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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
Julien A.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Great food, amazing looking restaurant, great art on display, good choices of beers and for a reasonable price. Staff was really kind, our waitress took really good care of us.

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

Food is amazing as are the staff. I would highly recommend this place

"Excellent"
6/6
Lynn A.7 years ago · 1 review

Loved the place and they did a mean nachos. Extremely accommodating in re-arranging tables so we could all have a chat during the meal. Mains were fab and plenty of it. Waitress was lovely. Would definitely return. Thank you all.

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

The food was excellent and service very good. We booked for 5pm on a Sunday which was nice as not too busy. We will visit again.

"Very good"
5/6
Sam M.7 years ago · 1 review

Quirky venue, friendly staff, we went for ribs and hot chicken, not only was it filling, but was absolutely delicious!! Can't fault them!! Highly recommend this place!!

"Excellent"
6/6
Lewis F.7 years ago · 1 review

What can I say. Possibly one of the best meals I have ever had. I'm a meat lover and we had a shared platter with a HUGE variety of food. It was absolutely delicious and just a bit different and better quality to what you would typically find in an American / BBQ styled diner. In addition to that, staff were really friendly, it played some wicked music including Green Day amongst other bands and had some wicked decor. It was a little bit expensive but I think the price is reflective of how fantastic the food is. Couldn't say a bad thing. You need to go here.

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

Lovely relaxed atmosphere, with a party of 8(including very 2 young boys) the food was perfect and the refill drinks choices were amazing too. Would definately recommend a visit and will be going again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Rebecca C.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Brilliant! Went with my Dad who is Harley Rider, this was appreciated by the owner who made my Dad feel extremely welcomed. Food is as always AMAZING!

"Very good"
5/6
Emily C.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food with a different and unique atmosphere, it was a tad overpriced but I'd definitely go again. Wish we had saved more room for desert!

"Excellent"
6/6
Stuart J.7 years ago · 1 review

A lovely evening. Superb food and great service. The staff were attentive but not overbearing. Service was efficient and we did not have to wait too long for our meal. We went early evening and the restaurant was more than 50% full. The meal was great, cooked to a high standard. Portions are generous. This is not a place for a small appetite. Well worth a visit.

"Excellent"
6/6
Becky T.7 years ago · 2 reviews

My 3rd time here and the food is always amazing and you get a lot for your money. You won't leave there hungry. Would highly recommend!

"Very good"
5/6
Simon T.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food, good service! would definitely recommend, and will be going back time and time again :) Had the platter for 2! Soooo good. A****

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

Yummy selection of meats in the shared platter - just a shame we couldn't finish it all. Thanks for the doggy bag though! First class!

"Very good"
5/6
Jessica N.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food and good cocktails - our only issue was it is a very noisy restaurant, felt like we were shouting across the table to each other just to be heard.

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

Fantastic service and food. Thanks for a great night. We'll be back very soon. There is so much on the menu that we want to try.

"Excellent"
6/6
Rob A.7 years ago · 1 review

Our first visit to The Smoke Pit was excellent, good food and lots of it so you need to be hungry. Fantastic service from people that know their stuff and we are already planning or next visit :-)

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

Food was delicious. There was a bit of a long wait for our main but it was very busy and they gave us complimentary drinks to apologise.

"Excellent"
6/6
Darren S.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Awesome food great atmosphere recommend. The sharing plater is the one to go for. Interesting selection of beers and cocktails and amazing milkshakes not to mention toilets with a twist.

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

Service friendly, food very good, I had the half rack of ribs, with sweet potatoe fries and Coleslaw,rather a lot of background noise made conversation difficult.

"Very good"
5/6
Catherine C.7 years ago · 3 reviews

Lovely food and great service. Just a bit noisy for talking over, as we were there for a good catch up! Will def be back though!

"Excellent"
6/6
Wendy S.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food and atmosphere. Would definitely visit again 😄. However word of warning the portions are massive so don't get carried away ordering or you won't eat it all!

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

Staff did not appear friendly, noisy restaurant, I ordered a Southern fried burger which I did choose no cheese or dressing, arrived quickly, food was good with plenty of it.

"Very good"
5/6
jason m.7 years ago · 1 review

Nice atmosphere, got served pretty quickly, food was lovely so recommend the pulled brisket which came with a selection of three shredded/chopped veg. Also there is a refillable drinks machine. Good choice for meat lovers

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

Great food , loads of it would recommend to anyone , service a little slow on drinks but apart from that was pretty cool , enjoy !

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

Fantastic food and great service in a very nice environment. The round table was perfect for our dinner group and the location inside meant it almost felt like a private party. Thank you.

