Situated in the heart of Northampton, The Dining Room is the in-house, boutique-style restaurant of the Charles Rennie Mackintosh House and Galleries. Situated adjacent to the Gallery, at number 82 Derngate, the restaurant mimics the art-deco style of the House. Its location makes it ideal for those who have visited the gallery, are looking for a pre-theatre venue, or just fancy a sophisticated lunch or classy evening meal.
Owned and run by partners Rachel Judd, at the front of house, and Daniel Sutch, Chef, The Dining Room has many regular customers as well as drawing in new visitors on a daily basis. The restaurant offers a small and beautifully formed dining room that caters for patrons of the house and museum as well as those who want to sample the delicious culinary creations on offer. Dark wooden floors, pure white walls, black chairs and tables and simple artwork on the walls creates a contemporary and stylish atmosphere that provides a formal, yet relaxed, dining experience. The Dining Room is available for private hire in the evenings for special events including family occasions, providing the perfect backdrop for a memorable night.
In May 2009, The Dining Room came under new management who focus on using locally sourced and seasonal ingredients. This change in ethos revitalised the restaurant, making it a superb eatery that champions local Northamptonshire growers and breeders. Open all day, you can expect to find breakfasts that include free range scrambled eggs and bacon from Woburn, light bites at lunch such as a warm ciabatta sandwich filled with pan-fried chicken bread, salad and mayonnaise or a full meal of tender pork fillet with a red wine and plum sauce served with dauphinoise potatoes. The traditional Afternoon Tea at The Dining Room has become one of the most popular events, with cakes served on a beautiful cake stand, perfect for recharging before heading out shopping or after the museum. Booking for meal times is highly recommended due to the popularity of this restaurant.
The Dining Room in Northampton is a beautiful, contemporary venue that offers diners exquisite food in a beautiful location. With welcoming staff, efficient service and delicious food, you can’t go wrong with a visit to The Dining Room. Book now to avoid disappointment.