Heidi's reviews
Review of The Head Of The River
08 May 08, 17:30
Great location 
This pub is awesome, I've been here loads. My friend and I had lunch here and then got a boat out on the river a few months ago. It's got a gorgeous huge garden and the staff have always seemed very friendly. It does get very warm inside in the summer, but if you go in the winter it's really cosy. It's the perfect place to go to on a Sunday afternoon but I do need to warn you about two things.... 1. It gets REALLY busy 2. Parking is always really expensive in Oxford and parking near this place is a pain in the bum. Either get the park and ride or get dropped off
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Review of Picturedrome
29 Apr 08, 16:55
Great Roof Terrace
This place is REALLY nice - one of the nicest bars in Northampton by far. It's quite far out the centre of town but that's good because you always seem to get a nice group of people who go there. They hold comedy nights here and although I haven't been to one my friends have said they're a really good laugh. There's a really nice outside roof terrace with heaters so if your friends smoke you don't have to feel like you've only seen them for 15 minutes all night....
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Review of The Collingtree
29 Apr 08, 09:55
The Collingtree 
I went here for dinner ages ago with some friends, and it does very cheap pub food. The pudding I had was amazing, they do giant fudge cake. It's a nice place to relax after work or do and sit in the garden on a sunny day. But it's the sort of place that children and their families flock to, so if you don't like the noise of screaming children fighting over the menu... it's best avoided
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Review of Buckingham Arms
28 Apr 08, 19:04
Italian Food
This specialises in Italian food so if you like your pasta and your lasagne you'll love it. The bar bit is pretty dated, but the restaurant looks really nice. Last time I went in they had two massive friendly rottweillers walking around. I adore dogs so I loved it, but for people who are a bit nervous, it may have put them off. Quite full of locals and it did feel like they looked a bit like "hmmm, she's not a regular!" as I walked in which always makes you feel a little awkward. But we sat round the corner away from everyone and it's a really good place to have a chat and a few drinks.
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Review of The Crown
28 Apr 08, 19:01
Small but lovely
This is a really lovely country pub. It's small and really cosy. They have an open fire in the winter and a small restaurant through the back. There's only about eight tables in total so it's really intimate. It's reasonable in price (except they charge £1.50 for soda water!) There's a guy with dread locks behind the bar who's really friendly and there's often some lovely dogs in there who come and say hello. If you've been for a walk in Great Horwood, it's a nice place to finish. They've got tables out the front on the green so you can eat out on a sunny day...
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Review of Navigation Inn
28 Apr 08, 18:42
Pub at Stoke Bruerne
This is the pub right next to the canal in Stoke Bruerne... it is lovely. SO popular in the summer as it had a massive garden and play area. I went on a first date here ages ago. Terrible date, but perfect location. You can sit and relax by the canal and watch the boats go by, or finish off a long walk with a drink, or go out for a proper dinner or lunch. Bit dated inside but it's a real gem and I would highly recommend it. Plenty of parking too. Just watch out for the screaming children....
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Review of Old White Hart The Public House
28 Apr 08, 11:40
Old White Hart Pub
I've been here quite a few times and I would highly recommend it. It's got a huge area to sit outside (if you're a smoker or if it's sunny) but bits are undercover which is cool. This place is good if you're on a date because it's quiet and generally quite a relaxing place to be. I haven't eaten here, only had drinks, but the staff always seem really friendly. Generally, a really good place to go for a chill out
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Review of Charles Bradlaugh
28 Apr 08, 11:38
Charles Bradlaugh Pub
This is pub is a little way out of town but still does really well with trade - always seems busy. They have a really nice outside bit where you can have a drink and they serve food all day (until 9pm). It's a really good place to go and chill out on a weeknight, or go to on a Saturday when it's much busier and open until 2am. It seems to attract a really nice crowd of people too - worth popping into.
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Review of The Orange Tree
28 Apr 08, 10:13
Good for vegetarians
If you're vegetarian and struggle find somewhere nice on a Sunday, you should go here because they do a really good vegetarian roast, they don't miss out on anything, just replace the meat with vegetarian sausages. We went last Sunday and sat in the huge garden they have out the back (easy to miss unless you know it's there) and it was lovely. Definitely worth a visit, even if just for a drink because it's really nice inside and out... and perfect if you've had a long day shopping.
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Review of Three Cups
26 Apr 08, 12:04
For the oldies
This seems to be a bit of an old man's pub... it's either full of old people or 18 year olds. I've only been in a couple of times but I wouldn't recommend this place for a drink - there are a lot of much nicer places to go in Buckingham...
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Review of Jolly Anker
24 Apr 08, 16:55
Nice inside - but often quiet
Obviously this is now Route 69... I went in there a few weeks ago and I have to say I REALLY liked it. It's a great atmosphere and everyone seems very friendly. It's really light and airy and play good music (apart from Lazy Town which I heard one time!) Trouble is, the place is always really quiet and I'm not sure how long it'll last... but if you haven't been it's worth going into. Don't be put off at all with it being a gay bar or feel awkward if you're straight, everyone is so nice and just want to have a dance and a laugh
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Review of The Bell Hotel
24 Apr 08, 16:23
Unsure about this one 
If the Bell Hotel was run better, this could be a great place... there is SO much potential. If I had a pound for every hour I've spent in here I would be a millionaire. Two of my closest friends worked there (hence the hours I spent propping up the bar). I know for a fact that this is one of the worst places anyone could work. The managers make David Brent look like he knows what he's doing. The food is quite average (good value) but the decor is ancient.... it could really do with a facelift. It looks lovely from the outside mind you. I think it's kept alive by its regulars and the huge number of couples who book it out for weddings (it does have a nice extension out the back, I've been to two wedding receptions there). It's OK but if it's good customer service you're after, you'll struggle to find it here
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Review of The Acorn
24 Apr 08, 11:10
Not good 
You may take your life in your hands when you enter this pub... it's your typical badly managed Hungry Horse (eww) chain with cheap food. Last time I went in there (which was a long time ago) it got raided by the police who were looking for someone drinking in there. Yeah, not great. Best avoided. Although nice pub garden.
