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Now the Black prince and much improved judging by the previous comments. A decent range of mainly local beers and a lively gig venue out the back + a mixed crowd of goths, hipsters and ageing post-punk fans. A jukebox too although as per usual, the sound is a little down in the mix. We saw rising band Working Men's Club live here.
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It's a bit of a rough & ready kind of town pub where the locals like to abuse cyclists (cyclist didn't seem to enter in to the spirit of things but I suppose I couldn't blame him). The Thornbridge Jaipur was okay but nothing special. A Jesus bus (double-deck) pulled up outside and blocked the light from the window. Apparantly Jesus buses are quite common in the vicinity ( I did see another two myself). Ale was bearable but it isn't something I'd specially trek to this side of town for.
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How this "pub" ever got into the Good Beer guide is beyond me. What a grotty dump. We sent one beer back immediately and left the rest!! Don't waste your energy and time walking up to this place - it really is just not worth the bother.
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went yesterday, pretty quiet. 5 real ales on, no issues with quality or dog poo
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Went in here the other week. First time for years.
All (yes all) of the handpumps had their clips turned round, not available. This was confirmed by bar staff, but no explanation.
The carpet was decidely sticky.
(A friend tells me that a recent visit had customers' dogs defeacating there with no concern being shown).
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Great pub, good beer selection. Good mix of people. Whenever im in Northampton i pay a visit. A bit stuffy and squashed at the weekends, then again where isn't?
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Excellent boozer's pub in the town centre - catering for a wide variety of tastes and clientele. Regular oulet for Hampshire Brewery beers - must be the only place in the county where they can be drunk. Fairly loud rock music - so don't pop in here for a quiet evening with a good book!
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Best pub in Northampton. People of all ages and persuasions, staff are friendly and the pub garden is huge.
Looks like a strict rocker pub but don't let the decor deceive you, they have music of all genres playing.
Pete is wicked, so is Ri.
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Been going in here Thursday lunchtimes since i started work in the town, top pub and top beer, it's a pub with attitude and i like that.
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Excellent range of ales (I think there were seven on handpump); clientele youngish, mainly goth/rocker/student types. Rather gloomy decor and staff could have been a bit more welcoming, but certainly worth a visit for the beer - I had Vale Black Beauty Porter and Oakham JHB.
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I've been going to this pub since I moved here in 97, I even worked there, it's a brilliant place to be, everyone is really friendly and has a wicked sense of humour.....it's worth going if only for the landlords legs! Not for the chavs...if you are a Chav it's not your cuppa tea.
anonymous - 21 Oct 2004 01:20 |
Wicked pub, top alternative music venue, garden is a summer sanctuary. It takes all sorts to make a world and they're all down the horse on a saturday night!
Jules - 18 Oct 2004 18:12 |
one thing about the horse i like, is it doesnt matter what you dress like.nobody judges you! you get some great charaters in there.the garden is lovely to sit in, in the summer.they have some good bands playing in the bar and backroom. pete is a good landlord. hes been there years. very sarcastic at times but i like that!!!!! keeps it intresting..
old regular - 19 Mar 2004 18:20 |
top pub, top dj on a friday nite
bruff smackmann - 21 Jul 2003 00:11 |
forgot to say before- great range of real ales.
anonymous - 15 Jul 2003 19:48 |
Great pub for anyone wanting an alternative scene.
townies - don't bother going, you won't like it !
katie - 15 Jul 2003 19:47 |
its great for gigs, im not old enough to know about the pub part but my older mates say that its great.
tom - 23 Jun 2003 18:10 |
