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

Great atmosphere for a mid week night. Was able to get a table at relatively short notice. Service was helpful and friendly without being intrusive. The staff seemed knowledgeable about the menu. Would definitely visit again.

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

Great restaurant with excellent food and very good service! There was a good, busy atmosphere on a Saturday night and we will certainly visit again!

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

Great meal, excellent service and the food was really good.

"Excellent"
6/6
Mike H.7 years ago · 2 reviews

the food was fantastic, service was very good and would definitely recommend the steak! All in all great experience, will definitely go back again soon

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

Good food and vibe. I tried to add some additional people to our booking which they couldn't do which was disappointing . Not a place for vegetarians

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

The food and service was outstanding. We could not eat everything so they offered us a takeaway bag which was a great. My only complaint is that the music was so loud that we were shouting to hear each other which is a minor complaint. Highly recommended!

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

My fifth time at the Smoke Pit. And as usual Food; superb Service; excellent. Atmosphere; Lively Love the place and will be back again & again.

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

Food choice was broad, the food creates impact when it is put down in front of you. The food tastes even better than it looks.

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

Easy to reserve a table online. Ordered a set of drinks which came very quickly. Then ordered food., two burgers and a fillet steak. All came very quickly, wedges came separately in a vintage cup. All food was cooked to perfection, my daughter enjoyed her 'black and blue burger' the blue cheese being a fantastic compliment to the meat. My son loved his fillet steak.A busy bustling atmosphere on a Sunday evening. We had a great birthday meal and would certainly go again.

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

Food pretty good and vast portion sizes. Great atmosphere. Had table for 4 and neither couple could finish their platter for two. Overall would go again

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

Lovely food, great service and reasonable price. Would definitely visit again. Council car park close by which is only £1 in the evenings, perfect 👍🏼

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

Outstanding! Will be coming again soon. Steak was delicious and rest of the sides were lovely. Service was friendly and the whole experience was great value for money

"Very good"
5/6
Chantel P.7 years ago · 1 review

Service has improved so much. And food was delicious as always. Everyone loved it. I would reccomend it. Great atmoposhere and good value for money

"Excellent"
6/6
Jennifer H.7 years ago · 10 reviews

It wash a very tasty meal, would definitely go again!

"Very good"
5/6
Alison U.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Booked this restaurant after hearing from several friends how good it was. Thoroughly enjoyed the food, you won't be hungry, and the service was second to none!

"Not good "
2/6
Ian C.7 years ago · 1 review

Expensive, lacking in taste, for someone who has lived in the USA this is very unreal. Wings sauce is just Tabasco mix, rib steak has no taste was charred on one side, pulled pork - Swartz packet mix produces better results. Will not return. Family of 4, kids 18 and 13.

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

First visit to the smoke pit, really nice to go somewhere different to eat. Food was really nice and presentation was different. Will visit again just wish there were more of these around.

"Not good "
2/6
Dan M.7 years ago · 1 review

The waiter wasn't very attentive, the food was mostly fat and they had run out of the main ingredients for the cocktails. When we complained to the waiter he shrugged and said 'oh right'!

"Very good"
5/6
Anne A.7 years ago · 1 review

Very good atmosphere and service. Food was delicious but a little heavy on the salt . The peanut butter milkshake specials went down very well !!

"Average"
3/6
Emma R.7 years ago · 1 review

The server seemed uninterested in greeting us...also showed us to table but wasn't sure where we were actually meant to sit, despite having a reservation. The server then took a long time to come over and take our food and drink orders. Also my partner complained about how dirty the bathrooms were. The food was good and arrived promptly.

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

A relaxed, fun but busy restaurant, with a great atmosphere. The food was a carnivore's heaven!! So much meat, and so tasty!! It's not the cheapest place you can go, but worth every penny, it is impossible to come out of here hungry! Well done team!

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

Really great food and huge portions. The ribs and wings could easily have served 2! Good service if a little slow at times but we weren't in a rush so it didn't spoil the experience.

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

Really good food, ordered the platter for 2 and the amount of food amazing! It was a relaxed atmosphere and an enjoyable evening. I would happily go back and take the hubby I think he'd love it too!

"Excellent"
6/6
James I.7 years ago · 1 review

Very good, great food and beer would recommend to everyone, the ox cheek was especially good something different in Northampton and well recived by the town folk.

"Very good"
5/6
Ian A.7 years ago · 1 review

Great food with a nice ambience. I can highly recommend the excellent house beers. The service was slightly slow, but otherwise a great evening had by all.

