The Wheel Compass - Kettering

We followed a 5-mile diversion due to a road closure, only to realize that the closure actually began past the pub. We were promptly seated and our orders were taken. I had the chicken wings and salad with peri peri sauce, which was delicious. My wife's pate starter was even better. Both starters were well worth the £5 each. The peri peri sauce was outstanding. My main course, the Steak and kidney pie with vegetables and mash, was excellent and great value for £10. It was full of steak pieces and had a lovely taste. Unfortunately, my wife did not enjoy her fish and chips. Overall, three dishes were amazing and one was a disappointment. The menu is varied and the Christmas menu is available for £62, which is great value. It was one of the most relaxing pubs I have ever visited. (Visited on November 18th, 2023)

I recently tried the Wednesday Carvery at this restaurant and was impressed by the succulent vegetables and tender slices of pork and turkey. The service was prompt and the atmosphere was friendly. Thank you, Natalie!

I probably visited on an off day. Here is a list of what went wrong: 1. The restaurant was roped off, and we were initially told we couldn't dine there. There was no seating elsewhere, so they had to open it up for us. 2. We waited a long time for our food. 3. When we asked to change our crushed new potatoes to mashed, we were charged an extra £2, which we found disgusting. 4. The salmon portion was small, and the wilted spinach was not worth it – just one wilted sprig. The chicken was overcooked and dry. It should have been served on a plate with vegetables. 5. There was only one dessert option on the menu. 6. The owner was cooking and not a trained chef. 7. There was a big advertisement on the doors looking for staff, which may explain the decline in quality. 8. We didn't complain while there because one of our friends doesn't like confrontation. 9. After this experience, we won't be in a hurry to return.

Visited pub last night and ordered 2x £20 T BONE stakes. I ordered rare but arrived well done, staff weren't interested in feed back which took the edge of a really nice evening. Beer was excellent so not a complete lose but for what was...

Manager was very rude staff didn’t have a clue what they were doing kept having to ask for knives and forks and then they never brought them, luckily the table next to us had spare