The Heart Of England, Northampton

Attractive looking Marstons pub located on the High Street. Inside is a separate dining area and then a bar area which is split into a couple of rooms. A dart board, pool table and a TV was present. There is also accommodation here. There were four hand pumps. Only Pedigree on offer. I had a Guinness at £4.40 which was fine. I did see Hobgoblin on tap. Not really worth stopping for unless you are eating.

Official site of The Heart Of England - www.heartofenglandpub.co.uk

Substantial three-storey inn beside (but rather hidden from) the Grand Union Canal. Opened out inside to form a large 'L'-shaped arrangements of various seating areas. Landscaped beer garden with two large shelters, childrens play area and mini Easter Island-esque statue. Two more table on the front landscaped area by the road. Standard Marstons menu. Also offers hotel rooms. Two banks of three handpumps, offering Pedigree, Banks's Original and the seasonal Lion's Roar (£2.80).

Official site of The Heart Of England - www.heartofenglandpub.co.uk

What can i say, the food is crap microwave food served by grumpy staff who cant be botherd to smile.This place is more interested in food than serving beer and as such you will find yourself waiting to get served a pint as there is usually only one person serving.This place is a fine example of what happend to a lovely building when a brewery gets hold of it and converts it to crap.Avoid at all costs for accomodation and go to the crossroads.This place is better than the globe but thats not really saying much !.