Father’s Day Lunch in Northamptonshire: Three Great Pubs to Book Right Now

Father’s Day is the perfect excuse to get everyone around the table and treat dad to a proper lunch. Good food, a few drinks and quality time together – what more could he want? If you’re still figuring out where to take him this year, I’ve got you covered. Here are three brilliant Northamptonshire pubs where you can book a table and make a real occasion of Sunday 21st June. Don’t leave it too late though – tables are filling fast.

Brampton Halt, Chapel Brampton

If dad loves a proper country pub with a bit of space and a gorgeous setting, Brampton Halt in Chapel Brampton is a fantastic choice. Set in the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside and overlooking a lake, this idyllic country pub has been lovingly restored to offer the best of both worlds – all the character of a traditional pub with the comfort of a modern dining experience.

The menu features pub classics alongside more adventurous dishes, and the wine list and real ale selection are genuinely impressive. There’s also outdoor seating for when the sun (hopefully) makes an appearance, which on a June afternoon makes for a pretty special backdrop to a family lunch. It’s the kind of place where you settle in and don’t want to leave.

Book your Father’s Day table at Brampton Halt here:

Brampton Halt, Pitsford Road, Chapel Brampton, Northampton, NN6 8BA. Tel: 01604 842676.

You can read more about The Brampton Halt here.

The Sun Inn, Hardingstone

The Sun Inn is a proper community pub – the kind that’s genuinely at the heart of its village. Sitting in the centre of Hardingstone, it has a lovely mix of traditional charm and a modern touch, both in its décor and on the menu. There’s a patio garden for sunny days, an outdoor children’s play area (great if you’re bringing the little ones along), a function room and plenty of indoor space too.

The menu offers traditional pub food with regular specials, and they stock an impressive range of real ales – six on offer at any one time, two of which are usually local brews. It’s warm, welcoming and relaxed, which makes it ideal for a long family lunch without anyone feeling rushed. The Sun Inn has previously been recognised as Rural Community Pub of the Year, which tells you a lot about what it means to its locals.

Book your Father’s Day table at The Sun Inn :

The Sun Inn, 9 High Street, Hardingstone, Northampton, NN4 7BT. Tel: 01604 700007.

The Red Lion at Brafield-on-the-Green

For something with a bit more of a foodie edge, The Red Lion at Brafield-on-the-Green is well worth considering. Tucked away in the pretty village of Brafield, just outside Northampton on the Bedford Road, this traditional country pub has built a real reputation for its quality of food – it has even received recognition from Egon Ronay, which is no small thing.

The food philosophy here is all about sourcing excellent produce, locally where possible, to create dishes that are full of flavour. The menu is British at its core but takes inspiration from wider culinary traditions, and they’re particularly well known for their Sunday roast. Whether dad is a steak man, a classic roast kind of person or fancies something a little more creative, there’s something here to impress.

It’s a relaxed but special setting – cosy leather sofas in the lounge, a beautiful garden and a dining room that feels like a proper occasion without being stuffy about it. Exactly what Father’s Day lunch should feel like.

Book your Father’s Day table at The Red Lion here:

The Red Lion, 36 Bridle Path, Brafield-on-the-Green, Northampton, NN7 1BP. Tel: 01604 890707.

Whatever you decide, the most important thing is getting everyone together and making dad feel properly appreciated. Whether it’s a pint in the garden at Brampton Halt, a cosy corner at The Sun Inn or a foodie treat at The Red Lion, there’s a table waiting for your family in Northamptonshire this Father’s Day.

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