The Compass Inn, Northampton

been taken over good food real ale and wine .....

Hard to spot, as there’s no external signage (looks removed, for unknown reasons). Fairly blandly modernized local in a pretty village, though quite cosy inside. Main bar to the left - pub carpet, word panelling and embossed wallpaper, white and duck egg shades. Right side area similar though has a wine box wall and Northants skittles is available. A QEII street party going on outside. Three pumps, two on; a dull old pair of Doom Bar and Pride (so-so condition). It's ok overall but they really could aim higher at the bar – surely a jumbo streets party means a jumbo order of good beer to celebrate? 5.5

I visited this pub for the first time, and was impressed with the beer quality. It also beer wise had local real ales such as Hoggleys, and is a gem of a pub.

Official site of the Compass - www.thecompassinn.webs.com