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The Smoke Pit - Northampton
The Smoke Pit - Northampton Reviews

The Smoke Pit - Northampton

American, BBQ

Dishes priced around£13

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Reviews of The Smoke Pit - Northampton (1,503)

Read what people think about The Smoke Pit - Northampton. All restaurant reviews are written by verified Quandoo diners. Learn more about The Smoke Pit - Northampton before you go by getting tips and ratings from other restaurant-goers. With real-life reviews, you can see what other diners loved about The Smoke Pit - Northampton and book a table with confidence!

5.4/6

1,503 reviews

5.4/6

1,503 reviews

Food:Outstanding
Atmosphere:Excellent
Service:Excellent
Value for money:Good value
Waiting time:Very Good
Noise levels:Pleasant
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"Excellent"
6/6
John C.7 years ago · 1 review

Very friendly staff with great value for money food. Excellent location that keeps you looking for more. Will definitely go again as the atmosphere there is lovely.

"Very good"
5/6
Kimberley S.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food! Just a little disappointed that the birthday cake was brought out without us asking... Other than that, great place! Will be visiting again!

"Excellent"
6/6
Sam H.7 years ago · 1 review

Had a great time, loads of food, great cocktail, very friendly service. Will definitely return as could not fit in a dessert this time. Definitely recommend a visit.

"Excellent"
6/6
Gillian H.7 years ago · 1 review

Good menu excellent food, very nice resturant nice atmosphere, everywhere looked clean shown to our table very quickly service very good, staff nice and friendly very helpful. Will definitely return and would recommend to friends and family.

"Very good"
5/6
Heather I.7 years ago · 1 review

We had no complaints with the food, we just had to wait quite a while as a lot of people had been booked in. However, we were offered some free drinks. Good atmosphere.

"Average"
3/6
Marc g.7 years ago · 1 review

Initial impressions of this restaurant were good , unfortunately after we were seated this trend stopped quite quickly, Out first round of drinks was ordered and quickly brought out with there only being given another couple in the restaurant at this point we decided that we would have a broad sample of the menu , I ordered the platter for 1 ( which is huge by the wwy) and my plus 1 decided to go with the fillet steak, our food then took 30 minutes to arrive, which I can overlook as the food itself was both generously portioned and very tasty, however the service was atrocious, not having a check back at all during the meal , after we had finished, I had to flag down a waitress to get some more drinks , before paying the bill. All in all the food is great , but servers need to be a lot more attentive of their tables instead of hiding in the bar area chatting.

"Good"
4/6
Rebecca R.7 years ago · 1 review

Food was awesome - as it always is. The waiting staff were polite and friendly - offering extra drinks, asking about food etc, but service was extremely slow - I think there may have been issues in the kitchen, as lots of diners appeared to be waiting just as long as we did.

"Excellent"
6/6
Zoe B.7 years ago · 2 reviews

This is out favourite restaraunt in Northants we never go anywhere else on a night out. The food is always amazing and staff are friendly. The decor is very unique and always something new to look at. We love smokepit!

"Excellent"
6/6
Megan C.7 years ago · 1 review

Food was fantastic and so was the service will definitely be visiting again with whole family. Food was well worth the money and plenty of choice for everyone.

"Excellent"
6/6
Linda B.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Great food, Great service, Great atmosphere. Never disappoints. I've been here on a date with my husband, on a girls night out and for a work meal, and each time it has suited the occasion perfectly with resounding praise from everyone. This is becoming a regular choice for us, brilliant to have in Northampton!

"Excellent"
6/6
Chris W.7 years ago · 1 review

The staff where very polite and helpful, the food was extremely tasty and very filling, didn't have to wait long for starters to arrive and the main followed quickly quickly after but never felt rushed.

"Excellent"
6/6
John W.7 years ago · 5 reviews

This place has a great atmosphere and food to match. Check out the art work on the walls as well. Some fantastic work.

