August 2025 by Steve Beesley
We have been here 3 times recently, one of our party has mobility problems and The Briers is fairly accessible (there are three small steps up to the main dining area) Each time the meal has been lovely and the staff friendly. It does get busy at times, so book up if you can.
August 2025 by Daniel Rogers
Comfort Food with a Side of ?Could?ve Been Better?
Tucked away in Kettering?s quieter corners, The Briars is your quintessential English pub, low-key, warm, and inviting without trying too hard. It?s the kind of place you?d instinctively drift into on a drizzly Tuesday, which is exactly what we did.
Atmosphere
The vibe inside was mellow, with no noisy crowds, no blaring music, just the hum of casual conversation and the clink of cutlery. It?s a relaxed setting, perfect for a midweek family bite.
Food
We ordered a few pub staples, nothing ambitious, but done right. The kids? meal came as chicken dippers with waffles and corn on the cob, a classic combo that went down well. As for the adults, I went for the Honey Clucker Chicken Burger, a crispy chicken fillet glazed in sweet honey, served in a decent bun with the usual trimmings. The flavour was solid, no fireworks, but hearty and satisfying. Portion sizes were good, and everything came out hot.
Service
Now for the elephant in the room, the service. While the bar staff were pleasant enough, there was a bit of a sting when we realised, after ordering and paying, that kids eat for £1 Monday to Friday. Since it was Tuesday, this should?ve been flagged. Instead, we were charged full price. It?s a small thing, but in hospitality, these details matter. It left a bit of a bad taste, and not the edible kind.
Verdict
Would I go back? Yes, the food hits the mark, and the venue is peaceful and family-friendly. But a little more attentiveness from the staff could easily turn a good meal into a great experience.
July 2025 by kelly o'connor
Food was fantastic and the staff were helpful and friendly.great Atmosphere
July 2025 by Philstine Clothing
food is always top notch praying for asahi and all of the staff are happy to help especially issac every time i go he?s always smiling
July 2025 by keith t
The food at the Briars as turned from a cheap convenience meal to a pleasurable experience, the food comes well cooked and presented, A clear sign that the current chefs enjoy there job and want to please the customers. The staff both in the evening and lunch time always greet you with a smile . A great front of house experience. This is a reflection of the management team , who are both concerned that everything is ok with the food , drink and service that you receive. A real pleasurable place to go now keep it up.
June 2025 by richard robinson
Fantastic pub, atmosphere is great, value for money is really good. Really love visiting this place!
June 2025 by Martin Burke
Good place to eat
June 2025 by Abbey Streater
Fabulous visit. Food was lovely and sizzling and the service was phenomenal.
June 2025 by Jane McMahon
Great local pub with good atmosphere snd good food. Staff are amazing and go that extra mile to keep customers happy. Ali in particular works her socks off and is always friendly and has a great attitude.
June 2025 by Carl Stevens
Amazing food ?
June 2025 by Heather Hannant
Our go to food establishment for celebrations.
Enjoyed a 70th birthday Sunday lunch with a group of visually impaired and disabled friends. The manager was superb and got us seated quickly even though the pub was expecting a hoard of netballers! The food, as always, was superb and served very promptly. We were extremely grateful that the mix up with our discount voucher was speedily rectified. We LOVE the Briars.
April 2025 by PHILIP WHITTLE LRPS / GOOGLE / AMAZON / BRIT BOX 1.
Great Pub.
March 2025 by Jim Innes
Cant fault the place food 100% staff
March 2025 by Alison Steele
The young lad behind the bar was so helpful when I went here with a customer, abs can't fault the service from him. No name badge so not sure what his name was but would highly recommend this place on his excellent hosting skills alone. Such a shame they're stopping serving the curly fries
March 2025 by lauren sweeny
Food is amazing and the atmosphere and staff are great definitely recommend!!
