The Good Pub Guide 2020 by Fiona Stapley

Author:Fiona Stapley
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781473566132
Publisher: Ebury Publishing
Published: 2019-09-04T16:00:00+00:00

FARTHINGSTONE

Kings Arms

SP6155 Map 4

(01327) 361604

Off A5 SE of Daventry; village signed from Litchborough; NN12 8EZ

Individual place with cosy traditional interior, carefully prepared food and lovely garden

Plenty of chatty customers create a cheerful, relaxed atmosphere in this charming little pub. The cosy flagstoned bar has a huge log fire, comfortable homely sofas and armchairs near the entrance, whisky-water jugs hanging from oak beams, and lots of pictures and decorative plates on the walls. A games room at the far end has darts, dominoes, cribbage, table skittles and board games. The ever-changing beers are kept in top condition and might include Butcombe Bitter, Gloucester Gold, Harveys Best and Woodfordes Wherry on handpump; also Weston’s Old Rosie cider and a short but decent wine list. Look out for the interesting newspaper-influenced décor in the outside gents’. The handsome gargoyled stone exterior is nicely weathered and very pretty in summer when the hanging baskets are at their best. There are seats on a tranquil terrace among plant-filled, painted tractor tyres and recycled art, and they’ve recorded over 200 species of moth and 20 different butterflies. This is a picturesque village and enjoyable walks nearby include the Knightley Way. It’s worth ringing ahead to check the opening and food times.

Served at weekend lunchtimes only, popular food includes sandwiches, filled yorkshire puddings, cassoulets, stews, and puddings such as gingerbread pudding and meringues. Benchmark main dish: meat/fish/mixed platters £13.00.

Free house ~ Licensees Paul and Denise Egerton ~ Real ale ~ Open 7-11 Tues-Thurs; 6.30-11.30 Fri; 12-11.30 Sat; 12-5, 9-11 Sun; closed Mon, weekday lunchtimes ~ Bar food 12-2.15 or so weekends; maybe evening snacks ~ Children welcome ~ Dogs allowed in bar ~ Wi-fi ~ Live music occasional Sat Recommended by Mark and Mary Setting, Colin Humphreys, Jack Trussler, Sandra King, Dave Sutton, Simon Sharpe, Jamie Green

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