"Average"
3/6
Clive H.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent service and atmosphere, but food a bit of a let down and quite pricey. The food could have had more flavour, even though quantities were very good!

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

We had a really lovely night the atmosphere was great with the music that was playing also. One member of staff was nice and chatty but another was not so much. But all in all we had fun

"Excellent"
6/6
Kelly L.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food and generous portions! The yummy platter defeated the husband today for the first time! The restaurant is a lovely environment and great service. Thank you

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

The food was good and the servers were polite but it took at least 30 minutes to flag someone down for the bill. Otherwise it was a lovely visit

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

Another great meal at The Smoke Pit. Tried the Ox Cheeks this time and well worth it. Juicy and succulent and melted in the mouth. As ever the portion sizes defeated us but doggy bags meant we could enjoy later.

"Excellent"
6/6
Charlotte W.7 years ago · 2 reviews

One word......fantastic! 6 of us booked and we were not disappointed. Loved the industrial feel the place had and the staff couldn't do enough to help. Will definitely be going back.

"Excellent"
6/6
marc w.7 years ago · 1 review

Really good service the staff look like they enjoy there jobs which is the icing on the cake as the food was amazing. Great value I would highly recommend a visit.

"Excellent"
6/6
Catherine L.7 years ago · 1 review

Amazing! Going back very soon! We thought we could manage the portions, but you will struggle to finish the food, every once delicious and the service was prompt and friendly. Highly recommended!

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

This was the first time we had visited and very impressed. Service was excellent and food was top quality. My only non compliant is the size of the nacho starter we had was massive, meaning we felt a little fuller than we would have liked for the mains. However this was not an issue as the staff happily boxed up the remainder of the food so we could take it home :) Overall exllecnt experience and will be recommending to friends and family. Looking forward to going back already :)

"Not good "
2/6
Sara W.7 years ago · 1 review

The portions are so large, and the meat so rich that it quickly turns into a man v food competition which is not my idea of fun. I shudder to think of the level of food wastage there.

"Excellent"
6/6
Nicholas S.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Great great food, top service and a fine range of drinks. Go with an appetite, you'll need it. The sides are more like starters so be careful how many you order

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

We had a lovely experience, the food was great, good service too. Unique restaurant with a good atmosphere can't wait to go back you are advised to book as very busy.

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

Delicious food in monster portions with good service in a relaxed pleasant atmosphere. 4 big boys struggled to finish their meals, so we brought some of it home!

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

The staff were really great. Had the meat platter ribs and pulled pork were brilliant. If your really brave try there extra hot sauce not for the faint hearted

"Excellent"
6/6
andrew t.7 years ago · 1 review

The food is great and the portions are massive. Atmosphere is fun and the decor is pretty unique. The staff are great, service is spot on. Have enjoyed every visit I have made. A+

"Excellent"
6/6
robert a.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Great food lovely experience would recommend to anyone very good value and charming amiable staff. Atmosphere pleasant could be a little noisy at times. Food of a very high standard.

"Awful"
1/6
George D.7 years ago · 1 review

Terrible. Waited 40 mins after our drinks for food and it was really quiet. Me and the Mrs had same burger (cow pig chicken burger) and have both been up all night on the loo and throwing up.

"Very good"
5/6
Melanie O.7 years ago · 1 review

My steak wasn't quite cooked to order but it didn't matter. It tasted gorgeous and melted in the mouth. It was very busy so service a little slow but a great atmosphere. Would definitely go back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Daniel G.7 years ago · 1 review

This place was really great, unique looking restaurant, massive portions brilliantly cooked food, good selection of drinks and very friendly service. Will definitely going again.

"Excellent"
6/6
Laura F.7 years ago · 1 review

We came for a birthday lunch, and we weren't dissappointed. Amazing food, generous portion sizes and great friendly service, will be coming back again soon.

"Excellent"
6/6
Katt J.7 years ago · 2 reviews

The food is amazing every time, the portions are a good size and there's a great selection - I highly recommend the sharing platter for a bit of everything. You'll want to carry on eating long after you're full!

"Very good"
5/6
Martin P.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Smokey goodness and amazing flavours! Will definitely be going back!

"Excellent"
6/6
Martin G.7 years ago · 1 review

Brilliant. Willing to go back again and again. Excellent value. Would recommend to any one. Great for a celebration. I'm going back again soon hopefully

"Very good"
5/6
Charlotte P.7 years ago · 7 reviews

The food was really tasty and the choice of drinks was larger than expected, we will definitely be coming back again! Would recommend to friends!

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

Excellent food, good choice of local drinks and great atmosphere. I definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants a nice casual night out for food and drinks.

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