Tap and Kitchen is a waterside restaurant and bar at Oundle Wharf, Northamptonshire. Unfussy, honest dishes comprise simply cooked ingredients sourced locally, where possible. Always prepped and cooked passionately, with attention to details that matter. We make pretty much everything ourselves from pasta to puddings through to chutneys and sauces and even homemade bacon, sausages and cured meats.
Daily service covers coffee, lunch, bar food and dinner, we cater for group dining bookings also. A friendly bar serves an extensive range of drinks including beers from our Nene Valley Brewery. Menus are uploaded daily with seasonal variety. Get in touch with any enquiries, we love talking. Unpretentious, honest dishes comprise simply cooked ingredients sourced locally wherever possible and presented knowledgeably but with neither pomp nor fuss.
Daily service covers coffee, lunch, bar food and dinner, we cater for group dining bookings also. A friendly bar serves an extensive range of drinks including beers from our Nene Valley Brewery. Menus are uploaded daily with seasonal variety. Get in touch with any enquiries, we love talking. Unpretentious, honest dishes comprise simply cooked ingredients sourced locally wherever possible and presented knowledgeably but with neither pomp nor fuss.
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Dogs are allowed, if well behaved and on a lead, at all outside tables, which includes the covered terrace. We are child friendly, children should not be left unattended, or they may be fed espresso and skittles. The restaurant is accessible via a ramped entrance and has no steps on the lower restaurant and bar sections.
Reviews (10)
Ia Tyler
Jan 24, 2022
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Best burger I have had in the UK and a fantastic selection of beer. It is very beautiful inside with high cielings and comfortable tables. The service was also very good. We will definitely return, and despite all the other wonderful looking items on the menu, it will be hard to avoid ordering another one of their burgers!
Richard Edwards
Jan 16, 2022
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Andrew Mutty
Jan 07, 2022
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Great food. Family friendly, we had a 2 year old and 8 month old with us and the staff were very accommodating. Book a high chair if you need one as they get allocated per booking and you may find there are non left as it gets busy. Clean and well kept. Lovely outside area and near to some decent walks along the river.
Elodie D.
Dec 20, 2021
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Jo Dennis
Dec 15, 2021
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Simon Mason
Dec 08, 2021
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We don't live that close to Oundle but have make a detour the last couple of years to come here every few months (staying in the Talbot) as it is our favourite all round food and drink experience. The combination of first rate beer, wine, food, service and atmosphere is more what we would expect at a much higher price, if it were available at all. This year we came for Xmas Eve dinner and Xmas day late lunch. The former was as good as it always is (hanger steak and fish), and Xmas day, although not cheap was first class in every respect and thoroughly organised. Well done as usual! Simon and Candida
Michael Echemendia
Sep 30, 2021
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Nicolas Martines
Jul 17, 2021
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My wife and kids came here in a Monday night. The atmosphere is fun and light with just enough fun stuff in the decor to be entertaining and not cluttered. Our waitress, Daisy, was absolutely amazing, the bar brought out excellent drinks and the food is top dollar. I like the simple daily menus and the food here came out hot and fresh.
Frank C.
Aug 04, 2020
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They have a large outdoor space right near the river, for perfect alfresco dining. Local beers on tap, for a relaxing time. You can reserve a space or just visit the bar for ordering. Quite a relief to have in Oundle during harsh time. The food came quickly and met the definition of comfort food with a little more dash.
Nick W.
Apr 30, 2019
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DO NOT GO HERE! FOOD POISONING! Terrible, just awful!Scallops were either undercooked or rubber pucks. Waitress kept getting orders incorrect. Pork was dry and chewy. Steak was awfully cooked, it was rubbery and had the consistency of playdoh. Gave myself and my family food poisoning. Throwing up as I write this review. 0 stars
