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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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"Good"
4/6
Kirstie T.5 years ago · 1 review

Delicious! Always a good night at the smoke pit. Too much great food.

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

Great food! Great sized portions, have no idea how anyone could fit in more than 1 course! Parking nearby is a pay and display so take some change - cheap though.

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

Food is absolutely amazing, cow pig chicken burger and shakes to die for. The staff are really friendly , had to bring home a doggy bag because i couldn't manage it all.

"Excellent"
6/6
Tim W.5 years ago · 1 review

Insanely good food!!! Will defiantly be back, had the platter for 2 and it was huge, the hot link sausage was the best thing thats ever happened to me

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

Delicious food and great service. Perfect for a little birthday celebration. We'll be back soon... but perhaps with emptier stomaches next time as we're feeling a tad stuffed.

"Excellent"
6/6
Gavin W.5 years ago · 1 review

Love this place, the decor, the food, the drinks... absolutely brilliant! I travel up from near Luton to visit here it’s that good :) will definitely be coming back.

"Excellent"
6/6
Mark T.5 years ago · 1 review

Fantastic meat offering, best in Northampton. Great atmosphere, staff are extremely friendly. Great selection of craft ales, lagers and cocktails. Definitely worth a visit if you live in Northampton.

"Good"
4/6
Radomir D.5 years ago · 2 reviews

not bad atmosphere, good food and selection of drinks, service was quick. thanks

"Excellent"
6/6
Radomir D.5 years ago · 2 reviews

not bad atmosphere, good food and great service, thanks till next time

"Excellent"
6/6
jennifer b.5 years ago · 1 review

we had lovely tasting food, and we were served by very friendly helpful staff. it made our family occasion a day to remember, we liked the big round table especially.

"Excellent"
6/6
Matthew I.5 years ago · 1 review

Outstanding again!!! Great food great service highly recommend. Been to several smoke houses and this one kicks arse. Can’t wait to return again. Best restaurant in northants

"Good"
4/6
esther m.5 years ago · 1 review

Can't fail the food or the cocktails. It was as all great. Service wise not so good. Table booked at 8 but was not ready yet. This can happen busy night. Waiting in the hallway for 20 min no one to find to order a drink 8.30 table is ready, 8.50 finally a do you guys want a drink!? 9.10 drinks arrive food order taken. Food took 50 min to come out by then not so busy any more as few large tables had left. In between ordered a second round with drink witch came in 3 batches last cocktail took 20 min to arrive at the table. Asked for the bill at 10.30 as we could not be bothered to order a dessert by then. Shame as we all had different mains and we all loved the food and again cocktails where great too but because of the service not really sure if I would go back

"Excellent"
6/6
Ana A.5 years ago · 1 review

Ok, the wife brought me here.....goodness! Random....strange....but DANG!!!! GOOD FOOOOOOOOOOOOOD!!!!! Only grudge is that I have to type 25 words to say how much I..

"Excellent"
6/6
Luke S.5 years ago · 1 review

Food was amazing and come out really quick along with really quick service

"Average"
3/6
Kate C.5 years ago · 1 review

The food was very good but service poor, we had to ask for initial drinks and then again for dessert. And again for the bill. A shame

"Excellent"
6/6
Jordan S.5 years ago · 1 review

Everything was superb! Service was brilliant and so was the food, even got a takeaway bag for all the leftovers. 10/10 Thank you very much!

"Excellent"
6/6
Daniel S.5 years ago · 4 reviews

Brilliant as always don’t expect any less to be honest

"Excellent"
6/6
Daniel S.5 years ago · 4 reviews

First time I’ve had unlimited ribs and wings and for £20 I 100% was not disappointed in the slightest, will definitely be going for them again

"Excellent"
6/6
Daniel S.5 years ago · 4 reviews

I’m consistently impressed with this place, 10/10 would recommend it

"Excellent"
6/6
Rebecca T.5 years ago · 1 review

Me and my partner came here for his birthday we had such a lovely time.the place is clean the chef cooked Great food fantastic service from the waitress's would definitely recommend the smoke pit to any one

"Excellent"
6/6
Melissa K.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Everything was so lovely, Shannon was really nice and happy to help with any questions we had about the menu. Great atmosphere, great music and great service.

