The Admiral Nelson, Daventry

The Admiral Nelson Visited on Friday 16th September 2011, (between 18.50-20.30) For a Friday night it seemed very quiet, a few locals but mainly small groups of boaters getting a meal before they went back to their narrow boats. Served by a nice young man who even served the beer in the appropriate glasses, and he later asked if our pints of London Pride had been ok as a new barrel. Round of 2 pints of LP and Newcastle was £9.50. They also had Spitfire on hand pumps. It does have an old country feel with nothing matching, old styled bar stools, chairs and tables. Looked freshly painted, but not much on the decor front, no pictures of interest etc. However they did have an old pub skittles table in place that looked well used. We were a little confused with their Restaurant set up as there didn’t appear to be any difference in the Themed menus. It did seem a little expensive for what it was with Fish & chips at £9.25, but we thoroughly enjoyed our Nelson Aberdeen Burger and Thomas Hardy Tandoori burgers, freshly cooked and a reasonable meal. For people on canal boats it takes 2 ¾ hours from Napton and although their are areas to moor in-between the lochs it may be better to finish the flight and moor before the tunnel and walk down to the pub.

The Admiral Nelson Nicely placed by a lock and bridge, the garden has a nice view of the canal. This pub is about a 20 minute walk along the flat towpath (two bridges to cross) from bridge 91 on the grand union. Mooring is alot easier between bridge 91 / and the Braunston marina before climbing up the locks to this pub. We didn’t stop here, but it appeared to be very busy and serving food. 23rd September 2010