We haven’t been here for AGES – today, we returned to the Montagu Arms, voted “Best Traditional Pub in Northamptonshire” in 2022.
We met up with longtime friends, Mick & Jane (postponed from 4 April!) for a catch-up and a meal. Looks like the last time we all met here was back in 2009, but that does seem a long time ago and Mick thought that it must have been more recent than that!
Judging by how full the car-park was when we arrived, in those intervening years, the Pub had clearly retained its popularity. Once inside, we received a nice warm welcome and were soon shown to our table.
We were soon seated, where it was obvious what the car park had already hinted at – the Montagu Arms was enjoying a busy Friday! And it was only 12.25! The menu looked inviting, and together with their Specials Board, it was hard to decide what to try, but we raised our game and soon placed our order. Other things that haven’t changed much here in 15 years? (Popular Pub, good food, great staff and a massive car park) was the complete absence of a mobile signal, so thank heavens for their wi-fi. 😀. Maybe it was STILL 2009!! 😫
The restaurant was continuing to fill up. The area where we were, probably only seated around 30 people, and there were already 20-plus others doing exactly what we were doing, and enjoying lunch and a drink on warm(ish) Friday! Great food followed, with very generous portion sizes too! 😋😋😋😋
In addition to the amazing food, the service was excellent too, and we all agreed that this would be a good place to return to in the future – hopefully, before another 16 years has passed! 😉.
We said our goodbyes and whilst Mick & Jane headed home, we headed for Tesco’s near home for a small weekly top-up shop (living on the edge, that’s us two!) 😂🤣
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