The Swan at Lamport (Lamport, Northampton)

The Swan at Lamport is our most local up-market restaurant but we've hardly been there for the past couple of years because every time we decide to give it 'one more chance' we come away feeling really let down. It ought to be a fantastic restaurant and elements of it are indeed outstanding; the trouble is that they never seem to be able to pull everything together at any one time. The location is great - well obviously it's just up the road so we're biased about that. They have a fantastic position on the top of the hill opposite Lamport Hall (the local stately home) with views for miles across the hillside. Often you'll park up and find a field full of sheep ...  Read the complete review

A delightful, modern restaurant and bar. I had previously visited The Swan when it was more of a pub, but after a tasteful and much needed re-furb I was pleasantly surprised. I found the staff to be well dressed and well mannered and the food to be very well presented and very tasty. My friends and I had a delighful trip and ended the extended lunch with anti-pasti and further drinks in the bar. I have since returned with my husband and children and we would definately recommend ...  Read the complete review