"Very good"
5/6
Zoe V.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Food was absolutely gorgeous! Would definitely recommend. I had steak and veg and the flavour was spot on. Table wasn’t ready when we arrived but we sat at the bar whilst waiting.

"Very good"
5/6
Donna W.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Restaurant was great. Food was delicious. Lots of choices. Only small thing was the air con was cold so on the coldest day of the year it was very cold in the restaurant. They said it was on heat when asked but it certainly wasn’t warm.

"Excellent"
6/6
Cymon R.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Absolutely loved it, never been before but great food, great service will definitely go back again, ps loved all the different art work and the effort with the decor

"Excellent"
6/6
Roger W.5 years ago · 1 review

It was s great experience from start to finish. The service was great. The food out of this world and the cocktails were to die for. We’ll def spread the word and come again soon. Thanks to all staff

"Excellent"
6/6
Nichola C.5 years ago · 1 review

Three of us went for lunch for my sons birthday. We chose a sharing platter and added some side dishes. The food was fantastic, would definitely recommend.

"Excellent"
6/6
Scott A.5 years ago · 1 review

Great food, great atmosphere and friendly staff. We went as couples and had an excellent night. Meat was cooked really well and portion sizes were good!

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

Lovely food, nice experience.. lots of choice on the menu.. didn’t realise it was that big inside nice space. Food was delicious and great prices.

"Excellent"
6/6
Joe H.5 years ago · 1 review

We visit as often as we can, food is always on point! I recommend this place to everyone and everyone loves it. It’s a must try.

"Good"
4/6
Georgina G.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Nice food, too much food when came out. Took a long time to have drinks and food order taken. Food was nice but over priced for what it is. Place is over rated.

"Excellent"
6/6
Paul C.5 years ago · 1 review

Superb barbecued food. We've visited several times over the last few years, and never been disappointed. Tasty ribs, really good Buffalo wings with a just hot enough sauce, and all the meats are always good spot on.

"Excellent"
6/6
Sue P.5 years ago · 1 review

My husband and I had never been before but we took Giles son & girlfriend to the Smoke Pit in Northampton on Saturday 26th January, We had a excellent meal, staff were great and attentive, meal arrived quickly, and atmosphere was great too.

"Excellent"
6/6
David C.5 years ago · 1 review

The Food was amazing, the staff where really friendly and nothing was too much of an problem. Would go back again, all in all a fab time

"Excellent"
6/6
Amy S.5 years ago · 2 reviews

As always - amazing food and quick service for a Friday! Thank you so much!

"Excellent"
6/6
Raj S.5 years ago · 6 reviews

Been here countless times and never fails to impress. The staff are lovely and the food is just amazing. I ordered the southern fried chicken burger platter with ribs and pulled pork. Followed by malt brownie sundae. Yes I’m a pig!!!

"Excellent"
6/6
Adele B.5 years ago · 7 reviews

Always a great meal when we go here. Can’t fault it!

"Excellent"
6/6
James R.5 years ago · 3 reviews

Amazing as always! Great atmosphere on a Saturday night!!! Real buzz about the place! The food came out incredibly quickly and was top quality as ever!

"Very good"
5/6
Kevin H.5 years ago · 2 reviews

Great place to eat with good food. My only criticism would be the fact that nothing comes with a side order, all have to be ordered and paid for separately.

"Excellent"
6/6
Emma A.5 years ago · 1 review

Great food and service. Really enjoyed the chicken wings for starter and the platter for main - although we ordered way too much! Definitely will return.

"Excellent"
6/6
Shannon J.5 years ago · 1 review

First time going and I absolutely loved it! I had the cow chicken pig burger and it was a work of art! Amazing meats was juicy and the cheese was perfect with it all the sweet potato fries was crunchy and the atmosphere is fun and friendly staff are polite aswell I even got to take my dessert home recommend the peanut butter brownie stack 10/10 for the meal it’s abit pricey and there is abit of a wait for food but it’s. Worth it go and you will seen what I mean!