for a while in this top-rated cosy pub.
Nestled in the Althorp Estate is the Fox & Hounds, a beautifully rustic pub where walking up to the front door feels like arriving at a stately home.