"Very good"
5/6
Tony G.7 years ago · 1 review

Very enjoyable 1st visit, totally recommend the Hanging Steak. Service was excellent, staff were very efficient and quick although the restaurant was not very busy. Am looking forward to returning with friends.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sam M.7 years ago · 1 review

Awesome place, food and drinks were brilliant, service spot on, couldn't have asked for much more really, except I'm still full up the day after

"Excellent"
6/6
James C.7 years ago · 6 reviews

Good food, good atmosphere would definitely recommend and visit again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Naomi W.7 years ago · 1 review

Really nice, relaxed atmosphere with great food. Friendly, helpful staff. Very good value for money, would recommend for friends or family night out. Deffinatley go again

"Good"
4/6
Serena P.7 years ago · 1 review

Worth a visit but no need to order a starter as the platters are huge. Service good. Not much atmosphere but it was a Sunday afternoon.

"Average"
3/6
Bob F.7 years ago · 1 review

Food was good but not excellent. Portion sizes were decent, extra sides made it a good meal. Service was poor. Little knowledge surrounding the menu, and apart from one server, not a smile to be had. Staff were functional, but attitudes appeared very disinterested, an education in table side manner and customer engagement would not go a miss.

"Excellent"
6/6
Jackie T.7 years ago · 1 review

Superb venue with friendly staff, nothing was too much trouble. Great food, very generous portions. Luckily they have a takeout service and we took home our 'leftovers' as they were too good and tasty to waste. Well worth a visit, Highly recommended.

"Very good"
5/6
Emma B.7 years ago · 1 review

Pleasant welcome and seated really quickly . Service was quick and we were eating within ten minutes . Food was amazing , so tasty ! Defo visiting again

"Excellent"
6/6
Andy C.7 years ago · 3 reviews

we always have a great meal and a good laugh when we are here the atmosphere is great the staff are always very helpful as for the meal all I can say is fantastic. Me and my friends and family will be coming back very soon thanks to Matt and his great staff

"Excellent"
6/6
Sarah C.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Always great food and attentive staff. We have visited a number of times and it's our place of choice to eat on a evening out.

"Very good"
5/6
Sarah G.7 years ago · 1 review

Great atmosphere, but be warned spicy means burn your lips spicy so be careful. Friendly and helpful staff too. Meals quite expensive but plenty of food so you won't leave hungry. Definitely will go again when I can find a good excuse.

"Very good"
5/6
Michelle D.7 years ago · 1 review

First appearance I thought it was a bit quirky but the food is absolutely amazing and the staff were great and very friendly . Would defiantly recommend to anyone and will be going back .

"Very good"
5/6
Michael R.7 years ago · 1 review

Good food and large portions but service was slow given it was empty the restaurant at lunchtime. Normally quite quick service at busy times though.

"Excellent"
6/6
Simon D.7 years ago · 1 review

great food and great atmosphere. Service of food & drinks was slow at the start, but the staff certainly fixed that immediately and made us feel very welcome, to which my party had a very enjoyable evening. definitely coming back. thanks again

"Excellent"
6/6
Steven C.7 years ago · 1 review

Love food. Attentive staff Defo going again as this is second time me and my partner have been both times everything was perfect with no waiting, 😆

"Excellent"
6/6
Graeme B.7 years ago · 1 review

A very nice meal, always more than you can eat

"Excellent"
6/6
Danielle Y.7 years ago · 1 review

Lovely food and great service as always. The atmosphere is always good and there is plenty to choose from. I always come out feeling full and satisfied- decent price for the amount of food you get.

"Excellent"
6/6
Juliet O.7 years ago · 2 reviews

We had a fabulous tasty meal. The atmosphere was warm and friendly. Service was attentive and with a smile. Absolutely stuffed when we left. Definitely going back.

"Average"
3/6
Nicola B.7 years ago · 1 review

Service was poor. Had to ask for drinks, asked for someone to take out order and when it came it was wrong. Yummy food though

"Good"
4/6
Sarah K.7 years ago · 1 review

Good food. Slow service but friendly staff Only 4 other people when we arrived and still waited ages for everything. Would go again but not if it was busy.

"Excellent"
6/6
Gavin B.7 years ago · 1 review

Extremely great place. Fantastic food with a huge portion sizes. Great, friendly service and very good price for what you get. Can't recommend this place enough.