"Good"
4/6
Clare A.7 years ago · 1 review

Good service and friendly helpful staff. Food on the whole was good but a little overpriced for what it was. The pulled chicken salad was disappointing as seemed just like regular chicken and a bit skimpy on the sauce but again no problem when asked for more.

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

Excellent food, restaurant floor could have been a lot cleaner as well as the males toilets, toilet floor was very wet and had paper towels all over it..food and service was excellent

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

Good service, amazing food, a tad pricey but worth the money; had the smoke pit platter for 2 and it was absolutely delicious, also loved the soft drink machine with all the different choices & flavours; different and fun!

"Awful"
1/6
Debra B.7 years ago · 1 review

Freezing cold place. Food over cooked rubbery, one dish burnt balack and covered over in cheese. Rude foreign lady in charge. wouldn't recommend or return.

"Excellent"
6/6
Natasha E.7 years ago · 1 review

A hidden gem found on a one night trip to Northampton absolutely perfect from the staff, decor and the out of this world food 5 stars all the way!! I'm even tempted to drive back even if it does take 2 hours.

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

On entering the smoke pit at 7.15pm it seemed chilling. But by 8.pm it was packed and much warmer.. food was excellent. . The service was so friendly and we were offered to take a doggie bag home. . The brisket on the platter for one was out of this world delicious..

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

Our first visit to the Smoke Pit, and it won't be our last. The food was fantastic. We all ordered cow, pig chicken burgers ... delicious! We loved the quirky decor and relaxed atmosphere. Service was friendly and attentive without being over bearing. We can't wait for our next visit.

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

Great food and atmosphere. Easy to park nearby as well. Took my two boys (10 and 13) and they loved it. Glad they could provide a doggy bag as the portions are huge!

"Very good"
5/6
Kayleigh A.7 years ago · 1 review

Excellent food, great atmosphere! The majority of the staff were attentive and polite, service was only slow at the end by a waitress after approaching her for the bill, however a waiter stepped in and we were able to settle up, between which the same waitress came back and asked if we wanted desserts... Her attention to detail could have been better. Good value for money, would definitely return.

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

Everything was absolutely fantastic from the staff down to the food! Buzzing to go again :) we both loved it Brilliant for everyone at any age :)

"Very good"
5/6
Lisa A.7 years ago · 1 review

Really busy place but got shown to our table on time. Had the ox cheek which was amazing!! Portions are enough to share! Good atmosphere and friendly staff

"Average"
3/6
Lee M.7 years ago · 1 review

Staff was to busy chatting to other members of staff sorting out there social life's. But the food was ok not sure it was worth coming from Birmingham for ???

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

Very good atmosphere food and service. Staff very friendly and good with children. Had one of the specials beverage steam. Husband thought set meal he had had for a long time.

"Average"
3/6
frank b.7 years ago · 1 review

having read many reviews was expecting something better had the smoke pit platter for two meat was cooked ok over sweet far to expensive wouldn't go out my way to return here

"Average"
3/6
Bruce E.7 years ago · 1 review

Service ok, food passable, not a bad place for groups or youngsters, a bit too rough around the edges and expensive for what you get.

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

Excellent night for the four of us. Will definitely go again! 5 stars. Food was great and even though they were very busy we were not forgotten about.

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

Great food great atmosphere and excellent service we will be returning again very soon and we would highly recommend to friends and family. A great selection in the menu 5*

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

Always great service, staff are so friendly and amazing food, been for lunch and dinner. The drink selection and food choice has something for everyone!

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

Fabulous food, superb staff, delicious drinks and cocktails made this a wonderful evening out! This restaurant is a lively and modern place where you are sure to enjoy a magnificent meal.

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

Good food and good service. food came out pretty quick, considering it was a large group and quite busy. Not bad priced for such tasty food

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

Fab atmosphere, lovely and helpful staff, gorgeous drinks, the food was absolutely to die for, was lush!deffo going back for a lunch date! He he

"Average"
3/6
Martin P.7 years ago · 2 reviews

Food on my house platter was dry considering it's meant to be low and slow and succulent. My wife's salt beef burger was also dry and the salt beef was just like packet pastrami out of the supermarket.

"Good"
4/6
Olivia B.7 years ago · 1 review

Atmosphere was great, food & service great. Only negative feedback was the long wait for all food courses! Would visit again and recommend your restaurant.

"Very good"
5/6
Nerijus K.7 years ago · 1 review

Nice place with great food a bit expensive but it worth it. Family friendly so that was a big plus for us going out for a late dinner with a little one.

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

food excellent, staff friendly, good atmosphere, good experience, would go back.

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