The Mail Coach, Northampton

The Mail Coach now sports the horrible battleship grey on its lower half and signs outside say pub kitchen. Once inside there is a single room wrapped around the bar on three sides,the floor is stone tiled,there are tall tables and chairs to the front left and normal tables and chairs to the rear left,there is also some bench seating to the front. There were six pumps on the bar with only one being clipped,this had Slaters Haka on,this tasted vile but not off,why do all Slaters beers taste crap. Food was being served and background music was playing. We were not that impressed with this pub. Pub visited 1/10/2016

Fairly traditional looking from the outside, but once inside it's very modern with 2 of the 3 areas given over to a bistro. Very interesting area to the rear with a brick built, covered room with posters for bands all over the walls. 4 handpumps on the bar serving St Austell Tribute, Doom Bar, Adnams Broadside & Purity Mad Goose. A bit expensive at £1.75 for a half. Very quiet on my Thursday, late afternoon visit, but the beer quality was good.

The Mailcoach official site with menu - www.mailcoachnorthampton.co.uk

Solid traditional building, but given an attractive makeover with light modern furniture and decor. The original layout has been opened out to form a 'L'-shaped bar, with a further dining area at one end. Three of four handpumps available, with Greene King IPA, Old Speckled Hen and Exmoor Gold (£3.30) on offer. Overall, not a bad option, and just a few steps from the town centre. (NB - Review dates from August 2012.)

The Mailcoach official site with menu - www.mailcoachnorthampton.co.uk