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Review of The Moon Under Water
24 Apr 08, 10:00
Hmmmmmm - bit busy
This place gets REALLY busy on a Friday and Saturday night, but I'm not quite sure why. I guess the drinks are really cheap so people tend to start the night off there. It's pretty average... not worth a special visit for
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Review of Red Lion
23 Apr 08, 20:27
Gets my vote
We used to go in here and hunt down Stowe boys when me and my girlfriends were in our teens.... but since my perving days are long over (hmmm) now it's ideal for a meal and a drink. It's quite pricey but it's very cosy and has a very nice atmosphere. Definitely worth a little visit!
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Review of The Sumo
22 Apr 08, 17:48
Shame about the sport....
I went here for a speed dating night with some friends which was really fun (although the men were all weird...) It's a really nice bar BUT they play rugby/football etc sometimes which is boring and noisy. They DO get good artists playing here mind you, Sam Sparro was there last week and Captain are there soon so great for music! If you're a smoker there's a whole outside bit with heaters too.
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Review of The Wig & Pen
22 Apr 08, 15:27
GRIM!
I had to pop in here the other day by myself... I warn you now, don't enter on your own as a female! The second I got in the door I had two VERY drunk men come over and start harassing me. Worst of all I wasn't helped at ALL by the barman. Be aware this was at 2pm on a Saturday afternoon! It's absolutely grim. Seriously, if you're not put off enough by the outside, believe me, the inside will put you off for life......
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Review of The Mailcoach
22 Apr 08, 15:23
Perfect if you're going to the theatre 
Another REALLY nice, classy place for a drink in the evening and food. It's ideal if you're visiting the Royal and Derngate because it's right next door... only thing is they're too posh to do crisps!
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Review of Baroque
22 Apr 08, 15:20
One of the best bars in Northampton
This is one of the best bars in Northampton... really nice atmosphere and friendly staff. I've been here loads lately. They do great food too! Highly recommend it
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Review of The Betsey Wynne
22 Apr 08, 15:12
BEST PUB FOR MILES!
This is by MILES one of the best pubs in the area. The food is amazing, the decor is really nice and it's perfect for lunch or for dinner. The staff are really friendly too. It hasn't been a pub for that long, not that you could tell. It has been beautifully designed so it looks really old when it's actually very modern. It's great in the summer too as they have loads of places to sit....
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Review of The Mitre
22 Apr 08, 15:08
Nice during the day
I've been going to this pub for years. It's quite tucked away and really sweet and cosy inside, well I think so anyway... it's small but it's really nice for a quiet drink. I don't think I'd choose it for a Friday/Saturday evening drink though, tends to be full of really young, quite annoying people who wear lots of black....
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Review of The Whale
22 Apr 08, 15:05
One of life's great mysteries
If you're male and WELL over 50... you'll probably love this pub. I always look in and wonder why people are drinking in there when there are so many other nice pubs around! I'm not a huge fan as it's really dated and a bit grim inside but if you want to sit in the window watching the world go by stroking your beard, this is the pub of your dreams...
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Review of The Swan
22 Apr 08, 14:02
Could be better
I know a lot of people who rave about the Swan, but when I went with some friends, my best mate was served up an avocado bake which was literally rock hard avocado swimming in water with a thick cold cheesey topping... I took it back and asked for something else and the woman was REALLY rude about it saying "that's how it's supposed to be". Nice for a drink and to play pool with the Great Horwood massive.... yo... but I wouldn't recommend for food.
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Review of The Bear
21 Apr 08, 16:40
Good for a laugh
The Bear will really provide you with a comedy night out. If you take yourself too seriously or are on the pull DEFINITELY don't go there, but if you enjoy having a laugh and some karaoke, Friday nights are great.
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Review of White Hart Hotel
21 Apr 08, 16:31
Gone SO down hill...
I used to go in here LOADS but now it has a pretty bad reputation in Buckingham. Friday and Saturday nights are carnage and really grim. It's quite a rough pub now and although the beer garden is nice in the summer, it's spoilt quite a lot by the people who go there. I saw a woman rip her top off to flash at the bouncer as she stood gyrating on the table... the worst thing was he just laughed. Hmmm. Classy bird. They need to sort out the decoration. Food is REALLY bad too - straight out of the freezer but really expensive. I would definitely suggest you keep well away.
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Review of Queens Head
21 Apr 08, 16:28
Great village pub
If you're looking for a quiet village pub this is ideal. The food is good and from what I remember (haven't been in a few months) good value. It's perfect for lunch if you're visiting Stowe Gardens, or they do dinner too. It's really cosy and the perfect place for an evening drink. It's always a bit of a pain to find parking though...
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Review of The Woolpack
21 Apr 08, 16:25
Dog friendly and great in summer
This is the BEST place to go in the summer because the garden backs onto the river and there are loads of places to sit. It's really nice in winter as they have the fires on and it's really cosy and then in the summer it's great for relaxing in. They are dog friendly in the garden too (and they used to let them inside too, not sure if they still do though) so really nice place to take them. Food is a bit hit and miss... sometimes it's REALLY great and other times the portions are really small. But I would recommend it for lunch definitely. They got REALLY badly flooded and were closed for ages but since the refurb, it's even nicer inside.
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