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Old Kings Head, Northampton

2 Harbidges Lane
Long Buckby
Postal town: Northampton
NN6 7QL

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Long Buckby

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Real Ale Ray left this review about Old Kings Head

A good rural community pub that had a nice relaxed atmosphere. The landlord made us welcome, whilst sitting at the bar on the lounge side and shared a keen interest in cask ale. The bar had a choice of six hand pulled ales on our visit, three Everards and two guest. I went for the Everards special, which was an American Hopped IPA, so a pint and a half came in at £3.40 and 10% off for Camra members. A local artist had a display of his oil paintings around the lounge and dining room walls. I especially liked the painting of Phipps brewery in Northampton, depicting the 1800s.

On 22^nd March 2019 - rating: 8
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Bucking Fastard left this review about Old Kings Head

At one end of the village,this old building has been sympathetically refurbished and retains a two room layout as described below.The lounge is larger ,L shaped with a very welcoming wood burner on a chilly night.Handpumps are spread between the two bars,but it is clear in both rooms what is on.Expect Everards Beacon Hill and Tiger to be regulars,more Everards brews may make an appearance while the guests on my trip were Titanic Plum Porter (outstanding) and Purity Mad Goose (very good).Boozing in fine in both rooms and food doesn't detract from a pubby atmosphere.For me this is the best pub in Long Buckby.

On 25^th November 2018 - rating: 8
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about Old Kings Head

Rescued by Everards, this is now a thriving and Camra award-winning pub on the village outskirts. Retaining two bars, the one to the right having a rear extension reached by a couple of steps, and a small games room with a dartboard and table skittles on the other side. Semi-modern furniture and decor in all areas, but it retains a traditional feel and obviously attracts a mixed clientele of all ages. Six real ales available from the various handpumps on the two counters, with Beacon Hill, Tiger, Sunchaser and the seasonal Tighthead from the owning brewery plus Black Star from Phipps NBC and Brunswick (a decent Railway Porter, £3.50). Also has a cider on another pull.

On 18^th February 2018 - rating: 8
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