Pubs in Kettering

Peacock

7 Lower Street, Kettering NN16 8DH

A large town centre pub in the pedestrian area attracting shoppers by day and revellers by night. A Peaock Pub has stood on this site the passed 400 years First a snall thatched pub gradualy enlarged In the 1950's it was pulled down along with a lot of the shops and was rebuild as the present pub . The pub is open planned with a central bar serving three areas, which vary from comfortable leather seats to high backed chairs.

Piper

Windmill Avenue, Kettering NN15 6PS

Popular 1950s two-roomed pub which has been run by an enthusiastic CAMRA member for 30 years. There is a quiet lounge to the left, while to the right is a more lively bar/games room where a quiz is held on Sunday night. A beer festival is held on the third weekend of August. The Piper is close to Wicksteed Park, one of Britain's first theme parks. An outdoor seating area is across the road from the pub. Always features a beer from the local Potbelly brewery.

Royal Hotel

Market Place, Kettering NN16 0AJ

A large traditional central hotel with a public lounge bar. The former Billiards Room at the back has panelling and a large painted skylight.

Prince of Wales

Dalkeith Place, Kettering NN16 0BS

Town centre multi-roomed pub focusing on music.

Shire Horse

18 Newland Street, Kettering NN16 8JH

A small town centre pub adjacent to the Newland Street bus station with a small area to the front for darts and a pool table in a games room to the rear. The bar counter runs down the room, creating a narrow area with limited seating for drinking. more seating is towards the rear. Refurbished and reopened on 16/12/2016 by the people behind the Olde England/Black Prince/Falcon (Huntingdon) pubs.

Telford Lodge

Rothwell Road, Kettering NN16 8XF

A large modern family pub restaurant with many dining areas situated next to a Travelodge for which it provided the breakfast facilities. Food themed nights feature throughout the week, along with a Sunday carvery. To occupy the children, an indoor play area is provided

Three Cocks

48 Lower Street, Kettering NN16 8DJ

A long, narrow pub which has been refurbished to provide a warm and relaxing atmosphere. The L-shaped servery is at the centre of the pub, serving the main two bar areas which contain comfortable armchairs and high backed stools. On an upper level is a games area featuring Northants skittles and darts, whilst for the more traditional pub-goer, there is a shove ha'penny board available. Home to two skittles teams, also of interest are board games and monthly quiz and poetry reading evenings. Guest ales are on the main bar, while the regulars are on the side bar in front of the beer menu which unusually displays a beer colour rating. There is always a dark, strong, light and citrus beer available. There is a range of quality gins available. Winter Pub of the Season 2013. Fourteen ciders are available. Supports the local Air Ambulance Charity.

Trading Post

10 Bignal Court, Kettering NN15 7RH

Modern pub on the outskirts of town built during the 1990's family pub boom catering for diners. Both the interior and exterior feature much wood in keeping with its name. The Sunday carvery is a main feature.

Warren

Stamford Road, Kettering NN16 8FD

A one roomed estate pub specialising in food.

Stitching Pony

7 Market Street, Kettering NN16 0AH

Re-opened in September 2016 as the "Stitching Pony" after a £700,000 refurbishment by Amber Taverns and named after the Stitching Pony which was a device once used by the local footwear industry. Originally called the Gaiety, it was subsequently named Watercress Harry's, then Mannies, before reverting to Watercress Harry's, named after a regular visitor. The long bar leads to a number of rooms at the back with comfy chairs and wooden seats with high stools at the bar. The local footwear industry is featured as part of the interior furnishing and decorations. The booth seating areas have plugs and USB sockets for those that need it. A number of TVs are spread around the pub and there is a garden outside but there's no escape from the TV there! There are three handpumps on the bar dispensing national beers. Staff are very friendly and helpful. No food and comes to life in the evenings when it can be very busy.

Room 21

14-15 Market Street, Kettering NN16 0AH

Brooklyn Bar

10 Ebenezer Place, Kettering NN16 0DE

Bar/nightclub. Open until 4am Thursday and Sunday, and until 5.30am Friday/Saturday.