"Excellent"
6/6
Alexandra R.7 years ago · 1 review

Amazing food, huge portions and so tasty. We took a lot away in soggy bags and finished it over the next couple of days. The waiting staff were very friendly, attentive and professional. Love the decor. A great find in Northampton, especially with a car park so conveniently nearby and free on Sunday's! Can't wait to try out more dishes on the menu soon.

"Excellent"
6/6
Joanna P.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Great food, staff really friendly and has a great atmosphere.

"Very good"
5/6
Christopher D.7 years ago · 1 review

Great friendly atmosphere, unfortunately they got the main course wrong but soon corrected it with no fuss or charge. You don't need a starter ;-)

"Average"
3/6
Mafalda P.7 years ago · 1 review

It was our 3rd time in the Smoke Pit, this time we left a little bit disappointed , the pulled pork and the meat this time around was so dry, and for mask it up it had so many sauce ( not like the rest of the times we went) it was so hard to eat because you could only taste was sweet sauce, the highlight of our order was actually the nachos, the meat of the nachos was on point, we came for the Oreo cheesecake as well, but they changed the menu. Overall i had big standards as i'm a regular customer, but this time, maybe was our last time.

"Excellent"
6/6
Robert K.7 years ago · 1 review

The smoke pit Great place and food massive food portions stuff.com will be going back to try smaller portions as no room for desert due to being so stuffed

"Very good"
5/6
Richard G.7 years ago · 1 review

Good service very polite waitresses amazing food pulled pork especially will visit again soon will let all my friends now and tell them they need to go

"Excellent"
6/6
Sherrin B.7 years ago · 1 review

Lovely restaurant and the food was delicious. Ate far more than we intended and left feeling pleasantly stuffed. Good value and excellent service. Would definitely recommend this restaurant.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sarah N.7 years ago · 1 review

The food is amazing! I had beef rib and bone marrow mash and it was the tastiest meal iv had in ages. I loved the everything about my meal :) Only negative points were seeing other people who ordered after us get their food first and sitting in "couples corner" it would be better if couples were spread around the resturant instead of all together.

"Very good"
5/6
Kim B.7 years ago · 1 review

Lovely meal at the smoke pit, couldn't finish it all. Great food, great service and great atmosphere what more could you ask for from a restaurant.

"Excellent"
6/6
Debbie W.7 years ago · 1 review

Food was wonderful, real quality ingredients cooked well, good choice Service was excellent and great atmosphere. Price very reasonable. Would recommend well worth a visit.

"Excellent"
6/6
Tom N.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food, friendly and observant staff - nice choice of beers. Every time we have been it's been great, and the food of the same high standard! All good!

"Very good"
5/6
Ausra L.7 years ago · 1 review

Food is really good. Staff friendly. We arrived bit late but table was still waiting for us. We been few times in smoke pit and we definitely come back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sarah G.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Amazing food. Amazing venue. Amazing service. You HAVE to try this place. We had two mains (one was sirloin steak), a dessert, a bottle of wine and a large extra glass of wine. Came to £75. You won't regret going.

"Average"
3/6
Chelise B.7 years ago · 1 review

I have been to the smoke pit a few times and this time opted for something off the specials, i has the Moroccan Chicken although the flavors were beautiful the chicken was extremely over cooked, i didn't complain on the night as the staff has been fantastic and we had enjoyed our night, I had the Halloumi to start which was beautiful- apart from the small matter of the chicken we had a very enjoyable night celebrating my sons 18th

"Good"
4/6
Camilla M.7 years ago · 1 review

Had a lovely experience there, definitely going back! It's a tad expensive but worth the money. Massive portions too so you won't be going hungry any time soon!

"Very good"
5/6
Alice W.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Good service, concidering how busy the restaurant was. Food was great as always never been let down by them. Will most definitely be coming again. Thank you!

"Excellent"
6/6
stephen r.7 years ago · 1 review

very querky and beautiful food :) helpful with everything :) very much recomended. you do pay for what you get. not for if you want a quick meal you wait for the quality

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