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£13.95 - 2 Course Sunday Lunch

Enjoy a freshly prepared 2 course Sunday lunch for £13.95. This offer is also available as a 3 course option for £16.95. Please note this offer is available on Sunday when seated between 11am and 2pm. Not valid in December.

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Situated next to the canal, The Moorings Restaurant is the perfect choice for a relaxed dining experience with delicious, well-cooked food and a peaceful atmosphere. Located off junction 18 of the M1, on the A428 towards West Haddon, it is ideal for those looking for a break from travelling to, or from Leicester, Birmingham, Nottingham and Milton Keynes.

Owned are run by Sarah and Kieran McLoughney for the past five years, The Moorings has developed a solid reputation for serving excellent British cuisine based on seasonal and local ingredients. Sarah offers the warmest welcome and ensure that all guests are comfortable and relaxed whether they are settling down for a pre or post-meal drink in the lounge. The dining room offers guests a welcoming place to dine with fantastic views over the canal and cosy intimate corners.

Kieran heads up the kitchen and has an enviable track record; he previously worked at one of the top restaurants in Jersey and is also the private Chef on one of the biggest private yachts in the world. His cooking style has earned him much praise as he creates original and distinctive British and continental cuisine using fresh local produce. His cooking has attracted diners from miles around, especially given the ease of finding The Moorings just off the M1. 

The menus are seasonal and change daily in order to take advantage of the best ingredients available. Examples of what you can expect on a visit to The Moorings include the starter of salmon and haddock rillettes with a refreshing cucumber salad, followed by a succulent confit belly of Long Buckby pork served with black pudding mash, black pudding sausage and a rich red wine jus. The well-chosen wine list ensures that there is a drink to suit every course and the staff are more than capable of recommending wine choices.

The Moorings Restaurant at Crick, Northamptonshire, promises the world and delivers every time. The exceptional cuisine, stunning views and friendly hosts ensures guests a memorable visit no matter what the occasion. Don’t just save it for travelling, book a table and experience the excellence, it is ideal for gatherings due to its easily accessible location as well as for romantic evenings or a relaxing lunch.

View the menu and reserve your table online or by calling 01604 927 149.

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Ginny Ball – 01/04/2012

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Dined here for the first time, lovely warm welcome from Sarah, very homely surroundings while you enjoy a pre-dinner drink. Taken upstairs to a very delicious 3 course meal. Stunning dishes, lovely hostess, certainly will return.

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colin martin – 26/03/2012

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Enjoyable day with good food, good weather and good service!

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Peter Choules – 25/03/2012

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Very enjoyable evening, very good food, excellent surroundings, pleasant staff and lastly not at any point were we rushed during the meal.

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VK – 10/01/2012

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Didn't expect to find a place like this in a little village. Lovely views across the canal and nice food. No complaints!

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Overview

Cuisine: British

Capacity: 60

Price: £££££

Dress: Smart/Casual

Opening Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 11am-2:30pm and 6:30pm-11pm
Wednesday: 11am-2:30pm and 6:30pm-11pm
Thursday: 11am-2:30pm and 6:30pm-11pm
Friday: 11am-2:30pm and 6:30pm-11pm
Saturday: 11am-2:30pm and 6:30pm-11pm
Sunday: 11am-2:30pm (last orders 2pm)

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